and Thirty-Second Annual Reports I

Home , DC Thomson

- - - 1pj@..*

OF THE

FOR THE

OF THE

FOR THE

YEARS 1891 AND i892.

BROOKLYN :

PRINTED FOR THE COMRIISSIONERS. COMMISSIONERS.

GEORGE V. BROWER, MARVIN CROSS,

'. '. CHARLES H. LUSCOMB.

COMMISSIONER. GEORGE V. BROWER.

OFFICERS.

Deputy Commissione~., MARVIN GROSS.

Secretary, JOHN M. TOMPKINS.

General Stcperimtemdent,, JOHN DE WOLF.

Consulting Engineer, JOHN Y. GULYER. REPORT

OF, TIIE

FOR 1891.

, DEPARTMICNTOF PARKS, Room 4, City Hall, BROOKLYN,January 31st, 1893. To the Hor~orablethe Common Council. GENTLEMEN:- The Commissioners of the Department of Parks hereby furnish your Honorable Body with a full report of their proceedings for the year 1891, embracing a detailed statement of their'receipts and expenditures for thpt time. The Commissioners of the Department of Parks would ~espectfullyreport that the Board of Estimate appropriated for the year 1891 $389,810 for Public Parks and Parkways, and $4,000 for Coney Island Concourse and Parade Ground. These amounts, together with $141,018.79 for balances over from 1889 and 1890, made the amount available for Park purposes for 1891, $534,828.79. Of thid amount there has been expended during the year 1891, $399,492.28, leaving a balance of $135,336.51, against which there are some bills and balances of con tracts on tstanding. Below please find a synopsis furnished by the Superin- 6 REPORT OF THE

tendent of Parks of the work done by t'his Department during the year 1891.

MAINTENANCE. The regular routine of maintenance consisted, as usual, in

caring for drives, walks, bridle roads, lawns, trees and t I shrubs, propagating and caring for plants, flower beds, - drainage of land and drives, the general repairs of bnild- ings. rolling stock, fences, etc., etc. 1 PROPAGATING HOUSICS AND FLOWER GARDENS. Although the commencement of propagating was delayed until the first of February, owing to the extensions of the houses not being ready, all of the bedding plants needed I for the Department, consisting of over two hundred thousand (200,000) plants, were propagated, together with the disposal of fifty-five thonsand (55,000) bulbs, under the supervision of Mr. D. C. Thomson, Head Gardener, in charge of the greenhouses.

TREES AND SHRUBS. The additions to the nurseries, the planting and trans- planting of trees and shrubs to the different Parks and Parkways, the pruning of trees and shrubs, cutting down dead wood and the removal of superfluous undergrowth have been continued, with very satisfactory results. L PROSPECT PARK DRIVES. The new drive from Breeze Hill and the new bridge, to- , gether with gutters, drains, basins, curbs and sidewalks, has been completed to the junction of the West Drive. between

Gates 4 and 5. This and the centre drive from. Gate 5 to A , the Music Stand have been laid with double screened Roa

Hook gravel, and all of the drives kept in repair with the , r same material, as well as the bridle roads.

1 WALKS LAID WITH CHEMICAL TAR AND GRAVEL . COMPOSITION. The following walks have been laid this year with chemical tar and gravel corriposition : Walk in Long Meadow, from crosswalk to Dairy around Croquet Shelter, and continued,with new drains and basins, to Endale Arch, near the Plaza entrance ; also the wide walk, through the centre of the Meadow from Esdale Bridge, opposite Farm House, to Endale Arch ; the whole of tlie walks around Concert Grove, lower end of Flower Garden, and continued to Breeze Hill and the new bridge, returning over Breeze Hi11 .and joining the asphalt pavement blocks at the Flower Garden, near the Cleft Ridge Span; from the Concert Grove along the lake around the Carriage Concourse to opposite the Promenatle, and branches to the lake shelters, returning from the Promenade on the Franklin Avenue side of the drive to Gate 3. A new walk was made and asphalted from the south end ,of the new bridge, along the new drive, to walks along the West Lake Drive,and a base laid to the new walk continuing . from Lookout Hill under the bridge connecting with old walks leading to the Boat House.

OCEAN PARKWAY. Independent of the gravel for repairing the lower section of the 'Parkway from the Department's gravel-pits, about nine thousand cubic yards of gravel have been laid from the .Cemetery below the Tunnel to the crossroad below Howe's Hotel, and for general repairs of the upper section. Also, abont 1,800 cubic yards of Hudson River gravel has been laid from the Concourse at Gate 4 to below Church Lane, to solidify the soft ground in that shady part of the drive. New drains and cesspools have been made, which have thoroughly drained off the accumulated water at Ave- nue. E. The culvert near Coney Island, 225 feet in length, has 8 REPORT OF THE

been built entirely new, with basins to take off the Park- way water into the same. The Shelter at Coney Island was relaid with new flooring and new stairs built to enter the same. Two hundred and eighteen maples, elms and willows have been planted on the Parkway, making up for trees that have died.

EASTERN PARKWAY. New base for gravel from side banks of the road has been put to near the east end of the Parkway, double screened Roa Hook gravel surfacing the same, and packed to above Brooklyn Avenue. The regular maintenance of the road has been attended ' to, and the gutters of the side roads cleaned, with seventy- five trees planted to make up for deficiencies by dead trees.. New walks were also formed and asphalted in the Park at Third street and Ninth Avenue. The finishing uf new curbs has been done from the Plaza to Third street.

The general repairs of Rolling Stock required continual attention, comprising watering carts, trucks and carts, road scrapers, lawn mowers and implements axld tools of every + description. The following princjpal items oniy are enumerated :

A new shed for Rolling Stock, 280 feet long, was built in I the yard at Seventh Street and Ninth Avenue. Columns repaired and new floors and beams built at the Litchfield Mansion. Laying new floors at the Lake House. Repair- ing the Shelters of all the City Parks, and at the Plaza Entrance. Repairing park fences on Ocean Avenue,.

Franklin Avenue and Coney Island ' Road. General b repairs to all buiidings and the erection of three new Rustic Arbors. Putting up new drinking fountains and: rn hydrants, with new display fountains at the Pool, Pros- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 9

pect Park and City Hall Park. Repairing old settees and making five hundred new settees at the Department Work shops. The " Litchfield gansion," Greenhouses, Stables, Barn and Railings at Farm House, railings of Tompkins and Carroll Parks, Gates at Fort Greene, Rolling Stock and Settees have all been painted, wit11 numerous signs painted and lettered.

CITY PARK. The remaining walks inside City Park not asphalted have been laid with Trinidad Asphalt, and the outside walks around the park have been laid with Rock Asphalt and the curbs and gutters repaired. From the sum of five hundred thousand dollars that had heretofore been appropriated for permanent improvement of Prospect Park, by Bet of the Legislature, $134,- 146.85 was spent in the purchase of Winthrop Park in the 17th ward and $105,308.25 for Bushwick Parlc in the 18th ~vard and a considerable amount for permanent ilnprovements in Prospect Park, leaving a balance of $61,123.75 at the beginning of the year, which in February was transferred to the Park Site Improvenlent Fund, which, with the balance already in that Fund, amounted to $89,652.50 available for this special purpose. From this amount there has been expended during the year $39,971.18, nearly all of which was used on and about Breeze Hill Bridge and extension of road along the Lake. The baIance remaining in this Fund is $49,681.62. In April of this year the Legislature passed a law authorizing the sale of Bonds to the extent of nearly $500,000, the proceeds to be applied to the purchase of lands for small parks (see chapter 246). Under the law, two requisitions have been made on the Cornptroller during the year, one on July 30, 1891, for $184,000, which was expended for a part of the land required for Park on Ridgewood Heights, and one on December 24,1891, for $165,000, of which $164,603.65 was ' REPORT OF THE expended for four blocks of land, bounded by Fifth and Seventh Avenues and 41st and 43d Streets (about 15 acres), to be known as Sunset Park. The report for the year 1891 has been unavoidably delayed. There were sevel-a1 circunlstances contributed to retard it. Tlie former Secretary, Robert Courtney, and the Chief Clerk and Paymaster, Charles F. Moore, were each taken ill, and after a long and painful sickness, both died. They being the principal clerical force, it was impossible for tlie Department to do more than t'he necessary daily work. As soon as the near officers became acquainted with their respective duties, they have been engaged all their spare time in preparing the reports for 1891 and 1892. Very Respectfully, GEORGE V. BROWER, President. -

I Financial Statement for the Year 1891.

MAINTENANCE OF PARKS.

Expended for labor, police and salaries- $207,888 49 ' Appropriation for Maintc~ianceof Parks $320,310 00 plants, etc- - .------.-- - -..- 8,348 97 Balances from 1890------_.... .- .---- 109,126 17 " music ------9,499 20 " new walks, resurfacing walks and cleaning lake in Prospect Park------21,059 87 " maintenance of Washington, Tompkins, City, City Hall, Carroll and six small parks 19,480 73 " repairs to buildings and rus- ' tic work- .- - _ - - - - .. - .. -.- - 2,341 91 supplies- - .. -.. ---. ----. -- -- 43,758 34 '6 '6 anniversary day. _-.- -- _ . --- 648 95 Balance carried to credit of Maintenance of Parks, 1892 ------_------.117,409 71 CL Financial Statement for the Year 1891. w

CITY.

CONSTRUCTION OF ERECTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN PROSPECT PARK.

Expended for lands for stables- _ _ -... _. - $10,000 00 Appropriation for 1891_._ - - -.- -.------.$9,500 00 g"d " extension of propagating Balance from 1889 and 1890-. -.-- -.._ .-- 15,444 56 o houses: greenhouse and new nurseries - - - - .. -.-. . - -.- - - - '7,454 12 1 ' croquBt shelter ._-.-.. . 3,500 00 " sheds for rolling stock ----.- 1,853 41 Balance carried to Mainteuance of Parks for 1852- .. _ -__ -.- -.-. .- ...... -. _ -.- - 2,136 83 $24,944 36

MAINTENANCE OF OCEAN PARKWAY.

Expended for labor, policing, gravel,

. CITY.

MAINTENANCE OF EASTERN PARK WAY. Cert@ed to Auditor : Expended for gravel, trees, labor, etc.- $17,938 11 . Appropriation for 1891 -...... -- -- $15,000 00 Balance carried to credit of mainten- Balance from 1890 ...... -. -. -. . . . . - 5,824 78 ance of Eastern Parkway for 1892.. . 2,886 67 -- $20,824 78 --

WINTHROP PARK.

Expended for trees, plants, top soil, Appropriation for 1891 -.------. - .. $5,000 00 labor, etc ...... -.---. --. --.. -. -.- $11,470 18 .. . . . -...... -- Balance from 1890 - . 6,470 18 $11,470 18 $11,4'10 18 -- Financial Stntemer~tfor the Year 1891.

CITY.

W M b 0 PARK PURCHASE FUND.

CertiBd to Auditor : Ex~endedfor land for Hiahland- Park. Requisition on the City Comptroller 26th ward --_---.....----...---.--- for proceeds of bonds, sold under Expended for land for Sunset Park, Laws of 1801, Chap. 246--_...... -- 8th ward ------..------Amount returned by Elliott Williams Expended for professional services, for error in charges. - - -.. - .------searching titles, etc.. ..-. - - -... . - - - Balance carried to credit of Park Pur- chasing Fund, 1892 .--..... - -.-.- -- Financial Statement for the Year 1891.

CITY.

2 PARIL SITE IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS IN AND ABOUT PROSPECT PARK. g K Under Chap. 384, Laws of 1888. m 2, Cert?fied to Aztditor : i Expended for stone work on Breeze Balance from 1890 .- - - _... . . _ --.-.-.. $28,529 03 o q Hill Bridge------.- .-- - -...... $17,311 30 " " Park Site Improvement Expended for asphalt road for Bridge - 2,242 85 Fund for sites for small parks, 1890 61,123 75 +c " on acct. croquet shelter-.. ...- 1,714 00 k " for gravel, labor, etc., on Breeze Hill Road and Bridge .-- - -... .-. .-- -- - 18,703 03 Balance carried to credit Park Site Im- provement Fund for permanent improvements in and around Prospect Park, 1892--- - . -- .------... - - - 49,681 62 . .. .- -- $89,652 80 - - Financial statement for the Year 1891. COUNTY.

MAINTENANCE AND CAIiE OF PARADE GROUND AND CONCOURSE. Expended for labor, police, gas light, Appropriated by Board of Supervisors etc. - - -.. .. - - -.. ------.-. _ -.-. .. . .-- $4,673 08 of Kings County, and received from Balance carried to maintenance and care County Treasurer .. . . - -.*- -...-- - $4,000 00 of Parade Ground for 1892...... _ -._ 3.084 11 Balance from 1890 .-. -. -. . - - -.- - .- -.- 3,7.57 19

0 Y 1891. e Financial Statement for the Year m M Revenue derived from the Public Parks of the City of Brooklyn, and paid into the City Treasury for the year 1891, and credited to Revenue Fund.

- --- Paid City Treasurer - - - -..-. -.- . . . -. - - $2,953 18 From Rental of Privileges - - -.-. - -.-. . $2,810 93 --- " Sale of Old Fulniture, Empty Barrels, Wool, ctc --.-..--. - 1G2 26 - $2,973 18 $2,973 18

ROBERT COURTNEY, Sec~elary. Statement of Balances and Approl~riations,1891.

A-" - Labor, salary and police, pay rolls, Jan. 2d-Appropriations and Balances, City.. -.- - - -.- - _... -. . -. - -. . . --. .$296,587 City .- - - -..- - - -.-. -...... $965,983 70 Labor, pay rolls, police, lighting, etc., Appropriations and Balances, 1 County ------.------...-..-4,673 County . .. - -- .. .. 7,757 19 Supplies-Purchase of lands, electric light, construction, etc., City --..-. 486,839 Balance, City - -.. - - -.. . . - - - - .------182,564 County _-.....--..-.------3,084 Statement of Labor ar~dSalary Pay Rolls, 1891.

1891. / CITY. TOTAL.

Jan. 3 Pay Roll, No. ------_ -521 " " " " 10 ------522 17 6' " 6' ------5T8 " 6' " 24 - . - - -- .---524 'c 'G " 31 ------.- -525 " " " Feb. 7 - -.- - -.. - -526 6'

6 ' 6' Mch.

" Apl. "

M?y I' "

June Aug. " '

Sept.

'I " Oct.

Nov.

'6 Dec. 6'

Jan.

FRANCIS KERRIGAN, Chief Clerk and Pnymastev. 20 REPORT OF THE

Salary Pay Bolls for the Pear 1891. 1891. Jan. 20. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Jan., 1891 .-. - --.- -.$ 1,148 32 Feb. 19. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Feb., 1891 .--.-. .--- 1,148 32 Mch. 19. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Mch.. 1891 ------.. .- 1,148 33 April 16. Salary Pay Roll for the month of April, 1891 ..-__- .. -- 1,189 99 Mag 14 Salary Pay Roll for the month of May, 1891 _--_---- .. 1,189 99 June 25. Salary Pay Roll for the month of June, 1891 ------.- - 1,189 99 July 16. Salary Pay Roll for the month of July, 1891 ------.-- 1,189 99 Aug. 19. Salary Pay Roll for the month of bug., 1891 - -._-. .- - 1,189 99 Sept. 18. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Sept., 1891 .-..--..-- 1,189 99 Oct. 20. Salary Pay Roll for the mo~thof Oct., 1891 ..---- .--. 1,189 99 Nov. 14. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Nov., 1891 -- 1,189 99 Dec. 28. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Dec., 1801.. .. _ ------1,189 99 $14,154 87

Recapitulation-Services, 1891.

Salaries-. - - -.-. ------+. .-. - - - .-.-. .. -. -. . -- --...... -- -.---. $ 14,154 87 Police .---.. --- -.-. .------..- --. .-. .-. . .. -. .. . . --. .. -. .. - -- 70,089 20 .._. ------Labor, Skilled and Unskilled, Hired Horses and Teams --212,343 37 , $296,587 41 FRAKCIS KERRIGAN, Chief Clevk and Paymaster. DEPARTMENT OF PARKB. 21

Supplies, etc., Music, Gas, Electric Light, etc., 1891.

January 8.-Goodyear Rubber Co., rubber boots- -- -.------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights. --.--. . Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights- - .. - -. Nelson Bros., coal -.---...-....---..--....-- - N. Y. & N. J. Tel. Co., rental of instruments .--. Wm. Porter's Sons, lanterns, etc -- .... -... .. - R. H. Attlesey C% Son, oats, etc.. ---.--.--..-..- R. 11. Attlesey & Son, hay, etc .---.-..---....- - Nelson Bros., coal .-._----...-..--.....-.... - Samuel W. Cornell, spikes, etc -...-.-....-.-.., Beers & Resseguie, spruce timber, etc ..._..._.-. 20--J. H. Haggerty, welcome light oil ------...... Amer!can District Telegraph Co., messenger service _....-.-----...... -....---... .-...--- John Y. Cnlyer, incidental expenses .... ----- .-- 27- .Fullerton & Anderson, plumbers' supplies _ -. - - C. T. Raynolds & Co., white lead and paint - -.. . C. T. Raynolds & Co., sash tools _---.------. -..- John Morton & Sons, cement, etc. - - -.- - .. - - -- Chas. Johnson, 400 loads sad..-. -. .. -----.---- 31- - J. Henry Haggerty, welcome light oil--. .. . - - __. Chas. .lobnson, sand ._-.---...- .-.-----...--- Liebmann Bros. & Owing~,cabinet paper .... .-- Liebmann Bros. & Owings, cabinet paper.. .. -- .. Dr. Chas. H. Perry, veterinary services, etc ------W. H. Mnrtha & Sons, coal tubs ..----.. ..--.- C. T. Raynolds & Co , gasoline -..--. -. ---. .... - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas.. ---...... D. A. woodhouse Mfg. Co., carriage bolts and hardware ..._-..-..----...-----.---.-.....- D. A. Woodhouse Mfg Co , bolts, screws, etc.-. C. F. Moore, disbursements ..-----..-.....- -- Feb. 7--Nelson Bros,, coal. - - -...------.. - Francis Boyd services, etc .... .--.----....----- Joseph Quevedo, services, ctc.. - - .---..- --...... Beers & Resseguie, spruce timber, etc ... . _.- - David Noffat & Co., leather--. ..----.--.---.--- Geo. E. Miller, food tor animals .. ..._- .-. - ...- N. T. & N. J. Tel. Co., rental of instruments, etc 13-.W. J. Mut phy, first payment on croquet shelter- 17- -Joseph Quevedo, services and car fare ---- .----.- Francis Boyd, services and car fare ------... .. C. T. Raynolds & (lo., paints, etc .... _...... --- Geo. L. Squire Mfg. Co., articles for repairing mower.-.-.-..__ -..--....-..-...-..---.... Peter Henderson & Co., seeds and plants --..--- Wm. Elliott L! Son, seeds and plants --.------Samuel W. Cornell, lamps and chimneys ---- ..-- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ..-.-.-.--.---..-. American District Telegraph Co., mesSenger ser-

vlce -._-----.L-.._.------.--.--...--- -- 5 55 W. G. Pierson, iron pipe ...------.-..------GO 30 John Morton & Son, lime, brick and cement - - - - - 24 25 Pitcher & Manda, orchid baskets .-....-..- 27 95 22 REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., lS91-Contin7~ed.

Feb. 21. -Robert Courtney, disbursements------.- - - Charles Johnson, sand .------..-- .-.------James Quevedo, services .------..------Francis Boyd, services ..-----._-..-.---.------Leonard Cs Ellis, oil.-_ ._._.--.-----.--. - -. .--- Samuel W. Cornell, thermometers __------. -- A. V. Benoit, drawing materials.. -.. . - - -- - _.- - R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc .... ---.---- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc ------28. .Francis Boyd, services. - .-. _ - .- - - -.- - _ - - - -.- - - James Quevedo, services-- ...------...---- Roche & Hawkins, stationery_._- ..--.. .. .------Wm. Elliott & Son, plants, seeds, etc--.. ---.---- Henry Werner, lumber..-.--..---.--..------A. H. Hews & Co., seed pans .._._.-- ..-----...- J. Henry Haggerty, naptha- -... - -.- - -..- - -.- - - - Lord & Rurnham Co., payment on account of palm house--. ,. ---.---- .--. _ -.- -_. .-- -. - -.. March 3- - Wm. Murphy, second payment on croquet shelter 7-.R . H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay.- -..-.. ----. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay -..._-.--.-- C. T. Raynolds & Co., varnish ----.--- ...... --- C. T. Raynolds & Co., blue .--._.-.- --.---. .. - - John Morton L Sons, cement .--.---. ...--.-- .. . D. H. Woodhouse Mfg. Co., wire cloth .------.. Beers & Resseguie, lumber .--.---..-.------..- N. Y. Photo Gravure Co., views ..--... - -_- -_.. Thomas F. Larkin, binding reports-- .. ---.... - .. F. E. McAllister, axes, shears, etc --_--.....-.. -.. F. E. McAllister, lawn rakes --..-_-._.-._-..---- Wm. Elliott & Sons, moss --.---._....-..--..... Town of Gravesend, taxes ._...-..--_. .-..-- -_-_ Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas -.------..--- - Charles F. Moore, disbursements------.. _ - _ - - -.. Nelson Bros., coal ------_... ------_- - -.. 14..Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light ..-.-.._-- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light ---_.-.. -. Amez!can District Telegraph Co., messenger service -... - _.- - - . . _ - -.-. - - .. . . - - - - _ - - - - -. W. a. Pierson, iron pipe .---.-...--.. .--- ...... 14--Pitcher & Manda, moss.. -- .. - - ---._ -.. --. . .- -- Rowland L% Robbins, pipe, etc -----.-.---..-..--- Charles Johnson, sand .._-._---.------.--- .---.. 20--Dr. Charles H. Perry, professional services ..._--- 23- -H. I<. Worthington, condenser- -.. - - - .- - _ -.- - -. - - 28- -John Lennon, peat- - -..- -. -..- - -._ - - - - _ -.- _. - -. - Jas. B. Sipe & Co., japan oil- .--.... --_-----_.. - Greenwich Ins. Co., insurance .--.-....-- ..._-.. Wm. Elliott & Sons, moss ....------.----.-- Wm. Bennett & Co., ferns.. -..-. - -.-. .. - _ -... - - - - Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ---._--..--.---.---- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware --...--.------Goodyear India Rubber Co., rubber hose ..._.-.-- April 2...Duoham Bros.. wagon-. -.. . ._ .. . . -_.- .-- ---.-.. 7. -C. F. Moore, disbursements._-. .. -. .. .-.. .. .-_... DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 23 Supplies, etc., 189i-~ontinzced. .

April ?'--Rowland A. Robbins, hydrants ---... ..-. .---. --- - Geo. F. Miller, food for animals-- .---...-.---..--. Charles Johnson, sand.. -..-.------..------C. F. Raynolds ammonia ----.-.-.--...----...---. Wm. Elliott & Sons, watering pots.- -.------..- A. H. Hews & Co.. flower pots .--.-...---.- .-.--- Peter Henderson, fir tree oil ------..----...---- .--- IvIetropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ------.--- 11--George B. Forrester, ground bone --_--- .-.- - - --.- W. G. Pierson, sewer pipe __...--.-.-.------.- Nelson Bros., coal ---- .. .-- .. ------..----. .----- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service R. H. Attlesey & Son, salt, etc .--.-...--...--.--- R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay, etc ..-.----.--..--.--- John Morton & Son, cement, etc ..------.....--..-- Fulton Printing & 8. Co., stationery and printing. F. E. McAllister, lawn grass seed --...-.- ..-- -... F. E. McAllister, lawn grass seed .---...-...--. -.. 15.. Jennie W. Brown, 4th pq't on Breeze Hill Bridge 22. -C. T . Raynolds & Co., oil-, - - - - -.- -... - -.. - - - -.- C. T. Raynolds & Co., extra finish --... -- ..-- ---. Samuel W. Cornell, hardware _----- .----....--.- Samuel W. Cornell hardware .-- - . -..------.-- South Brooklyn Saw Mills, lumber- - -.------.. -.. F. W. Devoe & Co., white lead ---..--.-- ..-----.. The Bolton Drug Co., drugs ------..--.-.-----.. N. y.& N. J. Tel. Co , rental of telephone ---..... Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials -...... Garden & Forest Pub. Co., books.-. .------..--- Beers & Ressegnie, lumber -.--.--. -.-..-- --.--- 25--Harris & Ilaguire, constructing road way, etc .---_ Harris & 3faguire,,constructing roadway, etc-. - - - Harris & Maguire, constructing roadway, etc--_.. 27--The d. L. Molt Iron Works, brass jets ...---.-.-.. Chadborne-Coldwell Mfg. Co., shafts-. -.. - - - - ..- - David Aloffat & Co., leather, etc --.----.-...- . -- Boodyear Rubber Co., rubber hose .------.--.-.- South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber .-...... ---- May l-_Dr. Charles H. Perry, veterinary services, etc -.--- Charles Werner, professional services.. . - ...... -- 4. -Charles F. Moore, disbursements.. .-. .. . - -.-. .- .. - Wm. J. Murphy, 3d payment on croquet shelter-- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas .--.-.---.. .------Charles Goubeaud, horse. - --..- .. --. .. -- .. --..- - The Bolton Drug Co., oil ---- .--. -..- --..------9..M Furey, stationery .------.------.-.-- 11--Liebmann Bros & Owing~,toilet paper - .-- - -.- .- Charles Goubeaud, horse _ -.- - --..-. --- . .------Town of Flatbush, taxes for 1890.-_ .---.-.---.- .. Beers & Ressepie, lumber -.---...-- ---. ..--. .-- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, meal, etc .--..-- R. H. Attlesey & Son. oats, hay, meal, etc .--.----

S. A. French, buttons -..------.. ------.. --- .- ---- J. T. Lovett & Co., plants ----- .-..---.- ..--..--- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. - -- - .- .-. REPORT OF THE . Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. - .--. - -. Chadborne-Coldwell Co., mowers -_._-----. .----- F. J. Nodine, carriage hire -...----....------John Morton & Son, cement-. .- -.. -. .------..- - - W. G. Pierson, iron pipe ---- -.-----.. .----.------21.-South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber. - .. -..------Pitcher r& Manda, plants ..--.-.----... ..--.---- A. W. Hews, pots ..-...-_.--..--...... --...-- A. W. Hews, pots .-_-..--__....------....-..... Samuel W. Cornell, hardware --...-...----.------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ...--..--.-.----.-- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware. .-....--. .- -- Hine & Robertson, supplies for well ._-.. ----.-- Andrew S. Fuller, professional services .. -.- -. --- C. S. Sargent, professional services- - .. .-...... -- American District Telegraph Co., messenger servlce C. H. Allen, plants and bulbs ....._-.--..--..---- 28--Jennie W. Brown, 5th pay't on Breeze Hill Bridge- May 29-.Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light - .--.-.---- Wechsler & Abraham, curtains ..---. ..--- -.---- E. W. Gifford, trees and plants .-..---. .--.-.--- - June 1- .F. E. McAllister, gardeners' supplies - -.. . ------. Haggerty, naphtha ..-....---.-. .. . - -..-. NelsonJ. Hen% ros., coal------..-.------Nelson Bros., coke --..--. .------.. ------Wm. Elliott & Sons, plants _----... .------. --- - John Anson, hardware ----.._.-.. .------.--- - Brandes Mfg. Co.. engineers' levels.. - - -..------6--Chas. F. &loore, disbursements -.. .. . - - -.- --. - -- F. W. Howell, plants. -.-..------..--..------R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and corn. .---...... -.. . R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and.corn .--...--....---- Beers & Resseguie, lumber ... .. -.--.... ------Chas. Goubeaud, bay horse ----.------.--....-. -. &letropolitan Gas Light Co., gas - .. .------..- ---- John Mortin L& Son, lime and cement.. . -.-.- ---- The Brooklyn Citizen, printing ---.--.. -- .-.----- 8- -Goodyear Rubber Co., hose. -...... ------.- - - Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light . .-. . . - .- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lighk _-.---.-- -- F. W. Icelsey, plants ....--..------..---.------Hine & Robertson, engineers' supplies.. - -.------12- -Louis D. Beck, gravel- -..- - - -.. -. - -..-. - - - -.- - - - Am. District Tel. Co., messenger service .------31. Furey, stationery -...------..-----...----.. Benjamin Gray, plants-. .. _ .. . - - - -.. . . - - -.. . - - - Nelson Bros., coal __-.... -.-. --.----. -..------Edgar W. Gifford, plants.-. --... ..- -...... -- .--- Thos. F. Larkin, binding reports ... -- -.. .-. -. -.- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ----..-.------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ------.---- 18 -Louis D. Beck, scow load gravel .- -.-. .------.- - John 31. Bulwinkle, stationery.. . .--... -. - -.- - -- John Anson, hardware .. . . ---. _ - - - -.-- -...... - -- John Anson, hardware --- -..-.-- .-. - ... ------DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies. eto., 1891-Continued.

