davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
FIREMEN HAVE A BIG PARADE.
YONKERs MAKES A NEW RECORD IN THE
WAY OF PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS

YONKERS MAKES A NEW RECORD IN THE
WAY OF PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS.
The largest parade ever in Yonkers
held yesterday when the State volunteer nremen
marched through the city There were many prom
lnent people present from all the State 10 view
the spectacle and when the procession filed down
Main-st. in command of Fire Chief Mulcahey as
grand marshal fifty thousand spectators it is est-
mated. looked The line Of march was four
miles long through the citys principal thorough
fares BY actual count, according to the secretary
OF the local Fire Department there were $3.50 fire.
men in line with ffty-six bands and thirteen drum
corps The parade apparatus from all over the
State was in excellent condition. and the various
companies worked industrously 70 secure the large
amounts offered for the best companies
The parade reviewed from the grand STANDS
connected with the trtumphal arch in Getty Square
by Mayor Sutherland and the Yonkers Board OF
Aldermen, and Mayor Fiske with the Aldermen
from Mount Vernon. besides the officials of fire de-
partments from many places. The parade moved
without hitch OF any kind The weather was
generally fair.
In the evening all Of the local companies enter
tanned guests on large scale. and the city streets
were crowded with visitors. The restaurants and
hotels were unable 10 meet the demands Of the
hungry
In the line OF march from Westchester County,
besides Yonkers there were twenty-four
panies including nine from Mount Vernon. Con-
trary 10 expectations. the paid department did not
go out on parade. and the wisdom Of the Com
rnssioners in refusing 10 permit them TO take part
in the festivities proven While the parade
was in motion the Rev. Anthony Moloy. OF St.
Peters Church, saw smoke issuing from the cellar
OF the house Of Thomas Lister, at Jefferson and
Ludlow SITS. The priest used his garden hose hop
ing extinguish the flames without disturbing the
sent in alarm. The four paid companies who
were on duty responded quickly, and stopped the
fire without interfering with the procession 1t is
pointed out that had they been in line great
amount Of confusion would have resulted before
they could get away.
Last night fifty thousand people witnessed
grand fireworks display on the Hudson, including
the Illumination Of the Palisades with FIVE hundred
pounds of red light.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
LIGHTER CAPTAIN FOUND DROWNED.

The police OF the Hamiton-ave station yester-
day morning found the body OF drowned man
floating in the water In the North Central Pier
al the Atlantic Dock. There was cash in the
back Of the head and Captain Cullen made a
careful inspection Of the body to If there were
any evidences of foul play, before 1t was sent to
the Morgue It said that the body had been
in the water only a short time.
Papers found in the pockets indicated that the
man might have been Albert Nelson, thrty-two
years old. and boarded with Mrs Hansen at No 10
Columbia-st one letter was dated from Chris
tiania Norway, and there were two photographs,
one OF a young and the other OF young
woman There were also pawn ticket for gold
watch, pledged with II. Hertz. Of No. 2273 Eighth
ave Manhattan, in the name OF Nelson. and n
memorandum book containing several addresses,
Including that Of n. c. Hansen OF No. go West
Ninety -ninth-st, Manhattan and Mrs. Henry G.
Jansen OF No. Sc Coney-st
The letters "P T." worked into his red
lambs wool shirt The police think that in falling
overheard he his head by striking against a
stringpecc. . - o,,, .
Mrs Johanna Hansen. of No. IS Columbia st,
called at the Morgue last evening and Identified
the body as that of Albert Nelson. who had
boarded with her. Mrs. Hansen said he was IN
toxcated when he left the house prior 10 his dis
appearance He was captain OF Lighter No. 10 OF
the Light AZ Cobb Lghterage Company. OF the
Produce Exchange In Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
RIG DEAL IN REALTY.
PROPOSED NEW FACTORY TO COVER EIGHT
CITY BLOCKS IN BAYONNE.

