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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
R1INES LAW AND CONSOLIDATION.
GOSSIP ABOUT A SCHEME TO USE IhE
FORMER AS A WEAPON AGAINST
TILE L.ATTER.

=. as rsnortad Yesterday about the City Hall that
n schcm. for making use Of the unpopuid'i'S VI '.'
Ralnes law as a weapon against cohsoilud"o" VIZ"
an, a referendum has been formulated ana VIII De
..,,rr.. an rho LEGISLATURE provided the present
Generalization bill returns to Albany with Mayor
Wurster's veto The inventor OF the scheme' VINE"
seen By Tribune reporter. reiused 10 a'o" ."' -"
~ his name In connection with me supJec' IL SAN
that he had discussed the question h''ls, ".. -,
convinced that II would be taken up anu '"'' -
,,ould have greater effect in securing the rel'ren
dunn largely sought than any argument or en'rea'y
yet heard -, .,,.o
n Mayor Wurster refuses to approve the measure
rnon which he has been holding hearings IL VIII go
back to Albany and must again be pasSeu oy .'e
LEGISLATURE before II go 70 Governor morton
., ,,s siyna,ura II was declared yesterday th3t
vner The measure goes to the Legislature an
amendmen, will be attached to II proV'uins io' u
referendum OF the charter, one OF the ciausee oi
which II adopted would insure to cities OF 'he n's'
class local option on the excise question: Inns me-
device +, is believed. would accomplish wonders III
ga. way II securing referendum Rumor gays mat
some me OF Brooklyns Senators or AssempsymFh'
who has all through the fight demanded feiereH-
dunn vii! Introduce the amended DILL anu cohJectu''
has II that the friends of referendum ana the ioeS
~ The Ranss law would unite In such soNd pha-
Ianx in favor OF the new measure that IL "oui" 40
,brougb with a rush The foes OF the Raines law
are legion IN New-York. Brooklyn and Buhalo
"Damocratlc con soidationists. said citizen yes
t.rlay have throughout the recent discuSs'o'' Vi
the consolidation and excise measures 10
r"corl FOR the most absurd Inconsistency py lasU
ing one OF these bills and opposing the otns'
~ oven at this late day scheme were 81 oe.oi :
them whereby they could vote for two nome s rue
nroi.cts simultaneously. they would not nes.aee'
kni' wouli come out unequvocally for the measure.
r. il more than probable tina they wouid go even
further than that and try TO innnehce 'het up-'"e
STATE brethren TO fall into line -, - I'm NIL,
Developments in the forming OF the new Oh. s, VIII
nrohahlv appear before the close OF the present
we.k in case Mayor Wurster vetoes the consonua.
ton bin now pending and starts IL oacH u ','o'''
to-day "a ne has expected 20 10 ,.,.,.. ,o
Resi,bmissionists and New-York and Brooklyn enc
,nIe. ~ IN. Kaines likely 10 put heiF heaus
together anG decide upon line OF action
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NEW CHARGES TO BE PAID.
A TALK WITH W C. REDFlELD oN Inn
OPERATIONS or THE BROOkLhN
WHARF COMPANY