June 11- "John Anson, halliards------.- -.------F. W. Devoe & Co., whiting ...... Thomas Ineson, alge jell ...... Hine & Robertson, packins -..-.--. .--- .-..-.-. -- Ames Plow Co., hay tedder ...... Leonard & Ellis, valvoline...... E. H. Hart, photograph (coaching parade) ------Goodyear Rubber Co., washers-- ...... John Davis, gutters and leaders...... 29. .Robert Courtney, disbursements ...... -. Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials ------Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials ------. Fullerton r& Anderson, plumbing materials.. - _.._. - Louis D. Beck, gravel ...... Louis D. Beck, gravel ...... F. N. Innes, music (first Sunday concert) ...... F. N. Innes, music (second Sunday concert) ...... F. N. Innes, music (third Sunday concert) .-__---- I?. N. Innes, music (second Saturday concert)- _ -.- L. Conterno & Sons, music (first Saturday concert) Louis Conterno, music (first Saturday concert in Washington Park) ...... Thomas R. Deverell, music (second Saturday concert in Wasliington Park)-_-...... I George F. Miller, food for animals -.------. Pioneer Iron Works, repairs to tar kettle.- -.-._- .- New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., tar and oil. _ -.. South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber...... The I. S Remson Rffg. Co , wagon ---.--..-.---- D. W. Binns, seat legs ...... Chadborn & Coldwell Mfg. Co., fittings for lawn mower ...... Smith Bros., repairs to machinery ---.---. .------. D. W. Binnq, drain heads ...... -.- F. E. McBllister, water barrels ...... July 3- -Chas. F. Moore, disbursements...... Whitman Saddle Co., repairs to harness ...... Whitman Saddle Co , saddle ...... Whitman Saddle Co., girths ...... --- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light ...... -. Citizens' Electric Ill. Co.. electric light ...... --. New Pork & New Jersey Telephone Co., telephone service ...... Leonard & Ellis, oil ...... 14LPeter Frank, music in Washington Park, June 27, 1892 ...... Nelson Eros., coal ...... -,...... John Morton & Son, brick and cement ...... - L. Conterno & Son, music in Prospect Park, June 27',1892 ...... R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc ---..-.---. -- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oat<, hay, etc.------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ...... Samuel W. Cornell, hardware...... Beers & Resseguie. lumber ...... REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

July 14- -Louis D. Beck, gravel. - - -... - - - -.-. -. ------Louis D. Beck, gravel --___...-....--.---.------. \V. G. Pierson,pipe --.....------.------.-----. 17_.F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, Tune 28 ----.- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, July 4 ...----- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, July 5 ....---.. F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, July 12...---- 20--Louis D. Beck, gravel. - _ _..- --..- - .. -.. . -. .- .-- L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park, July 11 Louis Conterno, music, Washington Park, July 4- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials. - -.- .. - Liebman Bros., paper -.___:------Pioneer Iron Works, supplies- ----_.- - - _ - -. ------Wm. Elliott & Son, plants ..------.--.-.------Thos. Tait, flowers ------...----.------...--. 24. .Thos. R. Deverell, music, Washington Park, July 11 Louis D. Beck, gravel -..---.__---... .. ------. Wm. J. Murphy, final payment on croquet shelter. The New Yorlr Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition - - - - .. . . - - - - -... -. . -.- - .- - -.- - - - J. F. Syze, locust and cedar poles -.... - ---....--- Thos. F. Fitkin, harness --_.....--...----.....-- Thos. F. Fitkin, buckles _----_..--...---....---- Thos. F. Fitkin, lap robe ------..---...... -- Eliot Williams, professional services-. .. _- - - -... - Aug. 3. .Chas. F. Moore, disbursements. - - .- - - -... ------Louis D. Beck, gravel. -- -. . - -.. ---- .. .----.-- James Bolger, repairs to steam roller-. .. _. .. -. -. . Thos. F. Fitkin, horse collars .---.--.-.-.. .. .--- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ---..-----..-- --- D. W. Binns, drain covers --- ...... ----....--- Aug. 3- -Brandies Manufacturing Co , repairing level .- - -.- Baker, Voorhis & Co., vol. Session Laws.. .. --...-- Harris & Maguire, gravel ...... -. .._ -- - -..---. Harris C% Naguire, manure, etc ...-.--. ... ------G..Thos. R. Deverell, music, Wasl~ingtonPark -.--.- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park ..._..---_.... F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park ...----.--.---- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park. --_-.....---. 7-.L. E. Brown, final payment on Breeze Hill Bridge. lo--Michael Mulleady, for horse killed. ...-.-.------Chas. F. Moore, disbursements --_---.------.--- Louis D. Beck, gravel -.._.---.--....--.. -....-- L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ------Nelson Bros , coal ... ---.----.----..---.------Wm. Porter's Sons, chimneys .-...... ------J. I,. Mott Iron Works, fountain jet ---..------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights _---_.---. John Morton & Son, cement and brick...... ---- Beers & Resseguie, lumber- -.. .- -. .. .. -..-- ...-- R. H. Attlesey 62 Son, oats and hay -----.------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay ..._.-. -. .-- 15--L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park _--...- Edw. B. Sturges, appraising property. -.-...... - Supplies. etc., 1891-Continzced .

Aug. 15.. F. N . Innes, music. Prospect Park ...... F. N . Innes. music, Prospect Park ...... Lucien T . Bell, professional services...... Goodyear Rubber Co , hose ...... Louis Conterno, music . Washington Park- ...... Geo. F Miller, supplies ...... American District Telegraph Co., messenger service Citizens' Electric I11 . Co., electric light .....-..... J . Henry Hawrerty. naphtha and oil ...... 19..Mary W . ~$?th, land purchased for Highland Park ...... E . H . Trecartin, land purchased for Highland Park ...... Herbert C. Smith, land purchased for Highland Park ...... Chas. G. Bennett, land purchased for Highland Park ...... John C . Rchenck. land purchased for Highland Park ...... 59, 402 00 Henry T . Danforth, land purcl~lrsedfor Highland Park ...... 14,547 00 A . W . Nonfort, land purchased for Highland Park ...... 31, 015 00 Marietta and C . W . Colver". . land vlirchased for Highland Park...... 25..Peter Frank, music, Washington Park ...... Pioneer Iron Works, supplies for roller ...... Jno. A . Burroughs, carriage hire ...... L .... 1\Z . Fnrey, stationery ...... Peter I.Ienderson, plants ...... Prospect Park & C . I . M . R . Co., tickets ...... Howell & Saxton, repairing safe ...... F. W . Devoe, supplies ...... L . Conterno & Sons. music, Prospect Park ...... 11 . Conterno & Sons. music . I'rospect Park ....---. Chas . O'Rorke, carting tools ...... Jas. P . Rappelyea, printing annual report ...... 27..Chas . Johnson . sand ...... Sept . 2- .E. & F. Conklin, stone ...... Thos . R . Deverell . music, Washington Park ...... Louis Conterno, music. Washington Perk ...... L . Conterno & Sons, music . Prospect Park ...... L . -Contern0 & Sons. music. Prospect Park__-.... Jas. P . Rappelyea. printing reports ...... A . Veitch, profe;sional services ...... F. E . McAllister, plants ...... :. Goodyear Rubber Co.. hose ...... 2.. Louis D . Beck. gravel...... 3- -Thomas Ineson, algse jell ...... 8.. Louis D . Beck, gravel ...... Peter Frank, music, Washington park ...... Nelson Bros., coal ...... L . Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... L . Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... Beers & Resseguie, lumher ...... Supplies. etc., lS91-~072ti?~?6ed.

Sept . 8- .R. I1 . Attlesey & Son. oats. corn and meal ...... R . H . Attlesey L Son, oats and hay ...... Gooclyear ltubber Co., boots ...... Citizens' Electric 111 . Co., electric lights ...... Hine C% Robertson, leather belting ...... John Lennon, fibrous peat ...... Weeber L% Don, roses ...... N . Y . Tar Chemical Co , paving compost ...... F. E . McAllister, plan%s...... C. T . Raynolds, whiting ...... Charles F . Moore, tlisbnrsements ...... John Norton & Son, brick and cement ...... 11..L . Conterno L Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... L . Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... Louis Conterno, music, Wtssliington Park ...... American District Teleqraph Co , messenger service Andrew D . Brown, ladders ...... Louis D. Beck, gravel ...... A . H . Hews flower pots ...... Wechsler L% Abraham, chairs ...... 19- .Wechsler L Abraham, curtains ...... Nelson Bros., coal ...... F . E . McAllister . plants...... Citizens' Electric 111. Co , electric lights- ...... James B. Sipe & Co., oil ...... I, . Conterno L% Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... L . Conterno $ Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... Samuel W . Cornell, hardware ...... Samuel W . Cornell ha1 dware- ...... Fullerton & Anderson, supplies ...... 26 ..Thomas R . Deverell, mu@c,Washington Park ... Peter Frank, music, Washington Park ...... L . Conterno ~bSons. music, Prospect Park ...... L . Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... Louis D . Beck. gravel ...... Henry I . IIayden, canvas covers ...... Liehmann Bros, . paper ...... Thephoto-Gravure Co., printing programmes- .... Harris & Maguire, gravel...... Thomas W . Weathered, services ...... J . W . Mason, furniture ...... Goodyear Rubber Co , hose ...... October I..George Sching, horse ...... Charles F . Moore, disbursements ...... 5.. Louis D. Bcck . gravel ...... L . Conterno LP- Sons. music, Prospect Park ...... L . Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ...... Leonard L% Ellis. oil ...... N . Y . L% N . J Telephone Co., telephone service ... Wm . Elliott &5 Sons, stakes ...... Edward W . Hirsch, supplies ...... 8 ..J . Rawson, rollers...... 9.. Peter Frank. nlusic, Washington Park...... 13..21 . Furey, stationery...... 14..Louis D . Beck, gravel ...... DEPARTMENT OF PARES.

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

14-.R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay -..- --._ - _... - R. H. Attlesey & 8011, oats and corn.._ ------.._-. Louis Conterno, music, Washington Park.. -._. .. . N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition. Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights------_..- John Y. Culyer, disbursements--- -.-. . _-_ -_ -- -,-- F. J. Nodine, carriage hire --.._-.------Henry Hilton, horse ..-----.--.------_ Nelson Bros., coal ..------...-._------Hardenburg & Go., cleaning carpet -----..'- -.. -. - _ Thomas F. Fitkin, liarr~ess-- - -.- _ - .. . - _ - _ - -._ - .. . John Anson, hardware .------.----.-- Beers & Resseguie, lumber. _ - .--. . -. .. _. ._ _-_ - _ - Brown 8 Fleming, gravel ------_..-. - - - - .. - - . --- - D. W. Binns, rollers ...---..--.- -..-...._... ------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware-.. ..-_-.... -_.- --_ John Morton 8 Sons, brick ..._-..- ._--.. - ..-- -- 2l..Louis D. Beck, gravel --.--_------.-.---- -... John Hogan, top soil ._------_ .._.- .--.. __-- _ Pitcher &; Manda, plants. -----..-----_..-- _..--- Pitcher & Manda, orchids ----..-..-_.---.-.-.--- Greenwich Ins. Co., insurance ._-.---.._--. --...- F. W. Devoe ct; Go., white lead, etc .--._ ._. - _ -. .._ American District Telegraph Co., messenger service J. W. Pratt & Son, blanks, etc ---.-.._-_.-...... 23- -Rolfr Eldridge, professional services.. .--. -.-. .-- 24-.R. 13. Furey, directories- -- -... _ - .--. .------.--- - 26- -Harris & Maguire, gravel and stone. -. .. - -._ .. . Louis D. Beck, gravel for tar walk .----...----__. Oct. 26- -Department of City Works, bends (pipe)- - - - - _ - - - - Citizens' Electric Ill. Co , electric lights. - -.. . ._ -.. A. H. Hews & Co., flower pots _-.. ----._-.__...- J. Henry Haggerty, oil and barrels -..-.---... ---- Pioneer Iron Works, door, knives, etc ----.------W. G. Pierson, pipe .._-_..._...__.....---.._-__ Robert Courtney, disbursements. --...-.--. -.-.- - Wm. Elliot &; Sons, tulips, etc-. -- _-.._-_.---.-.. 30. .Louis D. Beck, gravel- - - - -..-. .. . . - - -.- .. . - _.._ _ Walter H. Kent, analyfiis -.-- .-.-.-- ...... _-.--. Nat'l Waterproof Fibre Co., waterproof sheeting.. Prospect Park & C. I. 12. I1. Co., excursion tickets - E. & F. Conklin, curbing stone ..--..--- .---...-- D. C. Thomson. disbursements -...__-.._..------Neuchatel Asphalt Co., cement and asphalt------Thos. W. Weathered's Sons, grates and bars -_-._. Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery-. .--. ._ .- .. - -.._ - N. Y. Photo. Gravure Co., programmes ---.----.. Nov. 9- .Louis D. Beck, gravel-. -... . -.. _ - - -._. -.. _ - - _.. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc.------.---- R. H. Attlesep & Son, oats, hay, etc ..-----.---. .- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. ------._ George F. Miller, food for animals _--_----.. .--.. Chas. F. Moore, disbursements- ....-..-.---._-.- Fullerton 8 Anderson, washers and grates.. - .. - -... Andrew D. Brown, railroad picks, etc.-. -- -- .--.- 30 REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

Nov. 9. -Beers & Resseguie, lumber------_ -.- - .. .-. - - - - - Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights. - .-. --- - - John Zlorton 8; Sons, cement -..------..------14. -Louis D. Beck, screened gravel. - -.- - - - -.- - -.- .. - - Lucien F. Bell, M.D.V.S., veterinary services. - - .- N.Y. & N.J. Globe Gas Light Co.. lighting lamps. Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery -..- -.------Harris & Maguire, curbing 9th ave., etc .--.------Fullerton & Anderson, galv. leaders, hooks, etc--- 21- -Nelson Bros., coal and coke------.- - - - ,. ------W. W. ICcnyon, use of horse. -....- --.------.T. S. Remson M'f'g Co., harness. - -.. .------American District Telegraph Co., messenger service W. G. Pieraon, cement pipe. .. .--. -.-. ----.----. William Porter's Sons, lanterns and globes- _ ------28. - J. S. Remson M'f'g Co., dirt truck------Louis D. Beck, gravel .--_----.. .------Pam'l W. Cornell, hardware --...-.-- .---..------N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co,, paving composition- Dec. 7.-R. 8. Attlesey & Son, oats, corn, etc -...-.------. R. H. Attlcsey & Son, oats, corn, etc ------. Brown & Fleming, gravel- ._-. ------.- -- .------James B. Sipe c& Co., oil ------.--. .---. ------Harris & Maguire, curbing ..-----. ------..------Harris & Maguire, gravel ------..-.-.------Chas. F. Moore, disbursements------J. L. Mott Iron Works, plumbing materials------F. E. McAllister, pruning knives, etc ..------.-.- J. L. Mott Iron Works, plumbing materials ---- Jos. Hoffman, repairs to building (Highland Park) Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights ----.---- - 14.-W. G. Pierson, drain pipe.. --- .--..------Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light-- _._ - - - -.- Hardenburgh & Co., carpet, farm house. - - .-- - -.- N. Y. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., lighting lamps. Fullerton & Anderson, fittings .------.------Sam'l W. Cornell, brooms, etc -.------.------John Morton & Sons, cement, etc - .------.-- Wm. Elliot & Sons, plants .--_---.-...-. .--. - -- Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware .--.------.------Bears & Resseguie, pine, etc ..------.------21..Geo. F. Miller, supplies.- - ._----. - - - --. .-.. ----- 22- -Harris & Maguire, gravel- - _..- - -.- -.- - - -.------J. Henry Haggerty, oil -----....---.--..--.------The Bolton Drug Co., sponges .-----.---..------.John M. Bulainkle, stationery -.----.-..------_. -. ' Nelson Bros., coal_-- - .__ - - - - -.- - ---.------Andrew D. Brown, supplies .. . - ..--..----.---- Andrew D. Brown, iron--. _.-----. .-.. .------Edwin H. Wootton, sidewalk around City Park. - - American District Telegraph Co., messenger service Pitcher & Manda, baskets _-._----.---.--..------Goodyear Rubber Co., boots..-. - .------28- -Harris & Maguire, gravel.. .------.- - -.------Netropolitan Gaq Light Co., gas------..- --- - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

Dee. 28.-Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas- - .- _ - _ -.------30.X. Y. & N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service- -- Robert Courtney, disbursements- - -.- - -- -.- .-- --.. 24--John J. Allen, land for park in 8th Ward-. ------John O'Brien, land for park in 8th Ward- _------.. J. Rutherford, Jr., land for park in 8th Ward .--.- P. H. Flynn, land for park in 8th Ward- - - .------Elliot W~lliams,professional services L disb' sem'ts. 18'32. Jan. 12.._JamesMcCormack. ice. ------.------Chas. F. Moore, disbursements------_. ------_--- R. H. Attlesey & Son, corn and hay .-----.------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay-..- .------.-- Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware ------.------Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware ------.------Fullerton & Anderson. suu~lies-- .------.------John Morton dt Sons, bricgand cement ------.. Nelson Bros., charcoal------.-... _ _ .-----_---- N.Y. & N.J. Telephone Co., telephone service- --- L. H. Marks & Co., coal and coke ---_-.---.------N. Y. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., lighting lamps- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights------.- - - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas. ------.------Nathan Lane's Sons. stationer~_--.------.-..--- I Beers & Resseguie, lumber-. - :._. - -- - .-. .--. .--- 156 19 Fred. W. Kelsey, nursery supplies .---... . --..--- 52 50 W. G. Pierson, pipe .--.----_-_------15 00 Total amount.-- - - .-_ --_------$486,832 19 REPORT OF THE

ANNUAL REPORT OF POLICE FORCE, 1891.

1 Captain. 7 Sergeants. 68 Patrolmen. Total force,-76. Distributed as follows : PRO SPEC^ PAIIK-6 sergeants, 49 patrolmen. WASHINGTONPARK-1 sergeant, 6 patrolmen. CITY PARK-2patrolmen. TOICPKIESPARK-3 patrolmen. CAXROLLPARK-2 patrolmen. EASTERNPAIIKWAY--3 patrolmen. OCEANPARKWAY-3 patrolmen.

\ ACCIDENTS. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 33

accidents to carriages and sleighs, where danger to life and limb was prevented by prompt actioh of the police, 115 : to saddle horses, 20. Accidents to carriages and sleighs, where assistance was rendered by the police, 112 ; to saddle horses, 6. Number of ambulance calls, 60. Of the two killed, one was a driver, who was run over by liis truck ; a~idthe other a bicycle rider, struck by the pole of a phaeton.

. 1- I d m i" B *2 A , gcd - OFFENCES. mk.P- 2 = Total. 4> ~31,h get 6 &- " .- @ 3 0 a g I Intoxication ...... 17 17 35' 4 73 I Violation park ordinance- - - - 15' 1 18 Reckless driving- -- -.------9 1 10 Grand lalvceny _.._ -. -- - -.._. 1 1 Petty larceny ._.-. - - _ - .. _..I 2 2 Picking pocketa ,------_--.3 3 Vagrancy - - .. - .-. _ - -.------5 Assault ...... ' 1 2 3 Burglary ...... 1 1 Fighting _._.. - - - - - _ - - _ - - .- - 2 Indecent exposure ------1 4 Carrying concealed weapons- 1 ,' Annoying children-...... ' I 1 Dumping on 33. 8. L ...... 3 ----3 mals .:...... 5 4 121

------pp

Suicides, Prospect Park, 2. Attempted suicides, Prospect Park, 3.

Lost children, Prospect Park, 57. /

+ 34 REPORT OF THE

Time Lost for following Causes.

Dlom~r. I Sick. with ~eaue.1 y,"t::t 1 Suspended. 1 Total. I

- - -- -p 1- -I I- January _ - - 43 29 2' 74 February -.i 76 27 27 134 )March ----- 110 , 20 172 4 - - .. - 147 19 166 May .------74 16 3 109 dune ------101 22 2 125 July .. 43 27 70 Allgust .... 35 ( 49 1 85 September 3.5 26 1 62 October- - - - 42 10 12 (54 November. 63 10 73 December.. 125 16 . 'L 143 ----_----I------_----I--- Totals--- 894 273 15 95 1,277 . -- i -- I The above report sllows the number of (lags lost during each montll. for the year 1891.

RESIGNED. k Sergeant Wm. J. Hogan ---- .------. _------. --. ---Jllly 1

PROMOTED. Patrolman John AfcCormicli - .- - . ------_ - - . _ - - - _ - July 16.

PARADES. May 23d. Coaching Carnival. " 24th. Decoration Lincoln Monumenr . " 27th. Brooklyn Sunday School Union Anniversary. June 6th. Unveiling of Stranallan Monument. " 6th. Drill and Review of 1st U. S. Srtillery, 2'3d - Regt., X. G. S. N. P., and Troop "A," N. G. S. N. Y., Col. Partridge of 23d Regt. I commanding. .Jnne 17tl1. Memolial Services at Martyrs' Tomb by the Society of Sons ant1 Daughters of tlie Revo- lntion. I J~uie20th. Bicycle Parade. " 24th. Unveiling of Beecher Monument.

C DllP.\RTYENl' OF PAEKS. 3s

SATURDAY CONCERTS. Prospect Park-16. First Concert, June 13th. Last Concert, Sept. 26th. TVashington Park- 16. First Concert, June 13th. Last Concert, Oct. 3d.

SUNDAY CONCERTS. Prospect P:trli--17. First Concert, J irne 7th. Last Concert, Sel~t.27th.

Picnics- - - - .------.- - -364, representing 41,217 l?erson*. Baseball games .- - - ._ ------.. - - - - - .. - . - - - .------.. 1,748 Football games ------. ------. - - 31 3 Cricket games - - - - - . - _ - - . - - - . - - - .- - .. . - - - .- - - . - ... - - ... -1 90 Lacrosse games- - .. - - - - ... - .--- --.--. - - -.- - .------.- -.-. 13 About 15,000 gltnles of Lawn Tennis were played.

Skating days- _ - - -,. .- - - .- - - .. .. .- - - . - - - - - . - - .- - - -.------7 - Visitors, 1893. Equestrians. /Pedestrians I I

I January - _ February - March- - -- April .-...I -*.- - - - - June -.-..i .July ..-.- August -. September October - - November December Totals- _

Total number of Visitors- .------. - - - -15,567,956 c. 6 6 " on SunGays------_ - - - 3,789,922 c L L L " on Concert days. - - .- - - . 2,499,842 Largest nun~berin one day, Sept. 28th- --- .. --- ..- 209,653 DEPARTMENT OF PBRI<8. 3 'i

FOR 1892.

DEPAXTXENTOF PARKS, j Room 4, City Hall, BI~OOKT,TN,January 31, 1893. ! To the Nonor.able t7~eCommon, Cozcncil.

I herewit11 furnish your Honorable Body with a full Re- - port of my proceedings for the year 1892, embracing a detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for that time. The Corr~missionerof the Department of' Parks ~vould respectfully report that the Board of Estiniate appropriated for the year 1892, $387,510 for Public Parks and Park- ways and $3,800 for the Parade Ground. These amounts, together wit11 $135,336.51, for balances over from 1891, , made the amount available for Park purposes for 1892 ' $526,646.61. Of this amount there have been expended during the year 1892, $395,007.39, leaving a balance of $131,639.12, against which there are sundry bills yet un- settled. From the balance, $49,681.62, remaining to the credit of Park Site Improvement P'und, for permanent improvements 38 REPORT OF TIIE

in and around Prospect Parlr, at the beginning of the year, $30.268 have bee11 expended, mainly, in paying halances of co~tractsin construction of Breeze Hill Bridge and re- modelling the coIlcourse on Breege Hill for a perennial garden. Dnring the year land for two small parks h:is been purchased, under the Laws of 1891 and amended in 1892, authorizing moneys to be raised for that purpose, to wit: On June 16th, the block bounded by Prospect and Park places and Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues in the 24th Ward was.acquired at a cost of $150,132.77, and will be known as " Bedford Park." On Nov. 21st land in t1he12th ward was purchased, consisting of nearly two full blocks lying between Richards, Dwight, William and Verona streets, and for which $1.32,- 745 was paid. An additional block adjoining the above will be needed to complete the plot for this park and for which this Department now holds an option. Herewith, please find a synopsis furnisl~edby the Super- intendent of Parks of the work done by this Department during the year 1892 :

MAINTENANCE. The regular routine of maintenance has consisted, as usual, in caring for lawns, drives, bridle roads. trees and shrubs, flower gardens and beds in small parks, greenhouses, stables and work shops, with general iepairs of 5 buildings, shelters, rustic work, fences, rolling stock, machinery, etc. The unusual drought during the latter part of the summer caused an increased a~nouritof work for the sprinklers, both in Prospect Park and on t,lle Parkways, requiring constant work fro111the entire forpe. The early snow storms and comnlencemer~tof the skating season causecl rriore than the usual labor on the Lake ancl in the care of walks and drives.

I DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

PEOSI'I1:C'L' PA1:Ii DRITES AX) BRIDLE EBOADS. The Prospect Park drives have demanded constant care to maintain trhelii at the required standard of excellence, and 2,577 cubic yards of Roa Hook gravel were used in their maintenance, besides large quantities of bank gravel obtained in excavating, which was also used on bridle roads and walks. The circait drive over Kethermead Arches and down to the Willinlr Entrance, and the East Lake Drive were nearly all re constructed, and the whole length of the drives worked over and patched where the old gravel was gullied -er wearing off. Plaza Street, outside of the VCTest Mound, has had an entire new coating of Roa Hook gravel froni four to six inches thick.

WALKS LAID WlTII CIIEJLICAL TAR AND GCAVEL. Extensive worli has been done in constructing new- wtllks and repairing worn ones in Prospect Park. New ones have been built on the peninsula on the north side of the Lake, and running under the new bridge on both sides of the stream. The walk leading froni near the new bridge to the top of Lookont Hill has bren renewed, as weil as the orie from Cleft Ridge Span to the new bridge ; also the one from the bridge to tlie Flower Garden along the lake shore and along the east shore of tlie lake Crom near the Flower Garden to the Ford Bridge. The walk east of the East Lake Drive was re-surfaced froni near the T;lTillinlcEntrance, along the east and south sides of the Park, to the Ocean Parkway Entrance (Gate 4). From the otl~erside of this entrance it was continued until it crosses the West Drive. X new walk was constructed from the Farm House over the hill to the Circuit Drive, and srrlaller portions at the Main Entrance and northeast -of the Department Offices. Defective places were repaired at the Willink Entrance 40 REPORT OF THE and at Gate 4, and numerous small defective places were removed and repaired it1 nearly all parts of Prospect Park. The entire new walks in Carroll Park were laid with the first coat and prepared for surfacing the coming season. 800 bakels of chemical tar and 2,830 cubic yards of gravel were used in the work, paving 226,043 square feet. The entire roadway outside of Willink Entrance and the semi- circle at Gate 3 have been paved in the best manner with asphalt road pavement.

GREENHOUSES AND FLOSVER GARDEN.

The new propagating llouses have demonstrated their I usefulness by supplying all the bedding plants (upwards of two hundred and eighty thousand), that were required by the Department, excepting some new varieties that were purchased. The new tank was si~ccessfullyusecl to keep the tropical water lilies over winter, and when planted out again in the L different ponds and fountain basins they renewed their luxuriance and afforded great satisfaction to many thonsand visitors. The greenhouses are now filled with a valuable collection of plants obtained by purchase and the gifts of public-spirited citizens. Over seventy thonsanci (70,000) bulbs-tulips, hyacinths, narcissi, crocus, scyllas, lilies, etc.-have been planted in the different flo~vergar- dens and small parks for a display the coming season.

'L'REES AND SHI2T.TBS. Tn addition to the care of the nurseries, salrle two hundred and twenty trees of a permanent cliaracter have been planted upon the sidewalks and parliways, and preparation of the ground made to continne the work of 14eplacing missing ones the coming spring. The removal of dead wood and superfluons growth has been stettdily continued and extensive pruning practised with most satisfactory results. One thousand rhododen- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 41

drons and about twelve lluhdred deciduous shrubs were successfully plantad in the spring, and preparations made for extensive additions the coming season, A hedge of privet has been planted on the 9th avenue side of Prospect Pall<, froin Flatbush avenue to 3d street. . A collection of lilacs, numbering two hundred plants in nearly every known variety, has been planted in groups in tlie vicinity of the well, and will be increased the coming season.

