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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
BIG SARATOGA FIRE.
Spring Pavilion and Congress
Park are in Ruins.

SARATOGA, N. Y, July 10, ls99.-A
serious fire broke out near the corner OF
Broadway and West Congress street here
at $3.50 o'clock this morning. FLAMES
leaped over West Congress street and
threatened the Grand Union Hotel.
AT 1920 o'clock the Grand Union Hotel
was out of danger but not until after a
heroic struggle on the part of the fire de-
partment At one time many of the Win
dow sills and awnings on the south wing
of the hotel were on fire and the heat
from the flames was intense. At 1880
o'clock the fire was moving in south
erly direction and threatened to wipe out
everything between West Congress street
and the Columbia Hotel which Is situated
opposite the big convention hall.
The fire seemed likely to be checked
ebfore it reached the Columbian Hotel.
A heavy wind famed the flames. Up to
1890 A. NJ the loss had reached nearly a
hundred thousand dollars.
The fire originated to Charles Leggett's s
bicycle store, caused by the explosion of
naphtha which seriously burned several
employees. one of whom is missing.
Among those already burned out besides
Leggetts are.--F. w. Hoffman, diamond
dealer of New York City and Albany a
fancy store, John C. Schwartz. tailor;
the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms. a Mexican burnt leather estab-
lishment, ]. W. Erb's saloon and Con-
gress Spring Park Hotel, also half a
dozen more small places.
Shortly after ten o'clock the north wall
of the favorite spring building fell with
deafening roar and number of fire.
men had narrow escapes. At 1915 o clock
the Fire Department, fighting against
great odds, had thirty-f1ve streams play
ing on the fire and was meeting the flames
inch by inch. Thousands of summer
visitors witnessed the conflagration.
The fire was under control at eleven
O'Clock 1t will not extend beyond the
Congress Spring Park Hotel, which is a
charred wreck. The wind partly subsided
which greatly assisted the work of the
fire department many narrow escapes
were reported by tenants of the favorite
spring building and the guests of the
Congress Spring Park hotel. The esti-
mated loss is between $780, ,0C0 and 500 0eO,
which is party covered by insurance.
Over 25 900 people witnessed the fire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
NAVAL RESERVES OFF.
Five Divisions Board the
Prairie and Start For
the Sound.

Two hundred gallant tars comprising
five divisions from the Battalions OF tne
East and West, New Jersey Naval Re
serves. left Hoboken this morning on the
cruiser Prairie for an eight days cruise
in Long Island Sound The two divisions
from the Battalions of the West, which
are made up of men from Camden and
Haddonfield, arrived in Hoboken last
evening in charge of Commander Cohen.
The South Jersey boys were messed and
ouartered on board the training ship
Portsmouth, in Hudson Square Basin over
night.
Before turning in the visiting tars spent
several hours seeing the sights IN Boz
hemian Hoboken. They had big time
of it. Hudson Square Park presented an
animated appearance all evening. Scores
of young maidens, who could not resist
the attractions that go along with the
blue Jackets Of Uncle Sans tars, congre-
gated there.
Five o'clock this morning saw the mem
bers of the Western Battalion up and
about the Portsmouth preparing for the
departure of the Prairie. Mess was served
at six and before eight tug was steam
ing in the direction of the cruiser laden
with the visitors and their baggage. The
Battalion of the East followed shortly al
forwards, and as no time was lost in the
embarkation the Prair,e was able to stow
anchor and turn her nose in the direction
of the Sound a few minutes before nine
Captain NJ. R. S. Mckenzie, who IS IN
command Of the cruiser, was unable to
say what are the immediate plans for
the cruise. They would be decided when
the Sound was reached, he said. A stop
will probably be made at Newport Sun
day to give the boys an opportunity 70
attend church and spend The day there
Commander Washington irving will
have nominal charge of the affairs Of the
Battalion of the East and Commander
Cohen of the Battalion Of the West. Com
mander Irving will be assisted in his
duties by Lieutenant Commander Nc
Lean and Ideutenants Vreeland and Yard
ley and Ensigns Kemble Sedore and
Soper. In the Battalion OF the West are
Lieutenants Porter Deunger, Gradock
and Gorgas; Ensigns Nye and Norcross,
Paymaster w. D. Unger and Surgeons
McGill and Glover.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
SHAMROCK WON EASILY.
Her Sails Set Better Than They
Did Yesterday.

