The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-05-06


The statement was received and or
dered filed.
The ordinance providing for the ac-
ceptance and opening of Lambert street
was passed on second and final read
ings.
On motion of Mr.. Fisher, it was
agreed that when Council adjourn it
be to meet on Wednesday evening,
Goth inst, at 40 o'clock.
The monthly report of the Chief En-
gineer of the Fire Department was re-
ceived and ordered filed.
A communication was received from
the Chief asking the members of Coun-
Gil to attend an inspection of the sever
al engine houses in the department on
the evening of May 10. Accepted.
Mr.. Holcombe stated that reports
had been made of considerable dyna-
mite and powder being stored at sever
al places in the city.
Chief Engineer Arnett was appointed
mence duties at once.
The Chief having asked for one hun
dred printed copies of his annual re-
port, Mr. Guillick moved the matter be
referred to the Fire Department Com
mittec, with power to act
A statement of the result of the re-
cent election of the Fire Department,
showing the following persons elected,
was presented Chief. George w. Ar
nett; First Assistant, Thomas Thorne;
Second Assistant. Joseph N. Hazen.
On motion of Mr. Guillick, the cleo
ton was confirmed.
Mr.. Hoeombe stated that the ladies
of the Town Improvement Association
complain of frequent violations OF the
ordinance relating to distributing cir
cuars in the city; that the streets are
filled with circulars and other papers.
The attention of the Mayor was called
to the matter.
petition was presented from resi-
dents of Delaware avenue calling at
tention to the need of the avenue being
macadamized and otherwise improved.
On motion of Mr.. MacKay, it was
agreed to give the matter due attention
in making mp the budget for the ensu
ing year.
The committee on Licenses reported
$2S received during April.
The committee on City Property was
instructed to pave a three foot side
walk at the city lot, from York street
to the Jail.
The monthly salaries of the police
and garbage collector were ordered
paid.
Mayor L. II. Sergeant reported fines
and costs received by him during April
as follows: Fines, $3.50; costs, "a 25;
due city, % cents. Reports received.
Mr.. Bovine stated that complaint is
made of men congregating almost daily
in McCready alley for the purpose of
drinking rum, and on Sundays "run
the GROWER to the annoyance of the
neighbors.
Mr.. Lodor stated that dry goods
boxes are left out all night and on Sun
days at number of business houses
and these boxes are used by loungers
who annoy neighbors and others.
The Mayor was requested to instruct
the police to look after these matters
complained of.
The license bond of Mrs. Susie Do
bilinski, of the Bellemont House, was
presented, signed by Mrs. Dobilinski,
Hervey S. Holcombe and Maurice A.
Marjarum. Accepted.
The application of Edward II. Math-
ews to keep hotel at No. 10 Church
treet-John II. Myers old stand-was
taken mp, when the following letter
was presented from the Rev. $. G..
Pitt, pastor of the Centenary M. +.
Church:
To the President and Members of Common
Council of the City of Lambertyille, n. j.;
am informed that one Mathews, formerly
bartender for Mr. MYERS, on Church street,
has petitioned your honorable body to grant
him license to sell liquor at No 10 Church
street, on the premises occupied by Mr.. Myers.
As a business engagement prevents me from
appearing in person at your meeting tonight,
/ send this written protest against the grant
ing of said license. | know that | represent
large element of the community when j say
that there is absolutely no need of licensed
place at that stand The fact of it's having
been licensed is no evidence whatever Of a
need, neither has it a straw's weight as an ar
gument in favor Of this application. There
are already too many licensed places for the
welfare of the community. You will recall
that much of the argument presented at a
former meeting of your body was in this line
and it still holds good. OF course, have no
proof of the statement, but il is fair to suppose
that should this license be granted it would
be the same combination as before, only Mr..
Mathews would be at the head instead of Mr..
Myers. Gentlemen, there is nothing personal
in this attitude. but a sincere wish that you
consider not only the one man who applies
and his interest which could be served Just az
well in some other employment, but that you
consider the interests of all and act for them.
Hoping that you will not grant the plea of
this petitioner, / am respectfully yours,
Lambertyille, May 4, 1903. =. q. PITT,
Rev. Mr.. Pitt appeared in Council
about this time and made n further