IMPROVE3fENTS ON BREEZE HILL AND X'ICINITY OF SEW BKIDCtE. The entire surface of the slopes around the new bridge and road leading from it to the West Lake drive has been graded, covered with soil and *own down to lawn. The adjacent shores of the lake have been strengthenbd with stones to prevent washing away, and the new ground enriched and prepared for planting. The old concourse on Breeze Hill, no longer useful for the purpose for which it was designed, has been laid out as n garden for herba- ceous perennials, with drives directly amoi~gthe fiomer beds, adding a new and distinct feature to the park. The new road has been constructed with paved gutters and curbstones. The walks have bern prepared for paving with asphalt blocks (now on the ground), and the entire surface of the beds covered with rich soil of an average depth of over two feet and many plants already plarited in it. MECHANICAL AND AW~IBTCEIIS' WORK. The general repairs of rolling stock-watering carts, trucks, rollers, wagons, lawn-mowers and road scrapers- have required continual attention, as well as the fifteen miles of water mains, extending aronnd Prospect Park and: down the Ocean Parliway to Coney Island,with a11 the hydrants, connections, washers, display and drinliing fountains. The Flower Garden shelter, Boat House and some of tlie shelters in the smaller parks have required extensive repairs as well as the rustic shelters and arbors, which have beeli put in order, also the railings, bridges and otl~errustic work. New bottoms have been put in all of the benches in the bot houses and the entire structures painted and glazing put in order. A new boiler and course of hot water pipe have been added to the large house. The L~lllwood bridge has been entirely rebuilt and the Ford bridge re floored. shelter for the attendant at the Horse Bowl has been built, and frames and liot beds to accoinmodate one hundred ligl~tsof sash have been constructed, as well as a cold pit 50 Eeet long, which was bricked and glazed. New timbers and floors l~avebeen put in the Carrousel, as well as ceiling and roof. New timbers and floor have been put into the balcony at tlle .'Litchfield Mansion," with repairs to the large fluted colnn~nsand minor repairs to many parts of the building. A q rustic arbor was built near the Farm House. Three port- able stands were built for parades, and seats for 15,000 peo- , ple during tlie Sunday School anniversary. One thousand new settees were rnade and five hundred old ones repaired. in addition to keeping all rolling stock in repair, there have been built three new road sprinklers, two road rollers, three road scrapers, two snow plows and two hundred iron tree boxes. Over one thousand seven hundred feat of pipe fence was built on 9th Avenue. Six water closets and urinals, with new floors and timbers, were built at the barn, and six with floor and timbers at Boat House. Also liept in repair those at Prospect and the outside parks, one l~niidredand twenty all told. Five hundred feet of new four-inch water main, with four connections for hydrants, mere laid on Breeze Hill. Forty- seven new catch basins and eighteen hundred feet of six- inch drain pipe were put in the different parks. Forty basin heads were raised or lowered to suit the new grades of walks. Many of the stone steps around the Farm House and Flower Garden were reset, and the curb nround the Irving bust was changed and improved. A new drinking fountain was put in on the walk opposite the Well, and the water main at Coney Island was lowered to connect with the new sewer. The music stands at Prospect and Washington Parks were both paint,ed. The additions at the Barn and fence around barnyard aud the new fence on 9th Avenue were all painted. The various cast iron fountains and the iron fences around City, Tonlpkins, Underhill and Cumberland Parks, also the gates at Washington Park and small fence at main entrance to Prospect Park, and the Well House, inside and out, were painted during the season, also one thonsand five hundred settees, three hundred tree boxes, nineteen sprinklers, two wagons, two rollers, three scrapers and two snow plows. tlle iron fence and vases at Flower Garclen .

JYINTHROP PABK. The grading has been finisl~ecland the erltire lawn surface sown down and put in good condition. Ttre drainage system s llas been colnpleted and conuected with the city sewer, and thirty-eight new catch basins built at reqnired points, con- nected by 1,600 feet of' six-iuch cement pipe. The ground has been prepared for replacing missing street trees and doing additional .planting in the spring.

BUSItl~-ICK P.4ltK. The ground here k~eingin a state entirely unfit for park yurposes, all the soil had to be carted in. Good progress has been made in grading stncl laying out the vvallcs accor-d- ing to the accepted plan. and covering wit11 soil as it can be obtained. Al)o)k~t1,200 feet c)t' the walks have been graded 44 REPORT OF THE and filled in preparatory to covering with pavbment, and 300 feet of sidewalk has been cut through to grade on Starr Street. About 2,600 cubic yards of soil have been moved.

OCEAN PARKWAY. Tl-se gutters and drains along the entire length of this parkway have been dug out and kept in order, and the trees have been pruned. Two new catch basins and a drain pipe leading to the old gravel pit have greatly inlproved the drainage in that vicinity. 1525 cubic yards of Roa Hook gravel have been laid, from where it ended just below Church Lane, last season, to beyond the Hollow, and. packed and rolled with tlie steam roller. 2000 cubic yards of bank gravel were put on between the Tunnel and Coney Island. The long and severe drcught rendered the daily use of the road sprinklers necessary until late in the Fall, consequently addingto the necessary expense of maintenance.

EASTERN YAItKWAY. Besides the regular maintenance, cleaning, sprinkling, etc., &hegutters have been dug out and kept clear on all the roads. The trees have been pruned and the snialler ones protected b57 iron tree boxes. The trees are cultivated and manured as other work permits. 673 cubic yards of Roa Hook gravel have been placed on the road.

CARROLL PARK. Although work was decided upon late in the season and a new design adopted, the entire plan of the park has been , changed and the whole place remodelled and improved. . The old fence has been removed and a new one of lighter design put in its place. All the new u~alkshave been laid with a first coat of chemical tar and gravel, and are ready for the surface finish in the spring. The ground has been graded and preparations made for sowing down the coming ,

I DEI'AR'rMENT OF PARIiS. 45 season, and a fountain basin pre1)ared for the small plaza in the centre oE the parlr.

TV01tK IS O'I'HER PARKS. The work in the otl~erparks and small squares of the city has consisted of their regular care, cleaning, mowing, watering and caring for the trees, shrubs, flower beds and fountains. By an act of the T~egislatureof 1892, the Department of Parks was made a single-headed Commission, and, by vir- tue of said act, Marvin Cross, Esq., a member of the former commission, was appointed by the Comn~issioneras his Deputy. This change in the management of the affairs of the Park will no doubt prove beneficial. It has long been known bv arboric~xlturiststhat our plantations in Prospect Park, \vhicll contained some of the finest specimens of trees from all parts of the world, wete becoming overcrou-ded in many places, and in other portions were weak. Many of the finest trees were crowded out by inferior and rapidly growing trees, threatening ex- tenmination of the better kinds. These trees wkre origin- ally planted close, so as to produce immediate effects, the designers intending to remove many from time to time as

occasion demanded. I For a number of years they were neglected, and when , the time came to remove them priblic clamor among the ignorant that "trees were being cut down and the Park destroyed" deterred some of my predecessors from remov- ing them. This work, under careful supervision and with the advice of the best experts that can be obtained, has been proceeded with duling tthe last two years, and with very. little criticism, the public having begun to realize, as has the Department, that the worli is necessary to the safety and beauty of our plantations, and in a few years these trees, that are ungainly, will be beautiful and sightly, and the finer specimens, wliich are of slow growth, will sur~ive. The confidelice of the public in our work has been increased by the planting of new trees wherever the plantations are weak, and tlie caring for and nursing of trees throughout the Park and on the Boulevards. Our forests, wliicll are mostly on steep hillsides, have been injured by the continn:tl \vasIi of the heavy rains, and in many portions the roots Il;lve been left partially bare. To obviate this we have planted vines or low shrubbery Lhnt will grow in the shade,nnd also grass in the early spring. The shade, however, lrills the grass before the suninler is over, but the little fibrous roots assist uiaterially in holding the soil together. It has been decided to cover all the places made bare with a good strong sod, taking a section of the Park every year until the work is accomplislied. This will give nutritition to the trees, and restore in a great measure what has been washed away. The horticultural department has been greatly enlarged. All plants and flowers used in our various Parks are raised in Prospect Park pi-opagating houses, at a much less cost than buying them ;and of a superior quality. In addition the greenhouse is open to the ynblic during the winteiq months, where a choice collection of ferns and other tropical plants and flowers are on exhibition, and in summer these same plants are used for filling of vases and otlier deco~ationsin the Flower Garden. The work of the Department is continually growing, owing to the increasing population tliat must be pr~videdfo~, and the construction and maintaitiiug of other parlis lo- cated throughout the city. rlhe l subject of preserving ancl nlaintai~lingtlie small arks is receiving a great deal of attention, and when these parks are put in order they sllol~ldbe well lighted and policecl. They ought to be at all tiu~esof tlie day aiid night a com- fort a11d pleasure to the citizens, and not, :IS has been and still is, in some of the Parks, a nlenace to a11 who havetto pass through or use the same after nightfall. It would seem to be very desirable that sufficient rn0nc.y f

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 47

be obtained tto complete the purchase or condemnation of the balance of the land between the City's reservoir property and tl~eEvergreens Cemetery, it being adjacent to the property already purchased for Highland Park. Jt would prevent the encroachment of the Cemeteries up to the reservoir for our water supply, and also get rid of a w nuisance that pollutes the atmosphere and at times tlme water of the reservoir. The two blocks heretofore purchaied in the T\velfth ward for a Park are wllolly inadequate for the wants of sllclr a densely populated ~leighborhood, and at least one more block should be procured. The Department has kn ol3tion to purchase or condemn, but has not s~lfficientmoney to avail itself of the privilege.

Respectfully submitted, GEO. V. BROTVER, Fir1~nci:tl Sljat,ement for the Year 1592.

CITY.

MAINTENANCE 'OF PARICS. Certzyed to Audit07 : Expended for labor, police and salaries $224,423 73 Appropriation for maintenance of " plants, etc .-.. ..-..-.-- 6,523 93 parks ---..--. .- -- ... ---- .--.---- $351,510 00 " - -.------music .--..--- 9,503 46 Balance from 1891 - - -.----. -.- .- -. - - 117,409 71 " new walks and re-sur- ‘L Li " construction acct .. 2,136 83 facing walks in Pros- pect Park ...._-.-.... 27,866 02 " maintenance of Wash- ington Park, Tomp- kins, City, Carroll, City Hall and six small parks- - - - -._. .- -.-. - - 24,091 74 ‘C " repairs to buildings, rustic work, etc.. .------1.871 61 I " 'I " supplies.. - - - --..--. -- _ 50,282 58 I, '( Anniversary Day ..---.. 516 12 Balance carried to credit of mainten- I ance of parks for 1893.. ._ - ._...... 125,988 36 -- :I -- $471,056 341 1 ' $471,056 54 ------. - -- - Financial Statement for the Year 1892.

CITY. Mtr F

m MAINTENANCE OF OCEAN PARKWAY. 3 Certz&tZ to Audito? : 0 w Expended for labor, policing, gravel, Appropriation for Ocean Parkway .. - - $10,000 00 trees, etc ---.- - - .--.. .---... - -..--- $19,750 38 I Balance from 1891 ------... ------_ - - 9,819 19 Balance carried to credit of maintcn- z tenance of Ocean Parkway -.-....-. - 68 81 I I k2 Financial Statement- for the Year 1892.

CITY. - -

MAINTENANCE OF EASTERN PARKWAY. Cerlq'fwd to Auditor: 6 Expended for gravel, trees, labor, etc - - $12,091 74 Appropriation for 1892 ... - .- - -.. . -. - - - $10,000 00 3 Balance from 1891-. -- -...... -.. -- -. 2,886 67 Balance carried to credit of maintenance 0 of Eastern Parkway for 1893-. .. . - .-. 794 93 q -.- $12,886 67 $12,856 67 M

WINTE-IROP PARK.

Appropriated for 1898 -..-.. - --.-- -..- $6,000 00 Expended for trees, plants, top soil, 1 -- labor, etc. - -.. . -. -- --.------.-. - -. $5,175 34 Balance carried to the credit of Win- throp Park for 1893 ------.--.------824 66 $6,000 00- $6,000 00 Financial Statement for the Tear 1892.

Park Site Improvement Fund for permanent improvemerlts in and about P~*ospectPark under Chapter 384, Laws of 1888.

CITY.

Certified to Auditm: Paid vaux aKadford for services on Balance from IS90 and 1891- - -.-. -. - - - $49,681 62 account of Breeze Hill Bridge-. $1 754 24 --- z " Wallis Iron Works for balhre I-'-*- I I of contract for iron work, Breeze Hill Bridge ------.- - _ 7,252 94 Expended for curbing and asphalt tiles, Breeze Hill garden - -.. 1.630 24 6' " top soil, "- -- - - 3;424 00 I I n,R " labor and teams. on and Financial Statement for the Year 1892.

COUNTY. M 8 -- E 0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PARADE GROUND. '=! 82 Expended for labor, police, gas light, etc. $5,298 26 Appropriated by the Board of Supervisors $ Balance carried to credit of maintenance of Kings Co., and rec'd from County and care of Parade Ground for 1893- - - - 1,585 85 Treasurer ------.------$3,800 00 I Balance from 1891-.-. - .------.------3,084 11 &evenue derived from the Public Parks of the City of Brooklyn, and paid into the City Treasury, for the year 1892, and credited to " Revenue Fund." u M 2 W Paid City Treasurer------.-. _. - - - - _ - - -.$5,269 92 From rental privileges. ------.. ------$4,050 00 2 " rent of buildings-- .-..-- .. - --...-- 1,130 00 m " sale of old material, poundage, etc- - 89 92 -- -- 3 $5,209 92 -- --$5,269 92 2

Office Department of Parks, January, 1893.

Secretary. Statement of Balances and Appropriations, 1892.

1892. Jan. 2d Appropriations and balances, Labor, salary and police pay rolls, Citv.-. .- --- -.-----.-- ..--$870,668 46 City -.------.:. -..------$512,118 61 ~~~io~riationsand balances, Labor pay rolls, police, lighting, etc., County - - - - .------6,884 11 County .-..------..-.-.-.--....5,298 26 Supplies, purchase of land, electric light, construction, etc., City. .-.--390,774 07 Balances. City _.- - -. .. -- - - -. - 167,775 78 " Countv -..--.- -.-...-.--- -- .-- 1,585 85 Fieancia1 Statement for the Year 1892.

CITY.

PARK PURCHASE FUN]). Cwtij8d to Auditor : Expended for land for Bedford Park, Requisitions on the City Comptroller U in 24th ward-. ._ -.-. $149,000 00 in 1892, for proceeds of bonds sold ts " " land for park in 12th under Laws of 1891, Cliap. 246, and 7 w&rd. -...... - - - - - 131,250 00 amended in 1892, Chap. 77------a-- $300,500 00 ,‘ " professional s e r v i c e s Am't retnrned from Elliot Willi&ms 3 a n d disbursements, for rebate on tax searches ..-----I-_- 94 39 F4 searching titles, etc . 2,627 77 Balance from 1892. -- - - .. .-. .... -- $!*-- 630 05 " taxes on Highland Park 37 78 ( z Balance carried to credit oUf Park Pur- chase Fund for 1898_.- -...... - - 18.308 89

Statement of Park Purchase Fund. Limit of amount authorized to be expended for small parks by Laws of 1891, cdapter 246, and as amended in 1892, Chap. 77 --- .. - .--- - -. - -.. -. . . . . - - -.-. -. ..-. - --.-...... - - . -- -.-. .---. ------$700,000 00 Reauisitions on the Comutroller under the above Law in 1891 and 1892 .. .. .---. .- -. -.. .--- .-.. -.------. . 649,500 00 -- $50,500 00 Balance of Park Purchase Fund account as above- - .. - - - .- - -..- - -.. . - - .. . -. . - -...... - ...... - -.- - - . -.. 18,308 89 en Balance available . - - - - - . .- - - .. - - - - . . - - . .- - - . .. . . - - - .. .. . ------. . . - .- - - - $68,808' 89 err Statement of Labor and Salary Pay Rolls, 18132.

LABOR,SKILLED, 1892. CITY. UNSKII~LED,HIRED TEAM^ TOTAL. - AND HORSESAND CARTS.

9 Pay Roll, No. - - -.------574 " '6 .16 " " ----__--..575 23 . .- - - - - .. -576 " ' " 30 . .- - - - -.-. 577 " " Feb. 6 -.. ------578

'6 Mch.'

' < ' Apl. '

June 41". " " . - 951 5:895 51 r' 16 " " 23" " 30" Aug. 6 " 6' I 13 " " 20 6' 27" Sept. 3 " " 10'' 6' 17" " 24" Oct. 1 " 6' 8" " 15" " 22 " " 29" Nov. 5 " '6 12" " 19 " " " 26

FRANCIS KERRICAN, Chief Clerk and Paymaster. 5 8 REPORT OF THE

Salary ,Pay Rolls for the 'Year 1892. 1892. Jan. 14. Salary Pay Roll for the month of January - - -.---. - - - -- .$1,189 99 Feb. 12. Salary Pay Roll for the month of February -..-.._. ---. - 1,189 99 Mch. 17. Salary Pay Roll for the month of March -..-....---...1,494 63 April 14. Salaiy Pay Rol! for the month of April --..-..-...---.- 1,694 42 May 12. Salary Pay Roll for the month of May -...------1,874 38 June 16. Salary Pay Roll for the month of June. .. ,------2,008 23 July 13. Salary Pay Roll for the month of July -- - .-. .------2,008 23 Aug. 18. Salary Pay Roll for the month of August-...... ------2,008 23 Sept. 15. Salary Pay Roll for the month of September.. - - - -... . . - 2,008$23 Oct. 13. Salary Pay Roll for the month of October.. --- -._- .--. . 2,008 23 Nov. 10. Salary Pay Roll for the month of November ...__----.--2,008 23 Dec. 15. Salary Pay Roll for the month of December ..-..--_ --_. 2,008 23 . -- $21,501 62 Recapitulation-Services, 1892.

Salaries.. .. _ - - - .. . - - - -.- - - _ - _ - - - - .. . - -.------.------.. ------$ 21,501 62 Police. _.- .. _ ------..- - ...... - - . .. . ------76,755 40 Labor, Skilled and Unskilled, Hired Horses and Teams------215,376 78 $313,636 80

PROSPECTPAHK, Jan., 1892. FRANCIS KERRIQAN, Chief Clerk and Paymaeter. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

I Supplies, Music, Gas, Electric Light, etc., 1892.

Jan. 15-. George F. Miller, supplies - - - - -.-. - - - ...-- - - - .--- Leonard & Ellis, oil ----.--..---...- ..------Lucien T. Bell, professional services .. . . ------. Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., elevtric light.------.- - James Downey, blankets ---..- -. . . . . -. .. ------. D. W. Binns, wheels for road rollers ---...... - Thomas Ineson, algse jell ------.-.---.------J. W. Pmtt i& Son, time ledger ---- .-...... ---. Disosway & Henderson, testing scales. -.------Goodyear Rubber Co., packing--. ._ -...... ------27--Am. District Tel. Co., messenger service- --.----. Whitman Saddle Co., carriage robrs ---... - . - - - ..-. G. S. Harvey, repairing windows.--. ------E. & F Conklin, curb stone. -.- - -._ .---.- -. ------C. T. Raynolds & Co., paints, etc.. .. - - - - .------.. C. T. Raynolds & Co., paints, etc, .-.------.- Feb. 4--The Town of Flatbush, taxes for 1891. - -.. ------.. James J. Conway, sleigh _------..------11--Chas. F. Moore, disbursements .. . - .-. . - - --.- -.. W. H. Stewart, covering boilers ------.------John Morton & Sons, lime _... _------.--- D. C. Thomson, disbursements ----.------. --- Cranford & Valentine, asphalting. - -- -.- --. .- . - - - - J. Henry Haggerty, oil -.-_..-----....------New. York Jt New Jersey Globe Gas Light Co., llghting ._ - _..-. -...... - - _ -... . . - .------Thomas F. Fitkin, supplies. -- .--...... --- .- --- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light .- - - .------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light .- - -.------C. T. Ray nolds 5; Co., supplies - - - .. - - - .- - -.- - - - - Cornelius Cameron, services- - .. - - - -... . - - - .- -.- - - - Fullerton & Anderson, supplies -...... ------..- - R. H. Attlesey r% Son, oats and meal _------L. H. Marcks C% Co., coal ... ---...... --.------Adriance Platt & Co , supplies. ....-....---..--- 12--Gem F. Miller, supplies _... .--- .--- -- . - -.-----. 18. -Andrew D. Brown, bolts, etc. ------.--- J. 1,. Mott Iron Works, plumbing materials -.--.- Liebman Bros., cabinet paper.. .. ------.-. ..--- - - Wyckoff, Svamans & Benedict, repairs to typewriter Harris & Maguire, blocks .. . ------.- - - .. -.. . - -- Disosway & Henderson, brooms--. ._. -__. -.------Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas. --.-... . .-..-- -- Nathan Lane & Son, stationery -.-. -..----.. - ---- James Weir, Jr.. Sons, sods --.---. _-_------Chadborn-Coldwell Mfg. Co., supplies for mowers 23- -Nelson Bros.. coal .. . - -.- - - . - .- .. . -. - - .. . - - - - .- - Andrew D. Brown, iron __._----._....--...-.---. John A. Burroughs, carriage hire -...-... ---- -.-.. Siebrecht & Wadley. pl ~nts- -- -.__ -... . -. --. - -. - Samuel W. Cornell, hardware-...... -..--.--.- Samuel W. Corwell, hardware ._...... ------F. E. McAllister, plants ---- .--.------.-- REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1892-Conti,nzczd.

Feb. 23--Joseph Dykes, taxes- - -- -_... . ._. .. . -- .------Geo. L. Squires Nfg. Co., machinery ....-...-._ - Vaux & Radford, professional services .. -. _ - - -.- March 3-.The Wallis Iron Works, payment on contract, Breeze Hill Bridge ..-....._-_ .-_.------Whitman Saddle Co.. harness supplies.--. -.-- -... Geo. I?. Miller, supplies ----... .------.------4.. Jno. R. Hennnesy, disbursements .. . . - -...------Chas. F. Moore, disbursements ..-.. ..--- Andrew D. Brown, supplies -...----..--.--..-.-- Thomas F. Fitkin, harness, supplies .-..-----.---- Beers & Resseguic, lumber-. -... .- -... ..- .------Samuel W. Cornell. hardware.- .. ...-.--.-..---- The J. L. Mott Iron Works, supplies _....------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and corn ------.-..-- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and straw ----.-... -- -. Lucien T. Bell, professional services - - .----. - - - -. Am. District 'I'el. Co., messenger services. - - - - .-- Am. District Tel. Co., messenger services-_- -..--. John Morton & Son, lime and brick _.--.----. ---- J. W. Pratt & Son, stationery _..__.--.-. .--.- --... Fullerton & Anderson, supplies. - .. . . .- -._. -. .- -. 10- -Samuel W. Cornell, hardware - - -..- -. .. . . -. . - - .. 17--Citizens1 Electric Ill. Co., electric light.. .._. - _ - - - Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light. - -_-- -._-- John M. Bulminkle, stationery .-- - .---. .. . ------New kork & New .Jersey Globe Gas Light Co., lighting lamp .- _ - - _..------...... - - -.- - - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas. -... ..- ._. .------Beers & Ressmie, lumber- -... -. .-. . . . ------.-- 22- -The Forster Mfg. Co.. hose .. - - -.. . ------...... James Dean, plants .--_---- -.-. ..-.-..--..-...-- Julius Bien, atlas ------..- - --.. .------22- -South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber- - -- -.- .. . - - J. Henry Haggerty. oil ---- .------...... -. - Town of Qravesend, taxes --_-..-.-- .. .-- - .------24- -James Cassidy, stationery ------.. . -- - Thomas Paulson, hose coupling-. -... . . -. .. . - - - - - Nelson Bros., coal __------...----...-_.------April 7- -M. A. McNamara, disbursements.. - .- -.- _ -._ ._ .. Pioneer Iron Works, smoothers and tampers.. .- - - Pioneer Iron Works, repairs to tar kettle ...... --- Pioneer Iron Works, repairs ----_-....-_._.. ..-- Pioneer Iron Works, altering sand dryer. .. --. .- .. Pioneer Iron Works, repairing boiler and engine. - Hine & Robertson, plumbers' supplies--. .._ - - - - Edward D. White, brick and clay--. .------Thomas O'Hara, top soil ---_.... ------..-- -.. -- 13--R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and corn .---.------.-- R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and oats .---.-.. .----- Oscar C. Whedon, disbursements. .-- -.-. . . - ----. - Beers & Resseguie, lumber ... .-...... ---- Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery-.. -.-.----.._.- Hine & Robertson, supplies.. .. ------_- - ---..---. Samuel W. Cornell, hardware .---_-_.--.---..-- DEPAETMENT OF PARKS. 61

Supplies, etc., 1592- Conti?eued.

April 13. -N. Y. & N. J. Tel. Co., telephone services ------N. Y. & N. J. Tel. Co., telephone services .-..-.- W. G. Pierson, pipe ..-...-.---.----.... ---....- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights-...... _ N. Y. & N. .I. Globe Gas Light Co., lighting and care of lamps-. .. ..---. .- .------. ------..-- David Moffatt 8 Co., leather ..-.-__.---.------14. -John De Wolf, services -... _ - - .- - - - .. . - -... . . - - 2i- .Nelson Bros., coal. - - - .. . ------.------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware .-.----....------.- Peter Henderson, plants ------.-.------Peter Henderson, plants .------.. .- - - -- _ .--.. B. Brannagan, tinning roof ..-.----....--..----- Thomas W. Weathered, sash ..-.-.-----.--.---- John M. Bulwinkle, stationery - - -.. . . ------.- - - Geo. B. Forrester, bone dust --..------. American District Tel. Co., messenger service-_- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light.- ..- -.- -. . Ceo. F. Miller, supplies_--.....---..------.-.-- L. H. Marcks & Co., coal. .--._-----.----..----- Fullerton & Anderson, suljplies- .. . -. - - - -..-. - - - C. T. Raynolds & Co., whiting .----..---- -..--- Netropolitan Gas Light Co., gas --.--.------Peter Henderson & Co., seed-. - .. . . -. - - _.-- --.. I. 5. Remson Mfg. Co., harness ._--..--_.------James Arnot Penman, books .... ------.-..-.---

James Arnot Penman, boolis _.-.---.me------... - Fullerton & Anderson, supplies. -.- - .. - -- - -.. - - - Thomas O'Hara, top soil ..------.-.-. - .. -.-- 28- .The Subscription News Co., periodicals--. .. - - - .- Liebmann Bros., paper ..__--...... ------. ---- 30--.J. Henry Haggerty, oil.- --...- ---. ------.- J. H. Lafreniere, supplies.------.- ...-----...--- C. T. Haynolds & Co.. white lead--- ..-----.-- May 4--Sarah E. Courtney, balance of salary, R. Court- ney, deceased --....-....-----... .--.- .. -- G- -Beers & Resseguie, lumber.. _.- - -.. . - - - .- - - .. . J. L. Mott Iron Works, fountain ...-_------.---- J. Henry Haggerty, naphtha--. ...-_ .------Henry T. Hilton, two bay horses ._--...--.... .--- Henry T. Hilton, bsy horse .--.....-.-.---..---- A. V. Renoit, artist' materials .--.. _..---..------A. V. Renoit. artist' materials .------._....- .-- John Morton & Son, brick .--..--.....------The Bolton Drug Co., sponges ._--.--..... ------S. A. French, police badges ._--.--.-.-.--.----- Benjamin Grey, flowers..- .----....--.--... ----. - R. H. Attlesey & Son, provender .---_-..-_------7- .Francis Kerrigan, disbursements- - - -..- -.------9- -John Borsdorf, leather - - --..._ .. -. . - - -..-. - - - - - 13--N. Y. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps Gen. F. Miller, supplies ------.-...------Cornelius & Holdridge, cart3 .--.---.-... -.-. --. Tredwell & Slote, police clothing .... .---...---.. D. W. Binns, scat legs .--...-- -. - ...-.------1 62 REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1892-Continued.

May 13. -Citizens' Electric Light Co., electric lights. -..- -- Citizens' Electric Light Co., electric lights------W. a. Pierson, pipe _--.-.-.-.--.------Pitcher & Nanda, plants ------...------James Arnot Penman, books ---.---.-----.------William Bennett, geraniums ._----.------Shady Hill Nurseries, plants.. -...--- -..-. -..-...--- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware.. ---..----.--..--- 22--Nelson Bros., coke ------.------.--- - George R. Knapp, nursery supplies -...... --- -.--. Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ------.------Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas -_-. --.- Peter Henderson & Co , seed ------.--- 23.-John L. Dwyer, permit book ---.---.--..------J. 0. Fullerton, supplies ------.---.--.------Isaac Smith, Sons & Co., umbrellas .--..----. -.-- Yellow Pine Co , lumber ..-----.------..-----.-- American District Tel. Co., messenger service- - _ - . A. W. Fitzgibbon, helmets ------.------D. W. Binns, wrenches .------....-----.--.----.. John Golden, top soil- - - _ _..- -. - -.- - -... ------31. -Louis D. Beck, gravel-. .. . - - - -.... .- -.. . ------Louis D. Beck, gravel _...-.---.------.------Fred. W. Kelsey, plants _._------.--..-...- Fred. W. Kelsey, plants -.-..--- .----.-.-----.-- Tredwell & Slote, clothing for police. --- - -... ---- The N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co.. compost.. .. --- Henry McShane M'f'g Co., supplies ---... .------Dunham Bros., cart ------...------Henry T. Hilton, horse.- ---.--.------Harris & Maguire, manure. ------.-... ------H. TV. Dusenbury, services _-..----.----.------June 3- -Francis Eerrigan, disbursements.. .------Louis D. Beck, gravel -----.---.--.----.------J. Norwood & Son, mire guard--. .-.----.------J. Morton & Son, cement -.. . ------.-..- ---- Parsons & Co., trees _ -.. - --.- .------.-. .------F. E. McAllister, plants ------.- --.--.----- Prospect Park & C'. I. R. LC. Co., tickets ------James Downey, blankets-.- -- --..------.------Phoenix Wagon and Carriage Co., wagon _.------Thomas O'Hara, top soil--. .-----...--- :--. ---- - John Golden, top soil .---..--. -- .------6- -L. H. Marcks $ Co., coal. ------.. -... ------14- - Luciano Conterno L% Sons, music. - - .-. . ------Luciano Conterno & Sons, music---. - --.------15-..R. H. Attlesey .!! Son, oats and meal ------. R. H. Attlesey "h Son, hay and corn ----.----.-.- The N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving compost - Wm. Schwarzwaelder, chairs -_.-.-.--.------.. Citizens' Electric Light Co., electrk light ------Citizens' Electric Light Co., electriclight ------N. Y. and N. J. Globe Light Co., care of lamps. -- Pioneer Iron Works, raker and buckets -----..--- Pioneer Iron Works, bevel ---.-. -.----.------DEPARTMENT OF4 PARKS.

