The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-10

ens-bali Of the money devoted 10 this purpose.
the city T. especially excepted from the pro
psGo % oi Is. . SSrs G tax oths
56a ~. and in the ppportlonment Of this sum
1881 Some such arrangement ought. WITH
even more OF justification. to be made IN ret-
have worth 81 or prop
erty and buildings set apart for this branch OF
public charity and the syerss;s. , census Of In:
5000. at an expepditure OF SS15.OO0. It is my
opinion that the Legislature never intended to
that a county excepted from the provisions Of
the State Care act should be exempted from
p PS 0n In the Ssst tat ths G point caS
be sustained In the courts, the Board OF Isti-
mate aud Apporttonme refused to insert thls
item In the appropriation for the payment OF
Rnot6ef State institution whose sdministrs;
this city is the militia. The city has outstend-
ing bonds to the amount OF s2.b34. 3eS ~ for
money expended In the purchase OF lands and
erection OF buildings for srmory purposes, and
requisitions are before the Armory Board Tor
ments and Troop A.. These expenditures aud
the expenses OF ntenance. raised by direct
taxation are approved as necessary by the o..
mind that the other arm Dries all over the state
are built and maintained by the state out OF
the proceeds OF taxation, toward which the
city OF New York contributes nearly one-hAlt
Some consideration 10 due to the city from the
State In this direction.
bNClsH BAN hIllii OWES uh %, sOGsOcD.
There lie due to the city from the United
States Government including interest S2.H'2-
500. 10, on what 10 known us the war claim"
War and Treasury DEPARTMENTS. and similar
obligations to cities aud states all over the
oSsa Ss% oTs has nsver Eseh
soreoTsion Of the city oi New YorS, approved
ssue Of Sognds HpF fund o. WScR ~ was
placed under the control OF the Inion Defence
he national no e HnoS Or this amoS s S3
1881 was spent in organizing aud hsti1 ting ont
re alS the ames OF soers snstSI
The first item at least. OF these exnendl;
lures has always been recognized as Justand
legal claim OF the city for rein burSement The
attempt to collect 1t was begun By the Union
Defence Committee in November, 1851. but
purpose TO make another effort TO SECURE from
the national Government the discharge of this
Just obligation to our city.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PARKS
The Department OF Public Works reports
greater number OF visitors to the city's breath
ing places than ever before. owing to the nat
presence OF unusual numbers OF strangers In
the city during the year. The department has
S the % % Rs
Museum OF Natural History. and work upon the
military parade e,i;r ground In Van ,Sortla gp
building as an aquarium Is nearly completed.
and the interest in IT shows that it will be
Macomb's Dam Bridge has been steadily
pushed forward and plans completed for the
irnproveme nt formed by this bridge and the
155th street viaduut. In 1894 the work Of i'm
proving the northwest corner OF Central Park
north OF the Harlem River will be begun and
the conclusion OF proceedings for acquiring
ono or two small parks down town Will enable
them to be put in shape to meet the needs OF
the people in their densely populated neigh
PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
The exhibition Of school work at the Worlds
Columbian Exposition Afforded an opportunity
with the work in othor cities. Now Nork's ex.
hibit won great commendation from practical
and dipIomas w0 The TASK task o. Eeepinc up V Win
the demands of the growing a MI shifting popu-
lation for school accommodation has received
tary improvements authorized under spocisl
law were carefully looked after. During the
Nided in new buildings and 1000 by making
alterations and BY hiring quarters Plans for
will iurni.h 223 more class rooms
Under the provisions Of chapter 532 OF the
Laws Of ls .C9m m ,S was Hpnpinted by
Of New York. This Commission will proba-
believed that i It's work viii 6o o. great benefit
to a school system which is Justly regarded
with pride and affection By every citizen Of our
THE NEW COURTS.
The new Criminal Court building. designed
OF the criminal courts. tho Health Depart.
nent, the Department Of Street Cleaning. the
completed except in some minor details Of
interior arrangements decoration. and FUR
Rsh9s This n4d3S hH enr' S0S
strekts, and its cost complete, without furni-
ture. was Sl.5O0,pO0. No public building OF
its character and dimensions mas ever been
erected In this country at a less cost.
THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
The ADVISORY Committee OF Architects ap-
pointed IN the architectural competttion fYr
designs offered for consideration. lhe task OF
making selection. therefore. was work OF
made. but In tho six plans selected as best no
single one l. satisfactory as TO both design and
e. Of Sdst Of th
different plans the desired result can be sc.
may soon be proceeded with. The results. in
ad ed conycnieuce to citizens having business
with the city departments and In large saw
the city.
During the year tho Department OF Buildings
improvements. adding to the taxable valua-
tion. business facilities, and home accommo-
lence. sanitary Improvement, and Increased
security and safety distinguish these new
sStTIesures In nn the main ndtp me theairss the
houses. the private dwellings. and the tene.
ments erected In 1895 bring NJ the average Of
COMBINATION CF THE POLICE AND THE FIRE
MEN.
The police force has not been called upon
during the year for nuyeNtraordnary service.
except. perhaps at the naval and shore parades
in May last, the 'longshoTemens strike in Au-
gust. and the receptions given in honor OF dis
tinguished foreigners. In all Of these the
police were called upon for extra and united
service, The same high order Of discipline |
that has distinguished the force for Years. the |
same excellence OF appearance on parade or |
ordinary police duty. and the same efficiency
Is manifest to every citizen, aud continues IN |
excite the commentator OF visitors. In the !
and prevention OF crime ia tho |
preservation Of good order aud in tho pro-
lection OF life aud property which are safer /
here than in any other great city IA the world, |
the police force, us u body, Is effective and |
earnest
The work Of tho Fire Department Is ksptUp /
TO the high standard u its previous record !
Its efficiency is testified to BY the low rate OF |
insurance. In discipline and courage IN self |
sacrifice and devotion 10 duty, as well IS IN re- |
suits achieved tho men OF the service Justify !
the pride felt In them bY our citizens.
FEWER LIQUOR LICENSES; LAEGER Returns,
The number Of excise licenses was reduced |