Evening journal., 1914-12-02
increase RENT Of
THE common FARMS
New Castle Board Decides
on Change After Much
Discussion
COUNCIL WANTS
SAFE CROSSING
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

OERGIdA
NEW CASTLE, Del. Dec 2.-The
Trustees of the Common had an inter
esting meeting last night when they
held a conference regarding the rent
of the farms. The trustees confirm
ed their action of a month ago in
increasing the rent OF the farms this
year 81 an acre William Ratledge
said the tenants desired to rerent the
farms but felt that the suggested
rental increase could be compromised
by dividing the difference and making
the rent $3.50 an acre. He thought
the present rent is as high as the
tenants can AFFORD to pay
John Biggs said he felt the trustees
were putting too high "war tax on
the farms in increasing the rents.
Mayor Rodney reminded Mr.. Biggs
that taxes have increased and that
the rental Of house or farm is COW
cred by the expenses.
Mr.. Hance added that the trustees
have had the question of increase
under consideration for years.
Mr.. Deemer said every penny re-
ceived from the farms is being spent
on the properties Improvement ar
ter Improvement is being made in or
der to bring the farms up TO hieh
standard.
Mr. Ratlodge said the trustees
have been getting their rents and
that was a point to be considereu. he
/ said the tenant who pays 80 an acre
is better thar the man who promises
to pay $3.50 an acre.
Mr.. lanvier presented a resolution
that The farms be re-rentcd 10 the same
tenants at ,he increased rent, whien
motion prevailed
Mr.. Taylor said that the improve
ments ON the Ratledge farm would not
be- cleared by the rents for fifteen years.
James b. Tonan, Jr.. who Wa elected
on Saturday as a trustee TO succeed ms
father. was declared a member OF the
board
Mr.. McCrory. Mr.. Deemer. MIR. Nor
rison and Mr. Janvier spoke IN hgh
/ terms of the Now barn on the Ratledge
4 farm. The material and workmanship
are the best that could be obtained. Inc
acting committee will build S3,Oo'
barn on the Harcs~Comcr property.
Mr.. Janyicr reported that Mr.. Hance
mir. McGrory aud himself had increased
the insurance on the several properties
belonging TO the trustees.
CITY Council at its meeting last nigh
again took mp the question of the Mint
r. and Young Atrects crossing, where Coun
@ lcil wants safety gates erected.
"Why. state Road station is ia
d ahead of New Castle" said Mr. Sull
8 van. "The dangerous crossing there ho
Ie been closed and an improved crossn
If built at the station. Here in New Cast
we have the most dangerous crossin
y along the road
City Solicitor Janvier will be cor
: suited in the matter.
d Consulting Engineer Fullenwide
S threatens to institute suit against tn
city for the recovery of his fee ia
? work done on the Delaware stree
d wharf. The request for settlemer
S will be considered.
e The tree in front of Eby Bulls res
i dence viii he topped and the butt wi
be filed with cement Trees alon
n Delaware street also are TO be toppe'
IS Mr.. and Mrs William b. Kee returne
nome last evening AlNlh Ah'AA h'h~ -
moon. which they spent near Rea'
= ing Mr. and Mrs. David kee CAV
y the couple a reception, which was a
J. tended by many friends. The Pastin
le Athletic Club also serenadod Il
y young couple.
20 William TAYLOR. Sr, died yesterd,
ie morning at the home Of Peter
tn Madden of pneumonia.
The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth He
ley Poole. wife of City Councilm'
William Poole, will take place
l.. Thursday. Interment will be
VI | Rockland
George Maxwell returned home la
el evening from New York While the
"a Mr.. Maxwell was knocked down by
90 automobile and badly bruised.
-, Ruben Kelly was given a birthd
-. party at his home on North Seco
s street on Monday evening.