The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-01-13
ALDERMANIC
MATTERS
Board Accepted New Hose Com
pany as Part Of Fire Dept.

Manual Governing the Local Police
to Be Prepared Alderman Reed
Asked that Effect of Recent De-
cision Concerning Status of Nor
ristown Be Ascertained MIR.
Lines Appeal for a Change in the
Name of Water Street.
At meeting of the Board of Alder
men last Friday evening the First Ward
Hose Company, No. 2, new organiza-
ton, was accepted as part of the Town
Fire Department. The petition presented
asked not only that the company be
accepted, but that the old Independent
hose carriage be transferred to this new
band of fire-fghters There was con-
siderable opposition to the project,
Aldermen Lines, Van Glider, Owens and
Byram being the objectors. These
members wanted the matter laid over
until tho next meeting, but the others
couldn't see it that way. Those favor
ing the project inclined to the opinion
that, with 700 feet of extra hose and a
carriage valued at $3.50, there was no
reason why company shouli not exist
in section of the town where protection
from fire was especially needed.
A motion by Mr.. Lines, to lay the
matter over, was defeated, 5 to 4.
Mr.. Freeman then moved that favor
able action be taken concerning the
petition. which was concurred in by q
unanimous vote. We
Alderman Lines INDUCED in flow of
oratory which. while seemingly having
no beginning or end, afforded amuse-
ment for those present. The cause of
this latest outbreak on the part Of the
member in question, whose elcquence
has never been disputed. was the matter
of q suggested change in the name of
Water street Mr.. Lines wanted to
know what had become Of the petition
of property owners requesting this
change and which had been placed in
the hands OF the Street Committee.
Mr.. Burke replied tAat the petition had
been considered by the committee and
an adverse report made.
This was signal for "the Alderman
OF the eeloquent voice and extraordinary
ideas to wax warm in his advocacy of q
re-christening Of Water street to Ever
green avenue. And if that thorough
fare was evergreen as to lawns or other
wise there certainly was visible effect
of ''blues' in the Aldermanic chamber
during the period when Mr.. Lines had
Ithetfloor This gentleman said that all
the property owners he had seen favored
'changing the name of the street, but
Mr. Burke stated that those seen by him
were opposed to any such change.
The Board approved the report of the
'committee.
Chairman Conkling of the Police
Committee said that the chief and
officers were handicapped by the absence
ofrules governing the department.
The committee was authorized to have
hprepared and printed q manual govern
ing the department
Mr.. Conkling paid tribute to the late
! William Paul, who, he said, had served
faithfully and efficiently as policeman
for ten years.
Chief Holloway's report showed so
ARRESTS and "a persons lodged during the
I.past month
The report submitted by the Treasurer
showed that of the annual appropriation
of $54 $50. 16 there would remain, after
paying bills presented that evening, a
balance of $l1, 1,896.58. The bills
amounted to "a, 1853 89
Mr.. Byram. for the Finance Commit
tee, reported three notes due, amounting
to $11 500. and upon motion the Mayor
was authorized to make note for $40.
800 for one month as part renewal.
The town has received from Collector
Becker $4,000 on account of taxes.
That official is charged with taxes
amounting to $143, ,43S. 20, of which
amount 81 1881 is for poll tax.
Mr. Reed spoke of the odd position in
which Morristown was placed as a result
of the recent decision of the Supreme
Court. He suggested that a committee
Of three, to consist of the Mayor, counsel
and an Alderman or citizen, be appointed
with power to secure some light on the
subject, and motion to that effect pre-
vailed. Mr.. Reed was named as the third
person on the committee.
Mayor Quayle thought the matter
should be carried to higher court for a
final decision, but Mr.. Reed was opposed
to this. Finally, by a unanimous vote,
the matter was referred to the Finance
Committee.
A communication from Rev. S. z.
Batten was read, which called attention
to the disorderly conduct of many of the
patrons of George Hirschman's poolroom
on Speedwell avenue. The petition was
referred to the License Committee,
which will investigate the matter.
Chief Engineer Foxs report of the
condition of the Fire Department was
concurred in. The Board of Engineers
recommended the confirmation of the
transfer of Harry Welbank from Wash
ington Engine Company to the Wardens;
the appointment of Douglas Fl. Frapwell
to Chemical Hose Company; e. V. Mer-
chant. L. P. Parker, ID. F. Williamson,
%. w. Byram and Fl. p and r. v.
Lindabury to Resolute Hook and Ladder