Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
o1rY COUNCIL.
a Site for the Garbage Crematory Pur-
chased-- Other Matters Attended To.

A Site for the Garbage Cremhtory fnr-
ciiased--Other Matters Attended To.
The result OF Wednesdays caucus of
the Republican members Of City Coun-
Gil was the choice of William S. Lednum
as the successor to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Solomon Hersey,
clerk of City Council.
The other candidates whose names
were presented at the caucus are Am
brose McNeigh, Mahlon NJ. Child and
John Dill.
The successful nominee is about 40
years of age. He resides at No. 224
Franklin street. Mr.. Lednum is citi-
zen Of good repute and is highly spoken
of from every direction. He is at present
in charge of the exhibit of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Company at the World's
Fair. The salary of the position is
$1,000. The term expires July, 1895.
The principal business Of importance
transacted at Thursday evenings session OF
City Council was the election of a clerk.
The fire committee reported that Council
had made the semi-annusl inspection OF
the fire department and found the APP
paratlis in first class condition. The COM
inittee reported that the companies had
complied with the city ordinance in every
case and recommended that the appropria-
ton of 81 500 he allowed each of the fire
companies in the city with the exception
of the Washington Steam Fire Engine
Company, which was allowed 81 600.
The same committee reported that they
had examined claim of $3.50 presented
by the Washington Fire Company for
damage to their apparatus and in view OF
the fact that the Board of Street and Sewer
Directors had exclusive control over the
streets, the committee suggested that the
company look 20 the department for pay
menI.
The city treasurer's report was submitted
| showing balancein Union National Bank
to the credit of current expenses as fol
| lows: $50. 362.57; in each of the depository
banks, 49,, 349,45.
The crematory committee reported tht
receipt of a communication from Building
Inspector Daniel Dohl and L. 7. Grub
contractor. who had examined the lot a
the foot of Liberty street and found it |
suitable location for the erection Of I
erematory.
Municipal Court Clerk s. S. Adams, Jr.
submitted his report, which was audite,
and found correct, as was also the repor
of Chief Engineer Harry Palmer of tn
Engineering and Surveying Department
The miscellaneous payroll, amounting
to S2,694.29, was read, also Council pay
Toll OF S2to.zO.
A communication was received from tn
Board OF Health asking for the usual ap
preparation of $500, which on motion o
MFR. Dannenberg was allowed.
On motion of Mr.. Dannenberg chez
was drawn In favor of Daniel Dohl, TO
$25, for keep Of horse for August.
On Mr.. Ratledge's motion Council her
went into the nomination of a clerk G
. Council, to fill the unexpired term {
Solomon Hersey, deceased.
Mr.. Michigan nominated VILLAIN
Lednum and then some one moved thu
the nomination close.
Mcssrs. Ratledge and Meaney were al
pointed tellers.
Mr.. Dannenberg next moved that NJ
, Kirby cast the vote of Council.
MIR. Donohoe here raised objection an
Council proceeded to vote by ballot. Tn
election resulted: Letnum, s; blank,
: Mr.. Lednum was declared duly electe
: clerk.
On motion of Mr.. Dannenberg, an ord,
was drawn in favor of the city solicitor fl
i. 81, 500 to pay for the purchase OF a /
y from L. I. Dilworth as a suitable site fol
! crematory.
: The usual number of bills were a
! proved and payment recommended.