It is reported that large and important deals In
Bayonne realty will ultimately result In the trans
fer from the Singer Sewing Machine Company
plant a. Elizsbethport to WORKS on the hiiI Won
Kull shore at Bergen Point Of the BAD
cock & Wilcox Tubular Boiler Companys Amer
lean plant DR. Lucius +. Donohoe, native OF
Bayonne member Of that city's Board OF Health
and secretary Of the staff Of physicians ana sur
geons connected with the Bayonne Hospital ana
Dispensary is active in the matter.
The property purchased for the proposed ne"
mandatory extends for more than eight hundreo
feet along the Xiii Won Kull water front OF Bay
onne comprising the home region between HOBART
and Inghar ayes and running back 10 East Fifth
St It takes up eight city blocks. and includes the
estates Of the late Garrett NJ. Winants and John
Paret part of the estate of the late Rufus story
the homes OF T Morris Imbrie and Edward -
White and realty owned by Mrs. Anna Vre gen
burgh Rutgers College, Clarence Hillyer. MIS-;
Anna Pare: Mrs Emily HILL Henry Rinker ana
others The total purchase price, II is san. Mi
be more than 10000 It is expected that the utIe
to the property will be completed by the corpora
ton not later than october !. ,. =.
The company. IT is rumored will erect plant OF
ireproof buildings. TO cost more than SlWoDl
This plant will give employment TO more than one
and men. In addition TO increased faclltles
for marine work guaranteed by the deep water
front OF Xiii Kull, the works VIII nave I'M
enterprise is the possibility that the Bayonhe
Board OF Councmen may refuse TO close the
streets and avenues now extending through the
property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
DOWNEY PLEADS GUILTY.

THE MARINE CHARGED WITH BIGAMY ANXIOUS
TO HAVE THE TRIAL OVER
Peter Downey. who is charged with oigamy' was
re-arraigned yesterday before Magistrate Ieaie III
the Gates-ave. police court He pleaded guilty ana
requested an immediate trial He was heId LOT the
Grand Jury in default of $500 bail. His hrst wire
asked him TO talk with her. but he refused
Grace Demar Walker, his second wife met
Downey when he was marine on the battIeshp
Indiana She said that Downey showed her ana
her mother all through the ship. The young woman
and the marine became friends and Downey after
ward called frequently at her home They were
married on December g. 1898, by the Rev Charles
Herald Of the Bethesda Congregational Church
Downey sailed away on his ship. When ne
returned home he did not call to see his wife She
placed detectives on his track and found a woman
named Mrs. Philip Damn. IT.. at No. l96 Boerum
Place. who identified Downey as man TO whom ON
name Of Philip Damn. jr., by the Rev J. Dauhen-
bach, In the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
POOFERS QUARREL OVER FUNDS.

temporary injunction was granted by Justice
Lambert In the Supreme Court yesterday morning
TO Michael O'Bren to prevent Thomas A. Hughes.
treasurer. and the Board OF Trustees OF the Roof
ers Tin and Sheet Iron Workers Association OF
Brooklyn from Withdrawing s2.45S 56 or any part
thereof from the Bushwck Bank The Roofers'
Association though not Incorporated, has a mem
bership of about two hundred When of its
members obtained work IN Manhattan they were
told that they would have TO join the union there,
and not caring to pay dues In two associations
fifty Of these men called special meeting on
August and decided to disband the Brooklyn or
ganization and divide the money in the treasury
among themselves. The Injunction proceedings will
be argued on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
BATH BEACH HOTEL THIEF CAUGHT.
HALL BOY SAID TO HAVE TAKEN CLARA LIP
MANS JEWELS ARRESTED IN
VEN

A New-Haven dispatch received in Manhattan
says that George Davis, alias John Gilbert has
been arrested there while trying TO pawn jewery
worth 1900 thought to be the proceeds OF a New
York robbery.
1t said at Police Headquarters yesterday
that Davis is wanted for a robbery in the Fort
Lowry Hotel, at Bath Beach. Detective MulVey
of the Bath Beach station, went TO Headquarters
yesterday. and said that Daviss right name Is
George Donnelly He is nineteen years DID, ana
clever young man =,
Mulvey says that Mr. Lowry, proprietor OF the
hotel hired Donnelly a hall boy on Tuesday
from an employment agency at No. 6s3 Sxth-ave.,
Manhattan Mulvey says the boy had not been IN
stalled half an hour when he was sent upstairs
with Ice 10 the occupied by the actress, Clara
Lipmann and her husband. She had gone to din
ner leaving her jewels behind. Muvey says the
room was ransacked and gems valued at $3.50 were
stolen. Donnelly ne says. did not go downstairs
again but left the hotel by back way Donnelly
was traced to New Haven, Mulvey says All the
iewelry is said to have been recovered. MulVey
started for New Haven yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
an ARTISTS BEoUESTS TO CHARITY

