Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

LETI COURE
A Constable Appointed and Several Bills
Paid 4 uesday Morning.
The levy court held an adjourned meet,
ing at the court house on Tuesday. All
the members were present but Mr.. Eliason.
MIR. Wier presented a communication
from the directors of the Ferris Industrial
School, asking that IL, Il. Haincs, super
intendent of the school, be appointed
constable for tho same. The request was
complied with and Mr.. Haines was quail
fed.
on motion of Mr. Hickman the county,
treasurer was directed to pay ex-Sheriif
Allen 5000 on account of his prisoners
feed hill. Two hundred dollars was ordered
paid to Justice Of the Peace - z. smith ON
account. H. h. Raleigh T. Hanlon and
s. H. Chadwick were paid $40 each for
rooms for holding the last election. i. II.
Carswell was allowed Sl5O for furnishing
plans for once contemplated Improvement
10 the New Castle jail
1t was decided to meet again on Thurs
day, January 22d, MIR. Roberts wanted TO
Wholesome correction in some ones assess
mont, 50 the court adjourned until l.JO
o'clock in the aiternopnto give him the OPP
portunity.
The sudden and unexpected death of
County Treasurer Edmund llaman,
which occurred Tuesday night, made II
necessary for the levy court to take i'm
mediate action with respect to the Gus
tody of the county finances.
At Tues lay afternoons session OF
levy court, when his serious illness was
being considered John N. Carswell OF
the Farmers Bank, who has been the
trcasurers clerk, stated that county
II ties were due Wednesdayhnd Thursday
and that steps should be taken to meet
them. John II. Rodney, the courts at
torney, said that no deputy treasurer
could be appointed by the court, but
that the treasurer could give power of
attorney to another party to attend to
his official duties. Finally, Mcssrs.
Gruhb and Wier were appointed com
mittee to confer with the Farmers Bank
and resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing and empowering the bank to receive
deposits of taxes from the county coll
lectors and receipt for the same.
The levy court met yesterday nj
1880 o'clock. All Of the members but
Mr.. Killgore were present and having
heard Of the sudden death of County
Treasurer Hannah, there was shade of
sadness over all.
After the minutes of Tuesdays
meeting had been approved, President
Grub sadly announced Mr.. Humans
sudden death, and stated that in order
that the business of the county might
go on, some one would have to be
elected at once to fill out his unexpired
term.
Mr.. Wier, who was neighbor and
warm personal friend Of the deceased,
presented the following resolutions,
which he read with much emotion:
WHEREAS, This court has heard with
feelings of deep regret and sensibility of
the unexpected and sad death Of Edmund
llaman, treasurer of New Castle county.
RcSolgsd, That the levy court, at this
earliest opportunity, desire to place on
record their appreciation of the high per-
sonal and official character of the deceased,
In his public position he was always found
attentive, pleasant and obliging, and per-
sonally his memory is endeared to us BY
those kindly, generous and amiable traits
of character which he so conspicuously
exhibited.
RESOLVED, That as many Of the members
of this body us conveniently can, attend
the funeral Of oar deceased friend.
Resolgd, That a copy of these rcsolu-
tons be published and sent to the family
Of the deceased,
The resolutions were adopted, with
out any remarks.
A recess was then taken to select a
successor to Mr.. Hannah.
AT the close of the recess, a motion to
attend Mr.. Humans funeral in a body
was adopted.
Mr.. Roberts stated that he had been
handed the account of eX-Clerk of
Peace II. II. Cochran, from his last set
Element in March last, to the close of
his term. Mr.. Cochran wanted The ac-
count audited by the proper committee
and reported TO the court.
On motion of Mr.. Roberts the court
went into an election for county trea-
surer to fill out the unexpired term of
Edmund Haman,
Mr. Elason nominated John N. Cars
well of the Farmers Bank, and Clerk
for Mr.. Hannah.
Messrs. Rothwell and Eliason were
appointed tellers. The vote was taken
and Mr.. Carswell received 10 votes.
The chairman declared him elected.
Mr. Humans term Of office will ex-
pire next month Mr. Carswell has
been his most efficient assistant, and is
perfectly familiar with the financial
affairs Of the county. Mr., Humans
bondsmen were Nathan Lieberman,
John 7. Dickey and Lewis Miller.
Messrs. Lieberman and Dickey were
present at the court yesterday and
offered to become security for Mr.. Cars
well.
Harry Kyle's bill Of $40 for the rent
Of a room for holding the last election,
was ordered paid.
The court decided to meet again on
Thursday, January 22d, and then ad-
iouned in the afternoon.
TREASURER cARswELL QUALITIES.
County Treasurcr-elect Carswell was
qualified by the court yesterday
Nathan Lieberman and John Il. Dickey
were mis- securities. Treasurer Carswell
is now in discharge of his official duties.
TOOK R.iT POISON.