New-York tribune., 1900-07-10

3 Erhardt and De Witt c. Wheeler were ap-
pointed the same day
Mr.. Disbecker's removal closad his nolf-tcaf
career. His friends contend that his removal was
for political purposes. and say that Mayor
Wlckham in removing him and Nj Matseu
did so in order fulfil political promise and give
the Offices TO persons in the favor Of the Republican
organization. They say also that Mr.. Disbecker
performed great service 10 the city by reducing
the expenses for street cleaning
Mr. Dtsbeckers public life covered period OF
hve or six years. II began with his duties as the
Albany correspondent Of the American Press As
sociation. While in Albany in this capacity he
became the secretary Of the Senate Committee on
Cities It is said that ne was instrumental in hav-
ing passed the law establishing The City Record
He was appointed the first superintendent OF
The Record He held this place until 1874 when
he appointed a Police Commissioner 10 Ill
Commissioner Henry Smith. At that time the Police
Commissioners had charge Of the street cleaning
This part Of the Commissioners work placed IN
charge of Mr.. Disbecker. In defending himself
against the charges. he urged that he had saved
the city in this department over 500 ooo
Ex-Commissioner Disbecker. had recently been
nearly lost sight OF even by those who keep close
track Of politics politician who has his
tongues end the record OF nearly every prominent
oficeholder in the city. when asked about Nj Dis
becker last night az the Fifth Avenue Hotel said:
"Disbecker? Disbecker? Oh yes. the old Police
Commissioner Certainly I remember him. He
had more trouble during his term than any man
holding office before since Manv Of the men
he appointed turned bad and told queer stories
OF their tranSa CCiOnS with the COuus ssiRner and
right in the midst Of his troubles he had LOT 0f
domestic unhappiness OF some sort or other Dis
becker was the talk o. the town for months \
few OF Disbecker's friends swOre vengeance on
Mayor Wickham for removing him but he ma
torfry OF the people sustained the Mayor"
DiSbeCker born Albany, y Y. on
July f9 His parents were Moses DtsbeCkar
and Jeanette Bernhard, natives OF Bavaria TheT
brought him 70 New YOrS City when an infant.
and he spent mis- entire life here. He was graduated
nineteen wears old After graduation he studied
medicine for a time Without taking his medical
degree he took up music. for which ne had a great
love. professionally He taught music and served
as an Crgauist New-YOrk church He com
posed several hymns. which are said 20 be suil in
use He gained considerable success in the field OF
music He became interested in art and nnally
Albany T-0on the close of his public ne be
came member Of the Produce Exchange His
active connection with the exchange continued until
two wears ago when he was attacked oy the dis
ease which caused his death
Nr Dishecker was great lover Of paintings, and
was considered by friends 10 be a good Judge OF
them He was particularly fond OF works or
the Rarbzon school and until a few years ago
owned a considerable collection These works
brought SO OGl or $50 000 when placed on sale
Mr. DisbeCker was married twice HIS first VIE
was Miss Carrie Perry. Of this city She died IN
1897 on Nav IS, 1898. he married Miss Esther,
daughter of David Hirsch. OF this city She sur
Gently Assistant United States District Attorney
The funeral services viii De held AZ MS home this
morning and the body will be taken 70 Fresh
Pond for cremation