The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-01-06

ctn science is nbundantiy able to supply means
any way proiuoiclng tho public health or dis
tnrbing tho public convenience. IL is the IN
,ention of II the hS, administrator TO s give th Il
confidently believed that n solution OF the
question can no reachel without serious delay.
LET THE PEOPLE HELP KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN.
In estimating the efficiency OF our street
mind tiiat its operations are embarrassed by
tho peculiar character OF our tralllc and by this
York L. tho depot for two-thirds Of the foreign
commerce Of THO country. Tho transport OF
Teen delivered Mt our wharves and railroad
derots forms a large portion OF the traffic in
our streets; In the other great cities on the
TO the u%usinees OF tn. inhabitants, while, our
streets are thronGed every, day by vehicles
the eutire continent. This, vast traffic ncces-
sari!y Increases the natural deposit Of refuse
roriant features Of our commercial greatness.
1t is mentioned here not In any spirit OF com
plant. but in order that we may properly un.
the street Cleaning Department. It is he.
licyed that an appeal to the citizens TO
the work OF the street Cleaning Department
will not he without effect. II the practice. now
place Tor papcrs and household refuse BE- dis.
continued, by the people n vast change in the
aspect Of TIL. city would be Mt once apparent.
During the Columbusc celebration the condition
Of tho city was remarkable for its almost uni
vefsal decoration. That desirable result was
Themselves, and it is earnestly RIopedG that The
public spirit. which wrought such remarkable
I Esr Z 4sr 4%rins ;Ist sS Ss5iSa 4 Mi ,Yst tSe IL, nay az a he
intelligent public cooperation. tho city could
TIE ma,ntnined u a state Of th%ronEh S!e3nli,
arise from the peculiar character OF our traffic.
AsrHAIT FOR THE TENEMENT QUAR-
TIERS.
As soon as tho main th%oroughfares OF the
Az cl,pl II tp AZ. lnntt IAN ~ IN N trnp To m nnf
the demands of commerce 1t must lie our duty
to devote attention to the crowded portions o!
been found highly successful in. ali streets
which are not thoroughfareS for the heaviest
trafhe. and for the ]hensely populated portions
aim OF the Government to extend them in
these localities. both as n provision for the
comfort OF tho people and as u sanitary pre-
Withthe water supply deyeloped to the ut.
main,nincd in n proper condition. Of ci"nnli-
ness. and with n yigiiant system, Of inspection
BY, the officers OF the Hoard Of Health, i is
to successfully resist tho development Of any
epidemic within its limits.
A cEoss-r"wS TUNNEL UNDER JOHN Asp DEY
STREETS.
every day to IN increasing degree tho cnpac-
ity OF our thorouGhfa,es, The widening Of
relieve the immense traffic on lower Broad
way. 1t is not probable thar this improv.in ent
VIII meet all lhs requirements Of trade IN this
RESPECT. Yet II must be apparent to every one
who has Witnessed til" congestion Of vehicles.
which Is q daily mrrnrrenre nn brnadway, be.
some provision must he made for tho steadily
increasing traffic Of the CITY. 1t Is, suggested
that II tunnel be constructed. from the North to
the East RIVER. under John and Dey streets.
thus alfording an easy and level means OF
transit for wagons from on river 'front.' to the
practicable its value to the commerce OF The
city could lie measured by millions.
A NEW MUNICIPAL. BUILDING IN CITY HALL PACK.
For many years the public authorities have
complained OF the waste OF time and money
the municipal offices. Tie various depart:
among different buildings situated in various
parts of the city. Provision has been made BY
large cIomsh to occommoIat. ali the Imm,niciss
pal departments. 1T is our duty to devote our
selves i'm immediately 10 the adoption OF plans
for the erection of u suitable structure. whose
greatest city on the "ontincns., The necessity
past four Years. The ,iciay in irs e]rertimn
sprang from tn" difficulty which was found in
: emo IL *, a pronsr h s,rH. II d Il l tha PSI so f. "r: :
piece .! iani for thisIurpose unies. at al eX-
panse %:rcat"r than this administration would
Therefore. suggested that it be erected in tho
tiiy Hnil Park. where its proportions will not
whore its Architectural beauty will he an en-
during monument Of the greatness which he
ritv has achieved. ami Al Indication OF tho
greatness which lies before 1t.
MKtl.'S ISLAND FOR TIVE rESITESTIARi
1t has long been II rorroach TO this city that
the sick ana unfortunate who ar" the le.iii-
mats objects Of charity are sent TO Black wells
island. whlrl, is, g-uarN.l!v, associated in the
ruilic mind with. Icnn! institution. The
growth 81 tho city demands larger.
da,inn for it's charitable institutions. 1t is.
tliereiore.. suggested that .itiker's Island be
mnl- available Tor the l1ernl institutions now
located On Blnckwrils Island. by iilIine in
fhta In MI nnlpt' wal. ar UtpnIlt Tho farmer Ala nj
IN area oi 800 acres would he made available
Tor the n""essnry. building. while its greater
ter adapted for the suf. custody. of c%onvicts.
The street sweerings. the final disposition OF
which is now u matter Of such difficulty to the
street Cleaning Department, would lie, vHlua.
Bile material Tor the making OF new land on
kikers lslhnd.
THE CITY SHOULD OWN ALL THE RIVER FRONT.
Tho improvement OF the river front is OF
paramount iminrIanGe to the ~comn'ercial in
terests Of tue city. The trade OF the Atlantic
is now carried on in vessels Of such immense
size that docks constructed n few years ago
are utterly unequal to their accom- mediation.
Asvstem Of dock Improvement has been de-
vised. which is being, prosecuted with all rei.
%snnalle yigor. In order to establish n Uniform
docs system it will 10 necessary for the city to
~nruuiro title, TO the, whole river front. The
revenu" which: would accrue IRON wharfage
would greatly exceed the outlay involved IN
acuuiring title to tho land md in the construc-
ton al docks large enough to accom- modate
ships OF the heaviest tonnage.
MoIE SNAIL PARKS: MORE SCHOOLS UP TOWN
This city possesses n series Of larls com;
prising -, 81 five thousand acres. The Central
Park will soon 10 in the heart OF the q ~. and
Is to-day Of incalcuIable benefit to the people.
y should always be maintained as an attrac-
tive place OF recreation. especially for women
and children. and no opportunity to improve
it should be neglected; Additional small
parks in tho most pnpulous quarters OF the
city wonli be desirable improvements. highly
beneficial TO the sanitary condition Of tho city.
Tho rducaiinn OF the young II perhaps the
highest duty. OF tn" state. Tho support OF the
public schools is = duty which tho people Of
the city assume with cl,eerfulncss. and which
they nrc willing to discharge with literally.
The shifting Of population from the lower 10
with insufficient school accommodation. There
should be no hesitation about providing every
child within the city with an opportunity to at
tend the schools. Will. the proper ventilation
81 the school buildings should he the subject
OF watrhlul care.
The extensive improvements which are now
in cuur-c OF prosecution. must necessarily en-
tail u large cy! enditure of money. The people
Of this city have shown their willingness to
contribute literally for public purposes. pro-
videi suitable return be made for the moneys
eyrended.
The requirements OF navigation demand the
erection OF bridges over tho Harlem River at
romI's liam 10 wall unbar WAY. and plupa nra