Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-05

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expression Of high esteem and warm
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Observation-Disclosures Of the Commons.
speeial Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Dec. a.--The regular
meeting OF City Council was held last
night. A communication regarding
the repairs to the temporary bridge at
5nttonwood avenue was read and filed.
Secretary Eckles reported that the
agreement with the New Castle Gas
20. for the ensuing year had been
properly signed and attested.
Mr.. Cooper moved that all houses
not numbered should be numbered by
the city authorities after the expira-
tion of proper notice. Adopted.
The report OF the city treasurer was
then read, showing s400 for city taxes
and S40O for school taxes for the year
1895 from Collector Tobin, and $50
from Patrick McGrory for taxes for
iSs4.. Mayor Boyd's report for Novem-
Der showed fines to the amount of "a. 90.
The following bills were ordered
paid: Eliason & Bro, SIS. IA Charles
Shearer, $500; Peter Doris, 81. so (;
Delaware iron works, SO; New Castle
Gas Co., sl25; William j. Hunter, new
crossings, Sl02. .45.
petition was read from the resi-
dents OF South Fifth street asking for
a crossing. opposite the store of Edward
Handy. 1t was filed.
The proper equipment Of the police
was next discussed at some length.
President Morrison thought that they
should have whistle or signal. On
motion Of Mr.. Cooper the same was
ordered.
Mr.. Schuhardt moved that a first.
class hammerless revolver be presented
to Officer Tobin as testimonial for
his bravery in capturing one of what
might be termed desperate gang of
burglars. Adopted. The revolver will
be inscribed as follows: "To Officer
Iobin from the citizens of New Castle
for bravery Dec. I'd, 1885,"
Mayor Boyd said he endorsed such
an action and felt sure that it was
nothing more than right. As there
was no chance for promotion, it was
proper to. attest in some way the appre-
citation of such daring services.
The gas company made complaint
that the city was violating the agree
,ment in allowing the lights to burn
beyond the time prescribed in the
agreement. 1t was shown that the
morning the lights burned over the
prescribed time was Monday morning,
the occasion of the robbery.
Mr., Schuhardt moved that the police
men be instructed to note the lights
not burning and the length of time the
lamps remained without light and
have the same deducted at the end of
each month. Adopted.
A bid was received from r. Nor
rison TO place oyster shells on the
streets at 3.s cents per bushel. George
W. Eckles offered to place them on the
streets at 2 cents per buslel and to
furnish and place them on the streets
at DO conts per bushel.
The regular meeting of the trustees
of the commons was held last night
with President Black in the chair. Tho
treasurer reported 50, 355. 40 on hand,
with S4, 295. 76 still duo from the farms
Mr. Challenger moved that any per
son owing a years rent be notified to
move.
Mr.. Mahoney did not think it would
be fair to tlispossess them at once. One
of the tenants had been on one of tho
farms for 80 years.
Mr.. Tonlan and DIR. Black stated that
they would not allow that tenant TO
move as $500 would be forthcoming from
TINS party as soon as Eale of corn, oats
and potatoes could be made. Mr..
Challenger's motion was adopted by a
vote of 8 to g January I'd was fixed
as the date for the election to fill va
cancy.
The bills OF Quinn & Wheatley, ST
Every Evening Printing Co., $3.50;
New Castle Brick Co, ss.O5: New
Castle Gas Co., 81. 20; Morris, Tasker
~ Co., s.. 30; New Castle Water Works,
81 52; j. I. Stoops, S37. 80, and cleo
tion expenses, Sl1, were allowed.
Mr.. Ohallinger moved that $500 be
appropriated for the Board Of Educa-
tion.
Mr.. McGrory did not sec any imme.
diate necessity to pay tho amount at
once and moved that the matter be laid
over for month. Mr.. Borie thought
that there was more money spent for
extras by the School Board than was
necessary. The motion was lost Ad.
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