The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-20
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETS |.
The Fire Alarm System TO be Tested
Every Night.
NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT CONTRACT.
The Price Continues the Same, But the
Lights Will Burn on Schedule Time.
The Police ordered to Abate
Loafng on the Corners.


The Borough Council held a regular semi
monthly meeting last night which was prin
cipally devoted to a discussion of police reg
ulations and the adjournment was made at
an carly hour. The Councilmen in attend
ance were Messrs. Mcclure, Coakley, Lally,
McElhenny, Boehm, Straughn, Englert
Hand, Magargle, d. r. James, Gable, Reese,
Murphy, Kerns and President T. J. James.
Borough Auditor Bamberger appeared and
asked for instructions as to the valuation of
borough assets in making up the annual re-
port. He stated fire apparatus, etc, had been
carried from year to year at fixed figures
and wanted to know if the Auditors were
expected to do the same thing this year.
President T. j. James instructed the finance
committee to act in conjunction with the
Auditors in the matter and place values upon
the articles according to their best judgment.
Mr. George w. Beddall appeared in behalf
of the Columbia Hose Company and asked
that the Council assist the company in re-
furnishing the meeting room that suffered
from the fire a few weeks ago He stated
that the company is, in a sense, bankrupt,
and assistance was required to refurnish the
quarters. No action was taken.
Mr. Beddall at the same time complained
of nuisance created by men gathering
about his property at the northwest corner
Of Main and Centre streets There was
quite discussion over the matter and finally
a motion by Councilman d. r. James that
the police be instructed to prevent loaiing on
all corners was carried.
Supervisor Llewellyn stated that much
trouble was experienced ON account of people
failing to keep their cutters clean and throw
| ing beer kegs and ashes into them. He
complained that lumber piled in the gutter
at the northeast corner of Centre and
| limerick streets caused much of the flood
ing yesterday morning.
! President 7. j. James stated it was neces-
sary that the Chief Burgess should take
active steps in connection with such matters.
Chief Burgess Burns promised to begin a
crusade to-day. Complaint was also made
against the condition of West Centre street,
between Chestnut and Gilbert.
The bond of Borough Treasurer T. j..
| Davies, in the sum of 100000, was presented
and ordered to be recorded.
President T. j. James stated that S259.37,
the amount due from the insurance com
panies on account of damage to the Borough
building by fire, has been received.
Councilman Reese said the repairs on the
electric fire alarm system have been pushed
along, but not quite completed. He recon-
mended that Council consider the purchase
of hose. About 900 feet Of hose is needed.
Action on the recommendation was deferred,
Mr.. Reese also suggested that a change be
made in the testing of the fire alarm system.
Under the old custom but one box was tested
each week. and this required 10 weeks to make
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beginning with tonight, box be tested each
night at 1880 o'clock and the whole circuit be
tested at least once in every 13 days. The
single tests will be made by the police and
the general test by the electrician. By this
system each of the thirteen boxes will be
tested three times in three months, instead of
once.
Applications of Lot F. Evans and Mrs.
Thomas Mcdonald, both of South Jardin
street, for exoneration from taxes, were
referred to the finance committee.
A proposition from the Citizens Electric
Light Company to furnish Al street arc
electric lights at SlOs each per annum, ac-
companied by schedules showing the hours
during which the company proposes to keep
the lights burning during different seasons OF
the year, occupied the attention of the
pires on April 1st next. The price specified
is the same paid under the old contract
The lamp and watch committee was in
structed to have contract drawn up and
make provision for deductions in case the
schedules are not carried out
The same committee was empowered to
procure bids for furnishing the police force
with uniforms.
A petition from residents of the vicinity
of the corner of Coal and White streets,
praying to have an arc light placed at the
corner, was read, but no action was taken.
Councilman Magarge stated that the work
of repairing the quarters over the Lookup
has been finished, but work in the lookup ha,
been deferred pending a determination OF
the question as to the kind Of cells to be put
in the place. Council is disposed to put in
iron and steel cages, If they are
adopted the people who indulge in
war dances after being locked up will moi
find it as convenient and easy to tear IN
seats flooring, etc. 1t is proposed to make
flooring of sheet iron and have the four side,
and top Of the cages made Of iron and stee
bars, The smashing Of padlocks will also b,
abolished by the substitution of barlocks ant
other devices. Mr. Magargle read bids fo
the work, but the matter was laid over unit
the next meeting to give the Construction
Committee time to figure on what all repair
and improvements will cost.
Councilmen ID. X, James and Magargl,
stated that the walls and ceiling of th,
Columbia Hose Company's apparatus room
were in need of repair. They have beer
damaged by leaks. The Council chamber ha
suffered in a similar manner. President T
j. James instructed the Room and Stationer,
Committee to have the roof of the building
examined and repaired.
Young man wanted to sell rubber stamp
of all kinds. Big commission paid All worl
guaranteed, Call at once at 100 w. Line 81