Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-13
CROWD APPLAUDS
MADISON COUNCIL
Everyone Is Happy When Rail-
road Ordinance Is Final
Iy Passed.
Special to the Evening Star.

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MADISON, Oct. 13.-For the first
time in more than two years the
spectators at last nights meeting of
the Common Council broke out in
spontaneous applause when Mayor
Philhower declared the railroad or
dinance passed by a unanimous vote
of all except Councilman DeHart, who
was absent. Months of watchfulness
and anxiety manifested itself in that
one loud outburst when the people
were relieved from further worry
about the railroad negotiations. The
council chamber was crowded with
spectators. Attorney M. M. Stallman
was present in the interest of the
railroad.
In a few words Mayor Philhower
called the attention of the council
and others present to the generosity
of Mrs. D. Willis James in this whole
matter and especially in the purchase
of the Callmeyer. Schmidt and Force
properties. At his suggestion vote
of thanks and appreciation was given
Mrs James by the council.
willing to Sacrifice His Home.
James ]. Ryan objected to the
boulevard scheme, which, he said,
took part of his house and damaged
his property, but when the matter
was thoroughly explained to him by
II. T. Bulmer he withdrew his objeo-
ton.
A resolution requesting the con-
firmation of the freeholders in the
matter of the disposition of Madison
avenue was passed and Borough At
torney Charles A. Rathbun request
ed to take this matter up with the
freeholders at their next meeting.
There being no objections to the
Elmer street sidewalk ordinance 1T
was placed on second reading and
| final passage. a resolution stating
! that the cost of the extension of the
| sewerage system in Locust and Elmer
streets is $1,5647S and the cost of the
opening of Elmer street was s204.52,
and ordaining that the commissioners
of assessment levy this amount
against the property owners, was
passed.
A request from H. j. Nillson, of
| East Madison avenue, to be allowed
| to connect with the water mains was
referred to the water and light COM
mittee with power. The Board OF
Health was granted $500 on account
of It's appropriation.
! 1ie AuttIiCdlt LII II oiitO PUAAJ
acknowledged the receipt of the order
for a wire hose basket and chemical
extlnguishing tanks for the new
motor truck.
Sidewalk Matter Deferred.
| request from the vestry of Grace
Episcopal Church that the matter of
laying a sidewalk in front of its prop
erty in Madison avenue be allowed to
lay over to spring on account of the
coming road work was granted. A
similar request was granted Mrs. H.
Nick. Twombly.
The remaining SIS appropriated for
the last band concert was ordered
paid w. o. Ludlow, president of the
Board of Public Improvement, mem
toned that residents in his vicinity
have been having their gardens en-
tered and suggested the possession
of either a motorcycle or small au-
tomobile for police work In the bor-
ough. This matter was referred to
the police committee.
Two pool table licenses, one to Au-
gust Bartell and the other to Henry
w. Cook, were granted
The finance committee reported as
follows: Approved bills, $2,012.87; col
lected since the last meeting, for light
S1,17211; for water, S1,O60.O6; sun
dries, $685.. The water ana Ilgh'
committee recommended the granting
of permission for ninety-three lights
and also recommended that Charles
Crenato be given permission to make
improvements to his theatre in Main
street as per plans on file in the
borough office.
The painting of the stand pipe at q
cost of $131 was ordered.
A resolution paying $3.50 to the
Firemen's Relief Association on &C
count of interest due was passed.