Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-08-11
WHOLE NO. 26l7
CITY COUNCIL.
4A@Sor Appeisate Not to be Allowed to
Hold Justice Court in the New
City BUILDING.

Hold Justice Court in the New
City Building.
In all probability Tuesday nights meet
ing OF City Counci! was the last regular
monthly session that will be held in that
little uncomfortable room over the
mayors office. 1t is hoped by all Coun-
cllmen, and everybody else who is
Obliged to attend the sessions, that the
next meeting will be held in the new
chamber, now in process of arrange
ment.
The electric fan in the Council Chamber
last night could not cool the air. Of
course 1t raised bit of a breeze. but the
night was sweltering one.
All the members of Council were pre-
sent at eight O'Clock. excepting President
Stevenson. Recorder Hewitt called the
meeting to order, and announced that
owing to illness in his family the Presi-
dent would not be present. The MEM
oers thereupon unanimously selected
Mr.. Higgins as President pro tenn. That
gentleman filled the chair gracefully, re-
calling the time when he was President
Of that body,
The Board of Education presented its
annual report to Council, showing its
work for the year past, and the atten-
dance of the schools, together with the
expenses Of the year.
The bills were big bunch, and it took
Council long time to go over them care
fully and pay them.
These orders were drawn: James
Neal, fire engine driver, $40; Hampton &
tlthlan, 9lOl.33, for costs in tax suits lost
by the city; Henry Dare, $50; Samuel
humphreys, 50; Eli Thompson, s43: E.
.. Wallen, $50; Joseph Steelman, 81 Geo.
on account of contract for City Hall;
John 5. Turner, Superintendent Public
Schools, $500; A. S. Sharp, Treasurer
Board of Health, $500.
Mr.. Woodnut called attention to the
| fact that there were imposed and uncol-
lected fines, amounting to $3.50. The
recent Auditing Committee discovered
these unpaid fines.
1t was explained that the Mayor had
| trusted persons to this amount Mr.,
Powell moved that the Mayor be re-
questcd to remit the money to the CITY
Treasurer.
Mr.. Woodruff said that G. NJ. Dubois
had IN his hands $3.50 to pay outstand-
ing bills which had never been presented.
Inasmuch as Mr.. Dubois was not now
city officer, it was ordered that he refund
| the money.
Inc lax Collector presented the dein-
quent tax payers before Council, and by
| resolution offered by Mr.. woodruff, the
Collector was authorized to collect the de-
llnquent taxes by warrant.
The Collector was authorized by resolu-
ton to produce before Council the delin
quent fax payers of 1898.
Mr.. Powell, for the Public Building
Committee, reported that the building
would be ready for occupancy on time.
| Mr.. Powell said the arrival of the furniture
| would be deferred couple of weeks be-
| cause there was difference of opinion.
Mr. Powell thought the City Hall Com
mlttee was to furnish the building, while
Mr. Woodnut of the Purchasing Com.
mittee thought his Committee was to do
| the purchasing.
Mr.. Woodnut said he had been reported
| hardly fair. He had been asked by many
| about the furnishing and had not been
| able to give any information as to who
| had the authority to furnish the building.
| 1t was finally ordered that the Purchas-
ing Committee furnish the building.
l. 7. Nichols, Candidate for Surrogate,
| appeared before Council and made an
eloquent plea for recognition of the
| colored man in the selection of officers to
| be paid for by the city
| Mr.. Mathews followed Mr.. Nichols by
saying that at the last meeting Andrew
X. Wells had been elected dog catcher,
but he got in Jail before he was qualified,
| and the citylwas now without such an
officer. Mr.. Mathews then nominated
Charles Gould, another colored man, for
dog catcher, and he was unanimously
elected, thus indicating that Mr.. Nichols
speech was most effective.
Mr.. Powell moved that the police
patrol on the race bank, be continued
during the months OF September and
October. This motion brought out a
spirited debate, several members oppos-
ing the proposed action. The motion was
nnally lost by vote OF TO 4, three not
voting.
Incandescent lamps were ordered
| placed on the West end of Clark street, at
Columbia and New streets, and on Fay
| cite street near Kenzles lane.
The ordinance requiring safetylgates at
Irving avenue, crossing of the railroads,
| was taken up and twice read,
Mr.. Mathews moved that when the city
| take possession of the new property, no
| Justices Court held there. The motion
was passed.
Mr.. Powell moved that the license fee
for pool and billiard tables be S. per year
for each table. The motion was passed.
Applications to keep pool and billiard
rooms were made and granted to Charles
E. Betchner. No. S91 S. Laurel street; Ed
| xrorS To5ont I,,iIJinr. TOhn