According TO the terms Of the will Of John Hill
yard artist who died recently at his home In
Queens County, three-quarters Of his estate Is 10
go to the ST. Giles's Home for Crippled Children
No. A9 Clnton-st. and to the Shetering Arm
Nursery. at No. l57 Dean-st.. after the death Of
his widow. Josephine Hillyard. of No. BOA Han
cock-st., who is to receive the income from the
money during her lifetime. 1t is estimated that
each institution will receive about $1,000
In his will Mr.. Hillyard. considering the fact
that one-fourth Of his estate TO him from
his brother Charles. who received 1t from his
father-in-law through his wife. makes provision
that the money shall be returned to the family
from which II came by ordering that during her
lifetime Catherine Mein. his sisterin-law. shall be
well cared for from the income of $1,000 and that
upon her death the money should go TO Robert
Mein, brOther-in-law, OF Ida Grove Iowa. If So
900 should prove to be more than one-quarter of
the estate Mr. Men is TO receive proportonately
less
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
HENRY HOFFMAN DEAD.
HE WAS THE SAILOR SUPPORTED BY THE
BRITISH GOVERNMENT IN THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Sailor" Henry Hoffman is dead He was forty
years old and for the last six years had been an
inmate Of the Eastern District Hospital, where his
expenses were paid by the British Government 10
which word OF his death was sent when it occurred
yesterday afternoon. He had suffered from alb
cesses, which covered his back
Hoffman arrived here on April g. 1898. on board
the British steamer Silver Craig. He was on the
Windass, hosting anchor While he was working
the crank piece OF iron fell from above ana struck
him on the back. Paralysis followed and he was
taken 10 the Eastern District Hospital
When the Silver Craig returned 10 England the
reported to the maritime authorities. The
Government wanted TO take him back TO England
and Hoffman replied that he was contented where
ne was, and refused to the ocean. The Brit
ish Government consented, and took care Of him
until he died.
Hoffman left the hospital only twice while he
was there. Once he was taken to Coney Island
and at another time to the electric fountain
display In the Prospect Park plaza His father
and sister died in Germany six months ago. Since
then he lost his usual good spirits and despond-
ent He received gifts and presents every year from
old friends in England and Germany. He read
great deal and delighted in playing pinochle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
AN ENGLISH RAY OF SUNSHINE"

The company which is TO play "A Little Ray Of
Sunshine at Wallack's Theatre at the opening Of
the season OF that house arrived here yesterday on
the First Bismarck. The members OF the company
are William Elton. Miss Adene Stuart Miss Janet
Alexander Miss Grace Dudley. Miss Lorna Law
renee, Miss Lucy Evelyn, Wallace Erskne, Charles
Cherry, Robert Bottonley, Herbert Sparkling George
Sumner. George Rdde. Cecil Egar and Philip
Doody Nj Elton, who heads this list, was
member Of Wallack's company number OF years
ago and he played Moses In THE School for Scan
dial" the opening night of the present Wallack's
Theatre, where he IL now to be again. "A
Little Ray of Sunshine is by Mark Ambient and
Wilton Hertot and is described q domestic COM
edy II had a long run at the Royalty Theatre
London and the most OF the members OF the pres
ent company played in ii there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
TRUCKMAN CAPTURES A THIEF.

