The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-23
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,
Juno.23, 1soa

Thomas, j. Orwell; ). W. William y.
Hu,hnbeck; j. W., Frank u. II Janyler;
Treasurer, s. Atwood Stewart; Secfetary.
William II. Hushabsck.
Miss Kessie Toman entertained the
mem bers OF tho High School gr'1uuat'ng
class last evening. Miss Margaret Car
rick aud William Hamilton, two other
members of the class will entertain tholr
class mates this evening.
Miss Mamie Nile, Of Wilmington, Is tho
guest of Miss jennie Lancaster
Mrs Webber and Miss Webber. OF Chris.
tiana. Wcrs among the visitors IN New
Castle last evening.
Mrs. Joseph Bacon has returned homo
from visit to friends in Cheste,.
When MIR. Frank Moore and bride went
t. tho door on Wednesday night to get ln-
to their carriage to go to their nome tney
were surprised. Their friends bad tleu
white ribbons to the carriage ana haFhe's
and Mac d number of flags on the horses.
As ihey drove through the town they ware
piyen n royal salute by their admlring
friends. Roman candles were in order.
Last evening about fifty of thoirr young
friends left hore in wagons ana drove 10
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Moore where
cnlnth1mpian serenade WAS given. AIher
several ssiec, ions had been played tho visl-
tors were invited In and were royalty on
tertained. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have the
bost wishes of all for long and happy
welded future.
Mr Jane, G.. Kuowles Is spending a
few days at Atlantic City.
Miss May Whitnack has been visiting IN
West Ches or.
Mr.. and Mrs John Wilson attended tho
commencement exercises OF the "esS
Chester State Normal SCHOOL,
Mr.. Thomas Walls spent wednesday
evening ut Shellpot Park.
Dover bnse ball club has disbnnd0u.
Therefore the gnmo with she z. a. U. Wiii
not be played here on Saturday. Tho
North Eod Club OF Wilmington wants to
get n game with the New Castle CLUB ~
Miss Idn White spent yesterday at Ma
tionai Park.
Mr.. William Meredith whose condition
on Wednc day was serious. Is ablo to De
out of doors agaiI.
A new pump has boen placed In position
at Second and Harmony streets.
A special meeting of the trustees OF the
Now Castle Commons was held last even-
ing 10 consider the recent award OF sho)
made to tho trus' eos by the railroad con.
demnation commttse for 6I-lOO acres OF
land, OH the westerly side Of the railroad
tracks of the Delaware railroad. south OF
Farnhurst railroad station and about two
miles north of the railroad station IN TINS
city. Those present were, Mrssrs B'ria,
Morrison, McGrory. IIance. Daily, shaw,
Rodney, Mahoney and Ferris. DR.. Black,
was caiIol away on professional buslnesS
and was unable to return in time toa tehu
The meeting.
Mr.. Mahoney wao mado temporary
chairman.
The Meeting was practically oponel by
discussion in relation to tho validity OF
Il In,,, " nm
it was learned that S1O5 had baen tho a.
ward, of which amount 10 was rendered rs
"A "ree simple" to secure full title TO the
two acre, leased from the trustees, on NOV
embcr sG.h, 1886 for 800 years, at *s)o pei
acre.
Mr.. Rodney did not understand how
the railroad company could offer such
sum for title when 1T had leas, but II
was found that the Offer wns in tho agree
ment made when the (2) acres on thf
easterly side of tho track were delly
cred 60 the railroad company on the ua1'
above mentioned.
MIR. Shaw-"Where is tho money re-
ceivcd from tho sale Of this lands
Mr.. Ferris TN the Wilmington Saving
Fund" sr
MIR. Shaw" Whore is tho intcre II"
Mr.. Ferris-"Us,d with thu exception
OF the last two or three years"
NJ Ferris then stated the object OF tn
men'ing.
Mr.. McGrory mado motion to recon
slider tho vote of Tues iay evening.