william c Relneld president OF the Ant-'oh-
ISOLATION League OF this city Is treasurer Vi 'e
u VrIlams Drop Forging Company large
notwithstanding concern In Richard-st lie said
Yesterday afternoon speaking Of the story In Inc
Tribun. regarding the operations OF the hrooN'yn
Wharf and Warehouse Company II MI Nc
t,,yr. mr. ANYBODY else asserts that no new charges
have been imposed upon manufactnr'rS' A'o"
h.,,e- Fo- every ton OF bar iron. bar steel or coal
". use-w. do not piGiron at our worhS-a
charge has been put of and 10 cents per ton Ae
,rI,ry IN whether the materials are loaded directly
into tho Trucks or are first placed upon the dock
.rh.s charges are entirely and never were made
nrior 10 the company taking hold. Furthermore
Lnoyr ,ha. the service better thhn IL was
when We had no. 10 pay these charges We nave
u. en- protesting agains, these charges. but without
avail
II am also aware that an opinion has been OBJ
,lnel from, the Corporation Couns.. as 70 tn" legal
ry OF closing the foot OF Bowne-s'. al the A.
lantic Dock and he has held that II cannot De
closed legally. as !. sno rhs nd Yar~s,rf.I copy
OF II TO an adjoining manufacturer whete you !
have no doubt. can see IT, and get copy o. " III
Assistant CORPORATION Counsel Greenwood said
ve-t.r,ay that "A communication had been sent
from the Corporation Conns', 1llcr som 49,
= Inc Hrooklyn Wharf ard Warehouse company
demanding To- know what the legal Gains are that
the company appears 10 think 1t has 10 me risht 70
nc,ose The Atlantic Dock by fencing on 'onoVeE-s'
~ -. Intersection with Wiiam-st. No communica-
ion IN r.p,y been received Al the once OF the
Clrporatiln Counsel yesterday
There H. no doubt that the company contemplate
cIosiny How're Commerce and verona SITS as well
from the self evident fact tina, the closing 81 com
in keeping people or the property 81 the trust IN.
i.ss ,hes. streets also closed IL Is hkeIy tnat
any attemp, close them Will a; once lead TO legal
uroceedlngs both on behalf or the CITY anu aiso Vi
fraruractursrt in the VICINITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08

tending TO oppose at the present time. no No., VOC
was had there and the express purpose OF tneir ac
ton was TO enable them TO carry out these inp,on
ments and without that consolidation wouid nav"
been at standsthL
"Do two wrongs make right? put III .
Y White. ahead Of Mr.. Redfed
'Do you claiming all the privileges or citiHeh-
ship. and all the privileges belonging to man
hood think II Is your right to JUSTIFY the act
of the citizens Of Brooklyn two years ago by re-
prdiating consolidation now?" said Mr.. MacKe!'
''Rrooklyn jus,fes herself In her own time.
We are talking now about the question OF con-
solldation | ask you II that wrong ana the
wrong Of consolidating Brooklyn with New-forK
against her wishes. make one right! repheu
Mr.. White.
1T does not" replied Mr.. Mackey. but II Is
a very trite saying that sauce for the goose IS
sauce for the gander."
Then understand that your proposition In
favor of Consolidation IL 20 punish Brooklyn Tor
tie wrong she did the country towns retorted
Mr.. White.
mo sir But I want 10 say that when you
place yourself upon pedestal, that You ought 10
have good record behind YOU great deal mas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
A DINNER FOR DANIEL RYAN

A musical reception and dinner W. -. .pd
@sr,r',onrth.st FOR Daniel Ryan Superintendent
Of county Buildings and Repairs by his friends IN
the Eighth Ward The occasion that called 'or rim
the compliment was Mr.. Ryan's return from 80.
TO Florida. About three hundred ana my ~ ~.
items were issued and most OF them WEI.
cepted there was lively time an ne ,v me put
were ISSUED nd the AFFAIR was handed py '"I aer-
nam Club which Wilson is prssaenAd ADDRESSES
A. Doyle oficlated as toasS William J. COMBS.
c Justice Jacob Ns. L sns LOUIS % sehcnE
war ~ .s.ars 80 Economies Daniel Ryan Is ~
Democratic leader Of the ward and Is lion on the
be a candidate for the ShFievaity ho"n~
Democratic ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
THE REV. l.. f. PEASE CALLED.
HE HAS BEEN ASKED To FILL THE PULPIT
OF THE CHURCH OF OUR FATHER.


