Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1910-08-06

Two resolutions were introduced at
Monday nights council meeting only
two, but one of them is a shame on
the name of Pleasantville, for it was
passed for the purpose of placing a note
for $1,000 in the First National Bank.
The mere fact of borrowing money is
not dsgraeelul, but when the money
must be borrowed at per cent, to de-
fray expenses until the taxpayers choose
to come up with their tithes, if some OF
them ever do, is crying shame. Pleas
antville, as every one knows, has thou
sands of dollars on paper than can never
be collected, and simply because OF the
weak kneend efforts on the part OF those
who have been running the borough. In
the face of this the people who have
paid and will pay taxes are compelled 10
see interest money sent after the bad
accounts. If the people were unwilling
to do this improvements must come to
a stop at once The streets are i'll bet
ter shape today than ever before, but
this has not been done without sacrifice
as much of the money used for the pur-
pose has been borrowed. AT the present
time the borough is indebted to the First
National to the tune of $1,000, when by
close collecting of taxes there should
be surplus in the public treasury and
no interest to pay.
The second resolution adopted pro-
vides for the public burial of impover-
ished persons at a rate of Sl7, which is
80 cents less than is allowed by Atlantic
CITY authorities. There is an old ordi
nance on the borough's books that per-
mits an expenditure of 81 for each bur
ial of this kind Local undertakers in
formed the councilmen that the latter
I'd is too low, as they are compelled
" So for opening grave. This
Aon passed.
ASaan Conover made suggestion.
10 call the product of his
Ir. Conover's idea may be
pc for adoption-that is,
inestimable value to the
e.r Co.. but of decided
is borough. The sub
ver's suggestion" was
lille Water Co. should
nains with the pumps
Water Works, SO
he volunteer fire
ded with work
there should be
ater, a hasty con
with the city
Amen might have
face this seems
hut it savors too
any port in
kille Water Go. is party
t. tbis borough and one Of
rs of the contract is that
Iastbe fire hydrants shall be
tTifh Sufficient water for all
ESSGf course the company fails
bifs contract. but that is no
III the borough should be com
make suggestions" of the Con-
Il A second point is this: Ii
tntville Water Co fails to keep
its contract in time of serious
corporation should be made
the extent of paying damages,
b quarter as Mr.. Conover has
is entirely out of place, more
is not a business proposition.
reliant fails to deliver the
le is looked upon as the one who
~ for the delinquency
lyon scented that all was not
Ind he advised his colleagues to
e suggestion" referred to soIici
bee
"a street committee and supervisor
ke. haye been busy for month and
81 result Edgewater avenue rests un-
4 aeavy coat of new gravel.
erdfYs were drawn for the following
III road work ............... S603.45
siaf & Bald by L. C. Lake ..... .2T
svrspee Mfg. Co., repairs on
seraper Observation-Disclosures. 500
Weeks, services in connection
Mit collecting delinquent
= faxe* .........,,.s,ysf,ts. 10000
trry A[eDermott, salary as mar
;3tfal4- ...,....a.f...r- lJoN
Job fearicks. salary as marshal 1900
I'M K lake, salary as marshal 1900
hampton, building shed
II tfuck ............... 1900
<may yer, horses. fire service 500
s. Weaver, policeman's uniform 2000
one service, chiefs house. .... 200
rha12lss Co., fire whistle .... 6000