[By Cable to the Associated Press."1
COWES, July 10, 1ss9.-There was beau
tiful weather today for the trial OF the
yacht Shamrock, challenger for the Amer
ica's Cup, against the Britannia. There
were big crowds, both ashore and afioat,
to witness the race The course today
starting point was off the Royal Yacht
buoy, thence to the Nab lightship, finish
ing at the spit buoy off Portsmouth. The
Prince Of Wales boarded the Brittania
shortly before the start
There was a good southeasterly breeze
blowing all the morning, but it softened
considerably towards the time for the
starting of the race. Both yachts carried
clabtopsails. A good start was effected at
1912 A. NJ, the Shamrock crossing the
line half length ahead of her compete
tor, being very smartly handled. She had
new spinnaker set for the run. to the
Solent-bank. Her sails seemed to set
better than yesterday The breeze al
most died out as the yachts stood along
shore, and the boats housed their spinna-
kers. The Shamrock then headed for the
centre of the channel to avoid becoming
becaimed ON the lee of the island. The
Britannia followed.
There was but little air, and the yachts
practically drifted during the next halt
hour. The breeze then revived, and the
Shamrock, which meanwhile had slightly
increased her lead. secured a start, wild
ening the gap that separated her from
the Britannia, and rounded the Solent-
bank buoy at 11:17:2o. The Britannia
rounded the buoy at Il :2l :s5.
The boats returned close-hauied on the
port tack. There was only the faintesi
breeze, and the Britannia was getting the
best OF it, slightly reducing the gan
Nearing Cowes. however, the breeze
freshened considerably. and the beat &c
|'the Nab lightship promised to show bet
ter time.
The Shamrock passed Ryde going
towards the Nab hghtship a mile and a
half ahead OF the Britannia and finally
won easily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
NO STRIKE HERE
P. R. R. Freight Handlers
Don't Want to
Quit.
SUpT. .BUTLER'SWISEW WORDS
Tells Them That the "Sympa
thetic Action" Does Them
Harm.

The freight handlers on the Pennsyl~
vania Railroad cid not strike this morn
ing, as was expected, and 1t is more than
likely that the men will not go out.
The railroad officials. when seen by .
News reporter this morning, were very
confident that there would be no trouble
with the men. notwithstanding the fact
that the delegation from New York yes
terday attempted to get them to quit and
go out on a sympathetic strike. The ap-
pearanee of the New York men did have
the effect of carsing small amount OF
discomfort among the Jersey City men,
and for time It looked as though the
men would go out
Today several 0f the freight handlers
were seen. They all expressed themselves
as being satisfied with the present scale
were being treated The men also ex-
but they could not AFFORD to leave their
work on that account.
/ Superintendent Butler, who has charge
OF the freight handlers. this morning
spoke to the men, He said in part
4 understand that many OF you had
made up your minds to quit work. be-
cause Of the solicitation Of a delegation
Of New York strikers who visited the
city yesterday. These men wanted you
to strike out of sympathy for them.
What would you gain if you did SO? The
past experience in sympathetic strikes
should be warning for you. You could
never again enter the employ of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. The company at
all times tries to please the men and treat
them with fairness. You get 81 a day
that amount. If you go out you Will
loose everything and gain nothing"
The advice given by Mr.. Butler was
We'll taken and the men went back to
work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
COMPANIES INCORPORATED
Concerns Doing Business in all Cor
ners of the World.

The Alabama Consolidated Coal and
Iron Company filed articles of incorpora-
tion with the County, Clerk this morning.
Its capital stock is $5,000,000. divided into
fifty thousand shares of the par value of
500 each. Twenty-Five thousand shares
are to be preferred stock, and twenty-five
thousand shares common stock.
The incorporators are:-F'rancis R. For
aker, Walter F. Dryfoos Roland 3. Har-
vey, Edwin B. Hopkinson, Frank Hart
Harry l.. Pangborn, David ]. Gallert,
winthrop NJ Tuttle and Walter W. Will
sci. The main office in this state will be
located at No. go Grand street
Among its objects as set forth in arti-
cles of Incorporation, are Through agen-
cies and otherwise to prospect, explore,
purchase, or otherwise acquire. take or
lease, and to sell. dispose of and deal with
any lands, mines, mining rights, minerals,
ores water rights, and claims, and inter
ests therein, in any part of the world
The Italian SILK Weayers' Association
of Hudson County this morning filed ar.
ticles of Incorporation with the County
Clerk. It's main office is at No 229 Spring
street, West Hoboken. The association
was founded for the relief of such mem
D6rS Oh the dSSOCidllOu dts Sldii, lHTDuEn
strike, lockout, accident or sickness. be,
come unemployed or incapacitated. The
trustees are Jlaris Marelli, Antonio
Borghli, Georgia Martfno and Antonio
Pasino.
Articles of Incorporation were this
morning filed with County Clerk Fisher
by the International Book and Publish
ing Company The capital stock Is $1,000,
divided into twenty shares of par value
of 500 each. The incorporators are Geo.
E. Brightson, Alfred c. Wall, Gustav T.
Kirby and H. Winslow Thayer. No. l
Montgomery street is designated as the
principal office of the concern in this
State.
The Metropolitan Sewing Machine Com
pany this morning filed articles of In
corporation with County Clerk Fisher It's
object is to have systematic and reg
ular inspection of sewing machines In
actual use; also repairing and equipping
the same; selling. renting and exchang-
ing OF sewing machines and dealing in
articles connected with the same The
fncorporators are Bernard Cooperman.
Samuel Marcus. Solomon Guttemann, OF
New York and Benjamin Wilenski, of
Passaic Its principal office in the Stats
Is at No. IsS Newark avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
RIVAL CLAIMANTS.
Patrick Crotty Of Brooklyn
and Thomas Crotty Of
This City After Same
Estate.

