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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
NEW SPRAYING APPARATUS.
ENGINE USED IN DREycHING THE PROS

A STEAM ENGINE USED IN DRENCHING THE PROS
PECT PARK TREES AND DESTROYING INSECTS
The residents OF Prospect Park West and people
who happened to be in that neighborhood yester-
day saw novel and interesting sight. On the
broad walk the park side OF tae avenue
watering cart and portable steam engine on
wheels were observed in close juxaposition. with
long hose attached. When the engine set in
operation and the valves opened. powerful
let of water was forced through the hose with
sufficient force TO reach 10 the top OF any tree,
thirty-hve or forty feet in height. II not water
alone that was sent through. however. as those
who were curious enough to inquire about IL
learned but mixture OF water and Paris green
a compound intended to destroy all worms and In
sects that infest the trees and njure them.
SPRAYING the trees in and around the Park Is no
new thing but heretofore hand pumps have been
employed, which were good enough as Tar as they
went, but which could not 90 far enough. The
steam apparatus. which was used yesterday Tor the
first time was devised by Mr. Pettgrew, the new
superintendent OF the parks Of Brooklyn and 1t
was Immediately found to be most eficac!ous
The watering cart holds about six hundred gallons
of water and when filled four pounds OF Paris
green are dissolved in 1t. The mixture is powerful
enough TO destroy the enemies or the trees With
out doing any damage TO the foliage Il is thrown
as far as possible on the under side of the leaves
as that is the place where the pests are likely TO
tree Is encountered it is necessary for the man
holding the hose to take his station on ladder In
order TO reach the topmos, branches.
BY noon the men engaged in the work HAD
drenchei the trees along the outside OF the Park
from Seventh-s,.. far as Second-st The man In
charge OF the work said that in half day they mad
done more than 100 men could have done with the
hand pumps formerly used.
Considerable attention attracted around the
Park and In the Park offices yesterday by the ds-
covery of A new insect pest which seemed 10 De DO
ing a good deal OF destructive work on the trees
II was stranger 10 all those who examined II,
and one OF the employees who has been engaged
in the Park for the last twenty-five years said tnat
he had never seen anything like II before IL was
"A little noniescript creature. about half an inch
long black or brown in color. with some yellow
tracings II was shaped somewhat Ike a fish Many
OF the things seemed TO be attached 10 the lear on
which they were working oy Only one end. while
Others were stretched out at :uli length Trey rap
lv absorbed the chlorophyl OF the leaves. and leN
only n skeleton behind. They appeared TO work on
nil kinds OF trees without discrimination On a
small twe brought into the Litchfeld Mansion me-
teen or twenty OF the little creatures were dong
their best 10 make the leaves as gaunt and unat-
tractve as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
4 TROLLEY TEST CASE DECIDED.

civil, JUSTICE NEU IMPOSED FINE or $50 FOR
4 SPEED ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
Civil Justice Neu yesterday handed down a decis
ion in a trolley case. which had been before his
court since June o. 1895 As the decision H. looked
mon az a test It IL Of more than usual Importance
The planir was the city. and the DeKalb-ave
system of railroad the defendant. In his de-
cision Judge Neu holds that there IL no question
that The ear was operated at speed OF more than
eight miles an hour The only questions to be de-
,,ded he holds. whether the operation OF a
CIR NJ such rate violation OF city ordi
nance and whether II was negligent and wlfu
act on the part OF the defendant. He holds that
the law makes no excuse for Ignorance, and that
he motorman ought to know at what speed the car
was running In closing he holds that the motor
mans default is w!lful within the terms of the
contract and awards judgment for the plaintiff
city in the sum OF $25. besides costs on the merits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
THE FUNERAL OF JOHN GALE.

The funeral Of John Gaze. one OF -Brooklyn's
prominent colored citizens, who died late last Fri
day afternoon, took place at his home. No l2
Penn-st last night at o'clock. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Hutchens c. Bishop. rector
OF St Philips Protestant Episcopal Church. In West
Twenty-nfth-st New-York City. of which Mr. Gale
was a member Several selections were sung by
double quartet OF male voices from ST. Philips
vested choir. The floral tributes were numerous
and comprised many elaborate designs The burial
will take place to-day in Cypress Hills cemetery.
Mr.. Gale was born in the State of Virginia sixty
seven wears ago. and came to New-York at an early
age He entered the employ OF the Sampson family.
and for many years acted their steward. reman-
ing with them until a few years ago. when ne ~
tired
He was we'll known and held In great esteem ~
all with whom he came In contact both IN socaai
and business ways He also took great interest," IN
any subjects relating to the welfare OF MS race:
and although not an active worker, he gave MS
aid to many objects Of a charitable nature.
Mr. Gaze was also a member at the time OF MS
Newport Ugly Fishing Club. This club has been
organized Tor thirty years. and Is composed o.
wealthy colored men. Mr.. Gale had been N Sooo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
PEAL ESTATE.

