The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-19
POLITICAL NOTES.

turned Down-Dont Loo
Like a State Penitentiary-
Kent and Sussex Member
Against the Bill-A Create
New Castle--Who Viii be til
New Sergeant of Policep--l
New Patrolman to be Ar
pointed.
The Levy Court yesterday afternoo,
filled the four positions of Trustees Of tn
Poor by re- appointing Charles H. Sal
mon oil Pencader Hundred; Hainey Wal
ker, of Mill Greek Hundred; while N. b
gilbert and Michael Newell Of our city
were turned down and Dennis Dickey ant
M D Murphy were appointed in theil
places. Both Of the old Trustees wer,
applicants for re-appointment and why
they were turned down Is another OF those
funny things that Is always taking place
In politics and sometimes the result oil
deals made before the election.
They were both good and efficient mem.
bers OF the Board and had experience
enough to make them invaluable as mem
bers. But they are now ex.members.
The new members are young men and
should In time make efficient members.
The position is not a very big paying one
consi dering the time spent In looking
after the poor and suffering in their re-
speotive districts.
1t begins to look as II some other
changes would take place In the officers
OF the Board at the next meeting which
takes place on Wednesday, the 25th, in.
slant.
1t now looks as If Charles H. Salmons
would be reelected to his position as
Presiding officer. He has held the Office
one year and made very good officer.
Quite stir is going on in the police
circles over the appointing of police
Sergeant TO take the place made vacant
By the death Of Sergeant Shields, who was
buriof yesterday. Thus far nobody ap.
pears to have an inkling who the lucky
patrolman will be, who will be promoted.
The position pays ga a year more than
patrolman. No less than fifty applicants
are after the position of patrolman.
The bringing OF IN elevator man and
engineer here from out OF our city for the
new post office has stirred up quite an op-
position to such methods as civil service
reform. 1t begins to look as il tho political
pull was gone forever in making Federal
appointments. There are surely enough
idle men In our city who would and could
have filled both of these positions with
fidelity and credit. 1t may be civil ser
Vice rules but it Is not right to fill these
positions with strangers. We believe in
giving our mechanics the first chance be-
fore importing men to fill the positions.
The prospect for building a two hundred
and fifty thousand new City Hall should
be allowed to die, in the Legislature where
the bill has been sent We need a new City
Hall, but not at this time when money
is SO hard to get by property owners in
keep. The city will be required to spend
several thousand for new crematory
plant to get rid Of the garbage of the city.
the old ono being entirely too small for
the purpose. This is something that Is
badly needed.
The politicians down the State are
greatly concerned that Senator George
Gray should be an applicant for the United
Statos Judgeship. In fact they demand
II. 1t yet remains to be seen what efforts
Senator Gray will make In the matter
The position is for life or until the Judge
reaches the age of ~ years, when he can
ave the option of retiring on fair sal
iry. The all absorbing question is will
Senator Gray take the position even II it
is offered to him?
In less than fourteen days President
will have been sworn in as
President of these United States. II
President Cleveland fails to make the
selection within that time then President
'loct Mckinley will select Republican
Judge. There Is plenty OF good judgeship |
imber amongst the Republicans Of our
ty. Henry G. Conrad, Edward G. Brad
ord, William G.. Spruance, Anthony Hig- |
!ins, Benjamin Nields and q host of others |
would gladly accept the position if Of |
cred to them.
By the granting of new charter for
New Castle, that city is expected to
'waken from its Rip Van Wrinkle sleep
nj mako an effort for greater New |
jastle With an electric Railway to con-
ect the metropolis of Delaware and New
Iastle together there is no reason why
his ancient place should not get a gait on
3, and awaken to q new lease of life.
The Board of EDUCATION wants more
money to carry on the education of our
Dung A committee from the School
'oard will DO given a hearing before the
legislature,
New Castle County will not receive
luch from the members of the Legisla-
ure from Kent and Sussex Counties, in
be way of legislation. A New Castle
'ounty man in their eyes is not much &C.
cunt.
The proposed bill to erect a work house
D be paid for out of the State funds, will
OF pass the Legislature The Kent and
ussex members are not in favor of such an /
lstitution They contend that New Cas-.
10 County and the city of Wilmington
specially, furnish the greater number
prisoners for such an institution, and
lnt II New Castle wants it, ii Ehould pro.
ide the money to pay for it. This is the
My way such an institution will ever b.
possibility.
New Castle County pays the greater
art of the money that goes into the State
'reasury and gets the least back from it,
he two lower Counties want all the
loney and has no wish to give any thing
return In the way of improvements and
,mething that is badly needed by our
tate.
Governor Tunnel refused to interfere
the hanging Of Thomas Willis, colored.
Unfortunately for Willis he was not u
and then his color was greatly
,ainst him.
The Delinquent County Tax Receiver
IS sent out notices to all property owners
no are In arrears to pay up their taxes ut
ice. In case OF nor. compliance with
'e request, after ten days the bill will be
elected with additional costs added
he County needs the money and those
no owe and can pay should hoed the
arning and thus save other costs. The
ounty has been lenient with our people
I'd they should II possible pay that which
oy owe. The sum Of SIS, 900 will be Dor.
wed II the Legislature grant the right.
here appears to be some opposition to it
: the men who should know why tho
oney is asked Tor. But they arc very
ow in granting the request.
The number of fake fights called boxing
ntests that have taken place 10 our city
ore not nearly so numerous when Chief
|ackburn was In charge of the poll 20
rec. The people apparently like them
they would not be SO largely patronized
the Sports The fight between johnny
ynn OF our city and Paddy Donovan Of
liladelpbl last evening was botly coz.
sted boxing match The referee called
a draw.
The bill to postpone the City election Ia
Il being hurried through the Legislature
lere are more who are opposed to its