Mr.. Patrick Crotty of Brooklyn, who
does business at No. 429 Broome street,
called at 1.-THE News office this morning
and said that Mr.. Thomas Crotty of this
city is not heir 10 the estate of James
Crotty, as told in yesterdays News
He said he and his brother John, also
Of Brooklyn, are the heirs, and Mr..
Thomas Crotty is not of the same family.
Mr.. Patrick Crotty had with him copy
of the will. in which Patrick Crotty and
John Crotty are each bequeathed e10o a
year, also a copy of the London Sun,
in which they are mentioned by name
He said he and his brother John are now
contesting the will with the hope of OBJ
tanning large share Of the estate left
by James Crotty which is said by the
s...Sun'' to amount to about 100000 or
nearly $4, 500 900, chiefly in Australian min
ing property.
Thomas Crotty, Sr., was seen this after
noon at his place of business, corner Of
Henderson and Thirteenth streets, by
News reporter regarding the statement
of Patrick Crotty. Mr.. Crotty said 1T
am aware of the fact that Patrick Croft
ty was in this city today. He visited
my place and claimed to be a brother Of
the James Crotty who left the large
fortune. / convinced Patrick that he was
but cousin of the family.
a'I had seventeen brothers. James was
the oldest. He died in London a year ago
last April When the win was read and
sent to this country decided to contest
it. I gave my brother John, who is still
in London over $500 as my share of the
expense to contest the will. The fact Of
the matter is that Patrick Crotty is look
ing for information and I am sure he will
not get it from me.
HE has evidently sent to London, after
my brother James died and secured a
copy of the will, which he presented at
The News office today
Il shall be perfectly satisfied contin-
ued Mr. Crotty, If the $4,000 with In
terest that I forwarded James % years
ago. which placed him on his feet and
was the foundation Of the fortune
amassed by him IS returned to me-
..Dla Patrick leave you fully satisfied
that he is only cousin Of yours?'
Mr.. Crotty was asked.
"He did"
Are you positive the James who ieft
the fortune was your own brother%
II certainly am. Patrick Is, as ! said
before. only looking for information,
r0nclud,,d Mr. Crotty
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
THE ROAD TO RUIN.
Recorder Stanton Gives Boy a
90 Day Course in School
for Crime.


Antonia Pinto a sixteen-year-old youth.
was arrested in Hoboken, this morning,
by Patrolmen Kruse and Condor. on COM
plaint of his father, who says he is in
corrigible. Pinto, according to his par
ents, is infatuated with a married woman
and persists IN staying away from his
home whenever her husband is away.
HE often leaves us and does not re-
turn for several days said the boys fa-
ther to Recorder Stanton. Il don't know
what to do with him.
Recorder Stanton said he thought ninety
days sojourn in the County Jail would
break up the liaison, and he sentenced
the boy accordingly. When arrested, this
doorsteps of the woman's home. smoking
a pipe Recorder Stanton has ordered the
police to apprehend the woman, who has
been arrested several times in the past
for drunkenness.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
VIENNA WELCOMES DEWEY
Neue Freie Presse Has an EuIogistio
Article.

lBy Gable to the Associated Press."1
VIENNA, July 1e, 1Sss.-The '.Neue
Freie Presse" has an article, today heart
lily welcoming Admiral Dewey to Austria.
Recalling the bold coup de main at
Cavite, the 'sNeue Freie Presse" sees in
the Admiral the personifcation of daring
'cooIness and dwells on his calmness ana
amiability, describing him as model
soldier and gentleman who will be placed
in the category with De Ruyter, Nelson
and Tegetthoff, adding
.'The great welcome extended to Ad-
miral Dewey is intended not only for the
hero but above all to the glorious repre-
sentative of the great American Nation,
to which Austria Hungary is united by
so many ties of interests.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
Died