Mr. Forris then stated ihlt tho facts
the case ware 1.-THE railroad company offer
$500 per aero for this strip the tinost on tn
farm, Somo time ago the company ma
partly made IN agree nent to take the en-
tire fleld consisting Of p or more acres q
$3.50 per aarc and whon ,he trus e,s OF
fere to accept tho offer. then the r,ilront
company de9ded not to take II as they
only wanted tho gravel pir. When TN
mat or Of the cost of the strip was pacot
before set of reputable men, members o
tho tru 'iees IT. was decided that the strlt
was worth SOD per acre.
Wo have but ORC days In which Il
make an appeal from the award and II
which to secure a now coudonnhtoey com
mission.
Mr.. Mahonev-"The way to get at 1t Il
to reconsider the VOTE
hr Tcrris-"I move that the &C ion o
tho tru ,tces Mt the last meeting in which
they deciiued to accept the award bo ap-
proved
Mr., McGrory I've haG eight members
present on Thursday night and Oh account
of the scattered vote /, to have the award
set aside, two uph0ldiIg the award ana
Two not voting il WAS deemed advisable Il
have if possible all the members of the
board pie cnt TO night, have better ol
moro complete conccnsus OF the members
and no. ALLOW arv person to think tina
| the was sighted
Mr.. Rrdnry-"In my judgment thinl
| it the best thing to accept tho award mad
| by heso men. l question whether more
| money could he secured bya jury Of twelve
men. If you do not then you will Lave tt
pay the EXPENSES aud II you do get NOR
money it will be 30 little that IL will no
| nay. All hat is necessary to do Is to notify
| tho prothoro' ary and he will Issue notict
to tho sheriff to imrancl u jury OF twelve
J mei for the purnose,
| Mr.. Shawl ngroe with Mr. Rodney.
Mr. Morrison" land 4, worth at
least 500 per acre. 1t il worth a' lnuch as
| Solomon gave for his on the opposite side
| Of the tracks and am not willing to take
| 10 IS for tho land. 1t Is more valuable than
| that owned by Solomon Nsarry.
Mr. Rodney, y,-'No other person in th'
| State will paw that much. no other pors on
wants sand bank"
Mr.. M,Grory-"I think that some day
! the coplo os this city will want sane
| bank and am willing to hold the land
! unless moro than s3O per aero Is paiu t"l
| it,"
Mr.. Fe,rs--"Tha select strip Is wor'l
more than 500 per acre.
Mr.. Shaw-"Would tn, next commits
| sion be the lnsl?'
Mr. Rolney-Ycs, that would end 1t |
only SOD per aero was awarded"
Mr.. McGrory-'I am not satisfied with
the award I will do what l can to- pro
tcct lhot uit iinoosol in m, In ordor tu
| givo every person chance to he fairly re
corded IN this matter move h 1t tho vot
OF tho last meeting be reconsiderod.'
Mr.. Rodney-l second tho mo; Ion.
| Tho vote was then taken to reconsider tn
action OF the last meeting and either &C
ccpt the award or else allow the question
of accepting tho award remaps open.
| Tho rnsnlt was i've votes to allow the
action of tho last board stand AMI hav
| John Fl. Rodney net as the attorney 70
tho board, to have the sherlffs jury ap
pointed and attempt to secure better pric
for the land Those voting for this were
Morrison, Mc3cory, Rlnl, D&sey sce "a
ris.
For reconsideration Rodney, Bore an'
Shaw.
| Not voting-Mahoney
| Mr.. Ferris stated thnt he thought $50
Dor acre would be fair price.
| Mr.. Rodnoy--No uso to fix price, tn
twelve mon will fix 1t.
| Mr.. Shaw-You will get what is glvcr
to you
| Mr.. McGrory-We will try to do tha
which Is right for those we represent.
Mr.. Rodncy-The committee ha; dom
all that Ii could in ths matter. The
(lneaning the railroad ofdcials) had th
door shut In our faces.