Evening journal., 1904-06-22
TAX QUESTION
IS UNSETTLED
Council and Representatives
of National Tube, Works
Hold Spirited Conference
FISHING PARTY down THE BAY
Special to The Evening Journai


New Castle. June 22.--Although more
than an hour was spent in argument over
the matter Of the assessment levied
against the property of the National Tube
Company IN this city on Monday evening
no conclusion was reached and the ques-
tion stands just where it did before City
Council sat in session to hear the claims
Of the company but there was such a wide
difference between the two sides Of the
case jhat Il settlement seems to be as far
of as ever.
The tube company was represented by
A. Z. Sanbcrn. of Wilmington. who is At.
torney for the company: William II
Green, Jr.. president of the Vulcan Iror
Works, Chester: Harold Sudell. chief clerl
Of .he Philadelphia division Of the Nation
A, Tube Company; Horace G. Rettew
receiver OF county taxes Archie S. Reed
Of Wilmington; Thomas S. Lewis former
assessor Of the Northern distric. of vii
mington
These men stated that they had visite,
the plant and placed a valuation on d
ranging from $4,000 to $4,000. Mr.. sanborI
stated that at the request Of the compan,
thirty business men and manufacturer
from Wilmington had visited the plant an,
estimated It's vaiue at from $4,000 to SIS,
900. Council asked permission to g
through the plant and were given permis
sion but were denied the privilege of tax
/ ing a number of representative citizen
with them.
The plant was purchased about fv
years ago for s750OOO and run for fev
months and then closed down and dis
mantled. 1t has been assessed at S27SOOO
/ The company asks that the assessment b
reduced to $4,000. the figure at which
was formerly assessed by the city and tn
amount which the Levy Court reduced t
\ $4,000.
The question was argued with consider
able spirit on both sides but ended jus
! where it began.
Il Orator Secured.
Henry A. Conrad Esq. of WHmingto OF
mas been secured by Professor H. V. Ha
loway to deliver the address at the CON
mencement of the High School which wi
be held in the armory on Friday evening
On a Fishing Trip.
\ The skin Amanda left here last evenin
} with a party on board bound for th
trout fisheries Of the bay where they wi
d enjoy a few days outing. The forwar
. part Of the little craft was sheltered wit
q canvas hood 10 protect the passenger
b from the weather. Ample provisions fC
the journey were placed on board an
! everything made shipshape for the voya1
which will cover about fifty miles.
The party consists Of the following wei
known sportsmen; Captain, David smitl
second engineer, John Jacobs; first mat
Andrew Gallagher. Lewis Werts. che
: Charles II. Shearer, first deck han,
George Pustill. pilot.
a course was. laid for Bowers Beacl
) which will be the first landing place.
New Operator Resigns.
> 4. Milton Byrd, who was lately appoin
ed manaeor of the Western Union Ten
< graph Office and Maritime Exchange
> this place. has sent in his resignation
take effect as soon as his successor
, found.
Another Game With Madison.
The Madison A. A. Of Chester. viii Il
conclusions here again on Saturday vii
: The New Castle team. Last weeks gan
I, was so close that much interest is bcir
: shown in the coming contest and a b
crowd is looked for.
; Rain Stopped Game.
Rain interfered with the game at Far
. hurst yesterday afternoon between Il
team at that place and the New Castl
: -Four Innings were played when the bo!
: were driven from the field. The SEQ
: stood five To four in favor of Farnhurst.
Pool and Forrest were the battery f
the Farnhurst team and Chase and Ply
for the New Castle. The teams will &
!. together a; an early date for anoth
|. game.
] News of the Town.
u No. q, a summer car on the trolley lin
has been equipped with a complete lot
=. new curtains a much needed addition.
Edward I. Rogers is home from a trip
+ I Atlantic City.
: Miss Edna Downey, of Rock Hall. No
1 is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A.
Pre.tyman in this city.