New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-20
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TIE MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS.
nor HARMONIOUS YET.

SCENES AT THE DOCK COMMISSIONERS hEkIlH1-
coNfNuss1oSER IAiMBEER OBJECTS TO PERQUIs-
ITEs.
Commissioner Lnimbeer was the first to en-
ter the meeting-room Of Dock Commissioners yes
terday In hiS right band dozen or more sips OF
paper containing resolutions which he intended 10 oner
n was half an hour sitter the for meeting and he
attributed the delay TO the fault Of Commissioner
Dimock whoreached the Office Just before noon.
The Board convened at HAS, when MI Dimock was
elected chairman Of the meeting After the transaction
of some business the usual questions were asked Dy Mr.
Dmock whether the Commissioners had any matters 70
suRReat when Mr.. Laimbeer picked up bis numerous
papers and said: in hopes 20 get report from
the En- gneeF-n Chief to the condition OF the wooden
structures on the water 'front.' He makes only report
IN part shall not be able to ask the Board what In
tended to- owing the lack Of bis report MI Greene
writes TO that he has not made an examination OF the
structures during the past six months Another thing
I find in talking with Commissioners Vanderpoel' that
David 7. Keller Of draughtsmen, has been IN
the habit making plans for outside persons ana re-
coVipg compensation therefor Recently he has done
80 and received 80 90.
Mr. Dimock-Well, he made them after Office hours.
Mr. Laimbeer-Yes, he says he did this work after
office In consideration of this move that ne Do
suspended during the pleasure Of the board
Mr. Dlmock Thought that an Investigation would prob
ably reveal ths fact that what Mr. Keller did was not
really worthy Of suspension 90 1t did not interfere WIN
his dutes He desired that the matter be referred to
the full Board but Mr. Laimbeer o1ected and pressed
his motion. Mr. DimOck then responded:
think am entitled TO ordinary courtesy ana as
Commissioner ought TO be privileged to ask for An ex'
aminattpn."
MI LaImbeer-I don't why an examination Is nee
essary, IN the face OF these facts
Mr. Dimock-My opinions teach me TO the contrary. !
desire TO have it referred 10 committee oil the tuh
Board. a., a.,
Mr.. Laimbeer-very well. will let my resolution lie
the table, am opposed to any man employed IN
this department receiving any perqustes and no man
will have the opportunity OF doing 1t second time
know anything ab0uttt. -,-...-
Alderman keenan, then approached Commissioner
DmOck behalf Of a constituent for whom ne Nlshed
10 secure employment IN the department de wa in-
formed that there vacancies at present. nut tne
name friend could be the rols and ne would
be given work when there was any 20 be done. =, .
Mr. LAtmbeer-There are number OF appncatlOnS
now on tile. Why don't you file an application TOO
Alderman Keenan-u necessary Will DO thaL out
came here personally TO advocate his claims:
Mr. Laimbeer-I have not yet asked for tho appoint
ment Of single person, aud shall not AK until some
are out who ought not 70 be here. We have got mum
her OF applications here, and for me will not ignore
any communication that comes TO t1is Board
The report OF last Friday that In the WORK OF
driving piles CnArltons there were employed Tor
one whole day 1oremeB, twenty-one dook Dunders
three derrickmen seventeen aborers seven watchmen
one captain OF pedrivers TWO engineers, Two fnspee
tors and three 0lhers-aIty-eight persons In ALL