New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
IN THE NORTHERN WARDS.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
LIVING BEYOND THE HARLEM.

COMMISSIONER HAFFEN AWAKE WHEN 1T IS TOO
LATE-EXTENsIoN OF TROLLEY LINES
CHURCH AND SOCIAL NOTES.
Commissioner Hafen aroused to some activ.
ity last week by the complaints OF fremont resi-
dents A force OF kept at work in Tre-
mont-ave. and part of the roadway was put In
better condition The lateness OF the season Will.
however. prevent the finishing OF the work in sat-
isfactory manner. II the Commissioner had shown
equal activity one or two months ago. the roadway
might have been in good condition fo- use this
winter.
Men were at work las, week preparing for the
OF the Union trolley lines from Fordham to
Bedford Park. Bedford Park has long been cut on
from all means OF access 10 the lower part OF the
city. except by the Harlem Railroad In spite OF
this disadvantage that part OF the city has grown
rapidly. and many handsome dwellings have been
erected within the last few years. The extension
OF surface lines to the district north OF Fordham
VIII aid In its development. which, however would
be more rapid II the means OF communication were
more satisfactory than that furnished by the Union
Railway Company.
The improvement OF Harlem Kills TO en-
able vessels to pass by canal through the kills
has been the subject OF a resolution introduced In
the House OF Representatives by Congressman Low.
The resolution is peculiar in setting forth the ser.
vices OF Charles Stoughton in calling public atten-
ton TO the commercial Importance OF the Harlem
River ana Harlem Nils. IL provinces Ior inc eA-
cavaton OF a channel OF from fifteen to eighteen
feet In depth according to plans to be approved by
the Secretary OF War.
hose wagon and four men went to the Turf ara
Field Club stables at Morris Park on Wednesday.
and another nose wagon and five men went 70
Wakefield. under the direction OF the Fire Commits
sioners Emergency stations were established. and
the hose wagons will be ready for use II fire should
break out in the newly annexed territory. The pos
tai arrangements In the same territory have been
practically completed. There will be some conm-
sion, owing to the different rates now charged on
local letters and for some classes OF periodicals.
new sub-staton was formed last week In the North
Side territory.
Propertt owners in One-hundred- -forty-n!nth'
ST. met last week and adopted resolutions com.
planning of the assessment for widening tnAt
street. II the complaints are well-founded owners
have suffered considerable hardship In the payment
Of assessments for grading the streets. The WIDEN
ing OF the street which is now purposed. VIII De op-
posed by the property -owners
Complaints Of burglaries. robberies and other
crimes of violence have not grown less frequent In
the last few months. although there has been some
cdes, several burgares and highway roopery
" The YounS Mems Christian Union held its monthly
meeting last week. Reports by the offcers show
% E.
month OF the winter and spring In various uptown
Christian Union. The next sermon Of the series
viii be preached next Sunday In the Mott Haven Re-
'0 Miss Syse.on received surprise visit from
Of her g" SsS ana Of the
town societies had receptions on New Years Eve In
'H Union religious meetings have been arranged to
be held in OF the on n the SS
Was6,ng q on-ave The meetings are held in accord:
w s % s.s Ss services
church.