rh, Church Of our Father Universalist at Grand
ave and Iefrerts Place yesterday extended uhah-
,,,ous call TO the Rev Lewis +. Pease. OF Boston.
Mass 20 succeed the Rev. Or. {. Ellwood NASH
,yb la,eiv resigned the pastorate OF the church to
hoo-o president Of the Lombard University. After
Or Nash's decision had been made known the
church officials extended call 10 the Rev James
N Pullman OF Lynn. Mass brother OF the palace
"a, manufacturer who after long deiberation. de-
cliu.d il Tn. Committee on Pulpit Supply. Parker
y simmons lanes H. Pttinger and John h. Wat
kins IN Monday night made unanimous report IN
favor of callnL the Rev Mr.. Pease. who mad
nreoched several times IN the church lie Is about
,hr,v-nye wears Old married and the father OF
three children He was graduated from Tufts Di-
yln.ty School In 1890 and pastor soon after"au
of a Mart,eh.ad Tniversalst church. In 1871 ne ac-
cepted a call TO Abingdon. Mass. where ne re-
mained for three years. From there he went 10
Hoston where he BECAME assistant pastor or the
Shawmut church He IL said 10 be 4 great studeh,
and an exceptionally strong preacher Tie II sau "
be fluent quick to note point and speaks without
manuscript The Rev. Mr.. Pease's new charge is
the oldest Univ.rsalist society IN the city Inc rev
4 C. Thomas. the Rev DR. n K Syei all Lhs H ths
Rev Dr a. j. Caniie,d, ana the Rev. DR.. G. E!iwood
Nash have been among It's pastors The churcn
expected To preach HIS first sermon In the Church or
The church OF the Good Tidings. also tnversast.
In Quincy-st near Reid-ave.. al meeting on Mon,
day unanimouely elected the Rev. Il. A. Yantas. OF
Menden y. Y, TO the vacant pastortte MI fahtas
Is about twenty-eight years old and Is SAID 10 nave
and has been studying theology with the Key
Arthur Rogers. OF Washington, ID; C. He Is ex-
peced to begin his laeors In Brooklyn on June i;
The Church OF the GOOD THINGS WAS orsafiiAeu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
ALL THE BIDS REJECTED.
COMMISSIONER WILLIS WILL READVEh-
TIsE CONTRACTS FOR REMOv-
ING GARBAGE

city Works Con missioner WILLIS has rejected all
OF the eleven bids for cleaning streets and renov-
ing ashes which were submitted few days ago.
and one Of which 1t was thought would be accepted.
Mr. Willis says among other things that II Is his
opinion that the interests Of the city will best Do
protected by rejecting all the bids because after
careful examination he is led TO believe that ma
iorlty OF them made without thorough
understanding Of the vast work involved. and that
they are more a matter Of conjecture than ac'u"'
knowledge. He says the great difference IN p'Ne
made by parties with little experience anu
those made by men having a practical kno"ieoss
OF the labor and cost involved strengthens mn 80
his belief He says that while 1t Is desirau .s,his
have the work performed at the lowest poSSs.
cost that Is consistent with a thorough perform
ance OF the contract he must be coh'lhSeu ~, ,ha
vance that the prices are adequate anu ina, rnie
facilities for the disposal OF the reluse hs nur-
TO meet all requirements. He announceIh ~. and
pose OF Immediately readvertsins ,i v n COM
says he shall request each BIDDER 70 h Is going 70
pete description OF the method that nc 10 eO'
use In fulfilling his contract
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
MRS. WING WAS ECCENTRIC.
TESTIMONY IN A WILL CONTEST REVEALS SOME
PECULIAR HABITS.

Surrogate Abbott heard testimony yesterday IN
the contest over the will OF Lydia r. Wing. Of the
old town OF Gravesend Mrs. Wing was well known
az an eccentric old woman In the town where she
had lived for many years. Her estate was lett
mainly TO her daughter-in-law, Rsbecca Wing. and
TO distant relatives Frank and Elizabeth Teets
The contestants are Annie r. harrington and Emma
b. Cumming. who allege that at the time the VIII
drawn the woman was insane Testimony was
given showing that after her hftieth year Mrs.
Wing began to drink heavily and TO use bad Ian
gua.e She believed that she was a descendant or
Sir Francis Drake and declared that all FAMILIES
who intermarried with the Llustrious brakes were
common trash 1t was alleged that Mrs Wing =
father and three brothers were hard dripkers. anu
that they died from the effects OF excesses. and II
was proved that for five years before the VIII was
made the testatrix WAS In the habit or drinking
from twelve to fourteen glasses of beer a day and
quart more OF whiskey. There VIII be more test-
mony as To her pecullaritIes o-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
MRS. WINKFUETERS ALTnONY Awarded.

