New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
ABRAHAM HUMMEL AND JOSEPH II. BURR "LEARNED
FRIEND"ING EACH OTHER.
of Dripping Bridge YardMorgy Magure Rctort
Many Engagements Announced
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH.

In the hearing OF the marital troubles Of Mr..
snd Mrs. George w. Elder before Justice Dckey
IN the Supreme Court last week the opposing
counsel were Abraham Hummel Of Manhattan.
and Joseph A Burr. former Corporation Counsel.
Of Brooklyn These lawyers. is frequently the
in court. seemed go of their way TO
show extreme courtesy TO each other. The ex-
pressions my learned friend" and my dstin-
guished opponent" were being oVorworked. JUS
lice Dickey got rather tired OF II. and finally
claimed: II wish you gentlemen would quit calling
each other learned friend. The court assumes
that you learned and it is entirely unnecessary
bat. your honor Mr.. Burr started to
That's all right" exclaimed Justice Dickey.
And they did.
Passengers crossing the Brooklyn Bridge have
wondered why IL is that, whereas the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit considers IL requisite for safety
and properly so-that extra man be stationed IN
the motor box while the through trains are cross
ing. the regular bridge trains have only one man
in front Not only this, but these trains OPP
Grated from the rear the entire safety OF the train
in case Of obstructions the track resting the
man in front Should sudden dizziness seize this
man he would proba bly, topple on the train which
the company have admitted thar it is against the
fo fbe Pssr 81 and vet they agrany violate
those principles in operating the bridge cars
That the public IS long suffering is shown by
the continuance OF the nuisance OF the dripping
bridge yards the sidewalk between High and
Hillary SITS. in Westinghouse The yards extend
out over the walk TO the curb. They are filled In
with brick and cement arches. that supposed
be- should be. waterproof. But time has
worked upon this material until the water from
overhead oozes through and drips in Shiny, oily
drops TO the sidewalk After rain this dripping
continues for many days. and when snow remains
IN the yard. the present time. the dripping
is continuous. This condition of affairs has
listed for many years without anything being done
10 remedy f. and the public meekly submits 10 the
ooze. and the walking underneath is Shiny and
uncertain. This walk is the direct route from the
by thousands who put up with the nuisance. Other
thousands cross the street or take some longer
ties. There is official bureau. known the
Bureau Of Complaints, which is in existence for
IN the right Channels Yet few citizens know Of
this bureau. and those who do do not use ii.
How strong is the power of association was IL
Illustrated the other day when Patrick Mcguire
keeper OF the morgGe the Raymond Street
Jstl, went to well known politician seeking a
favor Now, Mcguire has been known as the pre-
siding genius Of the morgue for twenty years. or
more. and his intimate friends is 'Morgy"
Mcguire. The politician. however had no intention
of addressing Mr.. Mcguire in other than the
ventional manner, but unconsciously, he held
out his hand in greeting. he said: How are you
Mcguire is used to almost anything in the shape
Of surprise, but that seemed TO feaze him for a
ticisn spoiogized for his mistake. The favor was
soon asked and granted and ''Morgy," profuse in
his apologies started TO depart AS last word. he
said:
IT hope may be able 90 do something for you
some day II you ever get up my way I'll see that
The politician is still wondering just what
Morgyh meant.