The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08

With three dissenting votes Councilman
John J. DAILY, of the first district of the
Fourth Ward, Harrison, was reelected
president of the Harrison Common Coun-
Gil at a meeting of the Harrison Coun-
Gil last night. DAILY received the votes of
Councilmen Charles j. Witt, Clarence T.
Van Deren, DIR. Michael OF. Dolphin,
Joseph B. Henry and his own vote, while
those who opposed his election were;
Councilmen Thomas F. O'Connor, Edward
j. Rice and Peter j.. Sullivan.
The new head of the Council will serve
in office until the first meeting in January
of next year., or until a successor is
named, which will probably be the next
mayor of Harrison.
Mr.. DAILY, when escorted to the chair by
Councilmen Henry and Van Deren, said:
My endeavor while president Of this
Council will be to work in harmony with
each member. 1 will try my best to pro-
mote harmony. The town of Harrison
possesses great facilities and is rapidly
growing. We have "A great railroad map
MI. DAILY was elected to the presidency
of the Council about a month ago, and
that ended d deadlock which existed over
a month in the Council. 1t was believed
by many last night before the meeting
that the Council would again be dead
locked, because a president chosen last
night had the power to name all the
standing committees for a year. 1t came
as a surprise when Councilman Henry
voted fer DAILY.
Councilman Dolphin is again chairman OF
the finance committee of the Council, a
position which DIR. Dolphin has held fol
some time. Councilman O'Connor this
year will be chairman of the police com
mittee, which office was filed last year by
Councilman Dolphin. The ire COMMITTEES
this year is headed by Councilman OCon-
nor. Last year Councilman Witt acted IN
hat capacity.
Few changes were made in the town
officers, the only new appointment being
that of Lawrence S. Pagan as a member
of the Harrison Board of Health for three
years, succeeding former Councilman Johf
j. Scannell, of the Third Ward, VINO is al
present secretary Of the Harrison Health
Board.
William A. Campion was reappointed
water %purVcyor. Councilman Edward J
Rice nominated Campion for the position
His salary was fixed at $1,000 a year
Councilman Van Deren praised MI
Campion for the manner in which hi
work was performed, and said that he wa;
a good official.
For the twenty-eighth consecutive tint
Michael r.. Barrett, of this city, was
unanimously chosen as town counsel, at Z
salary of 81 900 yearly. Mr.. Barrett wal
nominated by Councilman Van Deren, Whc
praised the former State Senator.
George w. Cooper was again chosen as
assistant water puryeyor, his salary being
made $500 a year.
Daniel +. Maher was reappointed as
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his compensation having been designated
as 81 200 annually. Mr.. Maher was COM
mended for the way in which he has
worked. He was nominated by Council
man Rice. Councilman O'Connor nomi-
mater Hugh 7. O'Neill for the office of
janitor of the Tow Hall, and Mr.. O'Neill
was reappointed at a salary of 5000 a year.
Custodian O'Neill was also appointed q spe-
cial police officer without pay
The kearny Record. of Harrison, was
again named as the official newspaper Of
Harrison, and will receive $1,000 Il year.
The terms of DR.. Henry Alters n John
j.. Scannell expired as members of the
Harrison Board of Health. Councilman
Van Deren nominated Mr.. Scannell for re-
election. Councilman Henry suggested the
name of Lawrence S, Pagan, and Council
man O'Connor proposed the name OF DIR.
Alters. A ballot was TAKEN, which resulted
in DR.. Alters getting six votes; Mr.. Pagan
receiving six votes and Mr.. Scannell get
ting two votes. Secretary Scannell has
served on the Health Board for some time
as secretary.
Joseph M. Branegan was again appointed
police justice at a salary of $1,000 a year
Tor two years, having been appointed by
Councilman Dolphin.
G.. Melville BorFie and Harry p. Krc.ner,
of this city, were named as town survey
ors. Chief Thomas H. Ryan, of the Harri-
son fire department. was reappointed SUI
perintendent Of the fire alarm system at
a salary of $120 yearly.
Councilman Van Deren moved that the
regular meeting of the Council be held the
first Tuesday Of each month, on which date
he meetings are now held.