SHE WILL RECEIVE FROM HER HUSBAND $3.50
ANNUALLY.
The findings signed yesterday afternoon by
Justice Gaynor OF the Supreme Court In the suit OF
Maud H. Winkemolcr against Christian +. Winke-
meier the wealthy candy manufacturer. for an abso
lutte divorce The Justice finds that Mr.. Winke
meler's income is 1900 year. and he gives TO
Mrs Winkerneier alimony at the rate OF s. 600 annu
ally IL IL 10 be paid In monthly instalments. and
is TO be- used for the support OF Mrs. Winkemeer
and her son Howard. seven years Cd. by the de-
cree OF divorce. which granted Immediately
after the testimony had been completed, Mrs
Winkcneicr H. permitted To marry again. but Mr.
WInkemei-r may not marry until her death. Either
party has leave to apply to the court To have the
alimony Increased reduced after the lapse OF four
years or IN case the child dies. for any sufficient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
THE PRESENTATION POSTPONED.
"A CAPITAL coURTsHIP'' TO BE GIVEN AT Asso-
CITATION HALL. on APRIL. 10

CAPITAL COURTSIIIt'' TO BE GIVEN AT ASSO-
CITATION HALL ON APRIL 10.
The new picture-play entitled "a Capital Court
ship" announced 10 be given by Alexander Black
under the auspices OF the Brooklyn Institute OF
Arts and Sciences tomorrow evening. will take
place on Wednesday evening April 10. In Assoca-
ton Hall The change OF date IL due to error In
booking the engagement OF Association Hall by the
Institute. Mr. Black has just returned from a
fourth trip to Washington. made for the purpose
OF securing certain photographs OF prominent men
that are introduced into the picture-pay. On Fri
day last Mr.. Black succeeded In getting two snap-
shots OF Speaker Reed. OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives. The photographs were taken at a time
prearranged with Mr. Reed. When the minute
that the photographs were taken arrived the de-
bate the Cuban question was at It's height The
Speaker called one OF the Representatives from the
floor to the chair. and went to his private room
In the Capitol with his papers In hand and was
taken In the group which was already arranged
awaiting his arrival
The photographs of Mr. Cleveland in his private
office I'm the White House and OF Mrs. Cleveland
are said be exceptionally good as are also those
ever. said to include Fire Commiss ioner Will
lam Cullen Bryant. OF this city, who vies with
PARK Commissioner Timothy L. Woodruff In the
minds OF adnr.ng friends for the distinction OF be-
Ing the handsomcst man In the Mayors cabinet
TIC interest In the new picture-play IN much IN
terrified b. the characters who make I'D the per-
soDrel Of tire pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
SUIT OVER A POSTAL CARD.
MRS. PRENTICE ALLEGES THAT MRS
WERNEKAN SENT ONE SLANDER-
ING HER.
THE LATTER ADMITS WRITING 1T. BUT SAYS SHE
DID NOT MAIL THE MIsSIVE. AND ADDS THAT
1T COULD NOT HAVE INJURED

DID NOT MAIL THE MlSSlN II, AMI ADDo ihAi
1T COULD NOT HAVE INJURED
THE PLAINTIFF.
The srt Of Mrs Hilda A. Prentice, OF No. 81
DeKalb-ave against Mrs. Catherine Wernekan, OF
No 90 Amity-st. to recover s. 900 damages for al
legged SANDER was tried before Justice Smith in the
Supreme Court yesterday. The paintn owns
house in Northport, Long Island. and last summer
she rented part of 1t to the defendant. The women
did not get along together and quarrelled almost
all the time Their disputes finally resulted In the
arrest OF Mrs Prentice the complaint or MIS-
Wernekan, who charged her with assault MRS.
Prentice protested that she was innocent, pu' she
was convicted and fined. Then she came TO Brook
lyn where she has remained ever since. Mrs
last Mrs Prentice received a postal from her.
which Is the basis Of the Islander suit. III read
1T want you to return my ticket, bought on the
boat coming here, which you stole out or my
pocketbook The receipt you can keep along with
YOUR several other mementos stolen from other
people w.,ile here l know enough OF your dishon-
est practices now.
Mrs Wernekan admitted the witness stand
that she wrote the card but she said that she did
not mail It, After IT written. she thought pet-
fer of the matter and left the card lying on table
NO more of IT, Further. she alleges that the char-
acter OF the plaintiff IL bad and mat even !. te
card did go through the mails 1t could not hur' the
plaintiff. 49,. a.. .h,r,c,er NJ
Mrs Prentice was not of the best The tria1 WAS
concluded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
ALDERMAN N'GiRRY TO GO SOUTH.

