The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-17

unteered to come around every DAY and
give him such pointers as will be of as
sistance to him.
Water Assessor Kenny also entered up
on his new duties this morning. His pre-
deeessor, Alexander B. Dusenbery, greet
ed him cordially. protested in a quiet way
and retired, promising to return occa-
sionally and give his successor any tips
that will be of service to him until he
becomes master of the situation. Both
Registrar Peckham and Assessor Kenny
received the hearty congratulations OF a
great many friends.
The Street and Water Commissioners
We're to have met this morning. Such a
volume of business has accumulated,
however, in the last week or two that
Clerk Bouton and his assistants were un-
able to get it in shape for an early meet
ing Adjournment was consequently
taken until this afternoon. There will be
no dismissals or appointments made to-
day. The Board is to meet again on We'd
nesday, however, and some of the Re-
publicans now remaining may be remov-
ed from Office.
Everything was quiet at Mayor Hoos
Office today. His Honor put in an ap-
proceeded at once to dispose of official
business, which had been made ready for
his action on Saturday.
Every mail brings patches of letters of
complaint from property owners in all
parts of the city. The Mayor has adopt
ed the course OF personally answering all
complaints. advising the writers that he
has forwarded their letters to those Off
cials having in charge the matters COM
planned of.
By pursuing such course the Mayor is
kept busy, but he holds that it will be
satisfactory and pleasing to writers to
know that their requests are receiving at
tention, particularly as the former admin
istration, he says. practically ignored let
ters of request and complaint. 1t was
announced today that Cornelius c. Yer
meule, the water expert, will resign on
June l.. Strong pressure is being brought
to bear upon the Mayor and Street and
Water Commissioners to retain Mr. Yer
meule His Honor. however, pre-
fers an expert who has not here
tofore been identified with the
city's effort to procure a new supply of
water. Mr.. Vermeule says he is quite
wiling to retire, as his engagement by the
city has kept him from devoting the time
he wished to his private business. 1t has
been reported that Joseph P. Mullin of
Arlington might succeed Mr.. Vermeule.
Mr.. Mullin is only one of the many appli-
cants for the place. No action will be
taken for a few days, at least on the
water subject. Notwithstanding reports
to the contrary there will be no water
conference this week.
Today Finance Commissioners Simp-
son, Bailey and Midlige were to have
waited on the Mayor and consulted with
him concerning the employment of Allan
L. McDermott to defend the present city
government in the quo warranto proceed
ings instituted by former Mayor Wanser.
Mr.. Midlige was on hand, but his col
leagues apparently forgot that they were
to meet the Mayor.
All the members of the Finance Board
are favorably disposed toward the Mayor,
and want to have the present suit settled
on basis that will be satisfactory to
everyone Commissioners Midlige is quite
willing to retain Counselor McDermott.
Mr.. Bailey is favorably Inclined and
Commissioner Simpson says he will abide
by the decision of the majority.
The fact that the city's law officers are
both Republicans and appointees of Mayor
Wanser's is having much to do with aid
ing the Finance Commissioners what
course to pursue.
From what could be learned this after
noon, the Finance Commissioners will, by
a unanimous vote, appoint Mr.. McDer-
mott to look after the city's interests.
Mr.. McDermott, it is said is practically
prepared to go into court now and defend
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A clerical error was made in citing
Byron Fairchild, rodman of the Engi-
neering Bureau, to appear today before
the Street and Water Board and show
cause why he should not be removed.
Fairchild is not to make answer until next
Friday. He is veteran and as such can
not be removed without cause. The
| charge against him is that since his ap-
pointment, two years ago, he has not re-
| ported for duty, but has simply
drawn his pay. Commissioner Brown, the
| only Republican member of the Street
and Water Board, is prepared to vote for
Fairchild's removal. He has received au-
| thoritative information that Fairchtld has
not properly performed the duties assign
| ed him.
The report Of the city's financial condi-
tion as asked for by Mayor Hoos from
| Comptroller Hough is in course of prep
aration. The Comptroller says he will
have it ready by the latter part of this
week.
Congressman McEwan called on Mayor
Hoos Saturday afternoon Business
political or otherwise was not discussed.
The call was friendly one. The Con-
gresham told the Mayor he wished he
would serve the city four years.
Mayor Hoos insists that the Congress
man specified twenty years. The Con
gresham did not call on Colonel Dickin
son. They are not as friendly az they
used to be.
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