New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-19
WHITE PLAINS.
CORPORATION MATTERS CAUSING LIVELY DIS
cVSsION-I.OCAL IMPROVEMENTS



UNDER WAY
Tho ares; OF Edward Brown on suspicion OF
being an accessory to the assault on Wilson Brown
IT. has aroused new interest I'm this outrageous
offence Mr. Brown is still confined 10 his room
suffering from the effects OF the Knockout dow
b. received bu, he has improved greatly since MS
satche. containing all his legal papers, mas peeh
returned 10 him.
The marriage OF Charles Davenporte Horton. esd
and Miss Fannie Cromwell. the only daughter oi
David Cromwell Comfy Treasurer and president
Of the White Plains Bank. was the socid inciheht
Of the week. Arch1eacon Frederick b. van hiee'R
OF Grace church. performed the ceremony on
Wednesday evening, in tho presence OF iashloh'
be audience which Included all the leading people
IN the village The maid OF honor was Miss Moii'e
Taylor OF New-York. There were six bridesmaids
Schoolgirl, friends OF The bride.
CORPORATION matters are being much discussed al
present The Committee on the Revision OF the VII
laee Charter is formulating amendments which IL
is thought VIII be beneficial TO the village interests
In the matter OF the street-ghting contract the
Charter Committee requests naction. The com
mittee proposes 10 provide for shorter term IN
awarding the contract and 10 invite a competing
company to come to the village by inviting propos-
ais for street lighting
Work was begun yesterday the l.ake-st sewer
Quiet. Engineer Carpenter has the matter IN
charge and VIII push 1t TO completion The work Is
an exceedingly difficult one because OF the large
quantity of quick sand and water encountered III
the low marshy land through which the main Is TO
be- laid. Weather permitting. the engineer ~ conn
dent that he viii complete the work by the Isl Oh
March. 49,
Superintendent Pierce of the Westchester Tenn
porarv Home for Destitute Children. has had sew
cral conferences with the local authorities. rela-
tive to a contract for the treatment OF sewage
from that institution.
The Independent Engine Company will hereafter
b.. sustained by the village authorities. the Trus-
tees having decided 10 meet all the company re-
quircmcnts.
: l.. II. Ward. large property owner III me
village. enthusiastic member OF thr state inlli-
ness property Mamaroneck and Railroad aVes..
proposes TO give to the County or Westchestr
plot OF ground for the erection Of an armory on
Mamaroneck-Hye.. provided separate company
is organized here and an Appropriation Is MADE
for the building OF an armOfy.
The Rev William H. Tole. rector OF 81. John
Church has been III this week, and the Rev;
Daniel j. Feehan is now attending to the clerical
duties in the parish su ,,,
one, has not lessencd the tramp evil Able bodird
warrants are being committed daily 10 the Coun-
~ iau by magistrates In various parts OF the
county not excepting White Plains. and supported
in ldleness II Is minated that number OF con-
stables and Magistrates are engaged solely IN ap-
nr.hending men OF this stamp. 80 ~ to run up
a bill OF fees on their respective towns. Police
Justice Moran openly charges that his prerogatv"s
are being trespassed upon 10y Justices OF the Peace
Migrants to inil Th- attention Of members OF the
Hoarl OF Supervisors has been called 10 the evil.
which has cost the county towns annually In the
past nearly Nn"H
Hope Engine COMPANY the FIRST hrr company In
the village. IL arranging 10 give ball In ~.
John's Hall. next month. Foreman Harmon has
committees ~ work p~rfectlng arrangements for
the affair.