Evening journal., 1904-10-11
NEW CASTLE.
FIRE AND WATER
PREDOMINANT
Firemen to Elect Chief-Coun-
Gil to Discuss New Water
System
BOTH MEETINGS IMPORTANT
snecial to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
New Castle, oct. n.-Ohcials and citi-
zens of NNw Castle will have two sub
jects Of vital Importance to wrestle with
tonight. that of an efficient fire depart
ment and of sufficient water TO supply the
said department. These problems will be
solved If possible at meetings Of City
Council and of the Lenape Fire Company.
In view of the Importance attached TO
the granting of an exclusive" franchise
to James NJ. Seabury or any one else
to operate a water and electric light sys-
TEN in New Castle for period of twen-
ty-hve years it is expected that all mem-
bers OF Council will be present at tonight's
f meeting TO receive and pass upon the
opinion OF City Solicitor Alexander B.
Cooper on the subject and which viii be
submitted by him to that body.
When the subject was first broached
by the promoter nearly every one was
inclined to look upon it with favor, but
INSTRUMENTATION has caused thoughtful
ones to weigh the matter more carefully
and as a consequence Mr.. CoOper's opin-
ion and Councils action will be the sub
ject Of much criticism no matter wat is
done pro or con regarding the proposed or
dinance.
New Fire Chief.
Apropos OF a new water system for fire
purposes being under consideration to-
night members of the Lenape Fire Com
pany will meet in the engine house and
make an effort to elect new set Of Of
fcers and to put the company on an
operative footing.
The officers to be selected are, chief,
secretary, treasurer. and board Of di-
rectors. It was hoped by many that John
Lenoir, present temporary chief would
agree to allow his name to be presented
for permanent chief for the ensuing term.
This Mr.. Lenoir last night positively de-
clined to do saying that he was not a can
didate. and although interested in the
welfare of the organization, would re-
sign the position should it be thrust upon
him. Il have been chief three times he
said. "and / do not want it again. There
are plenty of others as capable TO fiji the
Office as 1 and 1 will not serve II
elected"
1t was with regret that this decision was
Z learned as Chief Lenoir is man of ex-
ecutive ability and one who is capable of
filling the position under any circum-
stances. So far no slate OF officers has
been arranged and the selection will de-
pend upon the spirit in which those mem-
bers are who attend the meeting. No mat
ter what the feeling may be for or against
a prospective candidate should one who
is incompetent be selected Council may
have word to say on the subject.
Justice lodge Holds Meeting.
In the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon
Justice Lodge, No. 294. International
Brotherhood Of Maintenance of Way EN-
ployes held a meeting and discussed busi-
ness pertaining to the order This Broth
erhood was organized but recently and is
made up OF section and grade crossing en-
ployes Of the p, b. & w. railroad. 1t is
strictly a labor organization and is operat-
ed for the mutual benefit of members. The
order has three lodges south Of Whining
ton. one in this city which extends its
jurisdiction from the Canal bridge south
of here to Wilmington; another at Clay
ton and third at seafOrd.
Democrats EIeete Officers.
Members of the New Castle hundred
Democratic committee met in knights OF
Pythias Hall last night and formed z
temporary club organization bye electini
Denny S. Smith, chairman; Harry T
Jemison, secretary, and George Morrison
John p. Murphy. Harry Y. Jamison and
Denny S. Smith a committee to arrang'
for a mass meeting to be held on Thurs
day night. A permanent organization will
be formed at that time.
y Has Made an Offer.
II is said that S. s. Deemer Of tn
Brylgon Steel Casting Company has OF
fered the city of New Castle bonus o
1900 for the franchise asked for by ]. NJ
Seabury. 1t is possible that he may pre-
sent his proposition to Council tonight.
Employ Foreign coIored Men.
Considerable comment is being heard re
garding the Brylgon Steel Casting Com
panys action of importing negro labor I
this city and placing it at work in thei
shops. Citizens believe that inasmuch a
the company receives $4,000 from tn
Trustees of the Commons that IL woul
be as little as it could do TO avoid bring
ing labor that can be obtained in this cit
from elsewhere.
News of the Town.
The Citizens Building and Loan Assc
citation met last night and disposed of SsOI
worth of shares.
j. NJ. Wise mas haa hNe coiiection bOXe
for use in the Methodist church presente
TO him by former members OF his class.
Before Magistrate Terry last evenin
Thomas Gott was placed under 81
peace bond on a charge Of using threat
toward his wife
Electric lights were installed in II
Refs apartment house yesterday and tn
building lighted from top to bottom, pr'
sented an attractive appearance la'
night.
A number OF Democrats Of this city a
tended the big mass meeting in the oper
House Wumington, last evening.