New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-27

trial was Intoxicating liquor. The other sections Oh
the bill prescribe that the District-Attorneys OF citles
and the Attorney General are the only Officials VINO
can appoint men to secure evidence that the excise
laws are being violated, and the commissions OF those
who are appointed by them cannot run longer than SIX
months. The other provision makes 1t unlawful 10
arrest one who violates the law without a warrant
sworn out and granted in the customary way.
There seems to be a sudden desire on the part OF
some Of the Assemblymen to protect the lives OF thoSo
who work on scanolding. No less than three bills
with this apparent view have been introduced up 10
this date, and there are still a large number OF mem
hers TO hear from. Assemblyman Drypolcher today
Joined the ranks of those who are anxious to secure
safe scaiolds. His bill does not differ materially from
those that had already been introduced. All of them
compel the police to supervise the erection and In
spcctiOn OF the scafolds.
Christopher G. Carrie. Of New York, came to the
front again to-day with his bill OF last year providing
for the construction Of q tunnel under the Harlem
River. lie has amended last years bill in two
particulars. one OF these changes gives tho
Mayor OF New York City the sole power to
appoint the commission which is TO decide
upon the plans Of lie work; and the other change
does away with the issuing Of city bonds 10 Pay lot
the construction Of tho tunnel
Another bill came from the same member. TINS
measure turns over TO the memorial committees OF the
Grand Army. in cities Of 100000 or more population,
Tor distribution, the money allhhdhF aPpiof'"'" w ''
care and support OF INDECENT soldiers, sailors and
marines OF tie last war.
From Asscmblyman Peck came a bill establishing
a state Board OF Veterinary surgeons, who are to
examine applicants for licenses to practice veterinary
surgery in this state.
When General Lafayette was in this country, IN
1924, he went to the city OF Troy, for some reason
not known. When he was there an earthenware
pitcher, with a capacity OF eleven and onc-half gallons,
was used. 1t is not set down in any OF the histories
or records for what purpose this pitcher was used.
1t H. not told whether Or not some enthusiastic and
patriotic Trojan used IL as a d" GROWER on that Oc'
casion. or that Lafayette and his friends quencllcd
their thirst in Troy beer. 1t was exhibited at that
time. however, and that fact is given as the reason why
the state should pay $3.50 for II, for The stale Library.
Assembly man German this morning introduced a bill
fOi that purpose.
Asscmblynan stranahan sent in a bill making it
unlawful for those who insure buildings against loss
by lire or tOrnadOes TO charge for that Insurance any
compensation other than that written in the policy.
Two bills came from Assemblyman FarqulIar, one OF
which makes provision for the employment Of a warden
for the grand jury. The warden Is 70 have the custody
OF the members Of the grand jury while the jury J. in
session. and Is to receive a salary OF $1,000 "A wear.
The other measure introduced by this member allows
the destruction Of the old ballots after an election 4,
lists. with the exception Of two copies Of the list Of
each district.
Another bill f A,scmblyman Clarke'S. and an Old
friend and acquaintance Of the Legislature. Camc out
this morning. This bill gives the volunteer lrcmcn
Of West Farms. MOrrisanil and Wc,tchcster the same
exemptions under the law which We're granted 20 the
exempt trcmeu " Ncw-lOri City before those towns
were annexed TO the city.
As>emhlyman 0'ConnGr popped up with abillallOwins
the -altlng of the tracks Of strcctcar companies in
winter. at the curve, and switches.