The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-09

HIS VOTE
NEVILLE MEANT TO BACK
DAVIS FOR COUNSEL.
Though a Democrat He Wa willing to
Appoint Republican-Police De-
partment Undisturbed.

Councilman John j. Neville. of East
Newark, a Democrat, who voted against
William ]. Davis, of Harrison, a Republi-
can, for borough counsel New Years Day,
although all the other members voted for
Mr. Davis. thus appointing him, asked at
asst nights meeting of the Borough Coun-
ell that his vote be changed in favor OF
Mr.. Davis.
Il would like to vindieate myself for
my action New Years Day here, . said he
Il never voted for a Republican in my
life, but | want the proceedings IN the
minute book, which show that l voted
against Mr.. Davis, changed and haye my
vote recorded for Mr.. Davis. 1t was my
intention when / came into this Council
chamber New Years Day TO signify my
willingness TO vote for Mr.. Davis. ire
spective of politics.
An ordinance was introduced by Coun-
Gilman Harry Mcdonald, providing that
an ordinance, which was passed by the
old Council. TO establish and regulate a
police department In East Newark, be re-
pealed. The ordinance was read twice,
Councilman Owen Gillen voting against
it, and it will be brought up for its third
aud final reading at the next meeting.
Mayor McGlennon and Councilmen Nc
Donald, Smithem, Neville and Brown vote
for it.
Borough Collector O.Donnell will make
his office in the Borough Hall hereafter,
according to a resolution passed last
night.
Chief Anderson reported that David
Milhwitzky was elected as a member of
Hose Company No. l of the borough fire
department. The Council confirmed the
election.
Councilman Neville objected to the pay
ment OF a bill which was rendered by Van
Keuren & Sons, contractors, for work done
amounting to $500. The bill was referred to
the street committee to make an inves-
t~igation.
The following. salary schedule was unani-
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Chief Marshal of Police Thomas Neville,
$1,000 yearly; Assistant Marshal Alexander
Fitzgerald, $3.50; superintendent of Fire
Alarm System John Fl. Martin, $50, and
Borough Physician DR.. John w. Pringle,
500 yearly.
4 bin was read from j. William Grif-
fen, president of the Jersey City Water
Company, for S4,606.17 for water used and
for a Gem meter which was installed,
bill. saying that he understood that all
water bills were paid.
The West Hudson Press, of Kearny, was
made the official newspaper. Edward +:
Mckeon, Of Harrison, was re~appolnted
auditor. -.
that the borough collector be placed under
bonds TO the amount of $4,000 in an IN
corporated bond company.
On motion of Councilman John Brown
an amount Of $40. 692.42 will be transferred
to stephen M, Eagan, Hudson County
Collector.
An appropriation of $1,000 was voted to
Treasurer Thomas w. Murphy, of the
East Newark Free Public Library Com
mission for library purposes for the year.
Borough Collector Tere.Ne II. O'Donnel
reported that there is a balance on hand
OF 500, 4s7. "a. The receipts for the month
of December were s24. 1862. 90, and the dis
bursements were S4,s57.S1.
\ communication was read from John
Tarutis, of 42 North Third street. East
Newark. asking that he be appointed a
policeman. 1t was referred to the police
committee. Joau II. Ellis. Of East New
srk, in a communication requested that
the Council appoint him "a constable or
any other position at the Councifs dis
posal.' II was referred also to the police
committee.