Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-07-30

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road had been accepted. This had not
been done. Mr.. Kugler asked if the street
was laid according 10 specifications. Mr..
Shivers gave his opinion that it was not
according to the contract.
Then there was sharp tilt between
Mr.. Shiyers and Mr.. Turner of the Bituli-
THO Company, during which Mr.. Shivers
asserted that in some instances the road
was only FIVE inches in thickness, and that
sthe foundation had not been taken out and
|sifted as required. Mr.. Turner retorted
that thsy brought their best road building
team here and worked them night and day
and finished the job quick, for that reason
some people thought they made too much
money out of it. They had left all of the
old foundation they could, because it was
better than they could put in, even con-
crete. Council had made no financial pre-
parations for the work, yet be had kept
sweet and good natured. but it was late
now to talk about specifications
Mr.. Shivers asked, if inches is as good
as inches, why specify inches. Mr..
Turner replied there are conditions where
5 is as good as 80, and where is not
enough. When was not enough they did
not hesitate to put in more The street
was then accepted and the bills paid, Shiy-
ers and Williams voting no.
Mr. Coon BIS said there ought to be an or
dinance fixing price for opening the i'm
proved streets. The Public Service opens
these streets without permits, and throw
them back anyhow. He moved the Or
dinance committee draw an ordinance reg
ulating the opening Of these streets. Car
ried. 70
Mr.. F. J. W. Bfannan called attention
to the condition Of the crossing at Penn
and Spring streets. and it was referred to
the Street committee.
The matter of drainage, on Salem ave.
as it affected Green Terrace, was explained
by Engineer Carter, and on motion was
referred TO the Street committee, to inYes-
tigate and report.
AS to the Stokes driveway Mr. shiv-
ers thought the way TO remedy the trouble
was for property owners TO cut down the
sidewalks Il was referred to the Street
committee to investigate, and report back
to Council
A bill in favor of D. H Mumford, for
$50, approved as TO form by the Solicitor,
was ordered paid, Kugier and Williams
voting no. Another bill by the same
for S62. also approved as TO form, was
ordered paid by the same vote. Another
bill by the same for 1924. IS, took she same
course Mr.. Coombs explained that these
bills were now made ont for exactly the
amount Mr.. Mumford paid these men, and
he thought they ought to be paid, and be
should vote for them He said the Chair
man of the Street committee went to Mr.
Mumford and asked him if he could furnish
some men, He was asked how much he
paid, and was told S1.75 per day. Mr.
MunIford agreed to furnish the men al that
price He believed Mr.. MumfoFd conld
collect Sl.75, but be had reduced the
amoan,s to the exact amount he paid the
men. The bill was paid, Mr., Kuglsr
voting s'no Another for $40 81 was
paid by the same vote. Bills by the same,
for $l41.42, for exeavating for Bituliihic
at Broad and Salem avenue, were paid.
Mr.. Coombs said all these troubles grew
ont Of one man power. II the President
repaired committees TO work together,
things would be better.
A bill for tools, BY Mr.. Mumford, was
read. On motion Of Mr. Coombs the tools
were returned 10 Mr.. Mumford, with the
bill
Mr.. ShiYers made an earnest plea for
action on the proposition TO widen West
street. He said if the street was widened
six houses would be built at once, and she
lower end Of West street would be improy-
ed. He said the owners wanted S., 500 for
land needed to widen the street. The Solicit
tor was advised to endeaYor TO deal with Mr.
Krimm and condemn the vacant land, and
see if the owners on the other side will con-
tribute anything TO meet the cost The
Street committee was instructed to inYesti-
gate and report 60
On motion Of Mr.. Pearson, Murphy and
Whelden we're granted ten days vacation
in August.
John Ford labor 70 90
K Kirby 20
w. Hoyle So
G. Edwards " rs
r. Dopson Is
8 r. Wilmer car fare 10 AZ