Evening journal., 1904-01-06
sneeIaI lo the EyenIng JouTaaI

)ut two hours, December l3 they were
lut from o'clock until $780, Deem
Der 26 they were out two hours Janu-
iry 2 the lights at Sixth and Delaware.
Second, and Harmony and lights on
sixth. Third and Fourth streets. were
out an night; the light at Sixth and /
Delaware was lighted four nights /
only in the month Of December He /
suggested that the company be Obliged /
TO furnish lights as per contract or that /
a reduction be made Ia the city's bill /
Mr. Jamison moved that the superin- /
tendent of the electric light company
be notified to appear before Council /
on next meeting night to explain why |
the lights are not giving satisfaction. |
The motion was carried.
Mr.. Duffy reported that the Della |
ware street wharf had been completed
with satisfaction.
The city treasurer reported; Re-
ceived from Peter G. Madden City
Tax Collector. Ss7.6i for city and s6422
for schools; from Charles Schearer.
City Tax Collector, $2O6.i1 for city.
Bills Ordered Paid.
The following bills We're read and
allowed: John McCallin, S2lO; Samuel
Toppin, $3.50; James Farley, $5.25;
William Pustil. s5.25; Samuel Toppin,
1925; William Taylor. s5.25; james
Duffy S525; Peter Doris, s1.O0; 10. e.
Goods, S3.75; Robert r. Morrison
s62OlO; New Castle Water Works,
Si00' New Castle Water Works. $500.
and ]. I. & l.. T. Eliason, $3.50. An
appropriation OF 500. due TO the fire
company, was ordered paid.
Mr.. Jamison and Mr.. Smith reported
that they had looked over the plant
and books Of the New Castle Gas
Company and found that although the
plant was not in first class condition
the company is about holding it's own
financially. They stated that Superin-
tendent Lancaster said the plant could
be put in first class condition for about
81, 200 and that the water cistern could
be installed for about S6.000 which
would enable them TO furnish gas at
SIPS a thousand feet. The gas COM
pany has received one bid Of $4,000
for the plant.
May Buy Gas Plant.
A motion was made by Mr.. Jamison
and passed TO call a meeting OF the
city voters on Tuesday evening. jan
uary 10. IN the town hall to discuss
the advisability Of purchasing the New
Castle Gas Qpmpany's plant Motion
was then made to adjourn.
Boy Saves Home.
Frank Murphy. aged is, saved a dis
astrous fire al the home OF his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy. No. $50
Cherry street. last night An oil stove
failed to work properly, and he attempted
20 turn the wick up when it exploded. He
at once seized a carpet. carried Il to the
door. threw it into the yard and after
ward smothered the flames. During the
present winter he has assisted in the
hescue OF three people from drowning
while skating.
Raids by Chicken Thieves.
Chicken thieves have been making whole
sale raids among surrounding farmers,
and have secured about 200 birds. Light
house Keeper Holcomb lost 30. William
Downie, 20, and Edward Moody. 20.
Had No Quorum.
There was no meeting Of the Trustees
Of the Common last night as they failed
to have a quorum. The jefferson farm
owned by the city will be advertised for
rent.
The body Of Miss Anna NJ. Stewart Of
woodbury.. n. j.. formerly Of New Castle
who died on Monday will be brought 90
this city. Undertaken Clowcl loft for the
remains yesterday.
A man was found unconscious last even
lng at the Delaware avenue crossing OF
the pennsy sylvania railroad with two Of his
fingers cut on. il IS supposed that he was
thrown trying I'D board a freight train
rounding the curve there lie was un-
knoan.
The Rev. S. Bcattie Wylie conducted
,ha service7 Ga the Presbyterian Church
last night instead Of the Rev. John Nc
Elmoyle. Of Elkton. Nd. who was to
come. The Rev. b. sceley Of East Lake
will preach tomorrow night
Personal Mention.
Nbar. smith Of this city was taken
iV yesterday.
John Craft OF Trenton spent yesterday
with friends here.
AIRS. john slaniove left for Woodbury.
yesterday.
}. S Webster viii occupy the house on
Front street recently vacated by C. T..
Chism
The Rev. c. W. Prcttyman and wife and
Mrs. Ovid Prettyman LETT FOR New York
yesterday 20 pay q visit no Dr. and Mrs
vigil Prcttyman.
Miss Laura Truss. Of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting friends here returned
nome Yesterday
Frank Wright who has been visiting
in Philadelphia. has returned home.
we had the minister for dinner last
Sunday said little Henry.
Huh, that's nothing" rejoined small
rrad I'VE had q flrlznr"