REDDY.-On Monday, July II. 1899 Ellen
Reddys beloved wife OF the late Michael
Reddy, in her 74th year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her late
residence. No. ga Henry street, on Thurs
day, July 20. at 2 A. M; thence to st.
Josephs r. G. Church. where solemn
high mass of requiem will be offered for
the happy repose of her soul
WELLS.-In this city, on Sunday, July is,
1899, Susan B., beloved wife OF 81 s.
Wells, aged 80 years
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services from her late
residence, No III Summit avenue. on
Wednesday, July 10. at P. NJ
day, July 20 at P. NJ
Please omit flowers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
WoMAN's RIGHTS

IBy Cable to the Associated Press."1
LONDON, July 10, 1sss.-Despite strenu-
Gus efforts to secure reprieve, including
an appeal to the Queen, Mary Ann Ansell,
who was convicted of numbering her sis
ter, an inmate of an insane asylum, by
sending her poisoned cake, was hanged to-
day at st. Adams. The crime for which
Mrs. Ansell was executed was committed
for the purpose of securing the payment
OF life insurance money, the murderess
having obtained a policy upon the life of
her sister. giving a false description.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
CUP FOR 1EuTonIC'S CAPTAIN

TBy Cable to the Associated Press
QUEENSTOWN, July 10, 1sss-The
White Star Line steamer Teutonic. from
New York. July Z, arrived here today,
having been delayed by fog. Captain
Cameron will relinquish command Of the
steamer upon her arrival at Liverpool. TO
take command of the Oceanic. the White
Star Lines newest steamer. The passen-
gers on board the Teutonic on her last
voyage, under Captain Cameron. SUBJ
scribed for present Of a loving-cup for
the popular seaman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
EMPEROR WAVED TO GOULD
William of Germany on Board the
Niagara.
(By Gable to The Associated Press.)

(By Cable to The Associated Press.)
MoLDE, Norway, July 10. 1sss--Em-
peror William of Germany early this
morning spent an hour with Mr.. Howard
Gould on board the latter's yacht Mag,
ara On leaving Molde, on board the Inn
perial yacht Hohenzollern, the Emperor
waved his cap in adieu to Mr.. Gould.
and the Stars and Stripes were hoisted at
the Hohenzollern's foremast.
The Niagara left the harbor shortly af-
ter the departure of the German EN-
peror
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
CUT PAwNEE BILLS HosTLER
Rennell's Razor Lands Him in
Jail.

Bernard Rennell. of Laidlaw and Bald
win avenues, was held In $500 bail in ths
Second Criminal Court. this morning, to
await the result of injuries inflicted by
him with razor, last night, on John
Cronan, an hoster for the Pawnee Bin
Show. Cronan was badly cut about the
left leg and left arm. He is in the City
Hospital.
After the assault Rennell ran from the
vicinity Of the show, pursued by a crowd.
He was halted by William Mutchler, one
of the proprietors Of Pbhlmanns, who
was sitting in front Of his place when
he saw RenneH pursued by mob down
Ogden avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
WIFE TURNED THE TABLE

Michael Lynch. Of No. al Wayne
street, had his wife Margaret arrested
for assaulting him. Mrs. Lynch satisfied
Justice Potts that she was innocent and
that her husband should have been ar
rested. As he did not appear in court
TODAY a warrant was issued for his ar
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
Grounded OF Southsea.

(By Cable to The Associated Press.)
PORTSMOUTH. July 10, 1sse.-The yacht
Shamrock grounded off Southsea. be-
tween Portsmouth Harbor and Langston
Harbor, but was soon towed off. 1t does
not appear to be likely that the challen-
ger suffered material damage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19

Was the first Landscape Lawn Cemeteryss n
the State Lot owners nave no expense for
care Of grounds. nor for fencing II you need
cemetery lot tand every family needs onel
you win be Interested in Its beauty and uesf-
ness. its moderate prices and easy terms Of
payment Office In Jersey CRY. 1S9 Washinx-
ton street. over Providsnt Savings Bank Tsle-
uhone No. S2I- s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. July 10. 1ses.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
r. NJ. Thursday. For New York City and
vicinity:-Fair and cool weather tonight
and Thursday; fresh northwest 10 north
winds
Harnett's ThermometricaI Rerork
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-07-19
JOHN MURDOCH MISSING

John Murdock, son Of Captain George
Murdock, Of Engine Company No. Is
reported missing. Young Murdoch Is II
years old. 1t is thought that he was
temporarily deranged on account Of the
recent death of his mother. John has
been missing since last Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-04
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.


A Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Dar.
The Council Committee on Police
meets tonight
Three deeds of trust were admit
ted to record in Clerk Robertson's Of
nee yesterday.
Annie Kelley was the only victim
She went to jail.
The water assessment Of s3S on
the Trades Assembly building has
been paid and this particular trouble
is thus ended.
The Commissioners committee en-
finance met yesterday afternoon,
passed bills, examined the sheriff's de-
linquent list, etc.
"A power of attorney from the
American Nut and Bolt Company to
N. C. Hubbard has been recorded at
Clerk Robertson's Office.
A room in Stewards Hotel, Fifth
avenue, was robbed few days ago Of
a revolver, a suit of clothes and
watch Tie police are working on the
case.
The Board of Equalization and APP
peals considered Fourth ward petitions
yesterday. They were comparatively
few in number. The Fifth ward is
onsdeck to-day.
A petition asking for the pardon
of George Emblem, sent to the pen
from this county for burglary, is in
al, .1o{ = Sc
of the convicting jury have signed 1t.
Two yachting parties were taken
out on the Clifford w. last evening,
one in the etrly portion of the evening
and one after II O'Clock, the latter not
getting back until after midnight. The
yacht was very handsomely decorated
for the occasion.
The pocketbook containing
$1,000 check and S21.75 in cash, lost
by Mrs. Kitson at Twelfth and Main
streets Wednesday evening was found
by a boy, and when returned to the
proper owner the fact was reported
to the police yesterday morning.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to William Carson, a native OF
Akron, O., aged 80, and Carrie Hylas,
a native of Canal Dover, aged %; also
to Frank Patterson, a native OF
Wheeling, aged 25, and Katherine W.
Dickman, native of Wheeling, aged
%.
"Wednesday about noon an I'M
known man had narrow escape from
being killed on the Pan Handle track,
short distance above the Eleventh
street passenger station. He was
drunk and asleep, sitting on the end
of crosstie. The engineer of the en-
CINE blew for him but he did not move,
and when the engine was within
few feet it was stopped and the fire
man got off and rolled the inebriate
down the bank to the waters edge,
'using some supplementary language
at the same time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-04

rift, popular young lady of this place,
and Charles Moore. well-known en-
ploye OF the c.. L. 4 w. road. were
quietly married by Re. w. L. Dixon.
of the parsonage.
Thomas Welsh was at New Athens
yesterday.
Miss Dux Coleman. Of Scio, is visits
ing friends here.
Last evening the members OF Hope
Commandery. knight Templars, went
out to ST. Clairsville. where a regular
conclaye was held.
Mrs. j. C. Heinlein and Mrs. Frank
Siegel and hcildren left yesterday over
the b. & o. road for Atlantic City.
The colored people of this and neigh
boring towns went to Chippewa Lake
yesterday, where they spent the day..
The trip was made over the c., L. & w.
road, the train consisting OF eighth
coaches. Reports OF hot time at Lake
Chippewa can now be expected.
One of the large engines OF the c.,
l.. & w. company has been sent to this
end of the road.
The c., l.. a w. engineers on this
end of the road expect to be organizeds
in short time into a local lodge of
the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers.
d. NJ Curran, of Pittsburg, was In
town yesterday on business.
The setting of curbing in the streets
of Aetnaville is progressing rapidly.
The Crystal glass works will likely
resume Monday after three weeks
stop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-04

fIle Iate S. 81. woodward. Ii lying dan
gerously III At her home o. the Island.
Miss Julia Wilson, Of Twelfth street.
who has been spending several weeks
at Terra Alta, w. Va, returned home
yesterday.
Col. VIM. H. Woodward. Of Weld.
Maine, is in the city in response to a
telegram relative to the serious illness
of his mother.
F. A. Stone and wife and daughter
left yesterday for Cleveland, Detroit
and a trip around the lakes and will
be gone for about two weeks.
Mrs. Geo. Wise and sons and Mrs.
John Moffat. accompanied by her
daugter, Miss Virginia, left yesterday
for Lake George, where they will spend
the month.
Mrs. Ella Horkeimer and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sarah Adler. Mrs. A. L..
Kraft and Miss Evaline Wolf left yes
terday to spend several weeks visiting
Mrs. Horkheimer's mother at Mt. Yer
non, Ohio.