SuppJies, etc., 1892-Conliszued.

June 15--A. H. Hews, flower pots. -.-- .------_ - ... - -- - - .. Oasis Nursery Co., bulbs.- .------..--.--.---- Beers & Resseguie, lumber .------_---.----. .--- Beers & Resseguie, lumber -----.-.---....---- -._ Beers & Resseguie, lumber --- -.------.------Emil Lazansky, supplies- - .------Hine & Robinson, water gauge- - - - -.- ..-. -. ------'w. G. Piersou, pipe ------.------W. & F. B. Conklin, coping and stone---. --... -. ..- Geo V. Brower, disbursements .----._-.-.---.._ Wm. Newton Bdams, land for Bedford Park- - - - - Wm. H. Male, for Atlantic Trust Co., land for Bedford Park --.--_-.- .------.-. _ ---.- .----- John T. Allen, land for Bedford Park-. .. -. -- .-.- Geo. (2. Reynolds, land for Bedford Park------.- Edward W. Avery, land for Bedford Park..------Henry Carson, land for Bedford Park .---...----- E. J. Granger, land for Bedford Park _.-.-.---.._ A. G. McDonald, Atty., land for Bedfcrd Park--- Thomas E. Pearsall, professional services, etc.. .. _ W. N. Adams, insurance on Bedford Park ----.-- 16- -Lucian~Conterno & Sons, music. - _ .- .. ... - -.- - - - - Luciano Conterno & Sons, music--. - -.-- -.-- -- -. Louis D. Beck, gravel .------.----...-.. .---- - Louis D. Beck, gravel ..._-----_----.-..-.------Anchor Oil Works, oil ------.---.---.------, Ilenry W. McShane M'f'g Co., supplies.-- -.-- --.z American District Tel. Co., messenger service - ,-- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas -- -.. -- -- -,-..:-- Peter Henderson & Co., seed ----.-....------!-_ 3 ,< Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery ----.--.------Louis Conterno, music-. .------.------':: - - - Thomas R. Devcrell, music- - -.- - - -..- . - .. .- !. - -... Samuel W. Cornell. hardware ----.- _--- - -2- - --... 28- -George Frank, music-. .. . - _ - - - -.- .. - - -,-+ _ -..-. . - - Nelson Bros., coke-- -. ... - .- - --.-.- - 2. --...- .. -- Chas. Zeller's Sons. fld~br'sl;~,-.-. ---I------..- C. T. Raynolds & Co., whiting-:!::'-': .--. . .------I?. E. McAllister, flowers-- --.---I-! ------John M. Bulwjnkle, stationery ------.---.- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ------30--Isaac Smith's Sons & Co., wagon umbrellas- -.- - _ - July 1- -Thomas It. Deverell, music. -.-. - - -.------... Louis D. Beck, gravel .------.-----.-----.--- N. Y. and N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service- N. Y. and N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service- Whitman Saddle Co., saddle ------Lucian~Conterno & Sons, music.. ..- -.------.. - Luciano Conterno & Sons, music- - - -.-, .------.- Luciano Conterno & Sons, music --.----_------.- Luciano Conterno & Sons, music --..------. ---.- 7- -Francis Eerrigan, disbursements- - .. - -.------.- - 13. -John Morton & Son, brick and cement- - - -._- - .- - 13--R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats a~dmeal .-_------.. R. EI. Attlesey & Son, oats and corn --.-..----.-..- REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1892-Con tintbed.

July 13--James Dean, plants-_...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs. music ...... George Frank, music .---..---_-__ -- -..------. -- Louis D. Beck. gravel.------_--._-----._----. N. Y. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps- Lain & Healy, directories- - .------. -- -.. _-----. .- David Moffat. leather...... Thomas Inesou, algce jell...... Oasis Nursery Co., begonh plants. -.- - .. - -.- - - - ..

Beers & Kesse~uie.u,lumber_- -. --- -.- - - --_-_ -. _. _. Emil Lazansky, supplies- ...... Citizecs' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights.. ------_ Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas--- ...... Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ...... 19. -Alfred D. Fohs, mnsic ...... Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light.- - -..- -.-. Prospect Park & C. I. R. R. Co., tickets.. _------N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving compost -.- - J. Henry Haggerty, oil .--.------._------.-.-- Trow Directory Co.. directories- - - .- -..------_ - Henry McShane M'f'g Co., paper.. -..------Louis Conterno, music ---._-- - .. - - - - ._-- --_.--. Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... 22--Louis D. Beck, gravel ...... Pioneer Iron Works, bricks ...... Thomas R. Deverell, music ...... L. H. Marcks t Co., coal ...... Nelson Bros., coal...... Wechsler & Abraham, flower holders___...... Wm. Schwarzwalder, chairs ...... 8.M. Stein & Co., horse ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music...... L. T. Bell, M. D , professional services .--..--. .__ Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights -_---.-.__ F. E. McAllister, tobacco dust ...... Crawford & Valentine, blocks --.------.--_.- - - - - Crawford & Valentine, blocks...... 29- .Hill & Langstroth, supplies___...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music.- ...... George Frank, music ...... August 4..Louis D. Beck, gravel- ...... Francis Kerrigan, disbursements-. _ ------..- .-. _ 11. -Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Alfred D. Fohs, music ...... Samuel W. Cornell, hardware...... Nelson Bros., coal- ...... 13--N. Y. Photo-Gravure Co., programmes...... N. Y. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps- F. E. Rrandis, engineer supplies- ...... i)

> ' DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 65

Supplies, etc., 1892-Contilzzced.

Aug. 13--Wm. Elliott & Sons, plants -_---.------$865 00 Thomas R. Deverell, music ----...----.--.------110 00 Emil Lazansky, oil--:-. ------.-. .------90 40 William H. Meserole, brick ---- -.. -. . . ------.- 40 36 .Tohn A. Casey, turpentine ---.- -. - - .----- ... .. -- 15 19 John Morton & Sons, cement--. -... -..--.-..-- .. 8 40 A. Korber, re-silvering mirror- .-. - - -.- - - -.- .- - . . 38 00 N. Lager, iron ------267 26 L Thomas McCormick. top soil-- .----... - ..------90 00 Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas. .----.._------. .. 21 63 Louis Conterno, music..- - --.-.--. - - --..-.-..- -- 110 00 x Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights-. -.. .-- -. 651 00 Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. - _--- - . . 83 48 Louis D. Beck, gravel -._----.-.--..--.-.---...-- 954 20 Louis D. Beck, gmvel ----_-..--.-...... --..- 907 40 W. Gieopipe ...... 156 95 J. W. Mehl. horse ..----.....- .. .----...-----.-..- 125 00 Alfred Wiikey, repairs to phaeton_- --.------. 74 50 American District Telegraph Co., messenger service 16 30 W. & H. Mumford, window curtains ._-_-._------22 6OI Beers & Reasegnie, lumber -..-.. ------.. ------170 78 26--Alfred D. Fohs, music.. .--.-..- -.----. .--- -.-.-.. 210 00, Alfred D. Fohs, music _-.--- -- .------.----- 210 00 Alfred D. Fohs, music ----.-----.------.--.---. 210 00% ' Alfred D. Fohs, music ----.----.------,---..--210 00 6 Louis Conterno, music ------.------..---. 110 00 George Frank, music ..------. - -- --.-.--.-----. .. 110 00' R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay--. ... --...--.. 154 54 R. H. Atllesey & Son. oats and hay ------.-....-- 241 98 Louis D. Beck, gravel .------.------.---.--- 872 50 Louis D. Beck, gravel ..------.------..---- - 868 40 Peter Henderson & Co., seed- _ ------.-. . .- - - - - 92 25 Peter Henderson & Co.. seed------.. -.. - -.- - - 5 12 W hitman Saddle C'o , harness supplies.. ._. - -. - -. 12 15 C. T. Raynolds & Co, oil -.--..------.----110 34 Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery.- - - _ ._------.. . --- 91 80 N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition. E93 92 John A. Casey, turpentine..------..----.----. -.. 16 16 'Henry McShane Yfg. Co., plumbers' supplies.. .. - 151 19 ' Henry -McShane Mfg. Co., plumbers' supplies- -..- 23 80 Sept. 6--Francis Kerrigan, disbursements----_ ------.- - -- - 40 84 James Downey, wagon. - _.------100 00 6 Louis D. Beck, gravel - - - . ------. .- - - - . .. - - - - - 1,020 00 Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas. - - .- - - -.. - - .- - - - 22 25 James M. Thorburn & Co., flowers ------.. 86 75 Luciano Conterno & Sons, music ._-..----. .--.--- 205 00 Luciano Conterno & Sons, music .-.-.------. 210 00 Thomas R. Devwell, music.- -.--- -.--.--..--.- - 110 00- Michael Bergen, 18ather ---.----. .. . ------.. .- - - 35 91 " 1 13Nelson BOS.coal. - - - .- .------.------126 75 L. H. Marcks L Go., coal -.--..------. .. ---- :.- 116 15 k Louis D. Beck, gravel _._--.-_.------.---. 924 50 NewYork c& New.Jersey Globe Gas Co.,care of lamps 183 33 Geo. Frank, music -..------..------..------105 00 Luciano Conterno & Sons, music .-. ------.. .- 205 00 66 REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1892-Co7ztinued.

Sept. 13- ..Lucian0 Conterno & Sons, music. - -.- - - -._. - - - -.. R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and oats ---..----.---_- R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and oats ----.---.----_ Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights _.._ --. -._ Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights -.------. F. E. Mc4llister. florists supplies ---... - .------D. W. Binns, drain heads --_.--.--.-_------_.-- John Mort~n& Sons, cement and brick.. -.------Thos. W. Weathered & Son, repairing boiler ... .-. A. Blanc. cacti .---..----.._-...... _--- .--... ---. Beers & Resseguie, lumber- -... . -. ------.-. - ._ Samuel W. Cornell, hardware.. .. - --.--. .. .. _---- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware _.--.---__..----__- J. F. Syze, locust posts --.-.------. .-_--..-... _-_-. 15- -Gee. F. Miller, animal supplies . .. . . - -.-. . . . -_ -. 19. - J. Henry Haggerky, oil _.a ------_.- - .-. .. , .. - .. William H. Meserole, brick .-.. .. . _-----. . ... -- . James Raynolds, furniture repairs.. ._-... . --._-- John Y. Culyer, expenses ---_.-.- ----_--. ..-.---_ Geo. V. Brower, bulbs .--..-_.....---_...... --_. Lu~ianoConterno & Sons, music.. ..-_..-. ---.-.- Luciano Conterno & Sons, music.. .. - -. -- - - -.-. . 22--Lucian0 Conterno & Sons, music: ---... . _.- - .---. Luciano Conterno & Sons, music ---- ...---.-.---- Louis. onterno, music ---..---_- -- _-_.-_--. ---__ Louis 8onterno, music __..._-_---.....-..---.... Am. District Tel. Co., messenger service-- -..-. __ - John L. Dwyer, permit book .. . . -- - _.-- - -.-. .. - Pioneer Iron Works, clamps of gravel heater. .. . _ - Anchor Oil Works, machinery oil ..._-.--_ --.._-- James Dean, plants.. .. . _ -.- - _ - _ _... . _. ._ _ - -.- - - - James P. Happelyea, stationery ------.. - - ---. Henry McShane Mfg. Co., supplies _--_----. ------a Hill & Langstroth, harness supplies. _._ _ .- - .. -.. . - Oct. 1--Louis D. Beck, gravel-. .. . - _ _ -..--- - .. ------.- C. F. Wegner, vinca vines _--...... -.-.----....-- New York f6 New Jersey Telephone Co., tde- phone service. -..--- - __ -.--..... -.-..--- --.. New York & New .Jersey Telephone Co., te1e'- phone service-. .-.--. -.--...------.- New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition ...... New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composi- t~on__--....-.-.---.__-_...._----.-.-.. ---. New York Photogravure Co., programme --.----- The Alley-Allen Press, programme- - - -.- - - ._ - - - - - Pitcher & Manda, plants ------.------Lord dt Rurnham Co., boiler for greenhouse _.- -- - M. Fitzsimmons, crushed stone .. . . -- -.------. 6--Louis D. Beck, gravel-.. -..- --.---... ------Thomas Tait, plants.. .- _ .---. - - -,--.- -..- -. .,-- Beers & Resseguie, lumber--. . --- - -.. --. .------M. Fitzsimmons, crushed stone .. . _ -- _ _ .. ------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc.-_.------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc .--.-.--...-- Supplies, etc.. 1892-Continued.

Oct. 6--New York & New .Jersey Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps _..__---..- -- .--- .-.------.-. -.---- $183 33 Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ...... _. -,-. , .-. 27 13 John Morton &Son, brick and cement --..--..- .--. 130 42 . A. Korber, repairing mirror and frame _ -,------22 75 Francis Kerrigan, disbursements .- -.. _. .. . - -.- - - . 80 18 13..L. H. Marcks & Co., coal- --.-. . - - --..------... .-- 185 48 ... 4 Samuel W. Cornell, hardware------..-----.-... 387 19 , Henry McShane Mfg. Co., plumbing materials. - - - 200 81 Vaux & Radford, balance of Contract, for plans, V Breeze Hill Bridge -...- --- - .-.---. ...------754 24 Wallis Iron Works, balance of contract for iron works, Breeze Hill Bridge .. .. --..-..-.. ..----. 300 00 W. G. Pierson, cement, pipe ... .-..-..----.------226 80 Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights .. -.. - - - -.- 630 00 P. H. Powers & Go., carriage hire- ..-----.-.. --.. 10 00 27- ..John M. Bulwinkle, stationery.. .------.- -- .-.. . 15 38 Bolton Drug Co., horse medicine, etc. _---... - --- - 5 80 Leonard & Ellis, oil -..---.. ------..- --- .. .. -- -. 80 20 D. W. Binns, drain heads, etc.---..-: --_.--..--.-__ 111 00 Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights .- -.--. .- - 32 40 B W. W. Kenyon, llse of horse ...--. ..-. 32 25 T. J. Dyson $ Son, stationery "------.--.-.--. .-. 7 50 Thomas O'Hara, top soil- - .- . - ----..-- - -. .--. - - - - - 242 00 William Dolan, top soil. - - -.- -. - - - --.------.- - 87 00 I John Golden, top soil.. .. - -...... - - -.----. - .- - - ..- 480 00 James Slavin, top soil .-----..---- -.. --. .-.--- .. 170 00 Louis D. Beck, gravel.. .. - - _ - .- .. - - - .-. - -. . - - *. - 1,070 00 Harris & Maguire, gravel .------.-. - - -.-. .. - - -- 700 00 Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery-- - _ - -.- -.. . - .-. . -- 6 00 W. H. Meserole. brick..-...... ---.... L. .------37 50 I. S. Remson Mfg. Co., sweat collars -- ,. .------6 00 Chas. O'Rourke, expressage on tools to test boilers 7 50 Peter Henderson & Co., sphagnum moss-. .. --. .-- 7 50 Oct. 27. .Pioneer Iron Works, repairing gravel heater- - - - .- 39 31 Nelson Bros., coal...... ------.-.-..------.- 177 75 Nov. 3- -Alexander Johnson, top scil _ .-. . --- -- ..-. .- ---. - - 45 00 John Morton % Sons, brick, cement, etc.. _------51 45 .James Kennep, top soil. .. -.--.-- . --.----. .- 154 00 J. Norwood & Sons, wire netting--- .-.-----.---, 45 00 Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas-. -.--.--.------25 38 New York & New Jersey Globe Gas Light Co,, 1 care of lamps. .. - ._._ - .- ...... ------..--..- - 185 33 I R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay. etc --..-...-----. 154 89 New Yprk & New Jersey Telephone Co., telephone service -_..--._..._-.-..------.-,,.------.- 48 00 New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition - - .. -. . . _. -.. - - - -.- - - -.-, -. . . .- .- - - . 766 18 F. W. Devoe, & C. T. Reynolds Co., white lead. glass, etc .--.._-.---_.---,------.-.----...--110 57 Beers & Resseguie, lumber.. - -.-- ---. .------461 08 % Francis Xcrrigan, disbursements .--...--- ...----- 62 24 F. E. McAllister, plants. ----.--..-.-.---..--.--- 21 00 F. E. McAllister, plants -..-..-.-..-- ---.-----.---287 32 * lo-. Alexander Johnson, sand for Winthrop Park.. - .- - - 26 25 , .A 4 - , -:* A. -:*

, tC b fir:

68 REPORT OF THE , ,

/ Supplies, etc., 1892-Con tfnued.

Nov. 10--Gee. R. Knapp, trees------J. Henry Haggert , cil_---.------_-----.------Citizens' Electric 61. Co.. electric lights ..-....-.. Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights- - - .---. - - Geo. F. Miller, feed for animals.- -..- --- ._------Mrs. B. Clark, cow manure -,--.--.------.---- Robert Foster, cow manure- - -_- .- -..__ - - -... . - -- Nelson Bros., coal -.------17--C. El. Allen. plants ----_..--_.... .--- --.-----_ _ F. E. McAllister, bulbs _._....------__--_---.-- Parsons & Sons Co., evergreens .-. .__ - - __ -.- - - - .- I?. E. McAllister, bulbs ._------.---.---. -.----.. Samuel W. Cornell. hardware ---_------. -.- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights --_------AmcricanDistrict Telegraph Co., messenger service James F. Gillen, curb for Breeze Hill . ---_.--- John Golden, top soil, Breeze liill-- .. - .----.-- -_. Jas. Arnot Penman's book of choice ferns .--.. ---- 21-John O'Brien, land for 12th Ward Park---. - - .--- Martin r& Smith, mortgagees for 12th Ward Park-- Title Guarantee & Trust Co., mortgagees for 12th

Ward Park_..----__-----_---..--.._-..--.--7 Mrs. Ellen Fullerton, land, 12th Ward Park --_-.. J. S. T. Stranahan, land, 12th Ward Park .._-._-- Mrs. Ellen Fullerton, land, 12th Ward Park--. -- 25- .Louis D. Beck, gravel. - - _ - - - _ ------_ - _ - - - .- .- Louis D. Beck, gravel_--_---- -... .------.- James Downey. blankets .---_--._.----..-- --- ..- 26--L. H. Marcks & Co., coal. - - .- -.. ------... .- - - - - _ E. W. Gifford, trees------Henry T. Hilton, horse ------...----.------C. H. Reynolds & Son, coal-- -.-_ _ .------.- .----- Lucien T. Bell, M. D., services.- .--.---.----.--- R. H. Attlesey & Sons, hay and oats ----.. ------Robert Foster, manure ----.-.-_----.._--.--.-_- John Golden, top soil .-----.-_----.------Thomas 07Hara,top soil ------.------John Slavin, top soil . ------.---.-.--- .------Dee. 1- -Francis Kerrigan, disbursements- - - - -.. - - - .-. _ -. _ Henry McShane Dlanufacturing Co., supplies-- - - - Lord & Burnham Co., supplies--. - -._ __ -.. .- --. - Lord & Burnham Co., sash for greenhouse --....--- Wm. H. Meserole, brick _.-..-.-..--.----_-...._-- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas---. - ._---- - .. .--- The Hastiugs Pavement Co., asphalt tiles- - .-. - _ - Dec. 1.. John Carberry, manure. - - -.------.. -. - -. - - - - Pitcher & Manda, supplies --.--...-.-----.----- 8-. John Gillen, manure.. -- -.-. ---. - - --. .------Michael McGrath, manure and top soil __..---.-. M. Fitzsimmons, gravel and crushed stone _ - -._ _ 13--George F. Miller, food for animals --._..__---.-_ N. Y. Globe Gas Light Co , care of lamps __..--- Beers & Resseguie, lumber------.---.-.---- John Morton tb Son. brick---. .--_ - - - -.- -- -.-.-. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay-. - -.... -- .-- :r" DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 69

Supplies, etc., 1892-Co~ztinzced.

Drc. 13 .R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay -...---.-.--- Citizens' Electric Ill Co., electric light------.-- N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving compost. - .. Nathan Lane & Co.. stationery --- .. .--- 15- Thomas O'Hara, top soil -.. . ..--...-.------. Ellen &Iurray,manure --- -...... - .-...-.. -. .- Thomas E. Pearsall, services and disbursements- - Mrs. E. Foster, manure.-. -.--..---..-..---- John Fox, manure ..- ---..-.---.-..--..---- 1'7. .John J. Carberry, manure. - - - .- - - - -... . - .- -. 19- .Jno. M. Tompkins, disburse~nents..-. .-. . - -.- -. Jno. R. Hennessy, disbursements -.-..--.--.-- Thomas NcCormick, top soil ..-.-----.-.------John Golden, top soil .-__.._.-..-----.---.-...- Nelson Bros., coal .---....-.-....-----. ------Uoodyear Rubber Co., rubber boots .---.-.. .---- Thomas Ineson, algs jell...... -.-. .--- -..-- - Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ...--...--.------Wm. H. Meserole, brick -...... -.-.------.--- Continental Ins:Co., insurance.. - - - - -.- -.. - - - - .- W. G. Pierson, pipe ..-.------.-.--.-.--.---- N. Langler & Sons, blacksmith supplies. -.- .-..- - American Diqtrict Tel. Co., mecsenger service- - - 27- BIrs. R. Foster. manure .---.---_.-----.----.--- N. Langler & Son, steel ... .-_..-.-- .-.- ---- .--- John A. Caeey, oil .....--..--.----.-..-..-..-- James Conlon, top soil .-_-...-...---..--....- John Croack, top soil+-. -----...-.------.----- 29- -John Slavin, top soil- - -..-. . . ------.- -. - F. W. Relscy, plants. etc ------...------.----- 2'. W. Kelsey, trees ---- .-----.--..--.-.----..- F. W. Kelsey, trees .....-----.-.--.-----.-.-- T. J. Dyson, stationery .. - .-..-.--.-.--...-. Mrs. R. Foster, manure -_-.....--....-...-..-- James Dooley, manure ..--...-..--.-.-.-.--.-. John Gillen manwe.. . .. -- .-.. . - - -..------L. Z. Nurray. carpet and chairs --...--.--....-. Netropolitan Gas Light Co., gas _.--_..---...---- Henry 3lcShane lilfg.- Co., iron pipe, etc.- --.---.. 1893. Jan. 7-.Francis Kerrigan, disbursemcnts. - .. - - - -.------John Fox, manure .-.-..-.-..--.-.-.---.--..-- Michael Mulleady, manure -.. . -. -. .-- -- - .. -- - .-. James Maguire, manure ------..-... -.---...--- - Geo. V. Brower, disbursements ..--.. - ---..---- N. Y. & N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service.- N. Y. & N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service-- It. EI. httlesey $. Son, oats and hay-- .------.. R. H. httlesey & Son, oats and hay _.--.-..----- E. G. Soltmann, attist supplies .-..---.---..-.--. hbeel Brothers. iron ----.---...---.------..--- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light- --- .-.--- Rm. Mulveil, manule.. ..--..--. .---- .--.-- Jolin Golden, manure and top soil .---..-- -. .--- -

Amount ...------...-----...... -.--.-...--. REPORT OF THE

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEP-1RTMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, FOR THE YEAR 1892.

ANNUAL REPORT OF POLICE FORCE, 1892.

1 Captain. 8 Sergeants. 79 Patrolmen. Total force--8s.

PROSPECTPAIZK-7 sergeants, 60 lxitrolmen. i WASIIIX~+T~XPAIZK-1 sergeant, 6 patrolmen. TOMPKIXSPARK-3 patrolrikn. CAiarzo~~PARK-3 patrolmen. CITY PARK-2 patrolmen. TTT~~~~~~~PARK-1patl*olman. EASTERNP ARKWAY-1patrolman. OCEANPARKWAY --3 patrolmen.

GAIN DUXING TEIZ YEAR.

By Appointment. - . - .- - - - . - _._. - . - - - - - 19 Patrolmen. _ _ _ _ _ L By Promotioll fro111 Patrolmen to Sergeants-- 2

By Death-. - - - _ - - - - _ - - - - . - - -2 Patrolmen and 1 Sergeant. By Resig~lation. - _ - - - - .. - _ - - -4 Patrolmen. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 71

APPOINTED SPECIA4L POLICEMEN. 189.2. . 1892. April Sth, John C. Lass. April 9th, T. F. McGrath. " John Roach. " TFT. H. Chambers. ", T. B. Janvrin. " Jas. McFarland. " B. F. Geelan. " D. McGowan. " E. S. Peacock. " Jas. M. Peacock. <. T. B. Gornlan. " Henry Pepper. " P. J. Byrne. " John F. Molphy. " Hugh Rogers. April 29th, T. J. Fitzpatrick. ' P. D. Donnelly. Nay 18th, Bernard Rorke. " TV. S. Chaprrian. Of the above special appointments there were three resigllations, viz. : James M. Peacock, resigned - _ - - _.- ._--May 5th. John 3'. Molphy " - - - _ - - .-- - .-Aug. 13thT Henry Pepper 6 i - - - - . - _ _ - .--0ct. 13th. The remaining 16 were appointed to the Permanent Police Force October 27th.

ILERIGNED FROX PERMANENT POLICE FORCE.

DIED.

1 Sergeant James W. Rucliley, died - - _ . - - - .. .- . April 15th. Patrolman John T. Clark i c -- --.- --. - -. -3'eb. 8th. Patrolman AIichael Morrissey " - _ - - - - - _ - - _ - - Feb. 10th.

PROXOTED FliOM PATIIOLAIEN TO SERGEJINTS. Girard B. Hillyer, promoted Sergeant of Mounted Squad _ - - - - _ -.- - _.. _ ------_ - - _ _ _ _ - - - _ - - - -&fay26th. Williarn J. Higgins, promoted Sergeant of Foot 2 6 - Squad _ - _ - ._ .------_ .. _ ------72 REPORT OF TIIE

Lost time, for the following causes, during the Tear 1892. I 3fONTH Sick. With Leave.

I - __---__-__- nay197 1 II i February -. 155 1 160 March .--. 94 19 1 I 114 pi.. .. 102 49 1 151 a .. 60 21 June.----.. 76 18 10 I .-. -. . 56 28 3 84 August -... 87 41 I 13 ' 142 September. 40 42 1 82 October- - 83 December - - 2 Totals- -- 1,092

The above report shows the number of days lost each month daring the year 1592.

Arrests, 1592. --

OFFENCES.

Intoxication -.- - - _.-.- - - - . . - - - Violation park ordinance .. .--- .- Reckless driving. ------.-.- - - Reckless bicycle riding-. .- -.. . - Larceny -.. .- - -. .------.- - - - Assault .--.-..------.--- Vagrancy---.-- .------.------Indecent exposure ._------..-- .- JIalicious mischief. - .- -.-- -.- - - .. Disorderly conduct _..-. . - .- - - - - Assault and attempted robbery - - Violation of health laws -.----.-- Gambling . -.. . - - -.-. ------Lounging .. - -.. - - - .-. .. . -. .- - - -

Totals. _ -.._. .- -. .. . - - - - - .- COMMLSSIONERS. 7

> GEORGE V. BROWEW, MAMVIN CROSS, CqARLES H. LUSCOMR.

COMMISSIONER. GEORGE V. BROWER.

OFFICERS.

Deptlt?~Cornmissioner, MARVIN CROSS.

Secretary, JOHN M. TOMPKINS.

General Sicperinte~zde~zt, JOHN DE WOLF.

Consulting Engineer, JOHN Y. CULPER.

REPORT

FOR 1891.

DEPARTMJZNTOF PARKS, Room 4, City Hall, BROOKLYN,January 31st, 1893. 1 To the Homorable the Common Council.

