The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-08


1t was $40 o'clock when Chief Burgess
Tabor stepped forward and applied the oath
of office to the new and reelected members
of Council. They were Messrs william Nc
Guire, f. Il. Magargle, ID. X. James, William
Niswenter, Joseph w. Bell and Peter j
Harkins. The oaths having been applied
Councilman Mcclure touched the button and
the Jig went up. He moved that Mr. Lally
be made temporary chairman. Mr.. Straughn
named Mr.. James This was the tension
point. 1t was the stage of tho game at which
the hand Bell and Harkins held would be
displayed. Lally received nine votes and
James six Lally took the chair and the jig
went soaring towards the North pole.
Mr.. Murphy named Frank W. McDermott
as temporary secretary. He was elected by
acclamation. 1t was surprise to Mr. Nc
Dermott and he was wondering where his
push came in when he learned that he was
taken up as matter of convenience.
Mr.. Englert nominated Mr.. Mcclure for
permanent chairman and Mr. James nomi-
mated Mr.. Straughn. Nine to six again, and
Mcclure took tho chair.
Mr. Lally nominated J. J. Coakley for
permanent secretary and Mr.. James nomi-
mated w. j. Watkins. Mr.. Coakley was
elected by a vote of 8 to g. but was not
present and Mr.. MCDermott continued TO
serve.
Mr. Lally then presented the name of r.
J. Mullabey for Treasurer.
Mr.. Straughn arose and stated that he
would like to know what position Council as
sumed as to the salary of the Treasurer.
President Mcclure said that in calling for
nominations for Treasurer it was intended to
elect one under the usual conditions.
Mr.. Bell said Mr.. Mulahey had a paper he
wished to submit to Council, setting forth the
latter's position on the question. Mr.. Nc
Guire said he didn't think it was necessary
to have the paper presented. Mr.. Lally
said he was in favor Of ignoring the election
of Treasurer by the people.
Finally, upon another suggestion of Mr.
Bell, the paper submitted by Mr. Mullahy
was read. 1t was quite lengthy 1t con-
cluded with this IL desire to inform you
(the Council) in the most emphatic terms
that, in tho event Of your honorable body
ntrusting me with the office of Borough
Treasurer | will not ask for or accept any
compensation other than the regular salary
heretofore paid for such services"
This declaration was acceptable to all the
Councilmen and Mr. Mullahey was unani-
mously elected. The amount Of the bond
was fixed at the usual figure, $4,000 .
Mr. Lally nominated A. NJ. Burke for
Solicitor and he was unanimously elected
James Burns was also unanimously elected
Supervisor.
In voting for Burke and Burns the Repub.
lican members carried out the compact they
had made with Bell and Harkins. A rubbing
of the solemn oath the latter had taken
under their noses, as it were.
Mr.. James nominated Thomas Tosh fol
Chief of Police. Mr. Lally named Patrick
Murphy and he was elected by vote OF
to g. Before voting on this office Mr.
BOehm arose and said There is no man il
this town | would sooner vote for than Mr.
Murphy, but under the sworn agreement
must vote for Mr.. Tosh" Bell and Harkin
appeared to be unaffected by the statement
Mr.. James nominated Martin Foyle fol
First Lieutenant and Mr.. Lally named Benz
Matz. Matz was elected by vote of to 8
Edward Kester was named for end Lieu
tenant by Mr.. James and Martin Mulahey
who was nominated by Mr.. Lally, wa
elected by vote of 9 to g.
Mr. Lally then delivered himself of al
address in which he said that the police fore
was not sufficient and he proposed that tw,
officers be added to it. His grounds wer
that five police did not give ample protection
to the citizens. Mr.. Lally concluded his re
marks by moving that the police force be in
creased by two members.
Mr.. Straughn arose and said he believed h
was expressing the sentiments of at least 81
members of Council when he opposed tn
motion. Il appreciate the position my frien
Is in in finding there are not sufficient hole
for the pegs" said Mr.. Straughn, but
don't think it is policy on the part Of thi
Council, considering the matter of finance
and the position We are in to add two officer
to this borough. | don't believe it will
sanctioned by the people
Mr.. James echoed the sentiments eXpresse
by Mr.. Straughn and Mr. Boehm opposed Tn
motion with much saTnestness. He said
We have got water plant in which We al
putting at least $1,000 more yea
than we are getting out of it.
will be necessary to spend $50,000 nOl
to put it in good ard improved conditions
such as building reservoir on this side
.he mountain and fixing the one on the otht
side. The people Of this town believe til
, time haS come when the town should
paved and to add more salsried officers to
borough that is bankrupt is ridiculous. !
the two previous meetings of Council We hs
to borrow money. | am opposed to IL
method, and l believe the majority of Il
people are with us"
Nr. Lally said putting pegs in the hol'
had nothing to do with him that no too
the stand the borough needed better poll,
T. protection.
President Mcclure gave Mr.. Lally's motto
lift and said tho truth that five police we
not sufficient for the town was demonstrate tt
by the fact that some business people ne
paying special tax in paying night watc
men.
Mr.. Englsrt said a petition was sent
, Council at one of the previous meeting
Z asking for an increased police force.
' Mr. Straughn replied that the petition "
u presented at the instance Of people ssekiI
: positions.
: Mr. Hand said he believed it was present,
: by people who wanted protection.
Mr.. LAlley's motion was eventually p
9 and carried by the sterotyped vote of to
- The Citizens members demanding the
names be recorded against the motion to i
y crease the police force
y Mr.. Lally nominated George Uritis for !
Patrolman and Mr.. James nominated Michs
g Hurley. The former was slected by VIC
= of o to 8.
John Butler was nominated for End Patr,
- man by Mr.. Lally and Mr.. James nam
!, George Uritis Butler scored 8 to 9.
- Before voting Mr. Straughn arose al
- .tated that he voted for Uritis on this ball
" because he was sworn to vote for the man
=, that office. Bell and Harkins never said
- word
90 Mr.. Lally nominated Martin Foyle for s
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