Leonard Moody the real estate operator is
cecdngly busy a. present When asked for trans
fers yesterday he said: Transfers? | am engaged
on the biggest kind OF "A deal Its nothing less than
the transfer OF Mayor Wurster from this city to AL
bany OF course. don't expect to get the matter
an record until November but you can say all
rushing IT," Notwithstanding Mr.. Moodys enthusi-
IN mere was a diversity OF opinion In the real
estate offices about the Mayors transfer The fol-
lowing sales took pace:
Floyd-.t 100 n from Tnroopave: j. Butng
Frederick Metze. 81 ioj
90 Ter Of Avenue A and East 2lstst. J5x2S
consierSti,n Observation-Disclosures. $500
Altoona Meter to Isnatz Hertng 64o)
Lots No ~ TO 44s. inclusive. block l3 map OF
Zeglers /. 1917 lots. Flabush and New Utrecht
ana Wnsn'. I. '...... $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
STRICT RULES FOR MOTORMEN.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON SAYS THAT CRITICISMS
n1, nnnl.Lc1 .L,ssN EcSS ARE WARRANTED.

ppESrDENT JOHNSON SAYS THAT CRITICISMS
Oh, RIGHTEOUSNESS ARE WARRANTED.
rrh. Nassau Railroad has issued a new set OF rules
and regulations for the government OF It's 'rain'
which II adhered to. would no doubt bring about
good results The circular. IN referring to the mo-
tive mower calls attention the fact that If motor
mon Will always make it a point to go slowly where
children are playing regardless Of the fact of how
Far behInd time they are they will avoid many X
not all of TN. accidents that occur from children
,ahna across the street directly In front OF the car
The circular also states that motormen while run
ming I'm the oulyng districts should, when passing
a team whether going in the same or In the oppo-
stte direction as the car, turn off the current
and have the car in full control, in order that
any foolish move the part Of the driver OF the
vehicle may be easily avoided and an accident
averied,"
Another thing the motormen should do Is 10 pay
more attention when crossing other street railroads
Notormen should walt until 4 signal of two bells
has been given by the conductor and should then
nro,e.d nj n rate not exceeding two miles an hour.
No,ormen are especially admonished to look out
They are told that II after the signal or two bells Is
given TO start up they are detained Tor any reason
Whntever they should tap their FOOT bell ana
receive another signal from the conductor before
starting. for women. says the circular, often
chrnga ,hpir minds for various reasons, and the
momentary delay not lnfrequent;y prompts them TO
ret off lust as the starts up.
Tho circular closes by calling attention to the
continued cry OF the newspapers against the reck-
lassnass ~ motormen II declares that tine criti-
cism Is warranted, judging from the reckless man
ner in which a great many cars nave peen
operated The action OF the ihotoriheh III thls re-
president Johnson. who issues the circular. says
viii il accept any himsy excuses. Motormen must
obey all rules or resign AT once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
ny PILLSBCRY AND SHOWiLTER.

THE BROOKLYN CHESS CLUB TO BE REPRE-
SCENTED IN THE NUREMBERG TOURNAMENT.
The following letter. mailed yesterday. needs no
further comment:
Rroollvu Chess Club. No 2Ol Montague-stu
p'oo"''" ~ BROOKLYN June s. 1896.
mr. s,eebert Tarrasch. President Nuremberg Chess
Club 81, ,,, cr,h ,ro,ar,a,,,
i1ea ~" Nuremberg Chess Club with best wishes
for It's prosperity and the great success OF Us
,o,,rna nenr and has the honor 10 nclose herewith
YOU, s 70 me order OF your club for the entrance
Zee e' Of the distinguished members OF the Brooklyn
Chess Club, Henry Nelson fiilspury anu ,ae d.,o
at Nuremberg. 49, ,ors "a Oh, ,,r.
-, axnnnents OF American chess, and we COM
rno,d ,hen, 70 your kind courtesy With sincere
'eSpee' ~ JOSIAH II. MAREAN,
President Brooklyn Chess Club.
pIIsbury and Showalter VIII sail on the Paris on
July 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
UNJUST STEIVA RDSHTP ALLEGED.
WOMAN ACCUSES PRIEST OF FRAUDrLENTLY
CONVERTING HER PROPERTY.


