New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
LONG SUFFERING PUBLIC.
Municipal League Has Its Say
about "Nedr Side" RuIe.

The Board OF Education would interfere
with the vacation schools" wrote General George
W Wingate TO the Women's Municipal League
yesterday. The Mayor also. 7 think wishes TO
save them. 1t IS mistake Of the Controller"
General Wingate announced TO address the
club on The RetTcnchrnent Of School Appropr!a-
tons" at its regular meeting yesterday morning,
but owing TO the education bill now before the
State legislature. was prevented from being pres
ent and no other member Of the Board OF Educa-
ton. the secretary stated, willing to commit
himself
our idea was to have both sides represented
said the president, Miss Margaret g. Chanier. ''an1
we asked the Controller either to come himself or
send a representative. but We were not success
ful.'
In the absence Of the speakers. can't W, take
some action on The mctter?' asked Miss Grace
Dodge. and it was decided that the members 10
recommended to make Their sentiments known 70
the Mayor and Controller ~ letter. and to get az
many others do 50 possible.
This subject having been disposed of. the near
side nuisance was taken VI. and provoked some
strong expressions Of opinion.
'New-Yorkers are patient and long suffering peo-
pc said Ms Anna jackson. "and II the change
had only been made in summer they would have
got used &c running half way down the block for a
CIR before winter came. and by that time would
have coma to regard il one OF the inevitable
trials 81 Ecs. But the crossing nevertheless, was
made FOR specific purpose and don't see what
right the city has 20 force pedestrians % use any
eT oiD ~ or I@r way e ofnt where
they stop. they should be compelled to use the
crossings provided by the city.
Miss De Peyster argued IN favor Of the ordinance.
II insured uniformity. she urged. and saved time:
formerly the car had 20 SLOW M one side Of
the crossing and stop on the other. She thought
that il was a question OF Inconvenience versus
Mrs Henry ". Troy retorted that the position
Of would-be passenger. who had TO stand In snow
up 10 her ankles. IN constant danger Of being run
some stronger term than inconv eniencc.
Il have been almost killed twice BY automobiles
as the irsunerable lmpertinence 81 the chauffeur
who shGgjed % you mink 5 5iog {1 J5c.o,
Is not from cars. which we can avoid, but from
private equtpaEes and delivery wagons. the latter
driven often by small boys .
The discussion closed v ~ standing vote tne
minority being in favor Of letting the matter rest
for year. and the majority voting Tor instant
or motion Of Miss Dodge r. was decided to pre-
pare suitable blanks TO Dc used by members IN
| reporting 70 the police cases Of delivery wagons
The PRINCIPAL business 81 The day was the N
corporation Of the society. and. after report Of
The prece@d;ns5 so lar az nee ' SEES wdr
! necessary bring the matter 20 conclusion
! Incorporation proceedings previously tahel W.
found to be useless. owing 20 some technical oTniS
! Mrs Henry Parsons was elected director 20 ~
a vacancy and the secretary reported that. through
The kird1ees OF Mes TSofge TIE league had beer
able 70 appoint investigated. Miss Anderson. e
as~a~taio me conditions Of the comfort st-tors ir
Mrs Percy. treasurer ~ the Riverside branch. re-
! ported THAI the Park Commissioner had beer
nader the Park Commission. and ha6 expressed his
approval - the plan. We promised y ascertal
whether 81 could be done without introducing = tl
s-e co-onerat'- WITH the League e. this matter.
this the only way 20 get money 20 oeautty iH'
! Boulevard iu a manner suitable for s''o @F
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