Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

accepted the position OF boss dyer at
the knowles woolen mills, made vacant
by the resignation OF City Councilman
Francis Fagan.H
A disgraceful scene was witnessed on
train 81, due Ii thiscity at 30 p. M,
yesterday. negro prisoner was chained
between two white prisoners, ON the
way to Jail. One Of the white men was
John Toy, who was sent over on the
charge Of stealing d COW. On the car
the negro and Toy got into fight,
which lasted for several minutes. The
negro, being, chained between the two,
could do nothing but use his feet,
while Toy had his right hand free,
which he used with effect on the negro
until stopped. After leaving the train
the pedestrians who were about to pass
the prisoners were treated 10 foul and
filthy language.
The regular meeting of the board of
managers OF the G. A. @, was held last
evening. 1t was decided to give a
smoker in the club room next Monday
night. Arthur Murray, Samuel Bacon
and Charles Newloye were appointed
committee to make arrangements.
The @. A. G. football team will
meet the Park team on Saturday next
play the Rockford team, the Chester
High School, and on Thanksgiving Day
wind up the season with the Whining
ton Wheel Club.
The g. A. 9. Junior foot. ball team
would like to hear from clubs through
out the State, averaging 90 pounds.
Leslie Wilson'S leg, which. was in
iured in the 4th OF July celebration
huu In, ~ nfVu In, IN.
DIR. Fisher is attending him.
New Castle, NOV. THE regular
monthly meeting of the City Council
was held last evening. The Council
chamber presented fine appearance
with its new furniture The meeting
was called to order by President Nor
rison, the other members present being
Messrs Eliaaons Cooper, Pagan and
Schuhardt.
Mr.. Sehuhardt OF the street commit
teo reported having placed two now
trunks on Gray street near Tenth; that
the cutters were being cleaned and
necessary repairs made TO South Third
street.
President Morrison reported having
had pumps repaired and put in order
on Harmony, Front, Delaware and
Sixth streets.
Mr.. Pagan of the lamp committee
reported having had au agreement
drawn up by City Solicitor Cooper be-
tween the city and the gas company,
to furnish good illuminating gas for 20
streets with Welsbach burners on each,
and that they should burn all night
during each and every night in the year
from November LIST, 1895, to Novem Der
LIST, 1896. They are 10 be lighted one
half hour before sunset and turned out
an half hour after sunrise Tho con-
tract was read and the president and
secretary were instructed to sign the
same and have copy made to give to
the gas company.
The following bill we're ordered paid I:
A. H. Padberg, $3.50; William Law
ton, sl.35; M. Megary Il Son, s5s. 2S /;
David Boulder, sl9.S2; L. NJ. Chase,
| S.. 20; Michael Fitzgerald, &c; Frank
Rainey, S28 so, William Early, SO. % !;
John Sullivan, 81. %; John McCallin,
$50. 80; Lewis II. Hushebeclz, $22.
A delegation consisting Of w. Gregg,
William Montgomery, John Board, j.
Greer and W. Murphy from the But
tonwoods on the boundary limo OF the
CITY, spoke of the condition of the ave-
nue. where they live. They thought
that Council should look after the small
bridge or trunk, as it was dangerous to
travel over it and il any damage
should result they would sue the city
authorities.
Mr. Morrison stated that the street
had been opened by Mr.. Scott, the
done in order that the land which he
| ~ n Of hn hA
readily sold. The property was not
the property of the city.
Mr. Gregg said that he did not in
tend to pay his taxes until this avenue
was placed in proper condition. He
was promptly told by Mr.. Eliason that
his property was good for the tax and
| that he would pay it all right. In reply
to further question, President Nor
rison stated that previous to the cut
ting up of this farm into building lots
the city reaped 30 per cent moro taxes
than now. Mr.. Eliason contended that
the people residing there reaped the
benefit OF the public schools and would
be afforded police protection and care
of the city authorities If the avenue
was decided TO the city then it would
be the place of the city fathers to look
after repairs. Tho delegation with
drew without having secured any salts
| faction
The following bills were allowed /:
Robert Sutton, S.. go; j, L. a. l.. Il.
Eliason, Sl24S2; Republican Printing
Co., Sc; Every Evening Printing Co.,
SIS. 70; New Castle Gas CO., S12S. "a,
Sl3. 20; C. +. Thomas, 81. 25; Peter
Doris, 81, 80; Charles Shearer, SIT;
Michael Fitzgerald, So.
The street committee notified Coun-
Gil that arrangements had been made
for necessary work on the streets and
that the men who work on the streets
in the future will DO chosen by the
committee on streets.
The receipts from Mayor Boyd for
the month amounted to 81; Patrick
McGrory, taxes, 1894, sl62. so; George
Tobin, taxes, 1895, $3.50. The errors
for 1896 amount to ss5S.7S. This was
more than ought to- be allowed ac-
cording to the opinion Of President
Morrison and other members of the
Council, and they commended that the
taxes ought to be collected There is
yet 81, 2377 70, for the year 1894 uncol-
lected. ~.
The pollcemenis salaries were ordered
drawn. The balance Of the firemen's
grant, amounting TO $50, was allowed.
Adjourned. ~ M e,
On account Of the illness, OF his wife,
John s. Grohe Of Wilmington, was
unable to address the Brotherhood of
st. Andrew in their new quarters last
night. The meeting was addressed by
the Rev. Henry d. Speakman and Mr..
Garter, who had attended the conven-
ton of the Brotherhood in st. Louis,
and details Of the doings at the con-
vention were discussed.
The CITY Cornot Band will give n