Evening journal., 1895-08-07

ware Iron works.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Aug. 7.--Clty Counci
held its regular monthly meeting las
evening with Messrs Morrison, Cooper
Pagan aud Shcuhardt present Mr. Faga1
reported that he had examined the tai
collectors duplicates for 1898 and haC
found them correct An appeal for 81 Al
overpaid tax was made by j. H. Scott
The Pump Committee reported having
cleaned 8 well on Pearl street. Mr..
Pagan, of the Fire Committee, stated
that the FIRE company was badly in need
of funds as Il has not enough monev on
hand to pay the dues to the building
loan. On motion Of Mr.. Cooper $50 was
appropriated for the use of the company.
Mayor Boyd reported having collected
ported having received from Collector
George T. Tobln, S40O. 1895 school taxes
5000, 1896 city taxes. and from Patrick
McGrory, $75, for 1894
The following bills were allowed: c.
F. Thomas. stationary. $50 90; Repub-
lican Printing Co. 81; L r. Hnshe-
beck, repairing pumps, $32 30; New
OAstle Gas Co., $l5; William }. Hunter,
repairs to pumps, $50 15 thirteen
special policemen for July 4. 81 each
Bills Of G. f Thomas g. Co, for $47 80
and Eben Watts, were laid over for a
month.
President Morrison was Of the opln-
Ion that the expenses OF the city govern
mont could be cut down. He suggested
that 1t might be done by dispensing with
one police officer. There is no necessity
for three policemen since the constable
snd sheriff have power to arrest at any
time
Mr. Pagan thought II would be better
to reduce the gas bills He said that
there is no necessity of burning lights
all night during the Winter except ii be
In two Of these months. The matter of
burning them until ! o'clock In the
summer could alao be dispensed with.
No action was taken. however, In the
way Of making..th reductions.
bill from James q. Knowles was
returned to him because work which he
had charged against the city WAS ordered
to be done by County Commissloner
White.
Edward Daily sent communication
asking that he be ex smpted from paying
bis city taxes for next year because his
property had been damaged by water on
the evening Of July q. on account OF the
failure OF the city drain TO carry of the
heavy flow The communication was
received and filed 1t was the opinion of
the members Of Council that the damage
was caused by the incapRcty Of the
drains Of the P, w & B railroad
Clerk Eckles was, on motion. in
structed to issue orders In future 10
rotation.
The clerk WAS also ordered to ask for
bids for the re-laying OF the street
paving on Water street, between Della
ware and Harmony streets President
Morrison said that for twenty. five years
this thoroughfare had been patched here
aud there, and yet it was in miserable
condition over which to travel.
The dog registry ordinance was read
q third time and the clerk was instructed
to strike out that part which had been
repealed at former meeting.
Mr. Pagan stated that the city had not
received any returns for the maintenance
Of the pound He understood that dur
ing July two COWS and horse were
impounded, but the city had not received
any fines for them
On motion the president was Instructed |
to insuire Of Mayor Boyd II the fines
for impoundiug the animals already |
referred to had been included In his |
report.
Improving the Water supply.
The Delaware Iron Company has been
planning for sometime a method of /
their water supply, as that now
received is entirely inadequate. Il has
been finally decided to erect a stand
pipe near the works This tubular
structure will be made OF iron by the
company. 1t will be 100 feet high and
u feet in diameter and will be used in
with large Blake pump.
With this stand-pipe In position nss
only will the supply Of water he
Increased but the facilities for battling
against fire will be increased The water
will be pumped into the pipe from the
river and the pressure attained by the
height Of 1t will be sufficient to cause
Ehe how Of stream anywhere Ia the
large establishment
MoRullians Have Good Time.
The Ancient Order Of Adhesive
Aogullians turned their bungle into an
open air frolic last night and had a good
time at Cofsld Beach. About fortv
a4ok kuie anu knelr wives ard aWeethenFts
Afforded themselves the pleasure of
participating Ia the fun and loaded
themselves into sevsn wagons, leaving
town just at dusk The Kszoo Band /
furnished music for the occasion. Re
lFeahmsnts were served at long table
lpread on the lawn OF the CoHeld man
lion.
Mr.. vantine Stricken with Paralysis.
Joseph Vantine, ex.commander Of
,he q. A. r ard an engineer at the
Delaware Iron Works. was stricken with
paralysis last night at his home at South
and Vine streets. Mr. Vantine Is Ga
ears old and IL is hardly possible that
aP will recover as his condition is pre-
'arlous. Dr.. Black Is in attendance.
Nc Nsntine is well and favorably
| Am Glad
10 tell what Hoods sarsnpariIla has done
,4Mx Tor me. had