The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-03-10
ALDERMANIC MATTERS.
Resolutions Urging That a Battleship Be
Named "New Jersey''

Resolutions Urging That BattIeship Be
Named "New Jersey"
But little more than a half hour was
occupied by the Board of Aldermen in
the transaction of municipal business at
the March meeting Friday evening.
And there was sufficient time for the
discussion of matters demanding atten-
tion. The new clerk, Charles Stilwell,
has already become familiar with the
duties of the position, and the quickness
with which he dispatches these duties is
pleasant to observe.
Alderman Lines, as usual had a griev-
ance or two that, had he been considered
at all seriously by his fellow members,
might have prolonged the session. This
time Mr.. Lines particular grievance had
reference to the manner in which bills
were passed. He insisted that bills
should be read in detail and not Just the
names and amounts given. Bills are, of
course, always audited and approved by
proper committees, and for that reason
Mr. Lines demand was frowned upon
by other members of the board
Alderman Conkling, with fine sarcasm,
had wished, but was interrupted. and a
motion prevailed that bills not be read
in detail Mr. Lines being the only dis
senting voice. The course suggested by
the Alderman from the Second Ward
would, if followed, consume more of the
boards time than all the other business.
The Board of Fire Engineers recon-
mended the confirmation Of the election
Nf uarhorf Tla 10 Ir1anar,1ov,f
Company and William Selvage, Jr., to
Washington Engine Company; and the
acceptance of resignation of w. M. Tay-
lor from Resolute Hook and Ladder
Company; Joseph L. Mullen from
Allen and T L. Rolf from Humane En-
gine Company. The recommendations
were concurred in.
Collector William Becker reported
that owing to an error made by the
4 County Board of Assessors on account of
| the county tax of Chatham borough he
had been compelled to pay the county
collector an excess of $6S.6S making a
total paid to the latter official $50, 166 16.
/ During February Mr.. Becker collected
and paid to the town treasurer $11 900,
making a total of $35 900. The balance
of the tax duplicate uncollected is 50,
995 93.
A resolution offered by Alderman
Freeman, and which was passed, is as
follows:
Whereas, the United States govern.
ment is constructing several new battle
ships; and
Whereas it is the earnest wish of the
citizens of Morristown that one of the
! nafI l., . Ta,.
sey'; therefore be it
Resolved, by the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen of Morristown, that the Secre.
tary of the Navy be and he is hereby
urged to name one of such battleshipE
"New Jersey" and be it further
Resolved, that the clerk forward tC
the Secretary of the Navy a certified
copy of these resolutions.
This action was the result of sugges
tion by Congressman Loudenslager
whose letter was read to the board.
Chief of Police Holloway's report
showed 20 arrests for the month of Feb
ruary, 26 of which were for being drunk
and disorderly. The number of persons
lodged was AS.
Bills amounting to 50, 049 rs were pre-
sented. After these are paid $4, $40 As
OF the annual appropriation will remain
unexpended
John Burr, representing number Of
property owners on Mt. Kemble avenue
urged that something should be done to
improve the condition of sidewalks and
crossings at Market street and Maccul
loch avenue and on COLES avenue. A
motion was offered by Mr.. Freeman that
the Street Committee give the matter
immediate attention. AT the request OF
Mr.. Lines the committee was ordered
also to have the sidewalks and crossings
on Water street, at Willow street and
other places put in proper condition.
On motion of Alderman Reed, the city
surveyor was directed to prepare mar
showing side lines of Speedwell place
and the Ordinance Committee was in
structed to prepare an ordinance fol
adoption of said street as town thor.
oughfare.
Samuel Leonard, Jr,, of Speedwel
avenue. was granted billiard and bowl
ing license.