The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-10-14
CITY FATHERS MEET.
Alderman Lines Was the Principal Actor
on the Municipal Stage.


on the Municipal Stage.
There were no extraordinary features
of the meeting of the Board of Aldermen
held on Friday evening last, unless it
was the frequent, albeit brief, outbursts
of eloquence from Mr.. Lines, which
usually partook of the nature of ques-
lions. 1t is doubtful if these spasmodic
efforts amused the audience more than it
annoyed the members of the board. But
Alderman Lines means well and the fact
that his sincerity is taken into considera-
ton probably has saved him from any
censure that his fellow-members might
feel inclined to make. A good thing for
is that one can be overzealous in the sit
tings of municipal body as well as else
where and that while the members ap-
preciate his devoted interest in the city's
welfare they doubtless could take his
suggestions and answer his questions
with better will. were these not SO un-
timely and fri quent.
After this little explanation, of the
tactics employed by Mr.. Lines it is not
surprising that he twice objected to
Chief Fox's report of the Fire Depart
ment. His contention was that the re-
port should not be accepted until the floor
in Humane Engine House was repaired,
that is, ''put in working order" as the
Alderman from the Second ward ex-
pressed it. 1t is needless to say that the
chiefs report was approved and that no
body of men appreciate or understand
better. the excellent work accomplished
by the Board of Engineers and the fire.
men than the City Fathers.
At Tuesdays meeting petition signed
by a number of property owners was pre-
sented asking that King street be accept
ed as public thoroughfare. The Board
ordered that map and profile of the
same be made.
The Board of Fire Engineers recon-
mended the confirmation of the election
of B. W. Clifford and Frank Rodler to
Resolute Hook and Ladder Company
and Joseph York to Washington Engine
Company which were concurred in. A
request for the usual appropriation of
$3.50 to defray expenses of the annual in
spection was ordered to be turned over to
the Department.
The report of the Finance Committee
states that all but $105 Of Collector J. G.
divers shortage had been paid.
A petition signed by 25 neighboring
property owners was presented by John
Wright, who with great oratorical effect,
called attention to large tree obstruct-
ing the sidewalk near 1.-THE junction of
Speedwell and Sussex avenues which he
and those. whom he represented desired
should be removed.
Joseph F. Burke sent check to defray
expenses of Fire Department for services
at the fire when his barns were burned
recently and extended thanks to the
Board for assistance rendered.
Alderman Freeman, of the Fire De-
partment Committee, was authorized to
put in two fire hydrants and three alarm
boxes where it is thought they are most
needed. The Street Lamp Committee
was instructed to have all the lamp posts
reprinted.
Chief Holloway, of the Police Depart
ment, reported Al arrests and II persons
lodged during the past month. The
Board ordered that a profile map, show
ing the grade line of Washinton place,
be made. A license for billiards and
bowling was granted Swain and Smith,
of Speedwell avenue by unanimous vote.
Bills amounting to s., 800, representing
the current expenses for last month, were
ordered paid-when the city gets the
necessary funds.