New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-19

thu, he will acouit himself with credit and
honor.
One of the most experienced police ofiicials IN
Scotland Chief Constable McHardy, or Dunn
barton has written to the Royal Commission on
Licensing Laws OF Great Britain. suggesting
legislation to prohibit the sale OF whiskey under
three years old. Mr. McHardys reasons are
both curious and interesting Dumbarton Is one
of the Clyde shipbuilding centres. and great
dea, Of whiskey is consumed there. Mr.. Me-
Hardy SAYS that the OF new spirits excites
ouarrelsome and pugilistlc feelings. while ma
ture liquor has tendency TO make men
good-natured. frolicsome and hilarious. This
opens I'D wide field Of possibilities to
whskey drinkers For instance. every bottle
or cask of the stuff might have stamped upon
it the exact percentage OF pugnacity or good
humor contained therein and imbibers could
then select their liquid according to the circum
stances or the business In hand. Cranky in
dividuals with diplomatic tasks before them
would patronize the kind that made laughter
easily. and. OF course. politicians would generally
call for the same brand On the other hand
tImid persons or those preparing for an inter
view with cable-car conductors. 1anitors or Dill
collectors might brace themselves with few
ton OF fighting inspiration.
They are putting up an inclined plane to en-
able messengers to reach the Bridge cars more
easily at the New-York station. That Is all right
Rut If Is OF greater importance TO provide cars
enough to accommodate all the passengers after
they get to the station platform.
Detroit having enjoyed thrce-cent fares on its
street railroads since the advent OF Pingree, the
reformer. Chicago proposes reform In the same
direction and its Council has passed an ordi-
nance providing for four-ccnt fares. Ii now
awaits the approval Of the Mayor. and that
functionary is warned that IL he fails to toe the
mark his veto will be Overrdden. OF course.
railroad managers are disturbed in their minds.
and promise. or threaten to fight. That street
RAILWAYS can be successfully operated for less
than a hve-cent fare under certain conditions
has been shown elsewhere and the Chicago ex-
pertinent will be viewed with interest. 1t is
safe to say that the issue will be determined
there before New-Yosk takes steps In the same
direction Perhaps the underground roads so
much needed here will lead TO lowering OF
fares on surface lines to prevent the loss OF
patronage that will follow the carrying out Of
the plans Of the Rapid Transit Commissioners.
The Grand Jury Is likely to find a profitable
field II II sets about investigating abuses In the
Tombs In earnest The runners employed by
certain lawyers are an unmitigated nuisance.
Many business men In Brooklyn have signed
a petition asking the city authorities to take
immediate action toward increasing the water
supply They believe that there should be pub
lie hearings on the question. to the end that the
best means Of furnishing an adequate supply
may be determined. Such hearings cannot be
begun too soon II will take several years at
the shortest TO get the amount OF water re-
ouired. and the sooner the preliminary steps are
taken the better.
Mr.. Raines Is getting lots OF Information con-
corning the workings OF his excise law. II he
is not able to make It a perfect measure at the
next session II will not be for lack OF knowledge
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The house to- house collection OF letters. which
there 10 talk Of introduoing In this city, 10 not .