Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-10-17
Will Pay No More of His
Bills Now.
MUST GET ON JOB.
City Council Will No Longer Wait
Upon the Neglect of the
En- sineer.

ulnS was OF mighty interesting CHAR
acter and the members remained in
session until eleven o'clock.
President Mulford was in the chair
and all of the members were present
when the roll was called.
Following the routine business of
the opening or session, the president
gave opportunity for any citizens who
were present to address council.
Dr. Ellsmore Sites made a formal
protest against the appropriation by
the City of Bridgeton, of $1,000, annu-
ally to the Bridgeton Hospital.
In making the formal protest, DR..
S ties stated that he was prepared to
present legal reasons showing that the
city had no right to appropriate the
money for the purposes of the hospi-
tai. And on this ground if for no
other reason-although he stated he
had other reasons-he made his pro-
test.
Mr.. Charles F. Reeves, Secretary of
the hospital association, addressed
Council following Dr. Sites, by stat
ing that the appropriation was made
under authority of an act of the legis-
lature passed in 1904 and that there
had been subsequent legislation relat-
ing to the mater, granting the city the
right TO increase this amount if they
SO desired. Mr.. Reeves further stated
that the legality of the appropriation
had already been passed upon by a
former Corporation Counsel of the
city, and in his mind there was no
question or reason as to why the ap-
preparation should not be made, to
be used in caring for the charity pa
tients which the city each year sends
the hospital. AS to the other reasons
referred to by DR.. Sites, there were
assertions made and explanations ent-
cred covering an extended period of
time.
DOSh IsAAs iNOONSO anu LIZ ollICo WtuL
into the subject at some length, and
more than an hour was occupied in
the hearing of arguments that were
far removed from the legal aspect of
the case. A motion was made by Mr..
Whipple, and promptly carried by
Council, that DR.. Sites reduce his leg
al reasons to writing, and submit his
protest to the Corporation Counsel.
President milford stated that under
the charter, it was necessary for
Council to fill vacancies that might
occur by death or otherwise, within
thirty days from the time such va
cancy shall occur. And that it was
| necessary a successor should be elect
ed at this meeting to fill the unexpired
term of the late John N. Glaspell to
hold office until January 1st following.
Mr.. Whipple nominated Charles H.
Stevenson and it was seconded by Mr..
Ogden. There being no further NOM
nations, Mr.. Stevenson received the
unanimous vote of council. He at
once subscribed to the oath of office,
and took his place as a member.
The selection of Mr.. Stevenson by
council, and the fact that he is patri-
otic enough to make the sacrifice nee
essary to fill the Office for this short
period of time, is indeed most fortu-
nate for the general interests of the
city.
Mr.. Stevenson comes to the Council
at time when his wide range of eX-
perience along mechanical lines and
his practical knowledge of municipal
affairs in general will be invaluable
to the other members of council.
The city is just about completing
two important building operations the
sewer and the water plants, and it is
felt that the greatest care should be
exercised at this time, before the work
is formally accepted
John D. Applegate presented an ap-
plication for the position of engineer
and fireman at the water plant, which
was filed.
A petition for an incandescent street
lamp on Railroad avenue, north of
Irving Avenue, was referred to the
Special Light Committee.
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