He RECEIVES A BLOW IN THE FACE FROM THE
PRISONER AT THE POLICE STATION.
James Messett, truckman. in Leonard-st., saw
q thief steal big package Of underwear from in
front Of Nos 103 and 10 Franklln-st yesterday
afternoon. and held the until Roundsman
Burke took him into custody. The prisoner also
had large box Of caps, which believed TO
have been stolen. At the police station he said he
was Joseph Mccarthy. thirty-eght years old
roofer living at No 255 Pearl-st. While his pedi-
gree being taken by Sergeant Naught Nc
Carthy suddenly wheeled about and planted
heavy blow in Messett's face. knocking him down.
Mccarthy then began 10 fight all hands, but he
was Overpowered without receiving much as
scratch. and was locked up on charge Of grand
larceny and assault. The police want an owner for
the box Of caps, which was marked providence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
6e Neto$l8IIN snasgsy
SEWELL READY FOR THE FRAY
HE VISITS JERSEY CITY AND coNFEps
ABOUT THE COMING CAMPAIGN


United States Senator Sewell visited Jersey Cir
yesterday morning He went TO the First Na,lon,,
Bank 10 see President f. +. G. Young. who was An
sent. Senator Sewell then called at the ofic. a.
the Traction Company. Colonel John J. ToH.v
Postmaster Wanser Tax Commissioner McArthv,
ex-Judge Hoffman. and other prominent Repusb
cans visited the building about the same time a.,
ator Sewel started for Philadelphia at noon n.
OF those who had a long conversation with the a.
ator. when asked the object OF his visit, said. W"
General Sewell was chiefly here 10 look se
certain business interests which ~ course ne Mt
anxious to know about. since his long absence fra--
the country. Politics? Well. Of course. you kne..
politics not absolutely neglected / am ~.
betraying the Generals confidence when / say tss.
when the time comes he will be right In r. IL I.
naturally anxious about the state OF affairs in H.
SON. where ne could rely a solid va.
Eow as you very we'll know there isn't a ward
Jersey City or a district In Hudson County wbs,..
the party Is not split into opposing factions Al
he factions flying at one anothers thros,s.
Such a state Of things naturally causes much an
iety in the Generals mind and indeed in 49,
minds OF every prominent Republican IN the S,s;s'
However. We are glad that the party in Esser
Camden. Cumberland. Atlantic, Cape May an
other counties IS in harmony. and soon We hoe
Hudson united | may tell you that We ~.
not making the mistake OF Understanding "a
strength Of the Democratic party We mean "a
put up a stiff fight"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
PICTURES OF GRIFFIN PLACE ASKED FOR.

RIvERHEAD's SHOW PLACE TO BE REPRESENTED
AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Riverhead Long Island Aug. r-Timothy NJ
Griffin a lawyer OF this place has received COM
munication from the United States Commissioners
to the Paris Exposition of 1900 asking for photo
graphs OF Mr. Griffns handsome park and nome
al the head OF the Peconic River. The place is one
OF the most beautiful on Long Island Mr. Griffin
estimates II to be worth quarter of million
dollars. II borders the river. in which there are
several artificial islands. 1t has its own water
works and has been greatly beautifed by its
present owner who succeeded his father as the
owner.
1t has always been open to visitors and If a
person behaved himself he might wander through
II at will. 1t has long been considered of the
show places OF Eastern Long Island, and APP
parently is now to take place Of the
show places of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
MAYOR FAGANs WISHES DEFIED.

Mayor Pagan. of Hoboken. told the Commission
ers Of Appeals in the OF taxes on WEDNESDAY
night that they had right under the city cnar'es
exercise the function OF making reductions %
assessments levied against property. although 10
qualities in assessments were shown. Many tar
payers who took a prominent part IN trying 10 az.
feat him for election last spring declared thar ING!
were over assessed. The Board bowed 70 ths
Mayors will and decided TO make no reductions
The action of the Mayor caused much commen;
and the Commissioners OF Appeals on Friday neaIc
things which made their ears burn. The Board me.
last night and. TO the chagrin OF the Mayors
friends, decided that they would act as they saw
ft and made reductions by the wholesale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
CAN 1T BEf
A CORRESPONDENT SAYS THAT THERE rs

