Evening journal., 1914-08-05
new Castle TO
HAVE NEW WHARF
Trustees of Commons and
Council Will Bear
the Expense
TOWN WANTS ALL
DELINQUENT TAX
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Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Del, Aug. 5.-Trus-
tees of the Commons are interested
in the rebuilding of the Delaware
street wharf The belief is enter
tanned that the entrance TO the city
from the river should be in as good
order as the entrances by the streets.
When the wharf is rebuilt the Trus-
tees of the Commons will contribute
its share of the cost. The members
are united regarding this outlay and
when the time comes a substantial
appropriation will be made by the
Trustees so that the city can pay cash
for the work to be done at the wharf.
President Ferris, Messrs. Hance,
Biggs, Taylor. Rodney, McGrory, Nor
rison, Janvier and Deemer attended
the meeting of the Trustees of the
Commons last night. Treasurer Nc
Grory reported that the taxes on the
farms for this year are 1887. The
Trustees received a letter from City
Council asking that a joint commit
tee be named regarding the opening
of bids for the rebuilding of the Del
aware street wharf. The cost will be
about $500 and the trustees have
guaranteed $500.
Mr.. McGrory favored rebuilding the
wharf and felt the committee ought to
be named He did not believe in be-
ing too cheap or too expensive. Sew
eral other members of the trustees
discussed the wharf question.
President Ferris named the follow
ing committee: Messrs. McGrory,
H.. tk,1
attend the meeting next Tuesday even
ing when the bids are opened. Then
a special meeting of the Trustees Of
the Commons will be held and definite
action taken regarding the building Of
the wharf.
T.. ]. White, Clerk of City Council,
had a task last evening when he read
the minutes for the regular and spe-
cial meetings. held in May and June.
II required an hour to read the min
utes. Dog taxes for dogs not owned
by men were allowed as errors.
Mr.. Weldin suggested that the Jail
be divided into cells and heated be-
fore winter sets in.
Mr.. Sullivan brought up the ques-
ton of opening Sixth street.
President Lavender said hopes are
/ entertained that the Levy Court will
bear part of the cost of a new bridge
across the dyke.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Spiecher, an
order for $3.50 for the Good viii Fire
Company was drawn.
City Treasurer Manlove reported
receipts for the month at $2,151.13.
The following bills we're ordered
paid; Alexander McGue, S6.40; State
Board of Health, 81; George Rossell
$3.50; James Kelley, s6.25; Eugene
Lewis. SO; Matthew Tobin, Sc; VIII
liam Ryan, so cents; George Poole
IS; William O'Connor. So.
County Tax Collector Taylor pre-.
scented a bill for taxes on the Della
ware street wharf, and It was refer
red to the finance committee.
When the Delaware street wharf
was purchased by the city from the
William Lea and Sons Company, one
condition was that the wharf was to
be for the use of the people of the
city.
By having this provision 1t is claim
ed that the city does not have TO pay
taxes on the wharf property.
The tax collectors have been in
structed to proceed against de-
linquent taxpayers.
Patrick McGrory, chairman of the
New Castle hundred Democratic
committee, has called a meeting of the
Democrats of New Castle hundred, tC
be held in the Town Hall on Friday
evening at S o'clock. The meeting is
called for the purpose of electing del
egates to the state convention. 1t was
stated here last night that there will
be a contest for delegates.
The Pastime Athletic Association is
receiving prizes for the Labor Day
Athletic meet. Many entries are ex-
pected, as there are several events
for out-of-town athletics.
The plant of the Baldt Steel Com
pany closed yesterday afternoon for
the remainder of the week.