The Commissioners of the Department of Parks hereby furnish ypul. Honorable Body with a full report of their proceedings for the year 1891, embracing a detailed statement of their receipts and expenditures for that time. The Commissioners of the Department of Parks would respectfully report that the Board of Estimate appropriated for the year 1891 $389,810 for Public Parks and Parkways, and $4,000 for Coney Island Concourse and Parade Ground. r These amounts, together with $141,018.79 for balances over from 1889 and 1890, made the amount available for Park purposes for 1891, $534,828.79. Of this amount there has been expended duaing the year 1891, $399,492.28, leaving a ' balance of $135,336.51, against which there are some bills and balances of contracts outstanding. Below please find a synopsis furnished by tl~eSuperin- 6 REPORT OF THE

tendent of Parks of the work done by t,his Department during the year 1891.

MAINTENANCE. The regular routine of maintenance consisted, as usual, in caring for. drives, walks, bridle roads, lawns, trees and

shrubs, propagating and caring for plants, flow-er beds, I drainage of land and drives, the general repairs of bnild- ings. rolling stock, fences, etc., etc.

PKOPAGATING- HOUSES AND FLOWER GARDENS. Although the comlnencement of propagating was delayed until the first of February, owing to the extensions of the houses not being ready, all of the bedding plants needed for the Department, consisting of over two hundred thousand (200,000) plants, were propagated, together wi tli the disposal of fifty-five thousand (55,000) bulbs, under the T supervision of Mr. D. C. Thomson, Head Gardener, in charge of the greenhouses.

TREES AND SIIEUBS. The additions to the nurseries, the planting and trans- planting of trees and shrubs to the different Rirks and Parkways, the pruning of trees and shrube, cutting down dead wood and the removal of superfluous undergrowth / have been continued, with very satisfactory results.

PROSPECT PARK DRIVES. The new drive from Breeze Hill and the new bridge, together with gutters, drains, basins, curbs and sidewalks, has been completed to the junction of the West Drive. between ' Gates 4 and 5. This and the centre drive from Gate 5 to the Music Stand have been laid with douhle screened Roa Hook gravel, and all of the drives kept in repair with the same material, as well as the bridle roads. DEPAR'l'MENT OF PARKS. '7

WALKS LAID WITH OHEAfICAL TAR AND GRAVEL COMPOSITION. The following walks have been laid this year with chemical tar and gravel composition : Xalk in Long Meadow, from crosswalk to Dairy around Croquet Shelter, and continued, with new drains and basins, to Endale Arch, near the Plaza entrance ; also the wide walk, through the centre of the Meadow from Esdale Bridge, opposite Farm House, to Endale Arch ; the whole of tlie walks around Concert Grove, lower end of Flower Garden, and continued to Breeze Hill and fhe new bridge, returning over Breeze Hill and joining the asphalt pavement blocks at the Flower Garden, near the Cleft Ridge Span; from the Concert Grove along the lake around the Carriage Concourse to opposite the Promenatle, and branches to the lake shelters, returning from the Promenade on the Franklin Avenue side of the drive to Gate 3. A new walk was made and asphalted from the south end of the new bridge, along the new drive, to walks along the West Lake Drive,and a base laid to the new walk continuing from Lookout Hill under the bridge connecting with old walks leading to the Boat House.

OCEAN PARK WAY. Independent of the gravel for repairing the lower section of the Parkway from the Departa~ent'sgravel-pits, about nine thousand cubic yards of gravel have been laid from the Cemetery below the Tunnel to the crossroad below Howe7s Hotel, and for general repairs of the upper section. Also, abou't 1,800 cubic yards of Hudson River gravel has been laid from the Concourse at Gate 4 to below Church Lme, -tosolidify the soft ground in that shady part of the drive. New drains. and cesspools have been made, which have thoroughly drained off the accun~ulatedwater at Ave- nue E. The culvert near Coney Island, 225 feet in length, has REPORT OF THX been built entirely new, with basins to take off the Park- way' water into the same. The Shelter at Coney Island was relaid with new flooring and new stairs built to e'nter the same. Two hundred and eighteen maples, elms and willows have been planted on the Parkway, making up for trees that have died.

EASTERN PARKWAY. New base for gravel from side banks of the road has been put to near the east end of the Parkway, double screened Roa Hook gravel surfacing the same, and packed to above Brooklyn Avenue. The regular maintenance of the road has been attended to, and the gutters of the side roads cleaned, with seventy- five trees planted to make up for deficiencies by dead trees. New walks were also formed and asphalted in the Park at Third street and Ninth Avenue. The finishing uf new curbs has been done from the Plaza to Third street.

The general repairs of Rolling Stock required continual attention, comprising watering carts, trucks and carts, road scrapers, law^ mowers and implements and tools of every description. The following principal items only are enumerated : A new shed for Rolling Stock, 280 feet long, was built in the yard at Seventh Street and Ninth Avenue. Columns ( repaired and new floors and beams built at the LitcMeld Mansion. Laying new floors at the Lake House. Repair- ing the Shelters of all the City Parks, and at the Plaza Entrance. Repairing park fences on Ocean Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Coney Island Road. General repairs to all buildings and the erection of three new Rustic Arbors. Putting up new drinking fountains and hydrants, with new display fountains at the Pool, Pros- a DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 9

pect Park and City Hall Park. Repairing old settees and making five hundred new settees at the Department Work shops. The " Litchfield Mansion," Greenhouses, Stables, Barn and Railings at Farm House, railings of Tompkins and Carroll Parks, Gates at Fort Greene, Rolling Stock and Settees have all been painted, with numerous signs painted and lettered.

CITY PARK. The remaining walks inside City Park not asphalted ha,ve been laid with Trinidad Asphalt, and the outside walks around the park have been laid with Rock Asphalt and the curbs and gutters repaired. From the i sum of five hundred thousand dollars that had heretofore been appropkiated for permanent improvement of Prospect Park, by Act of the Legislature, $134,- 145.85 was spent in the purchase of Winthrop Parlc in the a 17th ward and $105,308.25 for Bushwick Park in the 18th ward and a considerable amount for permanent improvements in Prospect Park, leaving a balance of $61,123.75 'at the beginning of the year, which in February was transferred to the Park Site Itnprovement Funcl, which, with the balance already in that Fund, amounted to $89,652.80 available for this special purpose. From this amount there has been expended during the pear $39,971.18, nearly all of which was used on and about Breeze Hill Bridge and extension of road along the Lake. The balance remaining in this Fund is $49,681.62. In April of this year the Legislature passed a law authorizing the sale of Bonds to the extel'tt of nearly $500,000, the proceeds to be applied to the purchase of lands for small parks (see chapter 246). Under the law, two requisitions have been made on the Comptroller during the year, one on July 30, 1891, for $184,000, which was expended for a part of the land required for Park on Ridgewood Heights, and one on December 24,1891, for $165,000, of which $164,603.65 was

, REPORT OF THE expended for four blocks of land, bounded by Fifth and Seventh Avenues and 41st and 43d Streets (about 15 acres), to be known as Sunset Park. The report for the gear 1891 has been unavoidably delayed. There were several circumstances contributed to retard it. The former Secretary, Robert Courtney, and the Chief Clerk and Paymaster, Charles F. Moore, were each taken ill, and after a long and painful sickness, both died. They being tlie principal clerical force, it was impossible for the Department to do more than the necessary daily work. As soon as the new officers became acquainted with their respective duties, they have been engaged all their spare time in preparing the reports for 1891 and 1892. Very Respectfully, GEORGE V. BROWER, President. Pinancial Statement for the Year 1891.

CITY.

MAINTENANCE OF PARKS.

CertzBd to Auditor :

M Expended' for labor, police and salaries- $207,888 49 Appropriation for Mainte~iauceof Parks $320,310 00 *z plants, etc- - - -._. .. --..-. - 8,348 97 Balances from 1890------_-...... ---- 109,126 17 o ' music ----.- .------..--.--- 9,499 20 r " new walks, resurfacing walks and cleaning lake 'd in Prospect Park-. ._--.- 21,059 87 k " maintenanceof Washington, W Tompkins, City, City Hall, Pn Carroll and six small parks 19,480 73 " repairs to buildings and rustic work.. .-- - - .------2,341 91 ' supplies- --.-..--.----.-... 43,758 34 " anniversary day------... --- 648 95 Balance carried to credit of Maintenance of Parks, 1892 ,----_------. - - 117,409 71

$429,436 14 ------$429,436 17 Financial Statement for the Year 1891.

CITY.

- --

CONSTRUCTION OF EIlECTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN PROSPECT PARK.

Certified to ,4uditw : W M Expended for lands for stables --.....--. $10,000 00 Appropriation for 1891- - - - -... - - - - -.- - - - $9,500 00 'd I' extension of propagating Balance f I om 1889 and 1890.. - - - - -.. -. - - 15,444 36 o houses! greenhouse and new E nurseries - - - - - _ - - - - _ - - - - - '1,454 12 0 " croquet shelter ----.._-_._ - 3,500 00 '-4 " sheds for rolling stock.-.. - 1,853 41 Balance carried to Maintenance of Parks for 8 ...... --2,136 83 -- $24,944 36 $24,944 36 - I ------

MAINTENANCE OF OCEAN PARKWAY.

Expended for labor, policing, gravel, I Appropriation for Ocean Parkway-. - -.. $40,000 00 trees, etc ---.---_---- ._- ---- .------$30,576 92 I lance from 1890.. .-__.. .-.------..- 396 11 Balance carried to maintenance of Ocean Parkway -....- -.. . . .------. ..------9,819 19 $40,396 11 $40,396 11 ------Financial Statement for the Year 1891.

CITY.

P MAINTENANCE OF EASTEHN PARK WAY. !I Oert@fiedto Auditor: B Expended for gravel, trees, labor, etc.. $17,'338 11 Appropriation for 1891 - .-. -. . . -. . - - - - $15,000 00 Balance carried to credit of mainten- Balance from 1890 .. . - .. . -. ------.. - - 5,824 78 3 ance of Eastern Parkway for 1892- 3,886 G7 -- 0 --- $20,824 78

WINTHROP PARK.

Expended for trees, plants, top soil, Appropriation for 1891 .. -. -. .. .- -.- .. - $5,000 00 labor, etc. - - - - -..-- --..------.- .---$11,470 18 Balance from 1890 - -.. . -. -.-. .- -.- -.- 6,470 18 $11,470 18 $11,470 18

PA Financial Statement for the Year 1891,

CITY.

PARK PURCHASE FUND. kic3 Certz2ed to Auditor : Expended for land for Highland Park, Requisition on the City Comptroller 26th ward -.-- ... .------$181,640 60 for proceeds of bonds, sold under Expended for land for Sunset Park, Laws of 1891, Chap. 246--.. -.-.---$349,000 00 8th ward .------...... ------..-- 162,400 00 Amount returned by Elliott Williams Expended for professional services, for error in charges- - - ...... ------259 30 searching titles, etc -..------.. ...- - 4,588 65 Balance carried to credit of Park Pur- chasing Fund, 1882 .--..-.. ...------630 05 $340,269 -- Financial Statement for the Year 1891.

CITY.

PARK SITE IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS IN AND ABOUT PROSPECT PARK. 6 Under Chap. 384, Laws of 1888. E Cert(fied to A~~ditor: Ex ended for stone work on Breeze Balance from 1890 - -.------.- - - - -.. $28,529 05 fill Bridge .--...... -- --...... - - $17,311 30 " " Park Site Improvement Expended for asphalt road for Bridge - 2,242 85 Fund for sites for small parks, 1890 61,123 75 " on acct. croquet shelter -_...1,714 00 " for gravel, labor, etc., on Breeze Hill Road and Bridge - .------.-. --. 18,703 03 Balance carried to credit Park Site Im- provement Fund for permanent improvements in and around Prospect Park, 1892- - .--. .. -... -.. . - - -.- -- - 49,681 62 -- -- $89,652 80 $89,652 80 + Financial Statement for the Year 1891. Q,

COUNTY. --

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PARADE GROUND AND CONCOURSE. Expended for labor, police, gas light, Appropriated by Board of Supervisors etc.- .... - .---.- .--. .--- -...------$4,673 08 of Icings County, and received from Balance carried to maintenance and care County Treasurer .. . . - - - .------$4,000 00 .. . -.-. Balance from 1890.. .. - - - .. -. .. . - - - -.- 3,757 19 of Parade Ground for 1898.. -. --3,084 11 -- $7,757 19 f-a 20 0 q 1591. Financial Statement for the Year mci m Revenue derived Prom the Public Parks of the City of B1.oolclyn, and paid into the City Treasury for tlle year 1891, and credited to Ilevenue Fund.

Paid City Treasurer -.- - -..- .. -. .. - - - -.$2,913 18 From Rental of Privileges -.-. . . ------$2,810 93 -- " Sale of Old Furniture, Empty Barrels, Wool, etc ------.- -162 25 - $2,973 18 $2,973 18 --

- ROBERT COURTNEY, - Seclatary. - i

? Statement of Balances and Appropriations, 1891. 8 'd --- - . I1 s 1891 Labor, salary and police, pay rolls, c3 Jan. 2d-Appropriations and Balances, City ...... 296,587 44 s City ...... --. .- ...... $965,983 70 Labor, pay rolls, police, lighting, etc., 2 Appropriations and Balances, County---. -- - . - - -- .-- - -...... - - 4,673 08 out...... - 7,757 19 Snpplies-Purchase of lands, electric or light, construction, etc., City ...... 486,832 19 'd I Balance, City ------_--.------.182,564 07 ' County.. .. -- - -... ------.. --3,084 11 k $973.740 89 $973,740 89 ' Statement of Labor and Salary Pay Rolls, 1891.

1891. / CITY. 1 AYUONT. TOTAL.

Jan. Roll, No.

Feb.

Mch.

" Apl. "

'I '

June

" July Aug. "

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.'

Dee.

Jan.

FRANCIS KERRIG AN, Chief Clerk and Paymaster. 20 REPORT OF THE

Salary Pay Rolls for the Pear 1891. 1891. Jan. 20. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Jan., 1891 .. . - _-.- - .$ 1,148 32 Feb. 19. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Feb., 1891 ... .------1,148 32 Mch. 19. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Mch.. 1891 ------_.- - 1,148 32 April 16. Salary Pay Roll for the month of April, 1891. -.-. - - -- 1,189 99 May 14. Salary Pay Roll for the month of May, 1891.. .. .---.- 1,189 99 June 25. Salary Pay Roll for the month of June, 1891------1,189 99 July 16. salary Pay Roll for the month of July, 1891.. .- - - - .-- 1,189 99 Aug. 19. Salary Pay Roll for the month of hug., 1891.. ._.. . . . - 1,189 99 Sept. 18. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Sept., 1891 .-. . -_ - - - - 1,189 99 Oct. 20. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Oct., 1891.--. -- ..-. 1,189 99 Nov. 14. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Nov., 1891------.- 1,189 99 Dec. 28. Salary Pay Roll for the month of Dec., 1801.. ... - - --.- 1,189 99

Recapitulation-Services, 1891.

Salaries- - -.- -.. .- - -..-. .. . _ - _ - - - -... ------___ - -... - - - -.$ 14,154 87 Police .-----. ..-. . - - .------..._...... _ -_--...... --.--- 70,089 20 Labor, Skilled and Unskilled, Hired Horses and Teams ..-. - - -... 212,343 37 -- $296,587 41 FRANCIS KERRIGAN, Chief Glel k and Paymaster. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, etc., Music, Gas, Electric Light, etc.,

January 8_-Goodyear Rubber Co., rubber bo6ts------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights- - - _-_-_ Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights-...... Nelson Bros., coal ...... N. Y. & N. J. Tel. Co., rental of instruments .-._ Wm. Porter's Sons, lanterns, etc -- .-..-- -- .--- R. H. Attlesey t Son, oats, etc...... R. H. Attlesey C% Son, hay, etc ...... Nelson Bros., coal ...... Samuel W. Cornell, spikes, etc -.-..--.._._---. Beers & Resseguie, spruce timber, etc ...... 20-.J. H. Haggerty, welcome light oil _------. -.. -. American District Telegraph Co., messenger ser- v~ce...... John P.Culyer, incidental expenses ._.._--_- .-- 27- .Fullerton & Anderson, plumbers' supplies ...... C. T. Raynolds & Co., white lead and paint...... C. T. Raynolds & Co., sash tools ...... John Morton & Sons, cement, etc...... Chas. Johnson, 400 loads sand ...... 31 -.5. Henry Haggerty, welcome .light oil- _ _.- - -. _ - - Chas. dd~nson,sand ...... Liebmann Bros. & Owing~,cabinet paper. --__-- Liebmann Bros & Owing~,cabinet paper- --_-. - Dr. Chas. H. Perry, veterinary services, etc W. H. Murtha & Sons, coal tubs ...... C. T. Raynolds & Co , gasoline __ - -.--. ---. ---. - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas-...... \ D. A. Woodhouse Mfg. Co., carriage bolts and hardware...... D, A. Woodhouse Mfg Co , bolts, screws, etc.-_ C. F. Moore, disbursements...... Feb. ?'--Nelson Bros., coal. ------.. - - --- .. ------.----- Francis Boyd. services, etc.- ...... -... Joseph Quevedo, services, etc...... Beers & Resseguie, spruce timber, etc...... David Moffat & Co., leather ...... Geo. E. Miller, food for animals ...... N. T. & N. J. Tel. Co., rental of instruments, etc 13--W. J. Murphy. first payment on croquet shelter- 17--Joseph Quevedo, services and car fare --.----- _.. Francis Boyd, services and car fare.- - .------C. T. Raynolds & Co., paints, etc ...... Geo. L. Squire Mfg. Co., articles for repairing mower ...... Peter Henderson 62 Co., seeds and plants .------Wm. Elliott c% Son, seeds and plants ------.-.--- Samuel W. Cornell, lamps and chimneys ---- -.-- Samuel W. Corne!l, hardware ...... American District Telegraph Co., messenger service ------..------.- W. G. Pierson iron pipe ------.---.------.-- John Morton & Son, lime, brick and cement ., -- - Pitcher & Manda, orchid baskets ...... REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., lS91-Conti~t~ed.

Feb. 21- -Robert Courtney, disbursements. _.------Charles Johnson, sand ------.- .- - - .-..------James Quevedo, services ------...... ------Francis Boyd, services.-. ------.-. ------Leonard & Ellis, oil.-- .---.------.-.------Samuel W. Cornell, thermometers ------A. V. Benoit, drawing materials. -_ .. .------R. H. Attlesay & Son, oats, hay, etc .--.---.---. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc .--.------28- -Francis Boyd, services.- -.- - .------.------James Quevedo, services_... .----_--. .. .------Roche & Hawkins, stationery.. .. .--- -. . .------Wm. Elliott & Son, plants, seeds, etc ------Henry Werner, lumber..---..--.------A. H. Hews & Co., seed pans ...._...------J. Henry Haggerty, naptha ----...... -.------Lord & Burnham Co., payment on account of palm house--. .-- .. ---- .- -..------...... March 3- - Wm. Murphy, second payment on croquet shelter 7- -R. 13. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay- - - - -.. -. ..-. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay _-_-----.--- C. T. Raynolds & Co,, varnish _.._-.-.-.-----. -- C. T. Raynolds & Co., blue .---..-.. ..- ---. .-- .- John Morton & Sons, cement. .. .------.- .- - D. H. Woodhouse Mfg. Co., wire cloth --.-..--.. Beers & Resseguie, lumber ....------.----.---. N. Y. Photo Gravure Co., views- _ - - - - -.-...... - Thomas F. Larkin, binding reports. -..-----. .. - - F. E. McAllister, axes, shears, etc ..--.-..-.....- F. E. McAllister, lawn rakes ---....- -.-..--..---- Wm. Elliott & Sons, moss ------...... ------Town of Gravesend, taxes ..---...--.- -- .-.- ..-- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas --.----..---- - Charles F. Moore. disbursements --._------... Nelson Bros., coal ------.------.-. -. 14. .Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light .------..- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light .--..- -. - - Amerjcan District Telegraph Co., messenger ser- ve- - . ------. -.- _ -...... - - - - -.- - - - - W. G. Pierson. iron pipe ---- .. -- ---..--- -..-. - 14- -Pitcher & Manda, moss- - - -.. . - - - - -... - - - - - . -..- Rowland L% Robbins, pipe, etc ------.----.--.--- Charles Johnson, sand ---... . .-.------..-...- .- 20--Dr. Charles H. Perry, professional services _...--- 23--H. I<. Worthington, condenser-- -.------.- ---..- 28-- John Lennon, peat - - - - .------.- -.- .. - - - - .. ------Jas. B. Sipe & Co., japan oil- ---...------. Greenwich Ins. Co., insurance ---_-...... -.....- Wm. Elliott Bt Sons, moss ....---....------..----- Wm. Bennett & Co., ferns. .----. .. _...... - .. .-. . ..- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ----_-...... ------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ---- -...------Goodyear lndia Rubber Co., rubber hose. - .------April 2--Dunham Bros., wagon.. -.--_. .--...... -- -.-- -- 7. -C. F. Moore, disbursements-- -...-- .. .. -.. .. .--.-- ! DEPART MEN'^' OF PARKS. 23

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

7--Rowland A. Robbins, hydrants - - - - .-. - -. . . -. - -.- Geo. F. Miller, food for animals-- -.--.--.-.-..--. Charles Johnson, sand. ------.----- C. F. Raynolds ammonia --.... .-.---.---...-.----- Wm. Elliott & Sons, watering pots-.. --..-.--.-..-- A. H. Hews & Co.. flower pots ...-- .------.-.--- Peter Henderson, fir tree oil ---.------.--.---. ...- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas .------.--- 11- -George B. Forrester, ground bone------..- - .. - W. G. Pierson, sewer pipe .-.--.-.-.------Nelson Bros., coal- .-... .- -. . . ------.. -.- -- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service R. H. Attlesey & Son, salt, etc ------.---..--.--- R. H. Attlesey B Son, hay, etc ...------...-...--- John Morton 62 Son, cement, etc .... -..--.---...-.- Fulton Printing & S. Co., stationery and printing- F. E. McAllister, lawn grass seed -... -.-- --...-..- F. E. McAllister, lawn grass seed _-...--..... -.-- 15-. Jennie W. Brown, 4th pzy't on Breeze Hill Bridge 22- -C. T. Raynolds & Co., oil------.- - -.. - .. ------C. T. Raynolds & Co., extra finish ------.. - -- -.-- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware .--.-.---...----.-- Samuel W. Cornell. hardware .--.. ---..--..---- South Brooklyn Saw Mills, lumber ------..---- F. W. Devoe & Co., white lead --..--...-- -.------The Bolton Drug Co., drugs -----.-.- .. - .------N. Y. LOX N. J. Tel. Co , rental of telephone ---...- Fullerton B Anderson, plumbing materials - - .--. - Garden & Forest Pub. Co., books --.---... ---. ---- Beers L Ressegnie, lumber .-. - - --.-. ..- - - .. -.-- 25-. Harris & Maguire, constructing roadway, etc .....- - Harris & Maguire. constructing roadway, etc- - -... Harris & Maguire, cmstructing roadway, etc .-..- 27--The J. L. Mott Iron Works, brass jets.. - - .-- - -.?. Chadborue-Coldwell Mfg. Co., shafts. .------... - - David Moffat St Co., leather, etc ------.- - - - '. - - (Joodyear Rubber Co., rubber hose .------.--.-.- South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber .--.-_. ----- I--Dr. Charles H. Perry, veterinary services, etc --..- Charles Werner, professional services. ..-- - .--.-- 4. -Charles F. Moore, disbursements. -..--. - -. ...- .--- Wm. J. Murphy, 3d payment on croquet shelter-- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas .------.. ------Charles Goubeaud, horse. - - ...... - - -.- - .. ------The Bolton Drug Co., oil ----.--.-.------9-_M,Furey, stationery ...__._.--.------.---- 11- -Liebmann Bros B Owing~,toilet paper ------.- - - Charles Goubeaud, horse ------.. .------.. - ---- Town of Flatbush, taxes for 1890 .-..--.---.----- Beers B Resseguie, lumber -.---.-- .------.-- .-- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, meal, etc _..---- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, meal. etc .------8. A. French,buttons ....--.------.------J. T. Lovett St Co., plants -----...-- .-.-----.---- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights.. --... - -- REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights- .---.-.-. Chadborne-Coldwell Co., mowers .----- ..------F. J. Nodine, carriage hire .------...------.- John Norton Gc Son, cement- -.. . - -.-. ------... . - W. G. Pierson, iron pipe .------...---.------South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber- -..---. .. - - Pitcher c& Manda, plants.. .. -_--- --.- -.. .---. .--- A. W. Hews, pots __.-_.--..---..--...... -... .-- A. W. Hews, pots .--.------.------....-.--.- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware --...--. ------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware __-..---.--..-- --._ Samuel W. Cornell, hardware- - - . .. -. - - --.- -. -: . - Hine & Robertson, supplies for well ----...--.---- Andrew S. Fuller, professional services .. .. - -.- - -- C. S. Sament. urofessional services_-. - - -... _ -.. -- ~merica;~i&ict Telegraph Co., messenger service 13 55 C. H. Allen, plants and bulbs .--.--.-.--..-----..- 397 50 28. -Jennie W. Brown. 5th pay't on Breeze Hill Bridge- 9,371 00 May 29-.Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light --...__----496 00 Wechsler & Abraham, curtains _--.--.._...-..--- 26 23 E. W. Gifford, trees and plants -- - - .. - --.- - -. .. - - - 572 00 I June 1- -F. E. McAllister, gardeners' supplies - -...------161 80 J. Henry Haggerty, naphtha .__..-----..------.-- 61 88 Nelson Bros., coal- -.------218 50 Nelson Bros., coke -..-..-. .-. ,- ._- -.---. ------.. 12 75 , Wm. Elliott r& Sons, plants- _---. --- .---..--. .- - - 952 25 John Anson, hardwari ..-___...__-. ----.-.--...- 117 10 Brandes Mfg. Co., engineers' levels.. -.------. 125 00 6- -Chas. F. Moore, disbursements -.. _. - - - _--- .-- - -- 55 55 F. W. Howell. dants -.---..------..------86 25 R. H. Attlesey & ,53011, hay and corn- .-_ - --..- - - - R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and corn .---..-- .-.--- Beers & Resseguie, lumber -...- ---..- -. -.-- .--. -- Chas. Goubeaud, bay horse ------..-.--...-... .- EiIetropolitan Gas Light Co., gas .-.------.----.-- John Mortin & Son, lime and cement.. .. - - -.. - - .- The Brooklyn Citizen, printing -- -.-- -.- -..-- - -.- 8- -Goodyear Rubber Co., hose- -.. - - - - - .------.- -. Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light .. - -..- -.- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric light ...-----. -- F. W. Kelsey, plants ...---.-_-_.----.--.------Hine & Robertson, engineers' supplies- - -.------12--Louis D. Beck, gravel- - _...- - _ _-._. -.. . - - - -.- - - - Am. District Tel. Co., messenger service .--..---. M. Furcy, stationery-. -.-.------_.-..----.---- Benjamin Gray, plants- - -...... -. . - - - -..- - -.- - - - Nelson Bros., coal ._.-... --..----_--. --..------Edgar W. Gifford, plants ..--...---...------.---- Thos. F.Larkin, binding reports.. - .._----.-.-.. Samuel W. Cornell, hardware -.----..------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware. - _ ------.-- - -.- - 18 Louis D. Beck, scow load gravel - - - . .. . -. ------.. John M. Bulwinkle, stationery - - -. .- -.- - -.. -. - - - - John Anson, hardware ..-..--. --. ._---. --.------John Anson, hardware ---.... ---- -.... -.-- ..-- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

June 11-. John Anson, halliards .------.---.------F. W. Devoe & Go., whiting -... -----.--- .------Thomas Ineson, alga jell _---. - . --. -- -.--. -. .- - - - Hine & Robertson, packirle --- - .-. .------.-- Ames Plow Co., hay tedder --...--. ---..-.------Leonard & Ellis, valvoline- - .. -- .. - - -.---.- -.--- E. H. Hart, photograph (coaching parade) ----.--- Goodyear Rubber Co., washers -..._--.- ---- .-..-- John Davis, gutters and leaders--.- -... --- - -.- - - 29- -Robert Courtney, disbursements .. ------.-. .. - - - - Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials -... . - - Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials - -... - - Fullerton L% Anderson, plumbing materials. - -.-. .. Louis D. Beck, gravel .-----... -. .-.--.- ---. --- Luuis D. Beck, gravel .--.--.-.---.------.------F. N. Innes, music (first Sunday concert) .---.---- F. N. Innes, music (second Sunday concert) .... -. I?. N. Innes, music (third Sunday concert) --_----- F. N. Innes, music (second Saturday concert)--. .. L. Conterno & Sons, music (first Saturday concert) Louis Conterno, music (first Saturday concert in Washington Park) -.-- - - -.- - .-. .. . ------Thomas R. Deverell, music (second Saturday concert in Washington Park)- --._. .-. .--... -. - George F. Miller, food for animals - - -..- - - - -.-. .. Pioneer Iron Works, repairs to tar kettle.--. --.-.. New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., tar and oil- -.- - South Brooklyn Saw Mill Co., lumber.. .-.. - --... The I. 8. Remson Mfg. Co , wagon ---.-.------... D. W. Binns, seat legs ...-----..-----.-..------Chadborn & Coldwell Mfg. Co., fittings for lawn mower ...-.._..--.--....---..------. Smith Bros., repairs to machinery---. -.-. . ------D. W. Binns, drain heads ------.--..---. .------I?. E. McAllister, water barrels ------....------July 3--Chas. F. Moore, disbursementu. - -- -.--. - -.------Whitman Saddle Co., repairs to harness -... . . - -- Whitman Saddle Co., saddle---.----.------..--..- Mhitman Saddle Co., girths ------.-..-.------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light .-----....- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co.. electric light .- - -.- --- - New Yo~k& New Jersey Telephone Co., telephone service _--_----.-..------.------...---- Leonard & Ellis, oil .------.. - - - -.-- --. .. .- -. .. 14_-PeterFrank, music in Washington Park, June 27, 1892- _ -..- - _.-.. -. . . - - - - -.------.------Nelson Bros., coal _.--. .-. . -. . .- -. -- -- -.------.John Morton & Son, brick and cement .-..------L. Conterno t Son, music in Prospect Park, June 27,1892 .--.-...---.-..-.---.------.-- .R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc ..--....------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware _-.---..-. ------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware-. .- --.------Beers & Resseguie. lumber - .- . .- -.-. -. -. --. - -- - RI

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

July 14--Louis D. Beck, gravel -..- -...... ------Louis D. Beck, gravel-- - -..._. .. - .------. W. G. Pierson,pipe -..---...--.------.....---- 17--F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, June.28 .---.- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, July 4 ....---- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, July 5 ....---- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park, July 12...---- 20--Louis D. Beck, gravel- - .- - - -... . . -. ------..- - - - L. Conterno 62 Sons, music. Prospect Park, July 11 Louis Conterno, music, Washington Park, July 4- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service Fullerton & Anderson, plumbing materials. - -... -- Liebman Bros., paper _..--..---.------Pioneer Iron Works, supplies------.._. ------Wm. Elliott 62 Son, plants --,._..._-.._------Thos. Tait, flowers ------.-.....------.-. 24--Thos. R. Deverell, music, Washington Park, July 11 Louis D. Beck, gravel. ... ----.-.-....- --.------Wm. J. Murphy, final payment on croquet shelter. The New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving

composition --...--.---....---. ---....---&-- J. F. S ze, locust and cedar poles _..-.--.....---- Thos. 8. Fitkin, harness ..-..------...... -.---- Thos. F. Fitkin, buckles _-.._-.------...--.- Thos. F. Fitkin, lap robe .------..-.--.. ...- ---- Eliot Williams, professional services. _..--. ... - - - - Aug. 3- .Chas. F. Moore, disbursements-. - .. . . -. .. . - - -.- - - Louis D. Beck, gravel ----- . ..- .----.-....---- James Bolger, repairs to steam roller --_-- ..---... Thos. F. Fitkin, horse collars -----..----.--.. ..---- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ----....--.-...- .--- D. W. Binns, drain covers .-...-...------.-- --- Aug. 3- .Brandies Manufacturing Co., repairing level .- - -.. Baker, Voorhis & Co., vol. Session Laws --.----.-. Harris 62 Maguire, gravel .--. -. .- - -....---.-. ---. Harris Q Naguire, manure, etc_----. -.. ... ------6..Thos. R. Deverell, music, Wasl~ingtonPark --,-.._ F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park .--.....-_----. F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park ----.----...--- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park- .-.------. 7- .L. E. Brown. final payment on Breeze Hill Bridge- 10--Michael Mulleady, for horse killed .-...... ------Chas. F. Moore, disbursements------..-.------. Louis D. Beck, gravel ...----..---.--.-- --.-.-.. L. Conterno 62 Sons, music, Prospect Park ------Nelson Bros , coal -.-.....----.-.....--...--.--- Wm. Porter's Sons, chimneys ...__-.-.._------J. L. Matt Iron Works, fountain jet ..--.----_---- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights------. John Morton & Son, cement and brick.- .-.. .---- Beers & Resseguie, lumber- -.. -- -.. ------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay _-----._-----. R. H. Attlesey 62 Son, oats and hay .._-..-. .. --- 15. -L.Conterno r& Sons, music, Prospect Park.. ------Edw. B. Sturges, appraising property _ - _--. -. . . - - - ,

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, etc., 1891- Conti7zued.