Alderman John J. McGarry has not been around
the City Hall often for several months Soon after
election throat trouble developed. and operation
was performed. Then another affection attacked
him. and he has been confined to his house most
Of the time since then with the exception OF an
casonal drive In Prospec, Park On Monday next
he Will start for Ashevlile n. c.. and his family
hope that the change will be Of much benefit his
health generally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
SUIT AGAINST 4 LAWYER BEGUN.

Miss Maria Durnage is the plaintiff in an action
against Sullman F. Kneeand the lawyer. for $500
for alleged services for twenty-six weeks. An order
was granted yesterday by Justice Osborne OF the
Supreme Court, placing the on the short-cause
calendar. Miss Durnage OF the importan
witnesses In the divorce suit for Mr.. Cakes a
wealthy dye manufacturer, against his wife. Luella
&. Cakes, which was tried about year ago She
was q member OF Mr. Kneeands Sunday school
class. and acted companion to Mrs Cakes for
some time before the trial. Mr.. kneeland one
q counsel In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
THE HEARINGS NOW ENDED
MORE CONSOLIDATION SPEECHES BE-
FORE THE MAYOR

ARGUMENTS PRESENTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE
QUESTIONING. REDFlELD DIR. COCHRAN.
GENERAL. wOODFoRD AND JESSE JOHN
SON AMONG THE SPEAKERS.
Much to the apparent relief of everybody di-
recrly concerned in the discussion Of the
Greater New-York bill before Mayor Wurster
the hearings came 10 an end yesterday after
noon. The plan to give joint hearing was
carried out, and the session. which lasted from
$50 o'clock until 6. when Mayor Wurster. per
haps not without cause, showed his impotence
and brought the hearing to a close. was by far
the most interesting OF the three meetings held
before him. There were several good speeches
made. but the main interest Of the afternoon
was in the repartee and in the recriminations
which were Frequently passed back and forth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08

Linton tina. the members Of the Legislature
from ChautauqUa. Rockland. Cattaraugus ana
other counties. who had no more interest IN
consolidation than they had In a ship cahai
from. Chicago 70 Ncw-Oreans. fixed the terms,
and not one reputable citizen OF Brooklyn had
anything to say about H. He continued:
am not opposed to a union OF New-fork ana
Brooklyn but whoever heard in the annals OF busi,
OF such stupendous piece OF 13pDery p1s ap
sSainst New-York and Brooklyn? Whoever heard
o. partnership involving ons oi naS hnn
dreds OF millions Of dollars of taxes 10 collect WIN
shsss taxes should be levied. assessed and paid?
There is a right way and wrong way 10 begin
Of Il by vote of The Legisaturs to consolidate
ali this territory and then say; we Will nix the
,sxed anu IL IS the most preposterous thing
ever ~ heard Of Why. tell me. do you wish to take
ana potato patches in Hampstead and other VII
sss The BIZ T act IT aTas8s to mani na ia
brooklyn cares for the erection OF lampposts In
Newborn, Staten Island yet that Is one OF the
iustice Of this kind In Republican government
and w s9 5 s in shs
bly, following me veto OF the Mayor Or, OF BrSoklyn n
mitted to be consummated.
MR.. REYNOLDS THE NEXT SPEAKER.
The next speaker was ex-Judge G. G. Reynolds.
He said in part:
consolidation What did they vote for? They
voted by a majority OF z77 light vote. which
did not call the fu expression of the people.
in favor OF annexation to New-York II has been
shawn here and elsewhere that this vote spent IT.
SELF long ago. and ought not 10 be counted now DO
thew say that they willing to annex without
knowing the ter.rs? DO they say that they Will put
~ matter into the hands OF political clique, who
Vii frame a charter that we know nothing OF? Is
X TO be an unconditional surrender? That vote
s,~reIy meant this-that we are IN favor OF con-
soiidation but let know what the terms are goine
"a be- II we going to consolidate our busi-
NOISES would we seave the terms 10 Tom. Dick o,
Fiattf The Mayor Of Long Island City says he wi,
- the Arst Mayor Of the consolidated city. Well
fhas would &c an unfortunate state Of AFFAIRS. but
/ am not sure but that IT v\uld not be good
1eni batter than something shay might happen to
- think would rather have him for Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08

