New-York tribune., 1900-11-03

than any then existing were erected: the Board
OF Education membership and methods were AL
tered and greatly improved. one Of the most I'M
portant improvements. perhaps was the construc-
tfcr Of the Fifth-ave water main, which gave an
adequate water supply 10 the lower part OF the
city. 49,.
Maintaining his independent views on city pohtics
ey-Mavor Strong advocated the election of Seth
Low in the campaign Of 1897 against General BEN
iarnin F Tracy the Republican machine candidate
for Mayor de favored the recent change IN the
craftsmanship of the Republican County committee
iected the new chairman ex-Mayor strong made %
no secret of his erathcatlon, he was d%eepiy % - to
falling health. would have been an active worker
for Mckinley and Roosevelt
BUSINESS MEN AND POLITICIANS MOURN.
News Of the death Of the ex-Mayor was received
with deep sorrow in commercial and political
circles. Mayor Van Wyck ordered the flag over the
City Hall be foated at haifmast, and men who
had been his opponents spoke Of him IN slncefest
sympathy. IN place the political speeches usually
heard the MONDAY meetings Of the Wholesale
Dry Goods Republican Club of which ex-Mayor
Strong president. the addresses yesterday were
devoted entirely to eulogies on his character and
public services The Executive Committee of the
Republican County Committee adopted resolutions
Of regret, which referred his Mayoraity as "a
clean. honest and able administration. which set
high standard Tor municipal officers, and to his
character as displaying in private ana publc HE
@ me q4aIiuea OF an Qp[tsht roIIoi1 si senIe
ton adopied resoi9tions which dwelt on the cor
spicuous patriotism and constant civic pride which
marked ms services 70 the cry .., ,....
w6e nd onhd 25 M MoSey 6txfon o
made announcement OF The death of eX-MaYor
strorg. in = statement paying high tribute 10 his
orerisi raveIrs soma None Taee 1t 'af
F'ifih-aye and Fourieeutf1-st was d tribute TO the
me-no1y OF the ex7May4r. He was q member OF
ence stood with barred heads while the Diamond
ness Men Republican and Sound Money Associa-
ton sent message Of sympathy 10 the family.
in a body The Executive Committee of the Amer
ican Protective Iarlff League appointed commit
fn2 thai no change Whatever be be made in the the
arrangements FOR the big demons tr3 tIon TO-DAY.
by the Executive Committee OF the New-York Life
Insurance Company is printed in another column.
COMMENTS BY PROMINENT MEN.
Among the comments that ex-Mayor strong's
death evoked yesterday the following:
Benjamin l.. O6rI jr.-Fe a rugged honest
man. He had his pecuIiarities. we all have but
Maror Strong always meant well In his death the
bers and the cry OF New-York an admirable citi-
General Francis Y. Greeue-I had great personal
affection for him and high regard for his integ-
made he gave US Mayor the best admnislra-
''2 Wam i5 R BrookhtIdHis ED ears Charitable acts were
n a9y & ana coni1EGols 3i AMI thousands OF the needy
the city one Of the best administrations ii
Charles s FairchiId His life was one of service
9E 10 ISe comm i I o. winch ne formed part
ever had. ' 0
Seth Low-Mr Strong rendered service to the
time goes
Postmaster Cornelius Van Cott-tis loss will be
te!t IN till5 comm unity for he leader in all
General Anson G McCCok-His private life and
pubic record are unassaiabie. and in charita Bile
acts. courage, hrmness. public spirit and civic
pride he was one of our foremost and best citI-
John p Faure-Some Of the sweetest memories I
retain Of the office OF Commissioner of Charities
the needs and suferings OF some member OF the
human family could be ministered to or minimized
Sir Thomas Upton expressed in a cable message
the regret he felt at ex-Mayor strong's death and
HIS sympathies with the family
ORIGIN OF HIS TITLE OF COLONEL
Although over seventy years old ex-Mayor
Strong, except for mis- occasional attacks Of gout.
until his last Illness rugged and active. He
was no fiowery orator and spoke ALWAYS in plain
ard colloquial language bur the sincerity OF
mis- manner invariably won his audience His term
al the City Hall was characterized by a marked
eleu1ent OF picturesqueness. His afternoon tea
drinking. his gout, his liking for tobacco. became
tne subjects Of many stories and cartoons but he
lad saving sense Of humor and knew how TO take
in good part joke on himself. His account OF how
he acquired his military title colonel char
acteristic Of him His colonecy dated hack. he
lated fancy dress bail he attended in Cincn-
nati fifty years ago in celebration Of Washing
IONS birthday.
Il wore the uniform OF old colonel of 1872" he
said laughingly. as he told the story with the
fI1aulets sword. sash. high top boots tassels and
cffnce Of my appearance must have caused last
ing Impression on the people who went to that ball
title has stuck to me ever SINCE
The funeral is e 3e held At ST Thomas Church
a m The burial win be al Woodlawn
PRESIDENT SENDS coNDoLENCE
canton. Ohio Nov. News Of the death Of
former Mayor Strong was received with great