New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-29
WHIT BROOKLYN TALKS OF.
CHANCES AT MEN AND THINGS in TIL
METROPOLIS OF LONG ISLAND.

that Colonel Andrew ID. Baird would not decline n
nomination for Mayor and thus strong Likelihood
was created that tho Mayoraty contest this year
would be a repetition of that of two years ago But
unfortunately, Colonel Baird docs not confirm the
report which started at Saratoga during the con-
venon though ii is earnestly hoped that, after all,
no will not refuse tho unanimous call of his party IN
case the uonlina on IS t'ndered 10 hl''
He made such an excellent canvass two
years ago and came so near to winning
that II has been the opinion of the party that
lie was entitled to another chance. 1t goes without
saving that Colonel BailS is admirably qualified for
the office of Mayor. The only thing that his most
bitter opponent say against him Is thai he Is not
an educated man and that he has not the ability TO
make a speech in public Those are excellent things
In themselves, but they not the only things to
he taken into account. What Is needed In brooklyn
for tho coming two years is business administration
Thce are streets be paved sewers to be bui school
houses TO be erected and other improvements of
practical character TO be made. Colonel Baird is an
eminently successful man of business and he would
carry into the Mayors Office the qualities which
have made the conduct of his private business so
admirable.
correspondent of ono Of the Brooklyn papers,
notice, has said that more lawyers are wanted In
the Mayors chair That IS an extreme position; 1t
would, however hit the nail the head to say that
brooklyn ought to have lawyer as a Mayor who is
supple tool Of the 4" Old Man" aud shev" The OBJ
servation suggests the interesting fact that the city
has not a rule, looked kindly on the claims of
lawyers to this Office With the exception Of Mr.
Chaplin the Mayors OF Brooklyn for the years that
readily recall have not belonged the legal profes
sion. whitney, Low Howell, Schroeder, Hunter. were
all men of business and Kalbesch whose terms
OF office notable In the History OF the city Hence
II would appear that the chances OF lawyer Tor Sc
curing the Office are not OF the best. Mayor Chaplin
and his supporters got what comfort they can from
these facts.
The first gun for Mr.. Chapn's denomination has been
fiei In the sixteenth Ward, the Democratic Asso-
citation of which has flung to the breeze banner bear
ing portrait of the Mayor and the inscription: Our
choice for Mayor Alfred c. Chaplin" This incident.
which took place last Tuesday night at 80 amid
much enthusiasm" not needed TO confirm the be
lief that Mr.. Chaplin will be nominated to succeed him
self The Democrats have no other recourse. Mayor
whmey's administration was such conspicuous
failure that ruthessy set aside instead of ne
ceving the honor of denomination, in accordance
with the custom Of the party II Boss" Mclaughlin
should take the course with Chaplin as he did
with Whitney, he would insure defeat in advance
Mr. Chaplin is undoubtedly the strongest Democrat that
can be nominated but he is cOncededly not so strong
as he was two years ago. There is no longer any
petcnce that he will act Independently of the dctation
of his party's leaders and no independent Democrat
who is weary of the power thai has afflicted
The city so long can have any reason for supporting
him for reelection The reform mask has been ne
moved and Chaplin has been revealed as McLaughlins
man as completely Whitney was.
The Brooklyn City Railroad Company does not
make much progress in the work of establishing
general transfer SYSTEM such as was hoped for when
It acquired possession of the various lines that run
across the city and intersect the main lines which
IT previously controlled. The only step in this
direction is the transfer arranged between the
Tompkns ave. cars and the cars running In
Nostrandrave. to Prospect Park. That Is good as
far goes, and the plan appears to be popular
but it can accommodate only a hmed NUMBER OF
people. Perhaps legislation would be needed in
order to give this company the right TO transfer
passengers from one road to any of its interesting
roads for an extra fare Of say, TWO cents as Is done
in many cities but beyond doubt the needf law would
moet with no opposition in the Legislature. The
public welfare would be consulted by the adoption OF
such plan.
A frequent visitor to Prospect Park and careful
observer tells that in his opinion there is grave
fear that the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
project will be badly botched and a good share OF
The large appropriation be used TO line the pockets
OF the contractor some one else lie feels sure
that the site Professionally selected for the arch on
the Plaza is the best place for IL TO stand The
best place would be the spot where the fountain
stands, and In his judgment there should be no hest
tation about removing thai feature in order TO make
room for one Of greater magnitude and far greater
whore the arch can be in the focus OF streets
from a distance along Flatbush-ave., Vanderbilt-ave
and Lincoln Place. He also says tina; the mounds
which form prominent feature in the approach 10
the Park ought be demolished, though when paceu
where they they served good purpose But the day
Of their and beauty has passed and now thcy ough
10 be removed to allow the new structures that
are 10 be erected here 10 be in their proper
proportions. This gentleman further says mat 'he
architect whose design for the arch was chosen
friend OF one OF the experts whom the city opcals
charged with the duty of selecting design shifted |
their responsibility, and that all the talk about the
surprise that was created when the name Of 4" Red
Seal" made known simulated. If this is |
true il will tend TO discfedt the entire enterprise.
The recent statement that Boston was taking the
lead I'm the establishment Of pOstOnice stations at
which packages, etc, might be posted without the
necessity of going TO regular station
Brooklyn took the lead in that direction two three
years ago in the placing at several points in the city
boxes for the reception Of packages large 10 be
put in an ordinary letter-box. The only trouble
about the system was that there hot enough of
the boxes but recently the number has been in
creased and believe that In most quarters Of the city
one OF them can be reached by walking TWO or three
venieneel and it Is surprising ihat New-f0rk ana
9ller Gl.es nave Deem 50 slow IN poit1~ns nc iuGa
collection Of mails By means OF horses and wagons,
with which its neigbor the East River is just
now experimenting.
One Of the important political duties Of the autumn
will be the appointment OF two Charities Commits
sioners By Supervisor Large Quins Mr. Quin-
taFd Is likely 10 take action the matter early next
month. There is no end OF candidates who anxious
get the places, the salary being 900 year Some
thirty or forty men have been recommended TO the
appointing officer suitable for the place. and It
Is easy TO see that his task will be difficult one.
peciaiy II he makes his decision with sole regard
the public welfare. As Dir. Quiniarh expects 10 be
repomnsted the fact that the people will soon have
chance 10 pass upon his public record Will have
tendency to induce him 10 choose wisely.
There has been an extraordinary growth this
OF the green fungus that has peculiar affection for
brownstone Scoops. especially when these the
SIDE OF the street that keeps permanently IN the shade
A Hho IL IL