The Morning herald., 1878-06-04
J Z-T@-= 4 WILMINGTON DEL. TUESDAY, JUNE 4, lS78
BOARD OF HEALTH.

TENTH WARD NUISANCE CAUSED
By THE CITY AUTHORITIES
fKIvY wELLs'-pIFFIoULT TO HAVE THE
NUIsANcEs ABATED - BONE d MILLS
WARS TO BE DONE WITH THEM.
| A stated meeting of the Board of Health,
was held last evening, President Roberts in
the Chair. dr. 10 aof'nr'rs1 PIT " t1s a;
Mr.. Burke, or the tenth ward Committee
reported that nothing definite had been done
| to the nuisance at Front and Adams streets,
number Of men were employed In grad
ng the sewer below the railroad ,'but where
labor was most needed, nothing, as yet,
| had been done. 0o roh'3a~ef ~ aa. tr9
Dr. Morrison presented o petition from
Charles H. Taylor, asking for license for
the cleaning of privy wells, by the bucket
| system. Referred TO committee on Con-
tracts and Licenses. 1""' sT tee.'.. .r@
| Committee on Account, reported follow
ing bills correct, and orders for them were
directed to be drawn. John Lungren, $27,-
96; W. Hickey, s30,O6.
| Mr.. Weldie reported wafer in cellar on
Key street, below Third. &c..
DR.. Morrison, stated that stagnant pool
existed at Fifth and Monroe street.
| Mr.. Miller reported an overlooked
privy vault, at Northeast corner of
Seventh and Washington streets. rls
| Mr.. Seeds, reported privy-well nuisance
on Lincoln street. between Eleventh street
and Delaware avenue. '.'" ~ lr.l..<
| The above nuisances' were referred to the
committe from the wards which they are
In, with power to act.
The committee expect great deal Of
trouble In getting persons to respect the
authority of the Board. The general COM
/. plant of persons served to have privy.wellt
cleanel !, OBJECTED TO the prices charged
Mr.. Burke, of the 10Th ward, said that ht
} with the Executive officer Of the Boord, had
: made tour through the Tenth ward and
: found q number of nuissncees existing
fl many of which were caused through the
neglect of the city Authorities. EEe EOr
il In some of the streets of Hedgeville
scavenger's booIa, or a garbage cart hat
never been seen, The gentleman showed
In what q filthy condition things were IL
his ward, and unless Councils cleans tbes'
streets, there will be sickness In the vicinity
Il Mr.. Eastwood, gentleman living in tn
Tenth ward, on motion was allowed tt
Q state the condition of his premises, Nos
8 2O25 and 1927, West Front street, he sale
his cellar was filed with water, fowinl
nj from other properly. ... -.-l...
Mr.. Sharp reported that the ditch nui
nj sance on Front Street between Adams an
Jackson streets, be referred to COMMITTEE
4 with power to act. .--.....
ol Mr.. Burke moved to amend, by referrin,
I to street Commissioner with instructions t.
< have the ditch filled up, and cutters paved
a Adopted. ..rE
oil On motion of Mr.. Mullen, Mr.. Forema
was allowed to make statement in refer
Q ence to a nuisance existing near the cit
limits on West Front street. Mr.. Forema
said there were two bone mills about ?
quarter of mile from the city limits
q which were great nuisance to the neigh
borhood. The matter was brought befor
y the Grand JrIy, and they can do nothiD
luLtil Fall, meanwhile the men threaten tt
s' carry on their business until that time. A
the dirty matter from the mills are let fo'
into creek which passes through sewers
ldatry farms in the vicinity. The farmer
dread to let their cattle out from fear O
them drinking the water, thereby pollutin
their milk. Dead animals which are col
lected for boiling, are left for days exposed
filling the air with dreadful stencil.
The matter was on motion of Mr.. Sharl
referred to the President of the Board
j. consult with the City Solicitor in referent
to the nuisance, and report at next NEE
N ing. Adjourned.