Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
TRUSTEES or the pook.

thoy Nouiu ne eiad TO be Relieved OF
the Burthen OF Philsueiphia's Mendi-
oants--varied Business Matters Trans-
acted Yesterday Week.
At the meeting Of tho Trustees of the
Poor yesterday week Allen Smith OF the
committee on insurance reported having
effected fire policy of $685. for three
years on the county building at Farm
hurst. Some old policies were renewed
and new one added for $4,000. The
policy premium for THE three years was
Trustee Frank e. Herbert strongly
animadverted on the disgraceful condi.
ton of the almshouse cemetery. Hesug-
gested some more permanent method OF
marking the graves than by piece of
wood with number upon it. some
change Is necessary in order 70 render
the superintendent's record to any de-
gree efficient
DIR. Frank L. Springer advocated the
permanent marking OF the graves, and
also the building Of a new fence al the
boundary line along the railroad.
Allen Smith thought that lust AZ pres-
ent the condition of the boards finances
would hardly allow of Increased OK.
penses; He recognized, however, the
need OF the improvements referred to.
The report OF the superintendent was
submitted and adopted. There were NO
deaths at the almshouso during the
month. The population of the house,
shown by the report, is 1877; of these 50
are white women; So white mon; 1 white
child; 10 colored women; colored men
and 3 colored children. Total white in
mates, 1863; colored inmates, 80.
The payroll Of $3S0. "a was allowed
Frank Herbert Of the committee To in
spect buildings, reported the almshouse
structures in good condition. Chair.
man Delaware Clark appointed DIR. +,
L. Springer, w. S. Husbands and w.
y. Money, the committee to report on
the condition of tho house at tile next
regular meeting.
Upon the question Of outdoor relief
1t was decided that each trustee must
use his personal discretion In regard 10
the extent of the disbursements for each
individual case.
A communication was read from the
Philadelphia almshouse which aeked
lor tne removal from that institution of
a child belong to Delaware. On motion
the secretary was instructed TO reply
acquainting the Philadelphia authorities
OF the willingness Of the Farnhurst
trustees 10 receive the child if, in return.
the Philadelphia almshouse managers
would relieve them of the care of the
Philadelphians now lodged at Farm
hurst.
A bill of $500 was reported by MIR.
Allen from the committee on buildings
and grounds. 1t was for repairs made
to the pump of the gasolene lighting
apparatus. Mr., Kemp Of the Baltimore
firm which effected the repairs was
present. The plant was reported now
as good as new.
The trustees inspected the gas plant.
and committee, comprising Messrs'
Allen, CLARK and Herbert, was appointed
to report on the subject of light for the
buildings. The committee was requested
to investigate upon the possibility of
lighting the buildings with electricity.
Mr.. Kemp offered to put in new gasO-
lene plant for 5000, in addition to the
$500 spent in repairing the old ma
chinery, making the total cost of the
new plant 81, 500. His firm would give
a guarantee Of five years.
Chairman Clark suggested the idea of
an early report from the committee on
lighting and that as soon as they were
ready he would call them together to
near their conclusions on the matter.