New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-31

OF the same felt sure OF obtaining the franchise by
grace OF the Board OF Aldermen, who stand ready to
override his veto, he Is not likely to take the de-
termined stand in the matter which is sought oy
those who desire him to begin the suit. lie has
already said that he does not deem It within his
province and will doubtless be fortified in this view
by long opinion from Corporation Counsel jerks as
soon as the lacrs assistants find time to draft and
submit it TO him.
But if the Mayor Is unwilling to stand mp for the
city when the public money Is about to be wasted.
some other public spirited taxpayer will undoubtedly
be found take the steps under the Tilden act, and
do what william Zeger did when he stopped the
completion Of the deal whereby the city was to pay
an exorant price for the property OF the Long Island
Water Works Company. The matter has already been
placed by General Stewart L. Woodford in the hands
Of w. j. Gaynor To draft the papers In proper pro-
cecdngs.
The most causc comment upon the action OF the
Mayor and the Aldermen in the matter made by
Mr. GaynOr when he said "The situation seems to
me- to be ludcrons. The Mayor being permitted to
veto the resolutions and the Aldermen being Instructed
or permitted at the time to override the veto,
pre,cats an adroit situation which every one should
,houghtfully ponder The creation Of such "a
contrast between the good Mayor and the wicked
Aldermen who subject u the very same authority
and orders. may deceive some people but not every
one. II makes me laugh
The Unions,. property owners thoroughly Or
lnL,d and intensely In earnest in the effort to keep
railroad tracks and trolley poles OFF that thoroughfare.
They have formed an association 10 use every effort
To prevent such destruction Of the street and damage
- tho property. \ committee OF twenty-five is In
charge Of the case. Tile principal effort now being
made is 10 Withdrawals of consents for the
con ,tructlon Of the ad from propery-ovners 1t 10
dcclac that d., 200 900 out OF 100000 Of assessed
valuation Of property in the street Is enlisted In op
position 10 the road.
The trolley system IS steadily advancing upon the
city. In preparation for It's Introduction upon the
lower part Of F@l,onIt new SeF rails are being ad
rails werc only put down three year: ago, but for the
heavy trolley car, they are unsued and when they
are taken up the wooden orders supporting them are
also removed from tn, ties. The new rails are COM
b9aton Of glider and rail in one piece 4 steel and are
hollow and rest ur1n steel chairs placed upon the ties
Enough elasticity Is thus secured TO prevent uneven
y T HoT e s S 3 horse h return Ig %re for ha
electricity j. laid between the rails
Persons riding In the street must have noticed
recently the les. shrill and more melodous sound Of
The whistle used by the conductors on the lines OF the
brooklyn City Railroad Company, in signalling the
drivers 70 stop and to start the cars; Perhaps the
change Is due to the formal protest addressed by Gen.
The arpiercing sound of some Of the whistles was
dstreslne to many persons cipecally 70 those in the
frequently blown. few days ago the company fur
nshed TO each conductor the new style Of modern
formerly used If conductor uses the old type he Is
liable TO be aid on from work for time The new
whistles are made by the man who starts the cars at
Fulton Ferry The drivers complain that i Is difficult
10 tel which conduclor is blowing the whistle In the
The commission to apPrase the value Of the plant
Company viii hold ts second meeting in the Supreme
Court. Chambers. OF the Court House on Tuesday
visit the works Of the company and its territory
as well as 70 arrange for public hearings in the
eoas for he city E the H9 s4 x ss a:
With any information upon the subject have been
The company of the Twelfth Ward and other Demo-
Gratis who assembled at the Hotel Brighton Coney
fl Monday dinner
in honor of Michael J. Coey president Of the Board
OF Aldermen, did not return to the city until 3
Cofey failed TO excite enthusiasm By his
those he uttered when Mayor Body vetoed his
pet railroad scheme. or those he has used upon other
/ occasions when he has been aroused.
act as President 81 the DoadOf Aldermen In the absence
Body takes another VACATION. ine latter mas not
explained why he declined the invitation to attend the
Coifey banquet, but the reason Is supposed TO
have governed his action In I'M, as IN staying sway
from the notification ceremonies In New lork-naney,
remained in town over night lie goes regularly At
l p M from the city to Roslyn. L. l., ut this tine
Of wear.
The late Moses 5. Beach was enc OF the westhicss
end mos, active members OF Plymouth Church for many
lie served long @s ne Trustee b md d was H%9ps
auction sales. lie was a devoted admirer and stanch
Of Mr. sssoc and % y seat 'dS sasS
brought homo from Palestine the olive wood, from the
Mount OF Olives, from which the pulpit furniture Of
En- Mayor Alfred G, Chaplin has left his seat in
missioner. and has gone to Europe for two months
trip Ills wife accompanied him.
The Democratic General Committee will hold its
The Brooklyn Young Republican Club has hung Its
banner on the outer walls by displaying handsome
transparency on the Johnston Building with porTai's
OF Harrison and Reid.