New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22


limit in the direction of reduction OF weight must
be nearly reached.
The Tekulsky seems 10 have reached the con-
clusion that he did not catch the fun meaning or
the remarks which Mayor Strong addressed to
the delegation OF liquor-deaers who waited on
him the other day.
II is a symptom Of progress that at last seri-
GUS attempt has been made to enforce the law
forbdding the sale Of cigarettes to minors. A
woman who keeps a small shop uptown. and
whose principal customers the children OF
one Of the public schools was summoned to a
police court last week to answer for selling
cigarettes 70 two small boys It appeared that
she had violated the law from ignorance OF its
requirements and so she was allowed to go after
a rebuke from the bench Some members OF the
Board Of Education are making special efforts to
prevents boys from forming the cigarette habit
and are prepared to proceed against any one VINO
is found violating the law. The agitation ought
10 be kept up.
II IL too bad that Postmaster Dayton Is so
busy with politics and patronage that he has no
time TO devote to the Postoffce.
Commissioner Warnings principles are all right.
whatever his practice may prove to be-there's no
manner Of doubt about that. He has only TO live
up to them 10 make a successful stree'-cleaner
Il cannot concern myself. he says. with any
ching that does not lead directly TO the successful
and economical working Of the department. ac-
"cepted my Office with the sole aim OF improving
"the nhysical condition OF the streets OF NewYork
"and | made It clearly understood that should
mot bother myself with the distribution Of offices
with any other view than the highest improve
"ment Of the STRENGTHENING service" II Is GER
tainy A great point gained when the head of a
great department announces that he Will not be at
home 10 applicants for places start at least
has been made IN the direction OF running the
street Cleaning Department on sound business
principles.
Dr. Parkhurst did not 81 ~ sleep after the
defeat Of Tammany Hall He is wide awake and
alert still for reform
The members OF the National Guard OF this
city and Brooklyn have shown themselves mar
vellously quick and alert TO respond to the call
OF duty. They have gained new honors by the
swiftness and alacrty with which they an
swered the summons TO protect life and property
in the second city OF the Empire state The
people OF the first state in the Union have abun-
dant pride and confidence in their National Guard.
When Mayor Grace was at the head Of the
city government. the office-holders who were In
his favor took heart OF grace. Some Of the most
offensive and conspicuous evldoers of Tammany
Hail. who have been msusing their powers and
their opportunities In public office. appear I'm
these days to be taking heart OF Platt They
are manifesting a remarkable spirit OF confidence
that they will not be disturbed In their posses
sion of public Office and their possession of public
plumber. 1t would be extremely interesting II 1t
could be known what promises and pledges have
been made by Mr.. Plat. or by Mr.. Platt's agents
to these Tammany ofiice-holders. which have in
fused SO much cheerfulness and gayety into
their countenances and their utterances. They
are as jovial and merry minded II they had
received positive guarantees that they should
retain offices just long they desired. and
should continue to loot the city without check
or obstruction.
The bosses seem to be looking for trouble. and
maybe they will find 1t.
The newspapers OF New-York and the citizens
If New-York have expressed themselves en-
phatcally In favor {: an unobstructed drive
way to Central Park. The bill to secure such
a driveway In Fifth-ave. in certain hours Of the
day during certain months OF the year, Is gener-
ally approved In the metropolis. The Legisla-
ture ought to make law Of II at this session,
and the Governor ought to sign it.
The Rev Father Sylvester Malone, who was
elected Regent Of the State University last
year said a timely word on Sunday evening In
reference to the desirability of having the State
superintendent OF Public instruction elected by
the Regents. rather than by the Legislature The
strong arguments are on the side taken by him,
but the Constitutional Convention, when II had
the opportunity. did not so decree. The election
OF u superintendent will be among the duties OF
the present Legislature. 1t Is to be hoped that
a high view Will be taken OF the office. and that
II will I've lifted out Of the range of politics. The
office Is one to be filled with strict reference to
the capacity Of the man chosen to perform its
duties we'll and solely In the interest OF the
schools OF the State
The newspapers agree In saying that the lakes
In Central Park were never before crowded
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