New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
Nv THE ANNEXED DISTRICT.

THE DRAw-BRIDGE cUEsT1oN-FIRE COMPANIES
CONTESTS AND EXHIBITION DRILLS.
The continued inaction of the Park Commissioners
on the petitions for the closing OF the Harlem River
bridge leads to serious doubt whether the request
will be granted. There legal questions IN
VOWED but the most serious doubt among the resi-
dents above the Harlem is as 10 whether the granting
Of the petition would tend to postpone permanent
relief from the evils Of low draw-bridges. The
present situation Of affairs Is so annoying TO railroad
officials and passengers. that il the Park Department
not does not give relief, an appeal to the
Legislature will be made IN January. II the bridges
are raised twenty foot level above the river.
about 90 per cent Of the traffic would be accOmmo-
dated without opening the draws The United states
engineers have already oommnded the raising Of tho
BRIDGES but the Legislature has not authorized the
necessary changes in the streets The diatory con-
duct OF the Park Commissioners has been freely
criticised by angry commuters on the railways and
BY foot passengers who use tie bridges, but tho
solution Of the legal and practical difficulties is stl
remote.
The drought which has affected the water supply
Of many OF the smaller cities near New-YorR has been
severely felt by the residents Of outlying portions Of
the city who have 10 depend wells and springs.
The city authorities act slowly in placing water mains
in the streets Instead OF anticipating the needs %
the residents they defer the introduction of the city
water supply until the residents compel action by
lOng-oontnued appeals Many suburban streets
therefore unsuppled with CrotOn water, and house
holders are compelled depend on wells and csterna
which may furnish sufficient supply in ordinary
seasons, but which fail In extremely dry The
demand for the laying OF additional watTmains was
greater than it has been this year. but tho
city officials have been slow ever IN furnishing
the improved water service
Protection Engine Company, No ). had its annual
parade and exhibition Monday. and the veterans
and their families and friends enjoyed the day in
Al.
between the Exempt TIremen's Association OF
Morrisania and the Volunteer Exempt and Veteran
FircmeDs sons Association John J. Clark is presi-
dent Of the Exempt Firemen and Captain John Berran
and Assistant Foreman CHARLES FIack led the Fire
mons Sons. John Finley referee, and Frederick
Lohenan art George Henderson judges. The
Exempts the first trial made record OF los feet six
inches, and at the second trial. Of I58 feet seven
Inches The Firemens ools were less successful.
sending the water from the hose AZ the first trial
139 feet nine inches, and at the second trial 147
feet seven inches. Tho prize handsome silver
trumphet. was awarded TO the Exempt Association.
Fordham Council c. L. L.. In which some members
Of St. Johns College faculty have interest, had
an excursion on Wednesday, which was attended by
about 500 persons, including Dr. 7. J. Dunn. DR..
James Lee DR.. George W. Wety, Professor Henry
Cassidy Professor sullivan and Peterson, Of st. Johns
College; Major william F. Gafney, Colonel j. y.
GOuden. Messrs. samuel E. Duffy, John W. Curtin.
The death Of Mrs. Mary A. Rogers, whose husband
belonged 70 the family which has financial Interest
In the Rogers Locomotive Works, az Paterson wac Of
interest 10 nany Twenty third Ward residents, the
Rogers amy haye lived for many years In Morrsania
Al the funeral services Tuesday the Rev. Victor O.
Smith Of the Church of the Holy Faith, OBLIGATED.
Mrs Rogers had been widow for twenty years.
Her husband was one OF the four sons Of Thomas
Roqers. who began the building Of locomotives Ia
Paterson j. g. Rogers and Columbus u. Rogers,
two of the CT Thomas Rogers still living j. s.
Rogers Is one Of the best known citizens In Morsania
Mrs. Annie Wilson, OF fremont, who died Tuesday,
decided piece Of property on VanderbitLve. to the
First Presbyterian Church three years ago on con-
She was ninety-One years old az the time her last
Illness Her death frees the property from all con-
ditiOns aud it passes at once into the possession q
The cornerstone Of ST. Margaret's Roman Catholic
Church at Rverdale Will be laid at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon. Archbishop CorIigaa viii offciste. and
sacred Heart, viii preach the sermon The Roman
Catholic residents Of Rverdae have hitherto attended
vincent when permission coud be obtained nom those
in charge OF the Academy. she new edihce Will not
be large; but viii be handsomely constructed apd
decorate d. Father kieley, who is In charge Of tho
rhe great Eroox-ave. sewer, which is one of the
ten years. and the Of cleaning II win be begun
soon under contract entered into last week. The
Bu?nside-ave sever viii soon be eompirted .,s
The baseball enthusiasts nave been again gratihed
by several recent successes the popular Suburban
club, which Is In emasure allied 70 the suburban
Club. the Republican social organization OF fremont
unusual number Of Quarrels this Summer but the
playing Of climbs has perhaps been less interesting
Than In o. two Of the past season&