Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03

tempt to clean up Jamesburg of the
many "rum-holes." and other places
of infamy that are known to exist.
The speaker said the good citizens
and the churches were back Of the
| council in all they did and the ad-
mission was made that "all serious
operations cost money, but we are
back of you" Mayor Wyckoff said
a few words in reply that the mat
ter would be given careful consid-
Grafton at the proper time.
No official action was taken by
them, however. as 1t was embodied
iE the petition that the men charged
were violating the Volstead act and
this is a federal offense and with
out the Jurisdiction of the borough.
RS closed the incident for the time
being.
That Jamesburg will not tolerate
citizens making public dumps of any
places convenient to their home was
disclosed following a complaint made
against John Hulse. living at Frank
lin street and Railroad avenue. has
started an unsightly dump at the
foot of Franklin street by dumping
his entire supply of winter ashes He
was given an unusual censure by
the members and Attorney Kirkpat-
rick was instructed to write Mr..
Hulse the easiest ann to rectify
this violation of the borough n
health laws OF the town. Other
complaints were made but as the
parties seem to promise to not Of
fend their cases were dropped. Men
in the business of hauling garbage
and cesspool material will be in
structed just where they can dump
at designated places.
William Wilson, special marshal,
rendered his resignation as borough
officer, effective Immediately, due to
press Of other business. Same was
accepted.
The Jamesburg Electric Company
made a request that the council
make an inventory of the lights in
use by the borough as they were
DESTROYS of getting a correct account.
The street committee was instructed
to make the count.
The members of the council ac-
cepted an invitation to take part in
the Memorial Day parade of the
Citizens Committee as in former
years.
The report of Recorder Harry L..
Emmons, was received with a check
for the fines collected, showing 1--we
cases handled by him. Much I'M
favorable comment was heard among
the councilmen of the cost to the
borough in enforcing the auto ordi-
nances and it costs the taxpayers
$1.45 for every violation brought be-
fore the local recorder. he receiving
So for his part of the case paid by
the town.
Councilman Hutchinson sponsored
a resolution that should meet with
the approval of the taxpayers and
so impressed were they that the rec
ommendation was passed after a
short debate. The taxpayers will be
given a rebate of So per hundred on
the second half of their taxes if paid
when the first il due, June, /. AT
this time taxpayers pay the bor-
ough 9 per cent. If not paid when
due. A trial will be given the idea,
anyway.
The refusal of the poolroom pro-
prietors to close their places at sea-
sonable hours has resulted in the
passing Monday night of an ordi-
nance regulating the conduct of the
poolrooms. Hours will be set and
.he penalty already provided calls
for a fine o exceeding $500 or
thirty days in Jail. The fees will
DE SIS for the first table and $3.50
ior each additional table or bowling
alley.
Following many complaints and
injuries to children in the firing of
dangerous fireworks before the day
proper, an ordinance was adopted
~forbidding the sale or discharge of
any fireworks or firearms before h
day before July Fourth unless that
day falls on Sunday, when allowance
will be made. If the use Of pyrotec-
MICS is desired other than at this
time, permits will be issued by the
police committee. Fol- violations a
fine of SIS or ten days in Jail is the
penalty.
Final action was taken on the
long-drawn out dog question that
has agitated the council and h
citizens for many years. An ordi-
nance was passed making it compul-
sorry to register your dogs July l of
each year. Male dogs cost 81;
females, 50. Anyone interfering
with the dog warden is liable to a
fine of $40 for each offense. This
ordinance is effective Immediately.
A dog catcher is anxious to come SO
all are warned to be careful of their
pets.
Bills to the amount of s5Os were
ordered paid.