The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-06-09
CALLED HIM A LIAR.
serenety of Aidermatic Meeting Disturbed
But Not Mr.. Lines Tranquility.

Sefenety OF AIdermaric Meeting Disturbed
But Not Mr. Lines Tranquility.
Eccentric Alderman Lines again oc-
cupied the center of the stage at the
meeting of the Board last Friday even
ing-that is to say he did, until Mr..
Freeman squelched the troublesome
member. Ever since Mr.. Lines presence
has been tolerated by other members of
the Board he has from time to time
shown his offensiveness by offering in
suit or committing other acts of indiscre-
tion that have provoked the city fathers.
AS rule however he has not been taken
seriously and has not infrequently been
an object of sympathy or amusement,
probably inspired by the Aiderman's
thick-headedness.
Now Mr.. Freeman is possessed of as
genial disposition as any member of
the Board and he has usually let MIR.
Lines insinuations pass unnoticed. But
as there is limit to everything SO there
is to Mr.. Freeman's patience and when
the eccedtric member from the End Ward
accused Mr.. Freeman of being "agent
for 'ose company and was therefore
interested in selling fire department sup
plies to the city. Mr.. Freeman said in
voice not as subdued as it might have
been ''the gentleman is blackguard
and liar" and the member for whom the
words were intended started to reply.
Mayor Quayle raped for order SO loudly
that Mr.. Lines could not be heard. Mr..
Freeman apologized to the Board for his
expressive but unparliamentary language
when Mr.. Lines took occasion to remark
''Hi don't want no hapology." He need
not have been concerned however, for
Mr.. Freeman had no such intention with
reference to the eccentric member.
Mr.. Lines was in evidence later in the
meeting when he asked why the salaries
of the police were not increased as had
been proposed some time before. Mr.
Conklipg, chairman of the Police Com
mittee said he favored the proposition,
but it had been decided that the force be
increased instead. The latter nominated
Michael Naughton to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of William Paul
and the nomination was approved. Will
liam Ct. Meslar and E. l.. Brennan were
added to the police force. Mr.. Lines
voted in each instance for John Cannon,
whom he nominated.
j. H. Rosevear and o. N. Hughson
were re-appointed to the Board of Health
for two years.
A note of So, 900 for four months was
ordered discounted in anticipation of
taxes for payment of bills for current
expenses.
The Mayor was authorized to sign q
lease for council rooms for one year from
April /, at a rental of $4O0. The presid-
ing officer was also empowered to give
releases to persons paying delinquent
taxes.
Under suspension Of rules ordinances
were adopted to accept King street,
Speedwell place and Washington place
as city thoroughfares and to provide for
the grading, tagging and curbing of its
sidewalks.
Chief Engineer Fox recommended that
the three-inch water main on Speedwell
avenue be replaced by larger pipe.
The Board of Engineers recommended
that the resignation of f. q. VanOrden
from the Fire Wardens be accepted,
which was so ordered. A fire hydrant
was ordered placed at the junction Of
Morris avenue and Columbia road and
another near ex-Alderman Hurtzig's
residence on Morris street will be re-
moved nearer town.
Collector William Becker reported col
lections of delinquent taxes during past
month amounting to $500, which sum was
paid to the city treasurer.