The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-04
THE GREAT BRIDGE
Re-eiectine the Old Omcer- for Another Year
Pushing ON the Work.


The annual meeting Of the Trustees Of the
New York and BROOKLYN bridge was attended
yesterday afternoon by Mcssrs. Marshall. stran-
nhan. Hitchcock. Agnew. Burrill. Kinsela Has
well. Davis. Carroll. Maclay Leary. and tho
President Mr. Henry G. Murphy. The election
Of officers for the ensuing year being the first
business in order. Mr.. Agncw nominated Mr..
Murphy for President. and Mr.. Marshall named
Mr. Arthur Leary for Vice-Prcsident. Messrs.
Thomas Hitchcock and William Burril served
rs tcllcrs. and the officers were unanimously re-
elected. Mr.. Nrrphy said that no was gratiled
ut the evidence IF the appreciation Of the board
and should feel encouraged by ito renewed ex-
ertions in the future. Tho past year has been
one of great importance in tho history of the
bridge. more work having boon done than in
any previous year. and more responsibility
having been imposed upon officers. He had
his anxious thoughts about the structure. MS
other members Of the board doubtless had. 1t
is tho greatest enterprise ever undertaken in
this country. 1t has had its supporters and its
opponents but as the work has advanced there
has been decided change in public opinion in
favor Of the bridge. He could say that It was
work worthy the unanimous support and aid OF
the ctizens Of the two cities.
Mr.. Murphy on resuming his seat. added
that he felt that II was his duty TO inform. the
board that one of the trustees Of the city OF New
York has not attended the meeting Ot tho board
since January last. He referred 10 Gen. Smalley.
Notices have becn repeatedly sent To him. but
the speaker understood that he could not be
found. There IL no provision In the last act or
ganizing the board which permitted the trus-
toes 10 declare vacancy. but he considered
that the appointing power OF tho city, of New
President OF the Board OF Aldermen. could I'LL
the vacancy. on motion ct Mr. Agnewi II was
that the place Of Mr. SmAlley is vacant, and re-
duestng that u be nlled.
President Murphy then reappointed tho Ex-
ocutiye Committee as II now stands. leaving MIR:
Smallcy's place vacant He also reappointed
the Finance Committee.
The Treasurcrs report for May showed
tl0i 1890 received. and 1924 ,32l.9 80 expended.
The Secretary's report showed that tho Bridge
l. 1873 and thu, 50 .3gs 3Oi n had been expend-
ed, There is tSi734Oi cash on hand, aud the
liabilities. amount TO s60.02220. exclusive Of
Mr. Murphy said. In response TO a question
from Mr. Carroll. that he had contracted Tor all
the land wanted for the bridge in Brooklyn ex.
ccpt t1r two or three small parcels. which would
amount in cost 10 about 10000, and had paid
for II all except that obtained from st; AIMS
Church, the estate. 81 j. W. Davis, and from
Mrs. Gilbert, at Washington and Prospect
streets. In New York they had contracted for
all land that they needed. or obtained 1t by COM
mission. up TO Rose street with the exception Of
one psrcel OF land. and had paid for all OF II
except one OF two parcels. They had also ac-
CURED most OF the block between Rose aud Will
Liam streets. embracing the German Lutheran
Church. for which SIS 900 had been paid They
lad Also contracted with MIR. AstDr ana others
for land. leaving little yet 10 he acquired there.
Tho cost Of all the land was within the estimate
made for IL. About t75OO00 is required to ac-
quire all Of the land needed on Chatham stree.
NJ the bridge approach. He had informed per-
sons from this vicinity that they would not be
disturbed for year yet.
Mr.. Agnew said that there is tall spice fac
tory in Front street which would endangcr the
roadway OF the bridge.
Mr.. Murphy said that the building has a fire.
proof roof. but Just rs soon a. the roadway ia
begun II will De attacked. The estimated cost
for all the land has been about So 800 900. The
laying Of wire Is progressing WELL The work.
men are laying the ftyninth and sixtieth
strands This part Of the work will be actually
completed six months before the time fixed.
The engineer W. A. Roehling, presented
specifications for cable wrapping wire, lO3 tons
Of which are needed. The material will cost
about $40 OOO. other Specifications for four sets
OF iron stay bars. al the corner Qf the anchor
ages. TO which the ends OF the under floor storm
cables are 20 be fastened. were also presented.
This contract will involve an expenditure OF
$1,000. Thiriy-ive bids for lumber were re-
terred to the Executive Committee. with power.