The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-07
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Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN,
Jnra7 1e1o

Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,
June7, 1899
At tho meeting Of the Trustees of the
New Castle Commons held last evening
there was lively tilt over the coudemna-
tion OF ono and two third acres of land for
tho use OF the Delaware road. AS result
OF the open expression of opinion bg the
members committee of two was appoint
cd to try II possible to offset the award.
Those present at the meeting were Dr.
John J. Black. Messrs Morrison. Wise
Mahoney. Hance, Rodney, Shaw McGrory,
Daily and Forris
Secretary Ferris read communication
from the commission that recently con-
demned the strip of land that it had
awarded the sum of $5O5 for the ~ acres
condemned.
Mr.. Rodney never heard OF the COM
mission until after the land had Leen con-
demned
] DIR. Black-I saw one of tho members of
that Commission and stated that we
thought we should have &, 900 nm now
Informed but not by lawyer that there
is.no appeal This commission was up-
pointed by the Governor under an act of
the Legislature Of 1858.
| Mr.. Mcarory did not consider the award
sufficient. He d:t not want to binder the
railroad in any way but still a price had
been set on that land by the trustees Tho
trustees had right to be represented at
the view OF the ground by the commission.
Mr. Shaw We should do all In our BOW
er to facilitate the railroad but not at tho
dIsavanta.e of the town.
| Mr. terris-lf twenty acres of land wero
worth 1900 an acre then ~ acres are worth
NOR than that price. | now move
| that tha artir 70 mil tton thn al
tor try md upset the award
| Inc motion having been seconded Mr..
| MahoDey asked 10 be excused from acting
| IN the matter. His position like that Of
| Mr.. Wise was such that he preferred not
to serve oil the committee. Both Mr.. Wise
| nLd himself are employees of the Railroad
| Company.
Mr. Ferris vii hdrow his motion and a
special committee consisting Of Messrs.
nouney ana shaw was appointed although
Mr.. Rodney stated that he feared the fun
eral had passed by
The ground condemned for th use of
me Railroad Company is near Farnhurst.
lhere is Q hill at that point and the Com
pany wishes to straightcn its tracks.
Mr.. George A. Wolf of Wilmington, np-
pearcd before the meeting and handed
aronnd a copy of tho attractive book, Ideal
New Castle. It's neatly executed and the
cuts show up clearly.
A motion was passed agreeing to rent il
so desired sufficient land to the Trustees
OF the New Castle County Workhouso for
tho term Of 900 years
The bills of James D. Mcpike, SEQ; John
Z. Stoops, $l6.79; Frank 4. Carlin, S775;
New Castle News, So SO; and N. G. Gas
Co., So 70, were ordered paid.
Ihe acting committee will put up wire
fencing as we'll us u shed at the Hare's Cor.
her hotel.
The meeting of the City Council was
lengthy one and one at which considerable
business was transacted.
Mr. Reynolds stated that there were
hve places in tho city where lights were
badly needed,
President Schuhardt spoke of the con-
dition OF South Fifth street and stated
that when he was in council two years ago
ho advocated placing the light OH Fifth
in place OF on Sixth street where it now
is
Mr.. White stated that James G, Shaw.
tho president Of New Castle Gas Co., had
met him this evening and stated that tile
company wished to pay the taxes and he
hoped that he council would give tho
company chance to light the dark places
in the city.
Mr.. Gallagher favored removing the
light from Rodgers blacksmith shop fur
ther south or near the colored church or
eAeo w iohth SuIScts
Messrs. Porter, Schuhardt and white
thought 1t advisable TO allow the light re-
main where it is
On motion CT Mr.. Gallagher the secre-
tnry was instructed to see Supt. King of
the trolley line in relation to The removal
OF the lights at 4th and Chestnut and on
Sixth to Fifth streets.
Although Mr.. Reynolds fought hard
fora lamp or light at Tenth street the
CDunClt could nOE yVbnpp thnE hplu
was able to furnish light at present,
new pump was ordered OH Second
near Harmony street.
The report of tho finance committeo
showed $40. 80 received from Mayor K. G.
Boyd for fines and license1 for the month
or May. ts5o for school purposes for 1897;
siS5 for school taxo5 for 1898; $l35 for city
purposes for 1898 from ColIec:or White
Denny Smith Of tho Board of Health
appeared before the Council and stated
that the old property adjoining the prop
eriy OF John Becker on North Second
street was Il nuisance, detrimental to
hoalth and should be either torn down or
boarded up. The owner is Scott DeKey
Townsend. He also spoke of the lot own
cd by tho Tasker estate in the rear Of the
homo OF Orvin Carrick which had great
mass OF filth. He spoke of tho condition
of the cutters on ii . streets and especially |
In the vicinity of the Rod Mems Hall. Tho |
pig pens IL some portions of the oity are
nuisances anu whore this Is found to DO |
the case tue Board OF Health should de-
clare the nuisances as such and have them |
disposed Of
Mr.. Smith was instructed to have tho
building ON Second Streot condemned and
renovated.
James G. Shaw, stated that his man had
been flushing The cutters in the city by
opening the fire plugs He advocated the
scrubDlng OF the cutters while the
water was running.
He thought thee should bo at least ten
moro. MIR. smith stated that tho cutters
cold not be scrubbed as the greater por-
tlon OF the cutters were unpaved. |
Orders Tor the salaries of the police and
clerk were ordered drawn.
Tho prospects of Greater New Castle was
at last placed before council and Mayor
Boyd i'll few wards spoke Of the former
agreement mado with Mr.. Wolf, by the
old council IN relation to printing the
books. He stated that tho books would be
carefully distributed among persons look
ing for sites for business manufacturers
purposes.
The book was handed to the council for
inspection after which Mr.. Wolfe, tho
printer spoke OF the value of the book and
stated that it had boon completed at great
expense and that he had not received
enough money fer the work, and had done
the work on account OF u promise made BY
the former members of council that he
should be properly reimbursed He assured
the council that the book would DO OF
great value to the city and that he would
assist the Commercial Club in the work
Of properly distributing the books
The matter of paying Sle0 for the book
In addition to the 800 already subscribed
by the old council was postponed until
next meeting night.
A iotter was received from DR.. Davis
Stewart. dccling the Appointment to tho
Board OF Health The resignation was
accepted
Andrew M. Gallagher was then elect.
ed a member Of the Board of Health
The benches have been placed in tho
Dewey square.
Joseph Rosh will remove to tho house
vacated by Charles Willis.
Tho funeral OF Colonel j. a. Price will
take place on Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Ca, ter is in Philadelphia at
tending the funeral of her sister Mrs. Nj.
Rennort.
At a meeting Of the members of the Mu-
tual Aid Association held lnse evening
Harry b. Bungar4 was elected president,
John Aud secretary, Weldon Vining
treasurer, There are 55 members In tho
Association. The next meeting will be
hold In two weeks.