An order was issued yesterday by Justice Smith
OF the Supreme Court. for the arrest Of the Rev
Patrick Mcdonald. a Roman Catholic priest. in the
suit brought against him by Mary Lynch 10 recover
81 49, out OF which she claims the priest has de-
fraudcd her The Sheriff. deputy who tried 10 serve
the warrant the priest at his home. In Warren
ST. was told by the servant In the house that he
would not be home until tbs morning
The plaintiff deposcs that on May % she was sud
denly stricken with apopcxy In the street and
carried into A building at Court and Harrison SITS
II was thought that she was dying and a priest
was sent for Father Mcdonald responded. The
nlaintin says that he obtained from her s. In cash
and her handbook which represented "A deposit of
g. 40 I'm the Emigrants' Savings Bunk. promising
ia 1sposc Of the money according 10 her last
Wishes While she sill suffering he presented
a naue 10 her which ne told her was her last VIII
md contained a statement Of the manner In which
she wished 10 dispose OF her property. she signed
be naper which she says she has since learned was
an a assignment of her property to Father Mcdonald
She alleges that he went 10 the bank ana drew out
ali tho money and that he has refused 10 give II up
r. her She also says that he Is suspended priest
,bat no was suspended the time he was called 10
rI,a nor religious consolation. that she Is poor and
Sriendless and is inmate OF the Long slahl COZ
ieee Hospital where she is dependent on charity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
FARRELL WILL GET HIS SALARY.
COMTLAI INT.

Of N, ~ was handed down by Justice Osborne,
.ssuan. supreme Court yesterday. directing the
CONN, Oh mandamus TO the City Auditor to
re-, -. MN TO pay the salary OF Thomas F. Far
Board January and February last clerk to the
by - supervisors. Mr.. Farrell appointed
css remser p. 1881. The application was opposed by
seryIcs. Counsel Burr. the ground that the
vent our " -, mr.; Farrell ceased when the Board
snowed ths, existence last December. Mr. Farreh
mich devs,,. tnere were certain important duties
g which ,hsssd OH him. and for the performance
Sn In grsn ,e was no provision in the consol:da-
- fiowsd n.ulhg the application Justice Osborne
0e NcCinrd,. the decision OF the Appellate Court in
eak ''Ss case. He also allows Mr. Farrell 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
VICTIM or 4 PECULIAR MISHAP.
GUsTAvE BOETTNER HURT IN A STRANGE
WAY WHILE RIDING HIS BICYCLE.

WAY WHILE RIDING HIS BICYCLE
Gustave Boettner tifiy-thre years Cd, OF No. SGS
Thirteenth-st.. met OF the most singular accl-
dents Yesterday afternoon the cycle path that nave
been recorded In the police annals of Brooklyn this
year Mr. Boettner is n enthusiastic cyclist and on
pleasant days. when through with his business In
New-York and Brooklyn. is in the habit OF taking
spin down the Boulevard. This Is what he was doing
Yesterday when he seriously disabled In the
twinkng OF an eye: At Ocean Parkway and Elm
vood-ave. there IS blacksmith shop. Yesterday
two horses were tied upright pillar in the door
way OF the blacksmith shop waiting their turn to be
shCd.
a gust Of wind and Mr. Boettner reached the black
smith shop at the time. The wind caught up
scrap paper frightened the horses. both OF which
yankcd at the upright pillar at the same time. IL
gave way and swung around In the air with great
force, just Mr. Boettner was passing the shop
The post hit him squarey, knocking him off his
wheel injuring his left shoulder and his left thigh
The horses only short distance. dragging their
anchor of wood. before they were caught The en-
ployes in the blacksmith shop picked Mr. Boettner up
and found that he seriously injured as to need
the of a surgeon. lie was taken TO the FlabuSh
Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
MORE ESTIMATES CUT.
THE BOARD TRYING TO MAKE A FURTHE1
REDUCTION OF $946 107 46.
BuRrrs LOSES 100000 By STAYING
AWAY FROM THE MEETING - OTHER

