The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-06-02

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Dealing nev, with tho snow removal
problem, Major Woodbury. explained That
he had put into effect the plan now followe1.
Of paying for snow clearing on the basis
Of the area cleaned instead ~ on the number
ot carloads removed. on the adviceof many
experts, among whom were Prof JaoDbua
Of Stevens Institute and Prof, Emery OF
the United States Weather Bureau In his
statement Major Woodbury. showed that
the removal Of snow by the CARLOAD system
had led to such abuses as 10 bring about
fragrant robberies Of the city's money. In
summing M his reply 10 the committee
Commissioner Woodbury. said
| have thus advised you TO thu best Of my
ability on the most material matters concern
ing which evidence was introduced during
the Investigation by the Boar OF Aldermen.
In conclusion. | desire TO say that ! make no
claim 10 have been a perfect Commissioned
of Street Cleaning. ! have undoubtedly
made my share Of mistakes. and have no
wish to evade any responsibility for them,
In common with all good citizens. | should
welcome the appointment IN my pla &c OF a
Commissioned who would make no mistakes.
But this | do ella i'm. that for the past four and
q half years OF my administration whatever
OF capacity and industry has been in me
has been devoted without regard to personal
or political advantage to the best interests.
as ! saw them, Of the city whose servant l
have been. During that period an end has
been put TO the dumping of rubbish at sea.
and in place thereof. such rubbish has been
awaited of for the addition of more than
eighty-six acres of land TO the property of the
city at Riker's Island. for the construction
OF more than eleven acres OF ground at
Macomb's Dam Bridge. now used as a play
ground for the children of the city. and by
large filings at Spuyten Duyvll and else
where. which land alone is worth close upon
81. ono. 200. This same rubbish has also been
used for the incinerat6f plant. by which the
Williamsburg Bridge is now lighted, putting
the city In a position. for the first time in its
history. to compel the reduction of the en-
tortionate prices charged to it by the lighting
companies.