The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-27
new WOMAN'S PRISON
Police Board Filled Vacancies
Caused by Dismissals--
Vacations Set.

The four vacancies on the police force
caused by the dismissal of the four pa
trolmen at the last meeting on charges
of drunkenness were filled by the Com
missioners at last nights meeting held
at Police Headquarters. Chancemen
William Brandt. Patrick Brady, John
Byrne and William Hoffman. were pro-
noted to fill the places.
Patrick Brady, one of the tallest men
in Jersey. City, and the tallest in the
Police Department, was appointed a
chanceman by the Democratic majority in
the board. March 4, 1893.
William Brandt is we'll konwn on the
hill, especially at the corner of Ferry
street and Palisades avenue, where he has
been detailed for several years past
watching the safety of the North Hudson
County Railroad passengers. Brandt was
appointed a chanceman January 8, 1888. ,
John Byrne received his appointment
about a month earlier than Brandt.
Hoffman,, who is a Republican, was
appointed a chanceman about six months
ago by the last board. Brady, Byrne and
Brandt are sterling Democrats. The ap-
pointments of these men were made
unanimously.
Chancemen R. H. Cullen and ]. H.
Barton. both Republicans, rendered their
designations from the department. Both
were accepted, but no appointments were
made. There are now six vacancies TO
be filled on the list of chancemen.
A communication from E. w. Cole
secretary of the Hudson County Brancf
of the State Charities Society, was nex'
read by Clerk Robinson. The letter com
planned bitterly of the condition OF the
women's prison, which is located IN the
Oakland avenue station. The writer OF
the letter states that the prison is en-
tirely too small for the purpose for which
it is used. Mr.. Cole also states that the
sanitary condition of the building is not
What it ought to be. He wrote that the
place was not fit for a oman prison
The letter recommended that additions
be built and hat other absolutely neces-
sary improvements be made Immediately
Repairs. it has been said, were needed
years ago.
Inspector of Streets Andrew j. Boyle
pe%titioned the Board for special police
power as did Thomas H. Cummings Of
the Woodhouse Manufacturing Company
Both cases were referred to Chief Murphy
with power.
In accordance with Chapter los of the
laws of 1899, one per cent. of the patrol
mems salary was ordered deducted from
the payroll, to be placed to the credit OF
the Police Pension Fund. This is the
first time since the law was passed thai
such action has been AIKEN. The payroll
amounting to $29. 0O7.S1, was also passed.
Or a motion of Commissioner Walter
the services Of Veterinary Surgeon DR.
A. Van Buthner were dispensed with. Tht
date for the annual inspection and parade
was set for May 80 at one p. M. The
Mayor and Aldermen will review the mer
at the City Hall.
The vacations were also granted. The
Chief gets IS days; the inspector, captains
and clerk, Is days each; sergeants, /.
days; roundsmen, II days, and patrolmen
10 days.
Before adjourning a resolution was
passed requesting Corporation Counse
McDermott's opinion as to whether or no
the tenur of office act affects the at.
tachees of the Health Office.
The Board then adjourned subject t
the call of the chair.