COMMISSIONER BURTIs LOSES 100000 BY STAYING
AWAY FROM THE MEETING OTHER
BUDGETS FOR THE YEAR.
The Board of Estimate met again yesterday
and puzzled it's individual brains in trying to
discover how to make a further reduction OF
$9I6. 107 AZ. Up to last Friday. Sl.6o2,6oo had
been cut from the budget, but this last problem
is more difficult Of solution than the fret.
Some annoyance was caused to members OF
the Board by the absence of Charities Commits
sloner Bur,is, who was wanted to explain MS
requisiton for $341,300 His secretary, MI
Lamb, was on hand to explain that Mr. burus
was engaged in court and could not possibly
appear.
Can he come tomorrow" asked Alderman
Clark.
Mr.. Lamb said he did not know.
well, I know a way to bring him here" said
Mr. Clark Il move to cut down the requisi-
ton 100000"
The motion was carried, and Secretary Lamo
departed looking asfif he intended to ma N.Y.
Burtis and bring him to the meeting post haste'
Commissioner Of Jurors Furey, who asked for
S25 100, which is $500 less than last year. had MS
requested granted with complete unanimity.
County Judge AspnaIl asked for SlO3.4oo. ana
received 100000.
Controller Palmer asked for $4,000 and re-
ceived $6S,5OO the sum Of $1,000 being taken on
at his request.
Auditor Sutton's appropriation wac fixed Il
$4,000 The Low Library received $3.50
The requsition of $4,000 from the Board OK
Audit was laid over, was also the Aldermanic
budget of $500.
For public baths $5.150 was asked an. $2G9o
allowed
The budgets Of county wards, S'JOOOO; state
asylums and hospitals $4,000. and House OF the
Good Shepherd $31 80, were referred 10 the cor
poration Counsel The Board will meet again to-
day at 80 o'clock.
1t was learned last night that Commissioners
Burts instead of having been in court when
the Board Of Estimate was in session, was con-
fined to his home. suffering from peritonitis.
by which he was attacked on Saturday night
Mr. Burts has sent the Board OF Estimate
word that he is willing and anxious TO APP
pear before them and explain the necessity
OF his Department having the amount asked for.
It is doubtful. however about his getting out
for day two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
NO QUORUM or BRIDGE TRUSTEES.

The annual meeting Of the Brooklyn Bridge trus-
tees which was have taken place yesterday after
noon was pos; poned to June "A at II account
of there being quorum. The treasurers report
for May shows cash hand and in bank from the
preceding month of sd.52l 20. The cash receipts
for June were 1892 0S from carrageways. and
sg6 3Oi SO from passengers. Receipts from rent
count and interest amounted TO &32M53 2 making
a tota OF S22l go l6 The expenditures Of the month
Amounted TO $ls5. 945 &C. leaving a balance hand
june OF $685. 704 90 The secretarys report showed
3s0S 329 passengers transported during May making
a daily average OF 122. $50 2467 less than
ried daily during April.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
URS BETTINI WAIVED EXAMINATION.

Mrs Candelero Bct;ini, wife Of the man now In
RAYMOND Street jail charged with couhierie'tins'
was brought before Commissioner Morle yesterday
for examination Mrs. Bettni wasarrcsted abouttwo
weeks ago for passing some Of the money which her
husband is charged with having Manufactured
Nearly 1000 In Ave and two dollar bills was Iound
in her apartments at No. IS Unon-st. when she
was arrested. Mrs Bettini. through her lawyer;
Frank Carroa waived examination. and was heId
for the Grand Jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09

while he was active IN politics, ne a,Way5 7
took deep interest In National and local ponusSal
affairs He leaves a widow one son anu NV
daughters three OF whom are married me uh I
Will take place tomorrow morning at II oclock III
st. I.uke's Church Of which NJ bolton Vas s,ii
member. The pastor, the Rev. Mr.. SwentZei, VIII
offic!ate assisted by the Rev Dr. Van De Water.
The burial will be IN the family plot in Woodsourg'
Long Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
WALTER T. HATCH DEAD.
SUCCUMBED YESTERDAY TO A COMPLICA-
TON OF DISEASES.
HIS SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS CABRERA CLASS
NATE OF PROMINENT MEN-SKETCH
OF HIS LIFE.

