The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
No Improvements in the Department
Since ISo7---Contemplate Establish,
ing a Model Street Cleaning
District on East Side

trained and instructed street cleaning
foremen and extra drivers to DO this
work. The results of the observations
so far secured by the on-technical en-
ployees OF this department have been
satisfactory and proved the ability OF
the men when properly instructed to
undertake so large and difficult a pro-
gramme as the survey Of such an extern
sive sewerage system"
The sewers divisions OF the Bor-
ough Presidents offices are also coop
Grating with the Department OF Street
Cleaning in this programme.
II Is planned to advertise contracts
at an early date for snow removal by
trucks. following last years form Of
agreement. with certain notifications,
to minimize delays.
Schedules of the order IN which
streets are TO be cleared" the report
states. ARE likewise under consideration
and maps showing the distribution Of
gangs with streets cleared each day dur
ing this seasons work are in course OF
preparation. When the progress maps
are completed any desirable changes
in last years schedules will be appar-
ent and can readily be made in time
for next years plans. Every effort has
been made TO expedite plans for snow
fighting and snow removal next sea-
son. but the force available for this pur-
pose is inadequate and should be supple
mented by a permanent STAFF organiza-
ton attached to this office"
Every day should be cleanup day.
particularly in the congested districts OF
the city" says Commissioner Fether-
ston. and this department is prepared
to remove all household rubbish regu-
| larry, obviating the necessity for a spe-
cial spring campaign"
The Commissioners report on the re-
suits of this years cleanup work un-
dertaken In cooperation with the Health
| Department shows that only about one
third the amount of last years rubbish
was placed out for removal. The haul
/ ing of this years material was rapidly
accomplished at little excess cost over
! the regular appropriation. II is pointed
out that the beneficial effect of a pub
| lie inventory Of useless and at times
dangerous waste articles and their
prompt removal from habitations has
had a decided bearing upon the health
OF the community.
Commissioner Fetherston concludes
his report with the following statement
on the subject OF the cooperation of his
department with practically all the
other departments under the control OF
the Mayor:
THE various city departments
Police, Fire, Finance. Health, Water
Supply. Bridges. Charities. Commits
sioners OF Accounts, Correction, Tene
ment House, Chamberlain. Parks, and
the Borough Presidents offices-al
have actively cooperated in their vari
Gus activities with the Street Cleaning
\ Department TO an extent never before
approached by previous administrations
This is a most helpful indication anC
augurs well for the future accomplish
ment Of the present administration"
Practically considered, the city IL
nothing more than great household
The streets are the Railways OF the cit,
home. and municipal housekeeping re
quires that they shall be kept clear o
dirt Nth and litter.
The Department of Street Cleaning
should be required to remove from tn,
thoroughfares only such refuse as re
suits from a legal use OF the publ,
Railways or streets.