The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-07
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.

" Va uSls an ASiAV" a. :
bills were ordered paid.
George Hatton, burying dogs. 81
Peter Dorrln, work on streets,
81. 50; burying cats. 81; William
KINNEY, $40; Frank Valley. work
on the streets, S.. IS; James Nc
Hugh. work on the streets, 81. So
Henry Collins, work on the streets,
$3.50; John McCallin, work on the
streets, $3.50; gas and water,
$+.9a
Mr.. Reynolds reported having
placed seven new pumps in order
so that there would be good water
for the people.
Treasurer Ferris reported having
received from Tax Collector White
$6OS. % for school purposes, from p.
i. Madden $780, "a for schools and
1854. 81 for city purposes.
A general discussion followed
about Harmony street wharf. Mr..
Gallagher objected to letting the
fence come further than the build
ing line. lie was opposed to fenc-
ing off the wharf. Boat builder
Stuart talks as If something would
locate here and then the wharf
would be put iu good order. He has
valuable tools there and has no
charge Of the wharf.
When Mr.. Truss died he willed
special piece Of ground to the city
so that the main window could be
shaded by building.
In answer to Mr.. Shearer MIR.
Gallagher stated that the William
Lea and Sons Company did not
have 4 lease on the Delaware street
wharf. Mr.. shearer said that the
lease should not debar citizens from
going on the wharf.
Mr.. Shearer--Then it will cost
$4,000 to repair the wharf and if
Stuart has the use OF the wharf for
five years then he should do the re.
pairing.
Mr.. Gallagher-Why Mr.. Lea is
making you pay for landing there
and every boat must pay wharfage.
Mr., Shearer-We have had an
apple out Of the bag.
Mr.. Gallagher-Wc notified Mr..
Lea to meet us and ne did not come
here and no lease exists.
Mr.. Shearer-lt is pretty tough
to pay $l2O a year to private
for the privilege Of
landing at public street. lie took
the money off lis this year.
Mr.. Gallagher and Mr. Martin
said that Lea had not paid the rent
for 1900. He compelled the fisher
men to pay extra wharfage for a
naptha launch to land which the
fishermen had used to buy shad on
the river. In this case the fisher
men were obliged to bring man
from Wilmington to repair a.boat.
What could we do in such a case.
Mr., Reyno!ds-ln consideration
ol the statement made about the
Truss property I cannot see why
he should be allowed to put the
ence out any further than the pres
mt one.
Mr.. White What would the up.
Der end be good for?
Mr.. Gallagher--Just in case that
he water would wash him away
hen he would move up.
Messrs. Gallagher, Martin and
Reynolds were appointed COM |
nlttee to confer with MIR. Stuart as
o the lease for the wharf at a rent
If 81 year for three years and
hat the fence be erected where the
I'D one was ocated.
Mr.. Reynolds added an amend
merit that when Stuart ceases BUSH
less the wharf reverts to the city.
Mr.. REYNOLDS the citizens do
1ot have a right to 60 on the wharf
hen ! am opposed to It.
Mr.. White reported that a tree
1t Fourth and Delaware street was
Mr.. Gallagher Il saw an article
IL a paper where two collectors
urned in $+5,O and all that was
lone was a lew trunks placed in
position,
Mr.. schuhardt-A paper stated
hat the chairman OF the Str Get
Committee received 5000.
Mr. Gallagher that was in another
PAPER. 1t is as much as 10 say
nat received it. Plenty Of the citi-
ems know where the money goes.
Zach year a report IS published
and they should know.
Tax Collector Madden stated that
annually to the schools.
Mr.. Standardization pay over
5000 for light, $l'5 a month for pc.
ice salaries aud all other expenses.
John f. Shearer drew attention
o the dangerous condition Of the
street near the town hall. lie had
wo children near being ground to
,ieces. The Council should do
towards protecting the
ives Of the people.
Mr.. Schuhardt said it would be
4 wise thing for the railway com.
oany to be seen.
Mr.. She arer--lt child be killed
hen the coroner's Jury would rem
Ter a verdict Of accidental death.
Members OF the Council favored a
PICKET fence being placed at both
.nds of the town hall.
Mr.. Gallagher favored putting up
he fence and divide the cost be-
ween the Council. Trustees OF the
,ommous aud the Railway com.
'any. Messrs. Martin. White and
Reynolds we're appointed com
nttee TO wait on the committee OF
he Trustees oil the Commons.
Mr.. Schuhardt called attention to
he fact that Jacob Saunders had
,ald taxes on 5000 more than last
'ear.
Mr.. Madden stated that there