Walter r. Hatch. for ifty-fve years resident
OF Brooklyn. a prominent banker founder OF the
Congregational Church OF the Pilgrims. and one
OF the hes; known and most respected men or the
Heights died yesterday morning at his home, No
1874 Remsen-st. from complication Of diseases. At
his bedside were his wife and the members OF his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09

BUDGETS FOR THE YEAR.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-06-03
PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS.
Project to Promote 1t Has Taken
Definite Form.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The project for a
Pan-American congress, which Secretary Oh
ney and Representative Smith, of Michigan,
endeavoring to promote was given def
inite form today in a resolution introduced
in the house by Mr.. Smith. The resolution
authorizes the president, whenever in his
Judgment 1t may be opportune, to request
the governments of the republics Of Mexi-
co, Brazil, Central and South America, Hayti
and San Domingo to join the United States
in conference, to be held in Washington,
for the purpose Of considering and recon-
mending to each Of the governments such
measures will provide for arbitration OF
all disputes, between any Of the governments,
and measures to improve and extend their
business and commercial relations and pro-
mote and insure the security of the people of
each Of the countries. An appropriation OF
$4,000 is proposed. Owing to the course of
Mr.. KEN, of Nebraska in objecting to unan-
imous consent for business, there is not much
probability Mr.. Smith fears, that the resolu-
tion can be passed during this session Of
congress, although it meets with favor from
all the members of the house committee on
foreign affairs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-06-03
MAINE CONVENTION.
Sound Money, Protection Platform
Adopted.

A Sound Money, Protection Piati0rm
Adopted.
BANGOR. Me-. June 2.-The Maine Repub-
lican convention met in this city today. In
calling the delegates to order, Joseph H. Man
lev. chairman of the state committee, named
for Temporary chairman Harold M. Sewali,
whom President Cleveland, in his first term,
appointed as United States consul at Samoa,
but who subsequently became identified with
the Republican party. In the course OF
long address, on taking the gavel, the chair
man paid an elaborate tribute to Reed, which
was vigorously applauded.
When the routine business of the convention
had been concluded, and Gov. Cleayes had ad-
dressed the convention upon state and national
issues, Judge Savage of Auburn, presented
the name of Hon. Llewllyn Powers, of Houl-
ton as a candidate for governor. 1t was
Quickly seconded by Col. Fred M. Dow, Of
Portland and by Bertram l.. Smith, of Patten.
The nomination was then made by acclama-
tion great enthusiasm being manifested. The
nominee addressed the convention at length
making complimentary illusions to the record
of the Maine delegation In congress and ex-
pressing confidence in the success of Mr..
Reed at st. Louis.
The resolutions adopted advocate the policy
of protection taught by Lincoln, illustrated
by the signal prosperity Of the country for
thirty years, and rounded by the reciprocity
of Blaine-a policy adapted to the business Of
the country and adjusted, from time to time,
to changed conditions"
The financial plank is as follows: Eve are
opposed to the free and unlimited coinage of
silver, except by international agreement. and
until such agreement can be obtained we be-
lieve that the present gold standard should be
maintained
The platform closes with a declaration Of
loyalty to Thomas B. Reed; thanks to the
Maine members in congress and a pledge Of
hearty support to the candidate for governor.
After the passage of these resolutions the con-
yention adjourned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-06-03
j. A. BAKER, A PROMINENT NORTH
DAKOTA RANCHER, THE
VICTIM.
RESULT OF FAMILY ROW.
THE BOY WOULD NOT STAND BY
AND SEE HIS MOTHER
ABUSED.
SYMPATHY WITH THE ASSASSIN
Sentiment of the Nefghborhood Fac
vOrs a Light Punish ment for the
Youthful Avenger.
Special to the Globe.

M1NOT, N D.. June 2.-J. A. Baker, Q
prominent rancher Of this county, and ex-
county commissioner, was shot and instantly
killed by his seventeen year-old son William
this afternoon shortly after the dinner hour.
Mr.. Bakers ranch is twenty miles north OF
this city. and is situated in the famous Mouse
River valley. He is said to have been Of an
ugly disposition, and. after brooding over
some petty trouble between himself and his
wife, undertook to give the boy a sound
thrashing for taking his mothers part. After
administering the thrashing to his son he
turned on his wife, intending to give her a
whipping also. but was shot by the son. who
could not bear the thought OF seeing his
mother abused by the irate husband. Baker
dropped to the floor mortally wounded, but
attempted to regain his feet, when young
Baker placed the muzzle of his Winchester
against the old mans head and finished the
Job. The boy came to this city and gave
himself up to the sherir, who Immediately
locked him up in the county jail. Coroner
Mansfield. summoned to Bakers ranch to hold
an inquest over the remains, permitted the
murderer to return home to look after the
stock, as his mother was alone and unable
to work. The sympathy of the people here
is with young Baker and his mother, and
hopes are entertained that he will receive but
a light sentence.