Aug. l5--F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park.. -.--- -.--.-.- F. N. Innes, music, Prospect Park ..-...-.---._.- Lucien T. Bell, professional services- - - -.------.- - Goodyear Rubber Co , hose-.: -..-. .- . - -.- -- .. - - Louis Conterno, music, Washing-ton Park ------Geo. F. Miller, supplies .-_.__-.---.---..-..-..---. American District Telegraph Co., messenger service Citizens' Electric Ill. Co , electric light-. -.,_ -.._ - J. Henry Haggefiy, naphtha and oil ---...... - ..- 19-_Mary W. Sm~th,land purrhased for Highland Park - - - .. - -..-. . . - -.- - - - - ...... - -..- - - .. -. E. H. Trecartin, land purchased for Highland Park .- -..- -.- - - - .. -. .- - - - -... - - - - . -.- - - - - . Herbert C. Smith, land purchased for Hi~hland- Park _---..-...... --..-...-...... ---...--...- Chas. G. Bennett, land purchased for Highland Park-. .. .- - - .. ------.. . -. - - .-. - -. .. - - -... John C. Bchenck, land purchased for Highland Fark----..-. ...------..---..--.------Henry T. Danforth, land purcl~asedfor Highland Park.. - - - -.-. .. - - - - - .. . -. . - -..- - -.- . . - .. - - A. W.-. Nonfort, land purchased for Highland Park -...-..------..-..------.- -.----. Marietta and C. W. Colyer, land purchased for Highland Park-. .. _. . _ - - - .. . . -. -. - - -.. . - 25.-Peter Frank, music, Washington Park ----.--..-_ Pioneer Iron Works, supplies for roller .---.--. --. ano. A. Burrou~lls,carriage hire ...-...--. . . --.-.. DI. Furey, slationery .---.-_.------.-.....---- Peter Henderson, plants ..-.. ...--..-.. -- .-..-- Prospect Park & C I. K. R. Co., tickets --.--.---- Howell & Saxton, repairing safe._- ----...---.-.- I?. W. Devoe, supplies .--..---.-.-----.------L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park. --.- -. . 1,. Conterno & Sons, music Prospect Park .-_-.--. Chas O'Rorke, carting tools ... -..-.-.--.---.--- Jas. P. Rappelyea, printing annual report -,.--... 27--Char. Johnson. sand -.-.--._.-.-..------.---.- 2- -E.& F. Conklin, stone...... - -.--. -.. - - - .-.--A 'rhos. 12. Deverell. music, Washington Park ---_.. Louis Conterno, music, Washington Park .--..--. L. Conterno & Sons, music;Prospect Park _-..--- L. Conterno & Sons. music. Prospect Park .---_.- Jas. P. Rappelyea, printing reports ---.------..- A. Veitch, professiooal services ----.------I?. E. Mchllister, plants ..-.-.---..--..------Goodyear Rubber Co.. hose - - -.. - --..--. . . . - - - - - 2-.Louis D. Beck, gravel._. . .-. .- --- .-....,------..- 3- -Thomas Ineson, alge jell. - -.- - --... . -. -. - - -... - - 8--Louis D. Beck, gravel .-..-----. .-- ...... ---.- Peter Frank, music, Washington Park .._---..--- Nelson Bros., coal .-_.----....-----..------.--- L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park.- .-.- - - L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ------. Beers & Resseguie, lumkr------.. --.- - .-- - -. . --- REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1891-Co7ztiv~ued.

Sept. 8-.R . 11. Attlesey & Son, oats, corn and meal .-----.- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay .---.--...---- Goodyear liubher Co., boots . _ .._._ ------. - Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights --.---.-. Hine L% Robertson, leather belting.- - -... - _..- - - -- John Lennon, fibrous peat ..-.-.--.----.---.-- ..- Weeber L% Don, roses --._--.__.. -.... . --.-_-- N. Y. Tar Chemical Co., paving compost.. . ---- F. E. McAllister, plants ---_---..-.-.----.------. C. T. Raynolds, whiting --..---.- -.-..------. Charles F. Moore, disbursements .--_---.---- -.--.. John Morton & Son, brick and cemcnt .. _-.---- 11_.L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park.. -.- - - L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park ._-_ -_-. Louis Conterno, music, Washington Parlr.. -- .. -- American District Teleqraph Co , messenger seryice Andrew D. Brown, ladders .--.----_.-.-...... _-. Louis D. Beck. gravel --_.._---.._-..-..-.--_-- A. H. Hews flower pots .-.------...--.-. -.-.- Wechsler ce Abraham, chairs ._.------... .-. ..- 19--Wechsler L& Abraham, curtsins_--- .. .- - .. - - - -.- - Nelson Bros., coal .--...--.._.----..----.----.-- F. E. McAllister, plants.-. ----..--....-...----- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights- --.- -- .-- James B. Sipe & Co., oil. - - -.------. L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park. -.. -. - L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park-. .-..-- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware --..----..---.--- .-- Samuel W. Cornell hardware ---.---... -.---. --.- Fullerton & Anderson, supplies .-- .-. . - - -.. - - -.- 26.. Thomas R. Deverell, mnsic, Washington Park - -. Peter Frank, music, Washington Park . ...----- L. Conterno L% Sons, music, Prospect Park. ._---... L. Conterno L& Sons, music, Prospect Park .---...- Louis D. Beck. grivel_------. .._.. _-.. -_----. Henry I. lIaydeo, canvas covers ....-...-....-.- Liehmann Bros,. paper .-._....._-..--.---.-..--- The Photo-Gravure Go.. pinting programmes. - - - . . Harris & Maguire, gravel -_--.- __._ ... .------. Thomas W. Weathered, services .--.- .-- ..----.- J. W. Mason, furniture ---..---...... -.------Goodyear Rubber Co , hose _--._... .--- -.--. - - --- October 1..-George Sching, horse.. .. -. . - - -.._ -.. . -.- - -.. -. - Charles F. Moore, disbursements--- - .------.- 5--Louis D. Beck. gravel.. - -.- _ .. .--. . . . - .. _. - -. - L. Conterno LV Sons, music, Prospect Park ----..-- L. Conterno & Sons, music, Prospect Park. -.. - -.- Leonard L% Ellis, oil ... - ... --- .-----.------N. Y. ck N. J Telephone Co., telephone service.. - Wm. Elliott & Sons, stakes. - __.- _..-. - .------Edward W. Hirsch, supplies--. ... -.----.-.----- 8.. 5. Rawson, rollers-. .--. .._-. .-. .. _. ... ------9--Peter Frank, music, Washington Park.. .-. .- _ -.. 13--M. Furey, stationery. - .- -... .. _ - _ _ -.- - .. - -.- _ - - 14--Louis D. Beck, gravel --.---.--...-. -.__-.--- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, etc., IS91-Continzsed. act. 14--R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay -----. ..- .. -.- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and corn.__. ---.. Louis Conterno, music, Washington Park- -.- -. . . . N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights-. .. - .. _ _ - - John Y. Culyer, disbursements ---_...-.------..-- F. J. Nodine, carriage hire .._._-.--.--. Henry Hilton, horse .-.------.------.-.- ---.. Nelson Bros., coal ------.------Hardenburg & Co., cleaning carpet.. .---. - -. .._. - Thomas F. Fitkin, harness. _ - -._. . . . -. .- - -._. -. . John Anson, hardware .------...-.-- Beers & Kesseguie, lumber.. - -- -...... -. .. -,- -. . Brown & Fleming, gravel .-..-_.---.....------D. W. Binns, rollers-. .--...-.- ...... _..---...-- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware-.- .. ..--..-....--._ John Morton & Sons, brick _...... _-...-. ---_-. 21--Louis D. Beck, gravel ------.------.. .- John Hogan, top soil. ---..------..-.- . --.... - - -.. Pitcher L& Manda, plants------.- - --. .. . . ------Pitcher & Manda, orchids .---.-----..------Greenwich Ins. Co , insurance .-.-_-...... ---.- I?. W. Devoe L!X Co., white lead, etc .---_---_ .....- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service J. W. Pratt & Son, blanks, etc --.--..-.---.-..-. 23- -8olfe Eldridge, professional services.. .- - - -.-. ... . 24- _R.H. Furey, directories- -- - _ - -_-- - -... - -- --..-. - 26- -Harris & Maguire, gravel and stone. -..- .- -...... Louis D. Beck, gravel for tar walk ----._---.-... Oct. 26. -Department of City Works, bends (pipe)------Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. - -.. . .- -.. A. H. Hews & Co., flower pots .... --.----...... J. Henry Haggerty, oil and barrels ...._---.-.---- Pioneer Iron Works, door, knives, etc -.--.------W. G. Pierson, pipe.. .- - _.- - -_. ... .- .-- - --.: -.- - Robert Courtney, disbursements...... _-.-- -.. - Wm. Elliot & Sons, tulips, etc -.--.-...... -----.. 30- -Louis D. Beck, gravel-. .- -.-. .- -.. - - -... ------.. Walter H. Kent, analysis _--._.. ---.... .---- .... Nat'l Waterproof Fibre Co., waterproof sheet&. Prospect Park & C. I. R. It. Co., excursion tickets - E. & F. Conklin, curbing stone -..---.-----...... D. C. Thomson, disbursements -...... -----.----- Neuchatel Asphalt Co., cement and asphalt------. Thos. W. Weathered's Sons, grates and bars. ., .. . Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery. -...... ---.- - -. . . N. Y. Photo. Gravure Co., programmes. .-:-- - - -. Nov. 9. -Louis D. Beck, gravel- - .- -.. - .-. -. -. . . . - - .- - - - - R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc.----.------. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc .....--.------Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. ------George F. Miller, food for animals ---.--...... -... Chtls. F. Moore, disbursements. ..-.-..------Fullerton & Anderson, washers and grates..------.. Andrew D. Brown, railroad picks, etc.-. -.----- .- .EEPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

Nov. 9. .Beers & Resseguie, lumber------.-. . . ------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights. - .------John ,\lorton & Sons, cement ...------14- .Louis D. Beck, screened gravel- _ -.- - - -... . - - - _ - - Lucien F. Bell, M.D.V.S., veterinary services.. -._ N.Y. L N. J. Globe Gas Light Co.. lighting lamps. Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery - -.. . .. ------..-. Harris & Maguire, curbing 9th ave., etc ..---.-. _- Fullerton & Anderson, galv. leaders, hooks, etc--- 21 --Nelson Bros., coal and coke-. -.- -.- -- - - .. .- - - -.. . W. W. Kcnyon, use of horse. - ---... -.----- .-.-- J. S. Remson M'f'g Co., harness- - - _ ------.- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service W. &. Pieraon, cement pipe. .-----.-..------William Perter's Sons, lanterns and globes------28..J. 8. Remson M'f'g Co., dirt truck --.-.-_.-...._- Louis D. Beck, gravel ...... --.-..------.- Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware ...... -- .---.--.---- N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co,, paving composition- Dec. 7--R. El. Attlesey & Son, oats, corn, etc .-..-__..---- R. H. Attlcsey & Son, oats, corn, etc _..------

Brown & Fleming, gravel- -... ----. .-. - - -.--. --A James B. Sipe & Oo., oil ----.-- -. -. .------Harris & Maguire, curbing .------..------Harris & Maguire, gravel ----_.._.-..--.------Chas. F. Moore, disbursements -....-----.------J. L. Mott Iron Works, plumbing materials------F. E. McAllister, pruning knives, etc ..-.------J. L. Mott Iron Works, plumbing materials .- -- Jos. Hoffman, repairs to building (Highland Park) Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights------14 -W. G. Pierson, drain pipe.- -.--- .------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light. - _.-- - -.- Hardenburgh & Co., carpet, farm house. -..--.--- N. Y.. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., lighting lamps. Fullerton & Anderson, fittings- - ._-- - _ .- -... . - - - Sam'l W. Cornell, brooms, etc ---.-...------John Norton & Sons, cement, etc . ---.-.------Wm. Elliot & Sons, plants _---.-.--. -... .--.- -- Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware. --.---..----....-- - Bears & Resseguie, pine, etc. .. . - - - .------.. .--- 21.-Geo. F. Miller, supplies.. ..------_------. ..-- 22. .Harris & Maguire, gravel.. .. . - - -._. -.- - -... . . - - - J. Henry Haggerty, oil ----..--...--.-.-.---..--- The Bolton Drug Co., sponges ------.. . . . ------, John M. Bulwinkle, stationery ------...-.-- ---. .- Nelson Bros., coal_-. - -- - - __... --.. .. . ------Andrew D. Brown, supplies ...... ---_. -.-..--- Andrew D. Brown, iron_-.-.------.. ..------.. Edwin H. Wootton, sidewalk around City Park. .. AmericanDistrict Telegraph Co., messenger service Pitcher L% Manda, baskets -.._--..----_.--.----.. Goodyear Rubber Co., boots _-.-.--.--.-..-.----- 28--Harris & Maguire, gravel- -.. - -.- - -..- - - .. -. - - - - - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas.------.- . ..- ---- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 31

Supplies, etc., 1891-Continued.

Dec. 28--Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas--. - _ -.------$136 26 30--N. Y. &N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service- -- 49 00 Robert Courtney, disbursements. --- - _--.- ---_ .- - 34 40 24. -John J. Allen, land for park in 8th Ward-. - - --- .. . 20,300 00 John O'Brien, land for park in 8th Ward- _ -._ _.- .. 20,300 00 J. Rutherford, Jr., land for park in 8th Ward .---. 17,000 00 P. H. Flynn, land for park in 8th Ward------104,800 00 Elliot Williams, professional services & disb'sem'ts. 2,203 65 1892. Jan, 12--James McCormack, ice. --- - -_--. - - - - -.-. - 65 00 Chas. F. Moore, disbursements-- -- -.- . - ---.----- 43 27 R. H. Attlesey & Son, corn and hay -_----.------218 78

R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay--- .A -.------187 61 Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware ----_.--.-....--.----51 00 Sam'l W. Cornell, hardware ----.------.------58 (M Fullerton & Anderson, supplies -.------17 73 John Morton dZ Sons, brick and cement ---...------54 60 Nelson Bros., charcoal-- -.. -- --- .. - .- .-----.---- 9 00 N.Y. & N.J. Telephone Co., telephone service ---- 500 00 L. H. Marks QE CO., coal and coke-- ..-----.------560 48 N. Y. & N. J. Globe Gas Light Co., lighting lamps- 183 33 Citizens' Electric Ill. Go., electric lights------.--- 485 50 Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas_---- -__------.- 41 50 Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery -.-.------31 25 r . . Beers & Resseguie, lumber-. ---_._..- ..------156 19 ' Fred. W. Kelsey, nursery supplies ..-...--..------52 50 W. G. Pierson, pipe ------..----.-.------15 00 Total amount-- -.--- _ ------.------$486,832 18 32 REPORT OF THE

ANNUAL REPORT OF POLICE FORCE, 1891.

1 Captain. 7 Sergeants. 6s Patrolmen. Total f~rce--76. Distributed as follows : PROSPECTPARK-6 sergeants, 49 patrolmen. WASHINGTONPARK-1 sergeant, 6 patrolmen. CITY PARK-2 patrolmen. TOMPXINSPARK-3 patrolmen. CAEROLLPARK-2 patrolmen. EASTERNPARKWAY--3 patrolmen. OCEANPARKWAY-3 patrolmen.

ACCIDENTS. ,

Carriages and Sleighs- - - . ------. .- - - - . - ...... - ... - - - -227 Saddle Horses .------_---_. -... . ------.--- .-_.-.- 26 Bicycles and Tricycles.------16 1- E ell zn Lake- - - - . . - - - .- - - .- - _ _ - . _ _ _ _ .. - - . - - -.------4

Fell in Park-. ------.-.. . - - - - -.------_ - _ - . ._ . - _ - - _ _ 8

Fell on Ice ------_...- - -- _ - _ - - --.. ._ -- --.5 Taken Sick in Park -.._- .- _ .. -- - _ _ ------_ - -- - . - - -- - 7 Thrown from Baby Carriage. - - - .. - - _ - - --.:. - .. .- - -... . - 1 Struck with Base Ball---- _ _ _.------"._ ------_ _.--- - 1 Killed -- -.-.-_-_--.-_.2 -

Total. - - . -.. . -.. - -. .' - - . - - -._ . . . . - _.- . - - - -.297 I

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. . 33

Accidents to carriages and sleighs, where danger to life and limb was prevented by prompt action of the police, 115 ; to saddle horses, 20. Accidents to carriages and sleighs, where assistance was rendered by the police, 112 ; to saddle horses, 6. Number of ambulance calls, 60. i Of the two liilled, one was a driver, who was run over by. Eiis trlzclr; ; a~~dthe other a bicycle rider, struck b57 tlre pole of a phaeton.

Ar~.rsts.

OFFEKCES.

--- Intoxication ...... 17 17 / 35 4 73 Violation park ordinance-- - - 17 ' 1 18 Reckless driving -- ... ------9 I 1 10 Grand 1al.ceny.. .. .-. . - .. .- -.. 1 1 Petty larceny ....----- ..--. 2 2 Picking pock&&--. ..---- -.- 3 Vagrancy .. . . - -.. - - -.------1 5 Assault ..1 2 3 Burglary .-1 1 3- Fi hting ..------2 -* 1 ~n¢exposure ...... -.. . 3 1 Carrying concealed weapons. 1 I 1 1 Annoying children. -.. - - -.-. ' 1 1 3 Dumping on'. E. R. L. ..-..-- 3 -- Total . 5 4 12'7

- --

Suicides, Prospect Park, 2. Attempted suicides, Pro!pect Park, 3. Lost children, Prospect Park, 57.

r* 3 4 REPORT OF THE

Time Lost for follo~vingCauses. - I 310~'~~.1 Sick. with Leave. y,","!)t1 Suspended. Total. I 1 ------I--I-- I January - - - 48 74 February -. 76 27 27 March----- 110 42 134172 4 - - .. 147 166 May .-..--- 74 18 3 14 109 dune - - ---_ 101 125 July .....-_ 43 27 70 August .. -. September - 35"If 1 6'285 October..--.. 42 1 10 November. 63 1 10 December.. 125 I 16 d ------'I--- rlotals--- 7 894 1 273 15 95 1,277 I I The above report shows the niln~berol c1;lys lost d~~ring each month, for the year 1891.

IIESIGNED. Sergeant TVm. J. Hogan .------.---July 1

PROMOTED. I Patrolman John &IcCormicli - - . - - - . - - - - . . - - - July 16, PARADES. May 23d. Coaching Carnival. " 24th. Decoration Lincoln Monurnenr . " 27th. Brooklyn Su-nday School Union Anniversary. June 6th. Unveiling of Stranahan Monument. " 6th. Drill and Review of.lst U. S. Artillery, 23d Regt., N. G. S. N. Y., and Troop "A," N. 8. S. N. Y., Col. Partridge of 23cl Regt. cornmancling. di~nr17tl1. 11emorial Services at 3Iartyrs' .Tomb by the Society of So11s and Daughters of the Revo- lution. June 20th. Bicycle Parade. *. 24th. Unveiling of Beecher Alonumen t. , 'I .

SATURDAY CONCERTS. \ Prospect Park-16. First Concert, June 13th. Last Concert, Sept. 26th. VCTashingtonPark-16. First Concert, June 13th. Last Concert, Oct. :Id.

SUNDAY CONCERTS. Prospece Park-17. First Concert. June 7th. Last Concert, Sept,. 27th.

Picnics. - .- .------364, representing 41,217 person.;. Baseball games - - -.. - -... - - - .. ------. ------1,748 Football games ------. ------. - -313 Cricket games - - .- - .- - - - . ------.- - . ------. ------190 Lacrosse games--. ... - --.- -. ------.-. 15 About 15,000 games of Lawn Tennis were played. Skating days- - - - - .. . ------. ------7 .

I I Visitors, 1891. - --- I NOXTII. Carriages. !Equestrians.Pedest~ians.I Sleighs. ; Total. I I t

January -.I February - 1 3Iarch-. - - 1 April.. - - - 1 xay_--..-I .kne ----.I .July -...-I Aupst _ _ :September 'October -. November December I Totals.- / 2,698,526 1 132,137 12,730,597 6,696 1 15.561,t I

Total number of Visitors------15,561,956 6. 4 c " on Sundays ------_ _.- - 3,789,922 6 6 t 6 L 6 on Concert days .- - .- - .. - 2,499,842 Largest number in one day, Sept. 28th- - - .. - - .. - .. - 209,653

M. A2 McNBMARA, To ANEURINJONES.

I)IFPAIITJIENT OF l'bRli8. 37

Rli=PORT

OF TIIE DEPARTMENTOF PARKS

FOR 1892.

D~.:PAHTJIENTOF PARKS, Room 4, City Hall, 1 BICOORLTN,January 31, 1893. ) To the Hono~abZethe Comma?? Counci7. GEY~T,F:I\IEN:- I herewit11 furnish your Honorable Body with a f~zllRe- port of my proceedings for the year 1892,-embra'cing a detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for that time. The Corr~missionerof the Department of Parks would. respectfully report that the Board of Estimate appropriated for the year 1892, $387,510 for Public Parks and Park- ways and $3,800 for the Parade Ground. These amounts, together with $135,336.51, for balances over from 1891, made the amount available for Park purposes for IS92 $526,646.51. Of this amount there have been expended during the year 1892, $395,007.39, leaving a balance of I $131,639.12, against which there are sundry bills yet un- settled. From the balance, $49,681.62, remaining to the credit of Park Site Improvement Ii'und, for permanent improvements e in and around Prospect Park, at the beginning of the year, $30,268 have been expended, mainly, in paying balances of contracts in construction of Breeze Hill Bridge and re- modelling the coucourse on Breeze Hill for a perennial garden. During tlle year land for two small parks l~asbeen purchased, under the Laws of 1891 and amended in lS92, authorizing moneys to be raised for that purpose, to wit: On June lfjth, the block bounded by Prospect and Park places and Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues in the 24th Ward was acquired at a cost of $150,132.7'7, and will be linown as " Bedford Park." On Nov. 21st land in the 12th ward was purchased, consisting of nearly two full blocks lying between Richards, Dwight, William and Verona streets, and for which $132, - 745 was paid. An additional block adjoining the above will be needed to complete tho plot for this park and for d 1vhich this Department now holds an option. Herewith, please find a synopsis fnrnislled by the Snper- intendent of Parks of the work done by this Department dnring the year 1892 :

MAINTENANCE. The regular rdutine of maintenance has consisted, as usual, in caring for lawns, drives, bridle roads, trees and shrubs, flower gardens and beds in small parks, greenhouses, stables and work shops, with general ~epairsof buildings, shelters, rustic wol-k, fences, rolling stock, machinery, etc. Thennnsual drought during the latter part of the summer caused an increased amo both in Prospect Park a constant work frorli the entire force. The early sno and commencement of the the usual labor on the La drives. I

DEPARTIIENT OF PARKS. 39

lJllOSPECT PARK DRIVES AN11 BRIDLE GOADS. The Prospect Park drives have demanded constant care tomaintain thein at the required standard of excellence, and 2,577 cubic yards of Roa Hook gravel were used in tlieir maintenance, besides large quantities of bank gravel obtained in excavating, which was also used on bridle roads \ and walks. The circuit drive over R'ethermead Arches and down to the Willink Entrance, and the East Lake Drive were nearly all re-constructed, m~dthe whole length of the drives worked over and patched where tlie old gravel was gullied -or wearing off. Plaza Street, outside of the VCTest Mound, has had an .entire new coating of Roa Hook gravel from four to six inches thick.

I Extensive work has been done in constructing new- walks and repairing worn cines in Prospect Park. New ones have been built on the peninsula on the north side of the Lake, and running under the new bridge on both sides of the - Lsti,ean~.The walk leading from near the new bridge to the top of Looli~~tHill has bren ~.ene\+-ed,as well as the one from Cleft Ridge Span to the new bridge ; also the one from the bridge to the Flower Garden along the lake shore and along the east shore of tlie lake from near the Flower f Garden to the Ford Bridge. . I The walk east of the East Lake Drive was re-surfaced from near. the VSTillinkEntrance, along the east and south sides of the Park, to the Ocean Parkway Entrance (Gate 4). From the other side of this entrance it was continued until it crosses tlie West Drive. .~4new walk was constructed from t,he Farm House over the hill to the Circuit Drive, and smaller l~ortionsat tlie Main Entrance and northeast -of the Department Offices. Defective places were repaired at the V7illink Entrance

1 REPORT OF THE and at Gate 4, and numerous small defective l)laces'~vere removed and repaired in nearly all parts of Prospect Park. The entire new walks in Carroll Park were laid with the first coat and prepared for surfacing the coming season. 800 barrels of chemical tar and 2,830 cubic yards of gravel were used in the work, paving 226,043 square feet. The entire roadway outside of 17Villink Entrance and the semi- circle at Gate 3 have been paved in the best manner with I asphalt road pavement.

