New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
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Commissioner Bush. OF the Department of Build
fngs yesterday would say definitely whether
any changes would be made In his Office He told
a Tribune reporter that II the public would be
benefited In any way by them. they would take
pace Further than this he declined 10 say any
thing about his plans. The Commissioner has
been particularly active In looking into the law
which relates to buildings. Contractors and build
ers who have tried to evade this Law have been
brought up with "A round turn. and nave had TO
take the consequences. Il don't care 70 mention
las believe that when man Is caught mapping
and the proper remedy Is applied. that Is sufficient
eradc the law. but they are always noticed
Mr. Bush is a native Of New-Ycrli. and has been
familiar with building affairs FOR many years lie
was a member Of the committee appointed by Mayor
Body to revise the building laws finally passed IN
June 1891 ar ar Hs n Desn lie has
under his control staff OF forty-ive men. and. be
is able to carry satisfactorily the duties which
fall upon him. although the number OF his assist
fnen in the Buildings Department ot Ncw-York
Cliy NJ BgsA was formerly president OF the Me
r. Ross Appleton VINO was reappolmt5i Iax COZ,
lector, has lived in b.ooNlyn nearly all his ne. and
been Identified with the Republican organization in
the county ever since he became OF age. Until ten
and Long Island of the Domestic Sewing Machine
Company. He IS nov In business FOR himself manu-
tons. ETC.. in, two large factories. one in
Broadway New-York City. and the other in De-
trOlt, Mcn. ABOUT seventeen years ago Mr.. App.e-
ton president OF the Young Mems Central Re
publican club. which had It's clubhouse In State
ST., near Bond-st Mr.. Willis at that time vice
president OF the club. The Tax Collector IS n
member OF the Sixth Ward Republican Committee.
Is a delegate To the County Committee and repre-
SCENTS his ward In the Executive Committee. Being
delegate to the last National Republican Conven-
ton IN Minneapolis. In June. 1892 he there worked
In behalf If General Harrison He lives with his
wife and family at No. 16i Congross-st 50 success
fully has he administered the affairs OF the Tax De
partment. that despite the fact that the work has
Increased one-third. the Department expenses have
diminished. His salary is 5000 year.
SOURCE OF SATISFACTION.
The reappointment of Leonard r. Welles police
commissioner will be n OF satisfaction FOR all
Brooklyntes Commissioner Welles e unusually
well fitted for the pace In many respects. and has
shown In his administration of the office during the
last two years commendable energy In the matter
OF building up the Department. He born in
Wethersfied. Conn. In 1892 an estate purchased
by his ancestors from the Indians $50 years ago.
and always since then owned by the family. He
received his education from his uncle Amos Pills
bury. widely known a prison manager. He has
been an officer In the Connecticut and Illinois State
prisons, and IN the Auburn and Albany peniten-
tiaries. For eight years he was deputy and super
intsndent OF the emigrants' depot at Wards Island
IN Newly ork harbor For term of years he was
dealer In ore. leather and tanners SUPPLIES In