between the opposing sides Most of 1t was
taken in good nature but once Or twice those
engaged yerged close upon unpleasant. person
alities and consequent ill-feeling. Edward r.
Linton for the consolidate side. opened the
session. Mr. Linton gave long history Oh 'i'e
consolidation movement as a MEMBER Oh '"e
Commission and set forth the advantages OF
consolidation.
At the close Of NJ. Unions speech. Mr.. ked-
l,eld presented a number Of petitions against
consolidation He played his trump caro- wheh
he asked one Of his friends to aid MN IN PLACING
q monster petition upon the Mayors DESK
81 beg 10 present to Your Honor, SAID MI
Redfeld. this petition Of voters. to the number
n, 20 900 II Is alleged that these 72SO0 men were
bought. that you and and the 10000 OF the rest
of us sold ourselves.
Whom does he mean said MT Matthew'S
pres,aent of the Consolidation League.
"I mean that arch-enemy Of Brooklyn, Clarence
Lexow," came the reply.
your Honor will further notice. contiHuru
Mr. Redfeld that this petition IL bound ana
divided I'D into wards and election districts IN
exact order Thus men do not deal with thihgs
which are fraudulent That petition was hien
with the Senate Of the State OF New-NorK ana
with il we filed also the registration list OF every
district in this city. that comparison might
be made of the two.
SPEECH OF 5. V. WHITE.
sy White ex-Congressman and fnancier'
followed He said in part:
Auson has been made to the fact inat me op
moments of consolidation had claimed that there wa
no fral tote taken consolidation. OF no VIZ
taken with the understanding that II was 10 oe
Conclusive ard Mr. Linton read as FAR as II went
hut omitted to read very important part OF 81
cSiar distributed BROOKLYN in the fall Of MI Mi
! read the words he did not read; Electors , WI,
please observe that ths vote amounts TO nothing
more than simple expression OF opinion on IN IN,
general subject os Consolidation. II was win thdt
Understanding ;hat voted that you voted ana tnat
everybody voted. The people Of the state OF New
York were advised that this vote would Hot ne nidl
Mr. Inton-Are consodatedE
NJ Whi,e--If you have your way We are; lhese
Legislative country hayseeds from all over the stat
oi New York are trying to run these three millions
Of peonie | say II you have your way We VIII De
consolidated without single word In opposition 10
a. II this thing Is defeated the only man VINO wll
SIN upn0ld II Is the man from East New-York, VINO
will sti guard the past after the past Is dead and
gone
Mr. White then took up parts OF Mr.. Linton
Speech wherein he reviewed the vote of 1894
and made several caustic comments. which
seemed ID please the audience. He told NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
or Office Of government Brooklyn and New-iofN

or office of government. Brooklyn ana We"
will he as distinct and separate as now: A., ,oa,es
The bill expressly states that eacn ., shall
nolItic or corporate in the territory anecteu a,
have the same property and be subject TO te SAM
liability as now In other words the oWnersp ~ ma az
The nrSperty Of Brooklyn and the obligat9n " pa?
ts forty millions OF debt will remain TO brooh,y III nj
The corporation provided by the n mrS in
single piece OF Brooklyn property ana no tra aI
for a dollar OF Brooklyn debt: Hence. bIooN E
can sim sue and be sued can still have stanulns De
fore all courts and in all places as an aL,c sii all
her offices officers, functions ard property W1ud
stand unaffected and unmpaired as muh'c'p"'
The problem OF governing city of million Reop'e
"a much too large and much TOO serious 10 alom
hui affecting the whole framework or It's goFsiin-
ment 10 be passed under any false or miseau'ns
titi.