GREEXHOUSES AND FLOi\'EIi GABDEN. The new propagating houses have de~nonstratedtheir usefulness by supplying all the bedding plants (upwards of two hundred and eighty thousand), that mere requi~ed by the Department, excepting some new varieties that were purchased. The new tank was silccessfully used to keep the tropical water lilies over winter, and when planted out again in the different ponds and fountain hasins they renewed their luxuriance and afforded great satisfaction to many thonsand visitors. The greenhouses are now filled with a valuable collection of plants obtained by purchase and the gifts of public-spirited citizens. Over seventy tl~onsaad (7'0,000) bulbs-tulips, hyacinths, narcissi, crocus, scj~llas, lilies, etc.-have been planted in the different dower gardens and small parks for a display the coming season. \ TREES AND SHRUBS. 1. In addition to the care of the nurseries, some two huni dyed and twenty trees of a permanent character liave been planted upon the sidewalks and park\vays, and preparation of the gronnd made to continne the work of I-eplacjng missing ones the coming spring. The removal of dead wood and supkrfluons growth has been steadily continued and extensive pruning practised with most satisfactory results. One thousand rliododen- ' i

I i

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 41

drons and about twelve hundred deciduous shrubs were successfully plantad in the spring, and preparations made for extensive additions the coming season, A lledge of privet has been planted on the 9th avenue side of Prospect Parli, from Flatbnsh avenue to 3d street. A collection of lilacs, numbering two hundred plants in nearly every known variety, has been planted in groups in 1 the vicinity of the well, ancl will be increased the coming season.

1MP.ROVEYENTS ON RREEZII: HILL AND XTICINITP OF NI.37.V UKID(4E. The entire surface of the slopes around the new bridge and road leading from it to the West Lake drive has been covered with soil and &own down to lawn. The adjacent shol-es of the lake have been strengthened with

stories t,o prevent washing awa!., and.the new ground I enriched, and prepared for planting. The old concourse on Breeze Hill, no longer useful for the purpose for which it was designed, has been laid out as n garden for h~rba- ceous perennials, with drives directly among the flower beds, adding a bew and distinct feature to hhe park.' The new road has heen constructed with paved gutters , and onrbstones. The walks have been prepared for paving with asphalt blocks (now on the ground), and the entire surface of the beds covered with i.ieh soil of an average depth of over two feet and many plants already planted

I in it. I MECHANICAL AND ARTIFICERS' WORK. The general repairs of rolling stock-watering carts, trucks, rollers, wagons, lawn-mowers and road scrapers- 1 have required continnal attention, as well as the fifteen miles of water mains, extending around Prospect Park and down the Ocean Parliway to Coney Islancl,with all the hydrants, connectiqns, washers, display and drinking fountains.

4 The Flower Garden shelter, Boat House and some of the Y lielters in the smaller parks have required extensive repairs as well as the rustic shelters and arbors, which have been put in order, also the railings, bridges and other rustic work. . New bottoms have been put in all of the benches in the

hot houses and the entire structures painted and glazing I put in order. A new boiler and course of hot water pipe have been added to the large house. The Lullwood bridge has been entirely rebnilt and the Ford bridge re - floored. A shelter for the attendant at the Horse Bowl has been huilt, arid frames and hot beds to accon~modateone liun- dred lights of sash have been-constructed, as well as a cold pit 60 Peet long, which was bricked and glazed. New timbers and floors have been put in the Carrousel, as well as ceiling and roof. New timbers and floor have been put into the balcony at tlie .' Li tchfield Mansion," with repairs to the large fluted colnmns and minor repairs to many parts of the building. A rustic arbor was built near the Farm House. Three port- able stands were built for parades, and seats fdr 15,000 peo- ple during the Sunday School anniversary. One thousand new settees were made and five hundred old ones repaired. in addition to keeping all rolling stock in repair, there have been built three new road sprinklers, two road rollers, ' three road scrapers, two snow plows and two hundred iron I tree boxes. Over one thousand seven hundred fezt of pipe fence was I built on 9th Avenue. Six water closets and urinals, with new Aoors and timbers, were built at the barn, and six with floor and timbers at Boat House.

The gu tters and drains along tlie entire length of this I parkway have been dug out and lcept in order, and the' t trees have been pruned. Two new catch basins and a drain pipe leading to the old gravel pit have greatly iniproved the drainage in that vicinity. 1525 cubic yards of Roa Hook gravel have been laid, from where it ended just below Church Lane, last season, to beyond the Hollow, and I , packed and rolled with tlie steam roller. 2000 cubic yards of bank gravel were put on between the Tunnel and Coney , Island. The long and severe drcught rendered the daily use of tlie road sprinklers necessary until late in the Fall, consequently adding to the necessary expense of mainten- ., ance.

EASTERN PARKWAY. Besides the regular mnintenance, cleaning, sprinkling, etc., the gutters have been. dug out and kept clear on all the roads. The trees have been pruned and the smallerones protected by iron tree boxes. The trees are cultivated and manured as other work permits. 673 cubic yards of Roa Hook gravel have been placed on the road. I \

CARROLL PAlIK. I Although work was decided upon late in the season and a new design adopted, the elitire plan of the park has been changed and the whole place remodelled and improved. The old fence has been removed and a new one of lighter design put in its place. All the new walks have been laid with a first coat of chemical tar and glavel, and are ready I for the surface finish in the spring. The ground'has been ' .

DEPIRTXENT OF PARIiS. 45

season, and a fountain hasin prel)aed for tohesmall plaza in the centre OF the park. .

Tt701:K IN C)1'HF:I< PARKS. . The work in the otl~erparks and small squares of the city has consisted of tlieir regular care; cleaning, mowing, watering arid caring for the trees, shrubs, flower beds and fountains. By an act of. the T,egislature of 1892, tlie Department of farks was made n single-headed Commission, and, by vir- tue of said act, Marvin Cross, Esq., a member of the former commission, \\.as appointed by tlie Comn~issioneras his Deputy. This cEange in the management of the affairs of the Park will no. doubt prove beneficial. It has long been known by arboriculturists that our plantations in Prospect Park, mhicl~contained some of the finest specimens of trees from all parts of the world, were , 1 becoming overcrowded in many places, and in other portions were weak. Many of the finest trees were crowded out by inferior and rapidly growing trees, threatening ex- termination of the better kinds. These trees were , origin- ally planted close, so as to produce immediate effects, the designers intending to ~.einovemany from time to time as occasion demanded. For a number of yems they were neglected, and when the time came to remove them p~tblicclamor among.tlie ignorant that "trees were being cut dcwn and the Park destroyed " deterred some of my predecessors from reinov- I ing then?. This work, under caref 111 supervision and with the advice of the best experts that can be obtained, has been proceeded with during the last two years, and with very little criticism, the public having beg1111 to realize, as has .the Department, that the work is necessary to the

\ safety and beauty of our plantations, and in a few years fi these trees, that a& ungainly, will be beautiful and sightly, and the'finer specimens, which are of 'slow growth, will survive.

1 1 I . lic in our work has been in- new trees wherever *he planta- caring for and nursing of trees throughout the Park and on the Boulevards. Our forests, which are mostly on steep hillsides, have. been injured by the continual wash of the heavy raints, and I in many portions the roots 11:tve been left partially bare. To obviate this we have planted vines or low shrubbery t that will grow in the shade,ancl also grass in the early spring- The shade, however, kills the grass before the sunlmer is over, but the little fibrous roots assist materially in holding the soil together. It has been decided to cover all the places made bare with a good strong sod, taking a section of the Park every year until the work is accomplislled. This will give nutritition to the trees, and restore in a great measure what has been washed away. The horticaltural department has been greatly enlarged. All plants and Bowers used in our various Parks are raised I in Prospect Park propagating houses, at a much less cost; than buying them ;and of a superior quality. In addition the greenhouse is open to the ynblic during the winter months, where a choice collection of ferns and other tropical plants and flowers are on exhibition, and in summer these same plants are used for filling of vases and other decorations in the Flower Garden. , The work of the Department is continually growing, owing to the increasing population that must be provided for, and the construction and maintaining of other parks 107 cnted thronghont the city. 1 The subject of preserving and maintaining the small parks is receiving a great deal of attention, anct when'tliese parks ' are put in ol*del. they sllolnld be well lighted and policed. They ought to be at all times of the diry ancl night a com- , fort and pleasure to the citizens, and not, as has been and still is, in some of the Parks, a lnenace to all who have to

Financial Statement for the Year 1892.

MAINTENANCE OF OCEAN PARKWAY. CertdJerE to Auditol' : Expended for labor, policing, gravel, 1 .4ppropriation for Ocean Parkway . .. $10,000 00 trees etc -----...-.-..--...--..-..- $19,750 38 I Balance from 1891 ------.-.------9,819 19 Balance carried to credit of mainten- tenance of Ocean Parkway- .--.- -. - --68 81 i $19,819 19 Financial Statement-for the Year 1892.

CIT Ti.

BIAINTENANCE OF EASTERK PARKWAY. Cwt4fied to Auditor: Expended for gravel, trees, labor, etc - - $12,091 74 Appropriation for 1892 - - -.- -.-. . . - - -.$10,000 00 Balance carried to credit of maintenance Balance from 1891.. -.- - - - .-. - -.- -- - . 2,886 67 of Eastern Parkway for 1893-.-. -.--- 794 93

WINTHROP PARK. Expended for trees, plants, top soil, Appropriated for 1892 - - - labor, etc. - - - -_-. -. .- . .------... - -.$5,175 34 Balance carried to the credit of Win- throp Park for 1893 -..------.--- ..- 824 66 -- Financial Statement for the Year 1892.

Park Site Improvement Fund for permanent improvements in and about Prospect Park under Chapter 384,:Larvs of 1888. u CITY. 5 8 Certijted to Auditor: M Paid Vaux & Radford for services on Balance from IS90 and 1891.. _.-- .. -.- - $49,681 62 account of Breeze Hill Bridge-- $1,754 24 --- 3 0 " Wallis Iron Works for balance '4 of contract for iron work, w Breeze Hill Bridge - - - -.-. - - - - - 7,252 04 b- Expended for curbing and asphalt tiles, Breeze Hill garden .- . - 1,630 24 E 'I " top soil, " -- - - 3,424 00 P " '' labor and teams, on and around Breeze Hill- - - - 16,206 58 Balance carried to credit of Park Site Improvement Fund for 1893 --- .-.--.. -- 19,413 62 $49,681 62 $49,681 62 Financial Statement for the Year 1892.

COUNTY. + W 0 Tf MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PARADE GROUND. s Expended for labor, police, gas light, etc. $5,298 26 Appropriated by the Board of Supervisors Balance carried to credit of maintenance of Kings Co., and rec'C1 from County and care of Parade Ground for 1893. - - - 1,585 8.5 Treasurer .- - .------.- -.- . . - .------Balance from 1891.---.----.------. ----. -- Revenue derived from the Pizblic Parks of tlie City of Brooklyn, and paid into the City Treasury, for the year 1892, and credited to " Revenue Fund." u

Paid City Treasurer. - - - - - .. -. -. - - - -..- - . $5,269 92 From rental privileges.. .- - - .------$4,050 00 " rent oi buildings- - -.. .-...... 1,130 00 -- " sale of old material, poundage, etc- . --89 92 $5,269 92 I/ $6,269-- 98 8 ? W Office Department of Parks, January, 1893. P JOEINM. TOMPKINS, Secretary. Statement of Balances and Appropriations, 1892.

1892. Jan. 2d Appropriations and balances, Labpr, salary and police pay rolls, City...... _. .------..- . C1ty -.- . - -.- - .- -..- -... -. .------Appropriations and balances, Labor pay rolls, police, lighting, etc., County.------.------County ------..-.--.....-.._ Supplies, purchase of land, electric light, construction, etc , City.. -- .- Balances, City ----...---... -_.-._. -. 6' county----..---.------..- Financial Statement for the Year 1892.

CITY.

PARK PURCHASE FUNI). Cevtijd to Auditor : Expended for land for Bedford Park, Requisitions on the City Comptroller in 24th ward...... - .. $149,000 00 in 1898, for proceeds of bonds sold " land for park in 12th under Laws of 1891, Chap. 246, and ward------...---- - 131,250 00 amended in 1892, Chap. 77------.-$300,500 00 " professional s e r v i c e s Am't retnrned from Elliot Williams a n d disbursements, for rebate on tax searches .---..--.-- 94 39 searching titles, etc. - 2,627 77 Balance from 1892- -..-. .. - -.. . - - -.-. 630 05 " taxes on Highland Park 37 78 Balance carried to credit of Park Pur- chase Fund for 1893.. .------..- - - 18,308 89

Statement oE Park Purchase Fnnd.

Limit of amount authorized to be expended for small parks by Laws of 1891, Chapter 246, and as amended in 1802, Chap. 77 - -- -.. .------.-.- .-. -..-. - -.. ------.- -. .- -- -..- .. - -... . ------..-- -.------$700,000 00 Requisitions on the Comptroller under the above Law in 1891 and 1892 - - - - -.- -.. . . - .. - .---. - -. .. - - - - -... - - - - 649,500 00

Balance of Parlr Purchase Fund account as above. - - - .- .--.. . . -. ------.-. -- - - -... - - --..- - .. - - - .-- . -.- T18,308 89

Balance available .. . . - - - .-. ------. .- - .------.. ------.. ------.-. . - - -.- .- -< - - - -.------.------$68,808 89 % Statement of Labor ai~dSalary Pay Rolls, 1898.

LABOR,SHIT.LED, 1892. 1 CITY. I AMOUNT. I POLICE. I UNSYII.I.ED. HIRED TEAN~I TOTAL.

9 Pay Roll, No. $4,638 47 " 'I 16 4,228 89 23 " 4,270 12 30 " 4,231 10 Feb. A " 4,322 27 4,160 08 " 4,105 33 " 4,154 9G Meh. 4,154 49 4,346 80 4,196 56 'I 4,357 68 Apl. 4,593 54 4,648 06 " 6,146 64 5,302 62 5,607 56 5,906 74 5,666 28 '6 5,790 14 6,208 89 June 5,895 51 6,233 51 6,499 86 6,619 38 July 6,165 91 ' ' 6,045 67 Sept. "

" Oct.

L '

Nov.

FRANCIS KERRIGAN, Chief Clrrk r~ndPaymnster. 58 REPORT OF THE

Salary Pay Rolls for the Year 1892. 1892. Jan. 14. Salary Pay Roll for the month of January.. .- ---.------$1,189 99 Feb. 12. Salary Pay Roll for the month of February...... -. . . -. - 1,189 99 Mch. 1'7. Salary Pay Roll for the month of March . -..-- ---. - ..-- 1,494 63 April 14. Salary Pay Rol! for the month of April --_.-..- .--. ---- 1.694 42 May 12. Salary Pay Roll for the month of ~ky--..---- ...... - l;874 98 June 16. Salary Pay Roll for the month of June---- -.--- - -.- - - -.2,008 23 July 13. Salary Pay Roll for the month of July .-...... -. 2,008 23 Aug. 18. Salary Pay Roll for the month of August ._-_-.... ------2,008 23 Sept. 15. Salary Pay Roll for the month of September.. -..- _ .. - .- 2,008 23 Oct. 13. Salary Pay Roll for the month of October ..-----.--.---2,008 23 Nov. 10. Salary Pay Roll for the month of November.. - - ---...-. 2,008 23 Dec. 15. Salary Pay Roll for the month of December .-...... 2,008 23

Recapitulation-Services, 1892.

Salaries------... . ------.------. ------$ 21,501 62 Police. ------.------.-. - -. - -.- - .. . . - - _...... _ ------_-- 76,758 40 Labor, Skilled and Unskilled, Hired Horses and Teams------.--. 215,376 78 . $313,636 80 E. & 0. E. PROSPECTPARK, Jan., 169s. FRANCIS KERRIUAN, Chief Clerk and Paymaster.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, Music, Gas, Electric Light, etc., 1892.

Jan. 15. George F. Miller, iupplies - - - -.------.- - -- .--- Leonard & Ellis, oil ---.------..--.- ---.------Lucien T. Bell, professional services - -.. ------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light-. - - - - -.. -- James Downey, blankets -.-...... -..-.--- .------D. W. Binns, wheels for road rollers -9 - - -.-. . - -.- Thomas Ineson, algae jell ------..------.- J. W. Pratt L Son, time ledger --.--- .. -.. .--.. . Disosway 6t Henderson, testing scales. -.------Goodyear Rubber Co., packing__.-. .- .. .. . ------27- -Am. District Tel Co , messenger service. - -.- - - .- Whitman Saddle Co., carriage robes.- .. . .. - - -- .-.- G. 8. Harvey, repairing windows .--.---. ------E. 6t F Conklin, curb stone.. .. -. .- .------C. T. Raynolds L& Co., paint&, etc.. .- -.. . . - - .- - - - - C. T. Raynolds & Co., paints, etc.. .- -.------.-- - Feb. 4- -The Town of Flatbush, taxes for 1891. ------James J. Conway, sleigh ---...-----..------11--Chas. F. Moore, disbursements - --.-. - .------W. H. Stewart, covering boilers _-----'------John Morton & Sons, lime -.... --.------D. C. Thomson, disbursements ..--._---.-----.- Cranford & Valentine, asphalting.. - - -.. ------J. Henry Haggerty, oil .---.--..--.-. . ------New York & New Jersey Globe Gas Light Co., lighting .- - _..- - - -.. . -. .-. .. -. .. . - - - - - .- - - Thomas F. Fitkin, supplies .- -..-. .. . - -..- - .- --- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light -.- - ---. -- - Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light -..- .. .-. -- - C. T. Ilay nolds .% Co., supplies _.------.- - Cornelius Cameron, services- -._ - -.------.. . - - - - Fullerton c& Anderson, supplies -... -. .. ------

R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and meal A--. .------L. H. Marcks & Co., coal -..-...- - ..-.------Adriance Platt & Co , supplies. -- .-.... -----.--. 12--Gee. F. Miller, supplies -.- - - -.------18- -Andrew D. Brown, bolts, etc. _..- -..------.. - -- J. L. Mott Iron Works, plumbing materials .-. - - - Liebman Bros., cabinet paper .... .------.---- Wyckoff, Seamans JZ Benedict, repairs to typewriter Harris & Maguire, blocks -.. -- -.----..--- .-.- - .- Disosway & Henderson, brooms--. .. . . ------Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ..------Nathan Lane & Son, stationery -.-- -.--.------James Weir, Jr.. Sons, sods - -.... -..------.--- Chadborn-Coldwell Mfg. Co., supplies for mowers 23- -Nelson Bros.. coal .- -.- - - - - . ------..- -.- - -.- - - Andrew D. Brown, iron .--..----.--.-...---.-.-- John A. Burroughs, carriage hire .----.----..- -- Siebrecht & Wadley. plnnts .--....--.------.-- - Samuel W. Cornell, hardware-. ..- - -.------. Samuel W. Corwell, hardware -_...--..-.. .--. .-- F. E. McAllister, plants ---- ..-. ---.------REPORT OF THX

Supplies. etc., 1892-Co?~ti?zzcc.d.

Feb . 23.. Joseph Dykes, taxes- ...... Geo . L . Squires XIfg . Co .. machinery ...... Vaux & Radford, profe~sionalservices ...... March 3.-The Wallis Iron Works, payment on contract, Ereeze Hill Bridge ...... - ...... Whitrnan Saddle Co., harness supplies ...... Geo. . &Iiller, supplies ...... 4 ..Jno . R . Hhnnesy, disbursements ...... Chas . F. Moore, disbursements ...... Andrew D . Brown, supplies I ...... Thoma3 F . Fitkin, harness, supplies ...... Beers Jt Resseguic, lumber...... Samuel W . Come!$ . hardware...... The J . L . Mott Iron Works, supplies ...... R . H . Attlesey & Son, oats and corn ...... R . H . Attlesey & Son, oats and straw ...... Lucien T . Bell, profissional services ...... Am . District 're1 . Co., messenger services ...... Am . District Tel . Co., messenger services ...... John Morton & Son, lime and brick ...... J . W . Pratt & Yon, stationery ...... Fullerton & Anderson, supplies...... 10.-Samuel W . Cornell, hardware ...... 17.. Citizens' Electric 111 . Co.. electric light ...... Citizens' Electric 111 . Co .. electric light ...... John M . Bulwinkle . stationery ...... New York ~5%Ncw *Jersey lobe Gas Light Co., lighting lamp ...... Metropolitan Gas Light Co., giis ...... Beers & Reesewie, lumber- ...... 28.. The Forster Mfg . Co .. hose ...... James Dean, plants ...... Julius Bien, atlas ...... 22 .-South Brooklyn Satv Mill Co., lumber ...... J . Henry Haggerty . oil ...... Town of Gravesend, taxes ...... 24 .-James Cassidy, stationery ...... Thomas Paulson, hose couvling ...... Nelson Eros., coal ...... April 7- .BI . A . McNamara, disbursements ...... Pioneer Iron Works, smoothers and tampers ...... Pioneer Iron Works, repairs to tar kettle ...... Pioneer Iron Works, repairs ...... Pioneer Iron Works, altering sand dryer ...... Pioneer Iron Works, repairing boiler and engine .. Hine & Robertson, plumbers' supplies ...... Edward D . White, brick and clay ...... Thomas O'Hara, top soil ...... 13..R. H . Attlesey & Son, hay and corn ...... R . H . Attlesey & Son, hay and oati ...... Oscar C . Whedon, disbursements ...... Beers & Resseguie . lumber ...... Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery ...... Hine & Robertson . supplies ...... Samuel W . Cornell, hardware ...... DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Supplies, etc., IS92 - Continued.

April 13.-N. Y. & N. J. Tel. Co., telephone services .--.--- N. Y. & N. J. Tel. Co., telephone services _..--- W. G. Pierson, pipe ---- -...---.----.----.---..- Citizens' Electric I11 Co., electric lights._- .-..-- N. Y. & N. .I. Globe Gas Light Co., lighting and care of lamps .---..--...-.----...--..--..-- David Moffatt & Co , leather ..-.----....------14. ..John De Wolf, services.. - - -.- . - - - -.- - .. - -..- - - 21. .Nelso~iBros., coal. - - - - _.- - - _.- - -. - -. - - - -.-. - - - - Samuel W. Cornell, hardware _..--.-...... -.----- Peter Henderson, plants ------_---- .----....---- Peter Henderson, plants -..-.-.-.- .-...- --.--- B. Brannagan, tinning roof -_-.---.---.-.- ----.- Thomas W. Weathered, sash .--...-...-.--.---- John $1. Bulwinkle, stationery ----..-- -..- . . . .- Geo. B. Forrester, bone dust .-..--.------..---- American District Tel. Co., messenger service. - - Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric light.. -- .. .-- - - Geo. F. Miller, supplies _-_.-..----..--.-----.-- L. H. Xarcks & Co., coal -.---.------.- Fullerton cb Anderson, supplies _ -.--. .-. _ -..- - - C. T. Raynolds & Co., whiting-_. -- . ..--.--- -- IVletropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ...------.----. Peter Henderson & Co., seed-. . -.. . - -..------.- I. S. Remson Mfg. Co., harness _-_..---.----..-- James Arnot Penman, books .--.--.-..-.--..---. James Arnot Penman, books ..-.---.------. -.. . Fullerton c% Anderson, supplies.. - - -.------.. - Thomas O'Hara, top soil .-----.--- .. .-. --.---- %.-The Subscription News Co., periodicals. -- _.- -. .. Liebmann Bros., paper. ..-.. .. --.. - ---- .------30.-5. Henry Haggertg, oil -.--... .-. .---- -.-- -.- J. H. Laf~eniere,supplies .--._....------..---- C. T. Kaynolds & Co.. white lead--- --.-----. - Nay 4--Sarah E. Courtney, balance of salary, R. Court- ney, deceased .._....--.----. .-----.. - -- G- -Beers & Resseguie, lumber .. . - - -..-. - - -.------J. I,. Mott Iron Works, fountain _..__.-._-----.- J. EIcnry Haqgerty, naphtha.- - -.-- .... --.--.-- Henry T. Hilton, two bay horses ..--- .- -. . ---- Henry T. Hilton, bny horse .-.._...--..------.- A. V. Benoit, artist' materials.---...... - .------A. V. Benoit, artist' materials.---. ...- -.--. . .-- John ~Morton& Son, blick .--..--..-.-.----...-- The Bolton Drug Co., sponges -._..---.... ---. .- S. A. French, police badges ..-... ..-..-.-..----- Benjamin Grey, flowers ----_---...--..--...---.- R. H. Attlesey L% Son. provender ...--... -.-.---- 7- -Francis Icerrigan, disbursements.. .. - - -.- -..- - - - 9 -John Borsdorf, leather -.-. . . -. . .. . - -... . - - - - - 13--N. Y. & N. J Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps Gen. F. Miller, supplies .------.---...--.---- Cornelius Ss Iloldridge, carts.-- -.----.....--- Tredwell & Slote, police clothing .--.,.-. -..--- - D W. Binns, scat legs .--.._...--.------.---- REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1892-Continued.

13--Citizens' Electric Light Co., electric lights .-.. _-- Citizens' Electric Light Co., electric lights-. .- - .- W. G. Pierson, pipe.--.---.------.------Pitcher & Manda, plants ------..---...-.-..-_.- James Arnot Penman, books ---...-.-.------William Bennett, geraniums. - -_.- .-- - -.------Shady Hill Nurseries, plants...... - -... ------Samuel W. Cornell, hardware.- ----.-.-----..--- 22.-Nelson Bros., coke ------. - .---- George R. Knapp, nursery supplies .------. -.--. Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ------Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ---.------Peter Henderson & Co , seed -----.--_---. ---..-- 23-. John L. Dwyer, permit book------.-. - - - .. - - - - J. 0.Fullerton, supplies ---.------.------Isaac Smith, Sons & CO., umbrellas.-. ... --..---. Yellow Pine Co., lumber. - -.- _ _.-.. - '. .. .. - - - - .. . American District Tel. Co., messenger service.. - - . A. W. Fitzgibbon, helmets _.----_------D. W. Binns, wrenches. -_-...... ---..---.-.-.- John Golden, top soil_-.._--_---. --.-.------31- -Louis D. Beck, gravel-. -.- - - -.------.- -. - - - Louis D. Beck, gravel ---.------.-----.---.------Fred. W. Eelsey, plants .------.-- Fred. W. Kelsey, plants. .-..--.. .-.-..--...----.-- Tredwell & Slote, clothing for police ._-.------.-- The N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Go., compost -.--.-- Henry McBhane M'f'g Co., supplies .--...------. .- Durham Bros., cart ------..------Henry T. Hilton, horse -.------.....--.------Harris & Maguire, manure. ------.------H. W. Dusenbury, services .-._---..-.----.--..-. June 3--Francis Eerrigan, disbursements- - -..- - - -.- - - -.- - Louis D. Beck, gravel --.----.---- -... ------J. Norwood & Son, wire guard--- .-.. -----.-.--- J. Morton & Son, cement --_---.-..--..----. .----- Parsons 62 Co., trees _-..- _ - - .. .. . -. . ------.. ------F. E. McAllister, plants ------.------.--- Prospect Park I U. I. R. K. Co., tickets ------.- James Downey, blankets __._--.------.-.----- Phcenix Wagon and Carriage Co., wagon-- -.---- Thomas O'Hara, top soil --..------_.------John Golden, top soil -.---.--. ------.---.------6- -L. H. Marcks & Co., coal- -- - -.- - - .. ------14- -Lucian0 Conterno L Sons, music- - - - - .-. .------Luciano Conterno St Sons, music.- - . .-. --.------15--R. H. Attlesey r\Z Son, oats and meal .------.--.-.. R. H. Attlesey L& Son, hay and corn -.------The N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving compost - Wm. Schwarzwaelder, chairs-_. --_.-_------Citizens' Electric Light Co., electrklight- ---- .--- Citizens' Electric Light Co., electric light ------N. Y. and N. J. Globe Light Co., care of lamps.-- Pioneer Irpn Works, raker and buckets- -_---.-- - Pioneer Iron Works, bevel--- --.--.------DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 63

Supplies, etc., 1892-Continued.

