The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-01
Tells the Mayor That Some
Things Were Wrongly In
serted in the Contract.
POLLUTION QUESTION SETTLED.
Mr.. Flynn Promises to Begin
Work at Once and Employ
Jersey City People.

Jersey City People.
1t was twenty-eight minutes after ten
o'clock last night when the water con-
tract was finally executed. Twice it look
ed as if the document would not be signed.
Contractor Flynn protested twice and as
many times did Mayor Hoos declare;-
This thing will be done my way or not
at ALL
At the last moment, when it was real
lied that Mayor Hoos would not give an
inch. Contractor Flynn exclaimed
Come on, 1 will sign any old thing"
Mr.. Flynn apparently signed only three
documents, but by few it is known that
he signed fourth and quite important
one. What the latter is will not be made
known at this time. When it is made
public. however, property owners will
have it further impressed upon their
minds that Mayor Hoos has all through
well guarded the interests of the city.
The time set for the signing of the con-
tract was eight o'clock. At that hour the
Aldermen were gathering for meeting.
Accompanying them were a number OF
friends and persons who wished to wit
ness the signing of the important doeu-
ment Finance Commissioners Heppen-
heimer. Midlige, Simpson and Ringle were
on hand early with their clerk, Martin
Finck Corporation Counsel Allan L. Nc
Dermott was among the early arrivals.
He was joined by City Attorney John
Wahl Queen at once. Street and Water
Commissioners Hauck, Nolan and Heintze
were on hand with their clerk, George T.
Bouton.
The Mayors Secretary, Edward Hoos,
was one of the busiest men in the hall.
He and his assistant James NJ Collins,
had worked all day comparing the con-
tracts. They were not out of the Mayors
sight for an instant. 1t was nearing half
past eight o'clock when Contractor
Flynn put in an appearance. His repre-
sentative, Henry Beiden, had been in the
City Hall all day, consulting with City
Attorney Queen and rendering such as
sistance as possible.
Accompanying Mr.. Flynn were ex-Judge
Van Wyck and William D. Edwards.
Just as soon as it was found that every
person who had to sign the contract was
present Counsellor Edwards asked the
Mayor If he was ready to sign
ain, Tepleu the mayor. Dut Wdut
it understood that Mr.. Flynn signs first"
This programme was carried out,
although Mr.. Flynn felt inclined to de-
mand that the Mayor execute first.
Then a little hitch arose about the sixth
clause of the contract. It provides that
the city shall have the right to test the
works four years and eleven months be-
fore purchasing and without the addition
of 100000 to the cost of the plant.
Mr.. Flynn wanted the provision
eliminated at the last moment, but Mayor
Hoos remained obdurate. Mr., Flynn
maintained that such a long test of the
plant without extra compensation was an
injustice to him. 1t was originally pro-
vided that the plant should be tested only
one year and then if the city did not
purchase the cost of the plant was to be
advanced from s7595.00 to $7,995,000
When this point was finally settled an
other was raised about pollution and Mr..
Flynn put his signature to another agree
nent on that score. All obstacles were
then removed and the original contract
and two copies were spread out on the
table in the Mayors office for execution.
The officials crowded about the table,
giving the persons interested scarcely
room to move
The first official to sign was Anthony
Haucl1 President of the Street and Water
Board His signature was attested by
Clerk Bouton, who signed to the left of
the Hauck signature. The next official
called upon was President Heppenheimer
of the Board of Finance. His signature
was attested by Martin Finck,, Clerk of
the Board, who also signed to the left
of the paper.
Mr. Flynn was summoned by Counsel
1or Edwards from an adjoining room.
Counsellor Van Wyck entered the room
with Mr.. Flynn. The little contractor
seized pen and with a steady hand
subscribed Patrick H. Flynn" His sig
nature was attested by Henry Belden.
Corporation Counsel McDermott next
wrote on the document, Approved as to
form, Allan L. McDermott, Corporation
Counsel
The two copies of the document were
signed in the same order as was the
original The last person to sign was the
Mayor. He used a gold pen, presented
to him by two friends The first time
the pen was ever used was for the APP
proval resolution Of award of the FL
nance Board. The Mayor wrote his name
clearly and distinctly and wrote the word
Mayor under it.
While the Mayor was signing the cr-
iginai Mr Flynn was signing the last
remarked rather icily.
Remember, Mayor, If this contract is
se sodder nSlas te as bsme 2a sm gnng M nse his
contract under protest. owing TO certain
things it contains
responsibility for anything ] am doing to-
night replied the Mayor.