The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-23
HEPPENHEIMER WINS
The General Elected Presi-
dent of the Board of
Finance.
FIGHT OYER THE cLERKsnIp
Martin Finck and Michael ]. KeI-
leher Selected-Permanent
Committees Appointed.
Committees Appointed.

Inc BOarQ Was 10 nave ilct al
O'Clock. At that hour all the members
were present. There We're in the meeting
besides Police Justice Neyin, City Attor-
nev William P. Douglass, Comptroller
George r.. Hough, Secretary edward
Hoos, Assistant Secretary James Collins,
William Davis. son of Robert Davis, ana
Philip E. Martin. Clerk Flnck had every
thing in readiness for the fun TO start
at eleven O'Clock.
At a conference early in the day General
Heppenheimer had been agreed upon for
President. Commissioner James S. Bailey
declined TO run for the Craftsmanship, al
though he was urged TO do so by Commls-
sioner Simpson.
The craftsmanship having been agreed
upon an effort was made to settle the
clerkship. Commissioners H-eppenheimer
and Midlige wanted Michael Kelleher 10
succeed Martin Finek. Commissioner
Simpson ana Bailey were just as deter
mined to re-elec5 Finck. Commissions
Ringie held the deciding vote. When APP
preached by Commissioners H~eppenheimer
and Mldlige. Mr.. Ringie replied that he
was favorable to the election of Mr..
Finck. Commissioner Midlige tackled Mr..
Ringle. but nothing could induce him to
change his mind
Commissioner H-eppenheimer next tried
his powers of persuasion. For once they
failed him. Mr.. Ringle declined to change
his position.
AS a last resort Mayor Hoos was APP
pealed TO. His Honor declared some days
ago lie would hot interfere in the clerk
ships. 1t was with reluctance ne con-
scented to appeal 10 Mr.. Ringle- he dla
SO, however, in a mild way. Again Mr..
Eingle refused, although he nesitated for
a moment or two before not complying
with the Mayors first request.
Gsasral Heppenileimer entered the
injecting room first. He was smiling.
Commissioner Midlige came next. Next
came Mr.. Ringle. Not a trace of smile
was there Oh his face
Clerk Finck was somewhat nervous
when the Commissioners took their seats
around the main table. He called the
meeting TO order and then called the roll.
IN doing so he called Mr.. Ringle's name
twice.
The selection of a temporary chairman
was first in order. Commissioner Bailey
nominated Nj. Simpson. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Midlige and
adopted.
The election of a permanent chairman
was next in order. Commissioner Bailey
placed Commissioner Heppenheinler in
nomination. Commissioner Ringle sec
cz.dea the nomination. Commissioners
Bailey and Ringle we're appointed teilers.
Five votes were case. Four were for Mr..
H-eppenheiGaer and one was for Mr.. Bali
ley. It was cast by Mr.. Heppenheimer.
In the balIoting there was some little
confusion and the newly elected president
found 1t necessary to twice thank his
colleagues for the honor they had con-
ferred on him.
The new president was not the least bit
nervous. His long business experience
has equipped him as a presiding officer.
The next business was the election of
a clerk. Mr.. Simpson nominated Martin
Fnck, while Mr.. Midlige nominated
Michael Kelleher. The voting vas by
ballot, Messrs. Simpson, Bailey and
Ringle supported Finck, while President
H-eppenheimer voted for Kelleher. Upon
his reelection Mr.. Finck thanked the
members and assured them he would en-
e or to do his duty.
Aelection of an assistant clerk was
1ed for. Mr.. Simpson nominated
Dunn, who occupied the
Bailey seconded the nominal
Lslige named Michael Kelle-
Elimination was not seconded.
were counted and kelleher
Dunn received two. The vot-
.lIeher were President Heppen-
.nd Commissions Midlige and
Ban. Commissioners Ringle and Siinp-
son voted for Dunn.
Mr.. Bailey is a Democrat and conse-
quently voted with his colleagues on the
assistant clerlzship. Mr.. Kelleher was
formerly clerk of the Grand Jury. The
clerkship Of the Board pays 81, 500 a year
and the assistant clerkship $1,000.
The Board was about to adjourn when
Clerk Finck announced there were sew
eral matters before the Board requiring
Immediate attention. Temporary COM
mittees were suggested, but President
Heppenheimer said he was prepared to
name the permanent committees and he
did so. They are
Finance-Messrs. Bailey, Midlige and
Rlngle.
Concurrent Resolutions-Messr s. Midlige,
Bailey and Ringle.
Salaries and Claims-Messrs. Simpson,
Ringle and Midlige.
Printing, Stationery and Supplies
Ringle. Simpson and Bailey.
Clerk Finek announced that he was in
possession OF the official bonds of Tax
Commissioner Clarke, SIS. 900; Fire Com
missioner Erickson, $4,000; Police Com
missioner Walter, $1,000, and the bonds
Of 4 dozen or more co~nstables. The ponds
were all approved and filed.
The Board next concurred in the award
to Henry Cunningham of the contraci
for the Improvement of Baldwin avenue
The concurrence instructs Corporation
Counsel McDermott to institute a suit
against C. 3. Rodman, who was originally
awarded the contract, but failed to sigr
It. He is to be sued for the cost of re
advertising for bids and the difference
between his bid and C-unningham's.
May interest was provided for and s25,-
c0 was ordered paid County Collector
Tugan on account of the 1897 taxes
The old rules of the Board were adopt
"a temporarily. President H-eppenheimel
appointed Commissioners Midlige, Bailey