June 15--A. H. Hews, flower pots ----- .-----..---.--.-.--... Oasis Nursery Co., bulbs.- .------. .------Beers & Resseguie, lumber .------.------Beers & Resseguie, lumber .------.- Beers & Resseguie, lumber -.--.-..-.------Emil Lazannky, supplies------.--- -.----- Hine & Robinson, water gauge. ------.---- - W. G. Pierson, pipe ------.----- W. & F. B. Conklin, coping and stone----.. -.--. -- Geo V. Brower, disbursements .------.------Wm. Newton Adams, land for Bedford Park. - --- Wm. H. Malc, for Atlantic Trust Co., land for Bedford Park__.. ---- .---.------.------John T. Allen, land for Bedford Park------Geo. G. Reynolds, land for Bedford Park-. ..--.-. - Edward W. Avery, land for Bedford Park------.- Henry Carson, land for Bedford Park .----..----- E. J. Granger, laud for Bedford Park _.-.- .------A. G. McDonald, Atty., land for Bedford Park--- Thomas E. Pearsall, professional services, etc.. .. - W. N. Adams, insurance on Bedford Park -.----- 16- -Lucian~Conterno & Sons, music------.------Lucian~Conterno & Sons, music. -- .. - ---.------Louis D. Beck, gravel _---.------.------.------Louis D. Beck, gravel .._------.---- - Anchor Oil Works, oil ---_._.... .------.----- Henry W. McShane M'f'g Co., supplies ..-- .------American District Tel. Co., messenger service .. - - - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ----.-----.----.- Peter Henderson & Co.. seed --.----..-.------Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery ------.------Louis Conterno, music --.------.----.-- Thomas R. Deverell, music ---_------. ------Samuel W. Cornell. hardware -.---.------28- -George Frank, music.. .. _ - - - - -.------.- - - - .. -.- - - Nelson Bros., coke------.------Chas. Zeller's Sons, flowers --..------C. T. Raynolds & Co., whiting_.- - -- ..------F. E. McAllister, flowers .---.-...--...------John M. Bulwinkle, stationery.-- - - .-. .. .--.----- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware - -- .------30. .Isaac Smith's Sons & Co., wagon umbrellas------July 1 --Thomas R. Deverell, music. - - - .------.- .- - - - - Louis D. Beck, gravel.- .-----.- ---.------N. Y. and N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service- N. Y. and N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service- Whitman Saddle Co., saddle -- --- ....-.----..----- Luciano Conterno & Sons. music-. ------Luciano Conterno & Sons, music -.------..------.. Luciano Conterno & Sons, music------.- Luciano Conterno & Sons, music------.------7- -Francis Kerrigan, disbursements------13--John Morton & Son, brick and cement------13--R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and meal ..------.---. R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and corn-.. ---- - ... .--.- 64 REPORT OF THE

' Supplies. etc., 1893-C'on tinz~ed.

July 13- James Dean. plants ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ... 1...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... !...... George Frank, music ...... Louis D . Beck. gravel ...... N . P. 6t N . J . Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps . Lain & Healy, directories...... David Moffat . leather ...... Thomas Ineson, alg~jell- ...... Oasis Nursery Co., begon?a plants ...... Beers & Kesseguie, lumber ...... Emil Laiansky, supplies ...... Citizens' Electric I11 . Co., electric lights ...... Metropolitan Gas Light Co.. gas ...... Samuel W . C~rnell.hardware ------...... 19..Alfred D . Fohs, mzsic ...... ------...... Citizens' Electric I11 . Co., electric light ...... Prospect Park ~5%C . I . R . H . Co., tickets ...... N . Y . Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving compost .. _- J . Henry Haggerty, oil ...... Trow Directory Co., directories ...... Henry McShane M'f'g Co., paper ...... Louis Conterno. music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music...... 22.. Louis D . Beck, gravel ...... Pioneer Iron Works, bricks ...... Thomas R . Deverell, music. .-.-.i ...... L . H . Marcks c% Co., coal- ...... Nelson Bros., coal ...... Wechsler & Abraham, flower holders ...... Wm. Schwarzwalder, chairs ...... 1. ... A . N . Stein & Co., horse ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, ~~rusic...... L . T . Eell, M . D., professional services ...... Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights- -;...... F. E . McAllister, tobacco dust ...... Crawford & Valentine, blocks ...... Crawford & Valentine, blocks...... 29 ..Hill & Langstroth, supplies...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... George Frank. music ...... August 4.. Louis D . Beck, gravel ...... Francis Kerrigan, disbursements ...... 11.. Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Alfred D . Fohs, music ...... Samuel W . Cornell, hardware ...... Nelson Bros., coal- ...... 13- .N. Y . Photo-Gravure Co., programmes ...... N . Y . & N . J . Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps- F. E . Brandis, engineer supplies- ...... DEPARTMENT PARKS.

Supplies, etc., 1892--Conti./-zz~ed.

Aug. 13-.Wm. Elliott & Sona, plants -.---.------.-- - -..-- Thomas R. Deverell, music- -... . . -- -.. - - . - - .-- - - - Emil Lazsnsky, oil ---,.----.. - .-. .--.----. .- --.. William H. Meserole, brick---. --.-.. ------.---- John A. Casey, turpentine-.- .--. - ...- -- .. .--- John Morton & Sons, cement -... .. -----..-- .- A. Iiorber, re-silvering mirror- .. . -.. - .. -. - .-. . - N. Langler, iron --.------.-.-----.--.-.- Thomas McCormick. top soil.. .. .--...... --- - .------.----. I Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas ..-. - Louis Conterno, music.- -.-- -- - .. . -. -. ..------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights-. ------. Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights. .---- - . - Louis D. Beck, gravel..------..--...--...--. .. -- Louis D. Beck, gr,tvel..-_----.--..-.--...-- -..-- W. G. Pierson, pipe-. -..--- .--- .---..--- -... .- \ J. W. Mehl, horse .---.-. -..- - ..----.. .--..- .- Alfred Wilkey, repairs to phaeton-. .- ..--.-- -- American District Telegraph Co., messenger service W. St H. Mumford, window curtains.- ---.... -- -- Beers Q Ressegnie, lumber .-.. .. --.-.-.- .- .- -- .- 26..Alfred D. Fohs, music -----..---.--.. - ..----. -. Alfred D. Fohs, music -- ...----....---.- --....-- Alfred D. Fohs, music .---.-.,------.-....--

Alfred D. Fohs, music ---.-.---.----.- .------..- . Louis Conterno, music _------..---.-..--...---- George Frank, music.. .- - -- - .- -- --... . - - - -.- -.. - K. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay--. ..--...-.... R. H. Attlesey & Son. oats and hay ----.--.....-- . Louis D. Beck, gravel ---.----.------. .- ----.- --- Louis D. Beck, gravel .-_----.-.------.-..-.-- Peter Henderson St Co., seed- - .---.-- - -. --. - - -..- Peter Henderso~& Co., seed------.- - -.- -..- - - -.- W hitman Saddle Co , harness supplies.. .------C. T. Raynolds & Co, oil -... ..---.------...... - Nathan Lane's Sons, stationery. - -.. . - -.- - - - .- - - -.- N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co ,paving composition- John A. Casey, turpentine..- ...---..-.-.. .--- .- Henry McShane Mfg. Co., plumbers' supplies.. .-- Henry McShane Mfg. Co., plumbers' supplies- - - - - Sept. 6- -Francis Kel rigan, disbursements.. ------.- - - - James Downey, wagon _------.------...------6--Louis D. Beck, gravel - --.- -.- -- -..------.- - - - - Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas .--.. -- - -.- - .- - -.- ! James M. Thorburn & Co., flowers --.----.---- ..- Lucian~Conterno & Sons, music ... ------.-- .-.-- Luciano Conterno & Sons. music. .-.. ----... ---- .-. Thomas R. Devr.rel1, music-. .. - - - --.- ---.-- - .. Michael Bergen, leather .-- .- -.. . . - ... - -.- - -- .- - 13- .Nelson Bros., coal. _ _.- . . -. -. - -..- - .. - - - -.------L. H. Marcks & Co., coal _----.-.--..-...----. --- Louis D. Beck, gravel-. --.---.------.- NewYork & NewJersey Globe Gas Co.,care of lamps Geo. Frank, music ---.--.-..--.----.---.-.--.--.- Luciano Conterno & Sons, music.. -.. --- -.-- -.. . - - REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., 1892-Co~ztinued.

Sept. 13- -Lucian0 Conterno & Sons, music------..------R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and uats ._--..-.--.---.- R. H. Attlesey & Son, hay and oats ----_---_---.- Citizens' Electric 111. Co., electric lights _ -..------Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights ---- -.- -..- F. E. Mc4llister. florists supplies .----a - ..- .--.. D. W. Binns, drain heads ..------..------.-- John Morton & Sons, cement and brick .--.--.- .-.. Thos. W. Weathered & Son, repairing boiler _.-.-- A. Blanc, cacti .------.-.---.------Beers & Ressegnie. lumber- -..- ._. - - - -.---,-a - - .- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware. - -.- - -._ --.-. . ----- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ---..----.---.----- . J. F. Syze, locust posts. ... .------...-...---..- -- - 15--Gee. F. Miller, animal supplies .. -. . . - .---- .- - - .- 19. - J. Henry Haggerty, oil .- _._ ------... - .- - -.- - - - William H. Meserole, brick .- -...-. -.-. ..-- - -. .- James Raynolds, furniture repairs-- .--- -.- -. >- - -- John Y. Culyer, expenses _.._---.--.-..-..---.--.- Geo. V. Brower, bulbs ...... ----+--.---..---.---- Luciano Conterno & Sons, music. .. -- ..------Luciano Conterno & Sons, music. - -_- -. .-- -..-- - 22--Lucian0 Conterno & Sons, music .--.- ... .-.---.-- Lucian~Conterno 6% Sons, music- ---.----.---.-.- Louis Conterno, music .---_--__ -- --_.---..-- --- Louis Conterno, music ...-...--. -- .-----..--- .-- Am. District Tel. Co., messenger service-- - _.-.- - John L. Dwyer, permit book ..-,_-.------.---- Pioneer Iron Works, clamps of gravel heater.. -.-. Anchor Oil Works, machinery oil .... ----- ..-.-.- dames Dean, plants- -.._. .- -. -. .. -. _ - - - - -.-. .-. - - . James P. Rappelyea, stationery - .----.-.. - .----- Henry McShane Mfg. Co., supplies ..-.----.. ------Hill & Langstroth, harness supplies. ------.. -..-. .- Oct. 1--Louis D. Beck, gravel.. .-. - -. .- - -- -.-. .------.C. F. Wegner, vinca vkes -.--..-....--...... ---.-- New York & New Jersey Telephone Co., tele- . phone service -.------....--...------New York & New .Jersey Telephone Co., telephone service _----_-.---. -- -.--.------New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composi- tlon ---._---....-..-.--.------.------New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composi- t10n -.--.------.--...---.----.------New York Photo avure Co., programme -.------The Alley-Allen gess, programme-. ------.- - - - .. Pitcher JZ Manda, plants _------.------.------Lord c3t Rurnham Co., boiler for greenhouse ---- -. 31. Fitzsimmons, crushed stone .------.------6--Louis D. Beck, gravel.. _._ -. ------.- - - -.------Thomas Tait, plants.. - -.._. - . - .------.--. .-.- Beers & Resseguie, lumber.. .. -,- .. . . ------.- 31. Fitzsimmons, crushed stone - .-_--.------R. H. Attlesey St Son, oats, hay, etc .---..------R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc. -- DEPARTMENT OF PARIIS.

Supplies, etc.. 1892-Continued.

~Oct. 6--New York L New Jersey Globe Gas Light Co., care oflamps-_-..--_ ._...------.---- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas _..- -_. ...--. -. . _. John Morton L Son, brick and cement ..-.. - - _-... - A. Korber, repairing mirror and frame .-. .,--- - _ - Francis Kerrigan, disbursements _.-.- _ - - .. -. _ - .. 13-.L. H. Marcks & Co., coal- - .. _.- - .. ------.--.-- - _ Samuel W. Cornell, hardware-. - - - .--.-- .- . _... -. 1- Henry McShane Mfg. Co., plumbing materials- _ L. Vaux & Radford, balance of contract for plans, Breeze Hill Bridge -.-... - -..--- ... . -_.-- .---- Wallis Iron Works, balance of contract for iron morks, Breeze Hill Bridge .. .-.- -. --. .- --_--. W. G. Pierson, cement, pipe-. ...---...-.._----- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights .-..-- _.._ P. H. Powers & Co., carriage hire. __--- - .-. . . -. - - 27-..John M. Bulwinkle, stationery .__.-.-----_..---.-- Bolton Drug Co., horse medicine, etc. --_-... _--_-. Leonard 8r; Ellis, oil ..-----.---- .-_.-.-- ._.. ..-_ 'D. W. Binns, drain heads, etc .-.-_.-.----._---..- Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights -.-.--. -.- W. W. Kenyon, use of horse .---..-----._---. -.-. T. J. Dyson L% Son, stationery -.-..-_--....---.-. Thomas O'Hara, top soil--. -._ .--.- - - -. -- - -.. - -. t rn William Dolan, top soil. - - - _ - - .- -... ------,John Golden, top soil. -.._ - .-- -.- -. - - --...... _ .._-. James Slavin, top soil .- -- - -.-. ------Louis D. Beck, gravel .-. . . --. - .. ---.... _. - _ - - -. Harris & Mawire, gravel ---- - .-.------..---- Nathan ~an&Sons, stationery --..-. . _ - -..- . . . - -- W. H. Meserole, brick..- ... .--.- -.--..,.-- --.-- * I. S. Remson Mfg. Co., sweat collars .-...------Chas. O'Rourke, expressage on tools to test boilers Peter Henderson C& Co., sphagnum moss__.. _ _-.- - Oct. 27. .Pioneer Iron Works, repairing gravel heater- - -.- - Nelson Bros., coal. .-.--..-.-_--__-_.------I ' NO~. 3- -Alexander Johnson, top scil - ._. -_-- .- .- -. _. - . - -.- John Morton & Sons, brick, cement, etc-. -_------James Kenney, top soil .---_----.-.--- ..----.--- J. Norwood L% Sons, wire netting..? .------_-- Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas-. _------I New York L New Jersey Globe Gas Light Co., care of lamps...... -. -_ .-- . _... .---.--...----- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats, hay, etc .---..- --..--. New Yprk 62 New Jersey Telephone Co., telephone service---._.__..----_----_---_.-.----_------New York Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving composition _..- -. . - .. . . - - - _ - _ - - _ - - - -... - -.- -. . F. W. Devoe, & C. T. Raynolds Co., white lead. glass, etc .- -.-. _ - - - - _ _ ------.- - - -.- - - - Beers & Resseguie, lumber. - - - - _ - - - - -:------Francis Kcrrigan, disbursements.-. .. - - .-.. - -- - .- F. E. IlcAllister, plants.. ---.-_----.-----.------F. E. McAllister, plants _------_------..------lo-. Alexander Johnson, sand for Winthrop Park: - .. . . / I

' i

68 REPORT OF THE

Supplies, etc., lS92-Continued.

Nov. 10--Gee. R. Knapp, tree3 -._.------.------$150 00 J. Henry Haggerty, oil ..--_--._--_-.-.------16 40 Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights - -. 521 00 Citizens' Electric Ill. Co., electric lights ..--.-- .-- 25 00 Geo. F. Miller, feed for animals .--.- .-_...------. 91 50 , Mrs. B. Clark, cow manure --_-_-.-.-.------13 50 Robert Foster, cow manure .-.__....--.-.--.- .-- 22 50 Nelson Bros., coal .------. ------.- -- 259 60 7 1. Allen, pants . - . . - . . 146 50 3. F. E. McAllister, buibs -....------..-....---...-609 00 Parsons 6: Sons Co., evergreens ---._... .--. ---- .- 19 60 F. E. AfcAllister, bulbs -.--..-..------. -.---.-. 121 00 Samuel W.Cornell. hardware --.--..-..------.- 283 95 Citizens' Electric I11 Co., electric lights ------_--- 33 48 American District Telegraph Co., messenger service 13 10 James F. Gillen, curb for Breeze Hill _ ---..--. 549 44 John Golden, top soil, Breeze I-IijlL- .-.. .---. -.-.. 273 50 Jas. Arnot Penman's book of choice ferns .--..-_. - 3 00 21--John O'Brien, land for 12th Ward Park--. ..-._.- 14,000 00 Martin & Smith, mortgagees for 12th Ward Park- 30,000 00 Title Guarantee & Trust So., mortgagees for 12th Ward Park.. -.- - _.- _. .. _. - - .-. . - -..-. .-. . 3,500 00 Mrs. Ellen Fullerton, land, 12th Ward Park ..--.. 13,750 00 J. S. T. Stranahan, land, 12th Ward Park ...-.---11,083 3'3 Mrs. Ellen Fullerton, land, 12th Ward Park.. ._. 58,916 67 4) 25-.Louis D. Beck, gravel-- --.- _------.---- .. ------925 00 Louis D. Beck, gravel _.------...----.------.-820 00 James Downey, blankets ---_--..--_-----..-..---94 20 26- .L. H. Marcks & Co., coal. _.- -. . _. ._...... - -. 952 18 - E. W. Gifford, trees-- .---_.--.---_... -.. .--._ 125 00 Henry T. Hilton, horse ---- -_-_---..--.--.-...---150 00 C. H. Reynolds & Son, coal-. .. _--..--.--. - ---- .- 6 75 Lucien T. Bell, M. D., services.. .-.----.----.--. 10 00 R. H. Attlesey 6: SGns, hay and oats ----.. -.----- 189 03 Robert Foster, manure ---.----.-.-...--..-.--.. 7 50 John Golden, top soil ------..----.----_-.. 250 00

Thomas O'Hara, top soil --_--.A -.-- .------..--- -- 177 50 John Slavin, top soil . -- -_.- .- -. . . . -. - .-. ------250 50 1. .Francis Kerrigan, disbursements- -.- - . - - -..-- - -.. 40 96 Henry McShane Manufacturing Co , supplies--. -. 360 67 Lord & Burnham Co., supplies-_.. -.- .._..-.--- - 426 50 f Lord 8 Burnham Co., sash for greenhouse --_-.-_.148 10 I Wm. H. Meserole, brick -_-....---.- .-.-_---.- 45 00 Metropolitan Gas Light Co., gas. - - .. - -.-- - - .-. - 29 00 The IIastings Pavement Co., asphalt tiles.. .--...- 1,080 80 I-.John Carberry. manure.. -.. . . -. - -. -. -. - - -. _- 70 00 Pitcher & Manda, supplies -.._..__----..-.-----20 00 8--.John Gillen, manure. - --.-.. - - - - ...... ------65 50, Michael IVlcGrath, manure and top soil .._..--. -. 119 50 M. Fitzsimmons, gravel and crushed stone .--.__ 122 00 13--George F.' Miller, food for animals- ._-.. . . --:. _ - 30 00 N. Y. Globe Gas Light Co , care of lamps .... --- 183 33 Beers & Kesseguie, lumber ---..----.. -....-._- 120 41 John,Norton kb Son. brick -... --_._..- ..------161 70 R. H. Attlesey 6: Son, oats and hay ..--...... _ 263 50 I

DEPARTYEN'P OF PARKS. 69

Supplies, etc., 1892-Continued.

Dec. 13 .R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay -_------.. Citizens' Electric I11 Co.. electric light.- ----.--. N. Y. Coal Tar Chemical Co., paving compost.. - Nathan Lane & Co.. stationery ---.-.----..-..--..- 15- .Thomas O'Hara, top soil.. .. - - .- - - -.. ------.- Ellen Murray, manure - -.-. .- -... . - -.-. . . -. .. . - Thomas E. k'earsall, services and disbursements-- Mrs. E. Foster, manure..- --... -.--.--...---- ,I John Fox, manure ..-_..---.-..-.-.---.-.----- 1'7- -John J. Carberry, manure- -.- .- - - .. -. -. - -.- - - - 19- -duo. M. Tompkins, disbursements------.- -. .- -. dno. R. Hennessy, disbursements ---...---.--.- Thomas McCorruick, top soil Jobn Goiden, top soil --_...-.-.---.----...----- Nelson Bros., coal ..---.-.----.. .--- .-..------Uoodyear Rubber Co., rubber boots.- --- ..-.---- I Thomas Ineson, algse jell-. ..-. -..-. ..----.--.- Samuel W. Cornell, hardware ---...-..-----.--- Wm. H. Meserole, brick .-.-.------.--- Continental Ins. Co., insurance--.. ------W. G. Pierson, pipe ..--.------..------.---.-.-- N. Langler & Sons, .blacksmith supplies-. - -.- .. - - American District Tel. Co., messenger service- - -. 27- Mrs. R. Foster. manure ------..----.------t- N. Langler i%Son, steel .------.-.-.- -... ---- John A. Ca~ey,oil --...--.-...--.. --- ...-.---- James Conlon, top soil ----...... -.-----..---.-. John Croack, top soil _---.-..- ..-..- -..------..- 29- -John Slavin, top soil. - - -..-. .- - .- -.- - -... - - - - - F. W. Kelsey, plants, etc ------..----...----- F. W. Kelsey, trees .-.------.--.---....---... F. W. Kelsey, trees .....---.----.--.' .--....---- T. J. Dyson, stationery . .-...-.--.--.-.--..-.- Mrs. R. Foster, manure ---....----....- -..- .--- James Dooley, manure.. - -...... ---. .. - - -.-- - - - John Gillen manwe-.. .. --.-..- .-.. -. ------L. Z. Murray. carpet and chairs --.-... .-- .... .-. . - 3Ietropolitan Gas Light Co., gas .--.-..-- .--.---.. Henrv McShane Mfg. Co., iron pipe, etc-- -- .. --.. 1893. Jan. 7- -Francis Kerrigan, disbursements- - .- - .-. ------. - John Fox, manure -.---....-.--.---.---..-..-- Michael Mulleady, manure -.-.-.- - .--.--..-.--- James Maguire, manure ----....- .-. ---. ... -.-- - Geo. V. Brower, disbursements .---....----...- N. Y. & N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service-- N. Y. & N. J. Telephone Co., telephone service-- R. H. Attlesey & Son, oats and hay-- .--.---.--- R. H. Attlesey & Sou, oats and hay ---.....----- 0 E. .a. Soltmann, artist supplies.. -.- -- - -.. -. - . . -. hbeel Brothers. iron ---.----..----...------Citizens' E!ectric Ill. Co., electric light_---.- .--- Wm. Mulveil, manule.------.-...---..------John Golden, manure and top soil. - - - .-- -. - .- -. - Amount 70 REPORT OF TIIE

ANNUL4L REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, FOR THE YEAR 1892.

\ ANNUAL REPORT OF POLICE FORCE, 1892.

1 Captain. 8 Sergeants. 79 Patrolmen. Total force--88. Distributed as follows : PROSPECTPARK-7 sergeants, 60 patrolmen. I WASHINGTONPARK-1 sergeant, 6 patrolmen, TOMPKINSPARK-3 patrolmen. CARROLLPARK-3 patrolmen. CITY PARK-2 patrolmen. WINTHROPPARK-1 patrolman. EASTERNPA~ZKWAY-1 patrolman. OCEANPARKWAY --3 patrolmen. I GAIN DURING THE YEAR. By Appointment. - . . .- - - .- - . - - _ _ - - . ------_ 19 Patrolmen. ,-.I' By Promotion from Patrolmen to Sergeants-- 2

LOSS DURING TIIE YEAR.

By Death- - L ------. .. .. -2 Patrolmen and 1 Sergean By Resignation . - - - ... - - - .. - .-4 Patrolmen.

Net Gain------.--. ------. ------1

The above report shows the number of days lost each month during the year 1892. i

Arrests, 1592. I

OFFENCES. p

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 73

PARADES. April 28th. Drill of 47th Regt., N. 8. S. N. Y. May 25th. Brook1 yn Sunday-school Union Anniver- sary.

" 29th. Decoration of Lincoln Monument. Ocb. 21st. Dedication of Memorial Arcl~. 'r

1 SATURDAY CONCERTS. Prospect Park-16. First Concert, June 4th. Last Concert, Septeai ber 17th. Washing ton Park- First Concert, June 4th. Last Concert, September 17th.

SUNDAY CONCERTS. Prospect Park-16. First Concert, June 5th. Last Concert, September 1Sth. . . Picnics- - - .------.. ------389, 1.epresenting 39,608 persons.

t Base ball games. - - - - . ------. - - - - -. - - - - 2,550

Foot hall games.. --- . - -.- - - - .- - - - -.------:------309

Cricket games- - - .- - - - .. ------.. .- - .- .. - - - - . - - .. - - - . - 338 Polo ganles.. ------..----.-.- --. --. --. - ---- .------27 Lacrosse games . - - - - - . . _ - - . . -.- - - .- - - .------12

Skating days ------. -- - . - -.------.- 5 About 12,000 games of lawn tennis were played d~lringyear.

\IJ

\ Number of Sunday-school, social, family parties and private school picnics for each month during the season of 1892 : 8 .

r: i

--I------TI.-- Yay ...... / 16 1 4,296 30 1,016 I 40 4 295 5,641

3,175

Number of games of base ball, cricket, foot ball, polo and lacrosse played each month during the season of 1892 :

MONTE. I Base ball. 1 Cricket. I Polo. / Lacrosse. 1 Foot ball.

April .---__-...-1 217 6 3 Nay ---.-.----.a509 June --438 July --481 August _-._---.- 428 September- - -._- 311 20 October ------I 130 96 November - - - - - ./ 36 -- I_--- Totals .....-..1 2,550 I 338 I 27 1 12 I 309

ACCIDENTS.

Total number of accidents of all kinds _-----..---. _..--- .--.-----_-- -- -249 Miscellaneous accidents to carriages and sleighs------.. -... - _ ------.97 Collisions between light ragons and other vehicles ---- -_-_.__ -- ---.-- .-. 71 Collisions between light wagons and trucks--. -.. _--- -- .-. .- - .-- - -.--- - - 2 Collisions between light wagons and bicycles -..--. --_-..-. .. ------13 I Collisions between light wagons and trees - - --.---. --- .- - -. _ ------.- -- 2 . . ,

9 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 75

Miscellaneous accidents to saddle horses__.- - --. -.--. -. - - - ,--.. .--- 18 ~fiscellaneousaccidents to bicycles and tricycles-. ---.------.. - -- -.- - - '7 Fell from steps in Washington Park and injured ------_------. ------2 Fell from picnic house stoop, Prospect Park, and fractured leg- --._. -.- - - 1 Fell from ambulance in Prospect Park and injured- --.--._. .-. _---_ --- - - 1 Fell from trolley car on Ninth ave. and injured------.------1 Fell from carriage and fractured his leg ------.---.-. ------.-.--. --"--- - 1 Fell from car on Flatbush ave. and injured ---..._- .--_-. -- -.-. -..-.-. .-- 1 Fell from wagon on Plaza and injured ---..--_-----_-_--.-. ..--_...... _.-_ 1 Fell on tennis meadow and fractured his leg ------.-- ..--.------1 Fell on walk in Prospect Park and injured -..-.. _----.------.------..--. 3 Fell on skating lake and fractured wrists and legs .--.-- ---..-- .. -----.--- 3 Fell and injured while alighting from carriages-. -.-. f.- - -.------' 2 Run down and injured by bicycles and tricycles -.--.:-..------.. ..-. $ Knocked down and run over by trolley car on Ninth me---. .------1 .Knocked down and injured by runaway horse ..--.. _. - -- -_-.------.- - 1 Injured by premature discharge of firearms. .-_.------. ------1 1 Fell in lake, Prospect Park, and rescued by police .---.------. -- 10 Fell in fountain, Prospect Park, and rescued by police ----- .---- - ..-. -- 2 SeriouslySnjured in machinery of tar shed, east side lands ---.- -. -.. --.-. 1 F611 and fractured collar bone while playing baseball---. ------.---. - - --- 1 Runaway horses with wagons attached, caught by the police, in which life and property were in danger .... -....-.-.------..--.------. ------34

Lost horses and wagons restored to owners ------.--.------9

Ambulance calls for the year --..--.-_.__--_-..------.-.------.--- 58

SUICIDES.

By firearms in Prospect Park------.-. ---_ - -- .. ------.------..- 3 - By drowning in Prospect Park ..-_---. -._-_ .-.------.-.,------1, By poison in City Park, attempted. -.-. .._ -.:------.------* - --- - 1

Lost children restored to their parents- _...---.- .------.------..-- 21 Abandoned infants brought to city nurse, Washington Park -----.------1

Y' L TAKEN SICK IN PARK. Taken sick in Prospect Park and removed to home or hospital- - - - .. ... - - - .. 12 Taken sick in Washington Park and removed to home or hospital------?

DEAD INFANTS. Found in Prospect Park .....-.-_------!lllll.ll.lll. _------.-. 2 Found in Washington Park_---_.--. - .- .-.- --..--... .------..- -..---- 1

Fell dead passing reviewing stand on Plaza, Oct. 21st..- ..------1 C Insane patients returned to Flatbush Asylum- --- -..-. .- - -.-- .------1 - ' >

+. --

January.. .. 82,14.5 2,921 806,956 167,507 1,059,529 February -.- 148,679 8,516 620,966 778,161 March .---.. 86,814 4,869 393,157 8,444 403,224 A ---- 200,183 20,681 933,665 1,154,529 Ma414,@j'5 17,448 2,305,481 2,737,604 .June .. -. . .- 187,184 10,754 1,320,511 1,518,479 July.---- ... 421,316 23,709 2,081,008 2,526,033 August -... . 274,379 6,566 1,944,888 2,225,833 September - - 138,091 5,595 802,390 946,076 October - -- - 238,688 9,511 1,090,777 1,338,976 November - - 127,449 8,548 627,240 24 763,261 December ------94,087 8,065 469,783 226 572,161 Totals- -.. 2,413,690 187,153 13,396,822 176,201 il6,113,866 I I 1

Total number of visitors. -._ ------.. - _ - - _..------.. --. - _ _.- - . 16,113,866 " on Sundays - - - _ _.... .-...... _. .. __ 3,912,416 Number of visitors on Saturday Concert days ..--._-_ ---. .. .- ._-_945,146 " " " '