Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-03
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.

THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
Special COrrespondencc of GazSttc oAd Journal
New Castle, April l. Prompt work
on the pnrt of tho firemen of the
Lenara Fire Go. saved much property
In Dobbinsville, this morning, although
the property of Patrick Leonard, con-
sisting Of his house and furniture,
stables and hottling establishment,
were destroyed, entaillng u loss Of
about $4,000.
Tho fire broke out shortly after mid
night in tho vicinity of the bottling
establishment, which is situated to the
westerly part Of the property and but u
short distance from tho dwelling. The
stables are on Tie north side of the
yard, between tho house and bottling
house.
Tho origin of the fire is unknown
and no reason can be assigned for its
starting whcro it did, as there was no
fire in the bottling plant.
The members Of the fire company
were notified Of the fire by the shout
ing Of the people and the ringing of
the hollis. BY tho time the engine
reached the PLACE the bottling plant
had been destroyed and the stables and
the greater part of the building CON
sumed
The fremcn worked heroically, and
finding the fire beyond their control,
saved other buildings which surrounded
the burning building. The Presby
terrain chapel and stables, on the cast
erly side of the street, were unframed
and the buildings OF the Dobbins cs-
tate, on the westerly and northerly
sides, were also unframed.
The buildings and furniture are in
sured to about thirds Of their
value.
William F. Smalley of Wilmington
was rescued from drowning in the Della
ware, yesterday by William Taylor.
Mr.. Smalley was in ducking skilf and
vas unable to control the boat In tho
high wind and waves. He was seen by
Taylor, who went out and assisted him
| ashore.
New Cnstle, April 2.--At the meeting of
City Council last night an opinion was
received from City Solicitor Cooper, stating
| that the CHIN of Joseph H. King for re.
| imburcment of taxes paid by him could
not be recognized, as he had gone beyond
| the last general assessment and Ind fhiled
to make I'm appeal when the Council sat MS
IN appeal board after the list had been
hung up and citizens notified.
| communication was received from Miss
| Mary Kinkeud, asking that the Council take
action relative to Il gutter in the alleyway
of the property of John A. Walls, which
| was too close to her property and caused
water to flow into her cellar. The Council
decided that it had no jurisdiction in the
| matter.
Charles Bennett appeared in behalf OF the
| property owned by his wife, northwest
e II aVnNW Il
stated that the property had been greatly
damaged by the drain across tho street
| backing up the water into The cellar.
Mr.. Gallagher stated that he would con.
| suit with Superintendent Diener of the local
trolley line relative TO having the grade at
that place raised, SO that proper drain
/ could be laid.
Mr.. Bennett also made inquiries relative
10 the pilinR of refuse against the fence on
the rear of lot owned by his wife, and
alongside of an open nlloyway. He was in
\ structed 10 post notices and If he caught
any offenders TO have them prosecuted.
James Gregg and William Poole resi-
dents of the Butonwoods, requested Council
to do something toward repairing Button
wood avenue. They stated that they had
repaired trunk by placing in a new top.
They accepted the offer of Council TO repair
the road for their taxes for 1902, which
amount 10 Sl6.
The report of Collector White for 1898
was received and filed and his bondsmen
were released The report shows: Col
lectiona, 81, 1896; commissions, SlS0,43 !
net collections, 81 ,4i3.i3, divided as fol
lows; $1,000 for school purposes; Sj,5l3.43,
for city purposes; error list, A,3I1.2O.
The committee of Council will act in con-
junction with chief of the Fire Department,
+. G. Madden, relative to repairing the
suction pipes of the LenGpe Fire Co., which
have been in use about 10 years.
The street committee will extend the cul.
vert on the Newport road in the city limits
from feet TO IA feet. II is now in a dam
gerous condition. A drainage will also be
made in front of the Model farm gateway,
where the recent rains caused much damage.
The salaries of the city treasurer, mayor,
city solicitor and clerk OF Council were
ordered drawn.
The following bills were approved Michael
Rodgers, $3.50; q. II. Bennett, 80 cents
John McCallin, $3.50; Henry Collins, SIS
X. L. Watts, hauling fire engine Sll.
City Treasurer Ferris reported the receipts
for the month as fellows: James Il. White
taxes of 1893, for city purposes, 1854
school purposes, Si9.6S; Peter q. Madden
city taxes OF 1900 and 1901, $i22.96; school,
SliS.6t.
The fire committee of Council will meet
the Trustees Of Market Square, relative tc
having bell rope run into the Office, o
Mayor Boyd, and attached TO the bell OF
the Court House to be used in case of fire
Adjourned.