A CORRESPONDENT SAYS THAT THERE rs
GAMBLING AT AsBURY PARK.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Asbury Park is a nice place-well, yes
so 1t u.s. but 1t is OF the greatest sub rosa
gambling resorts the Jersey coast, because
when the season sets in and the hotels are all
opened euchre parties are coverty got up once
or twice a week in all the boarding houses ana
hotels Every man and woman who takes. part In
the game puts up certain sum of money to buy
l. present for the winner good looking young
woman is selected 10 go around among the guests
nd invite each and every one Of them TO join IN
the game. but is sure TO get % cents from each
one before he she sits down at the table or
course there are more women than men. Some
times you will hear shout raised OF cheating at
some Of the tables. but ii is hLshed over In
minute and the game goes on. Now. II this is not
gambling I would like 70 know what Is? The
writer has been there many seasons and knows
exactly what he is talking about -
JOHN HENRY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
NO CIRCUS LIFE FOR VAN RENSSELAER,

Orange, Aug 1s-Stephen Van Rensselaer,, jr.. OF
West Orange. who intended to travel with Wild
West show and who rode several horses at a per-
Torrance on Wednesday night. has decided not to
spend his vacation with the company. He said to-
day that his business needed his attention. and
that he would be Obliged 70 abandon the trip with
the show. Mr.. Van Rensselaer, is well known in
social circles In the Oranges and In New-York:
He is a member OF the Essex Troop. and served
with Roosevelts Rough Riders in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
BROOKLYNITE RESCUED AT AsBURY PARK

Asbury Park n. j.. Aug is (SpecaD.-R. w
Geldart Of Brooklyn. who is visiting here with his
wife, narrowly escaped drowning this afternoon
The unusually bosterous, and bathing
had been suspended. Mr. Geldart is an expert
swimmer, and went into the water before the
bathing establishments closed. He swimming
$50 feet beyond the life lines, when he found that
the strong curren: carrying him to sea
Abner White. bathing master. and William
White rushed TO Mr.. Geldarts rescue, but the cur
rent prevented them from reaching him. Abner
White then returned 10 the shore and ran along
the beach. When opposite Mr. Gedart he rushed
through the boiling surf and succeeded rescuing
him Just he becoming exhausted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
pEDLER KILLED, ENGINEER ARRESTED

Joseph Wiltowsky, fifty years old, a pedler OF
Brownsville was instantly killed by westbound
Long Island Railroad passenger train at 6i5 O'Clock
last night at Vesta-ave and the Eastern Parkway.
The train was drawn by Engine No. 81, in charge
OF Koran Conken, engineer, Of No 1888 Eighth-st.,
Long Island City, and Robert Ludlum conductor,
OF Oyster Bay. The engineer arrested on a
technical charge of homicide by the police OF the
Lberty-aVe station. WiltoWsky's body was hurled
thirty feet. and an ambulance surgeon who exam
ned him few minutes afterward said that his
neck was broken While Witowsky Is fairly well
known in Brownsville the police were unable TO
find his exact address last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
A CHILD KILLED BY WHISKEY.

John Riley a young and unconscious VIC
tim Of alcoholism. He was seven years old and
lived with his parents at No % Hcks-st. He was
PLAYING around the house last Thursday when he
found flask half filled with whiskey. He drank
It all became tipsy, staggered about and finally
fell TO the floor in comatose condition When
his mother returned home from her shopping she
found the child in that condition and sent for a
doctor who administered emetics and antidotes
The child seemed 10 recover hut at midnight ne
was seiZed with commissions and died at early
hour yesterday morning. The Coroner will per-
N antODSN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
RARE FORTITUDE UNDER THE KNIFE.

Perth Amboy. Aug is (speciaD-August Hanson,
a Swede, was over the Lehigh Valley coal
wharves to-day. and both legs were mangled below
the knees The vas carpenter DR.. j. c.
Wilson who sent for. found him conscious.
and amputated both limbs without administering
an anasthetic During the operation Hanson told
the doctor how the accident occurred. and when
II over he wrote the name and address OF his
wife in Sweden without tremor. He Is man OF
gigantic frame and great strength. and DR.. Wilson
expects him 10 survive his injuries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
MAYORS son A LIFE SAVER.

Harry Otis, thirteen years old. OF Mayor John
Otis OF West New-York yesterday saved Edward
Lohr ten years old. of Herman-ave.. Gutenberg
from drowning, making his second rescue in two
weeks Young Otis bathing at Bryness coal
dock, in the Hudson River. when young Lohr. who
was standing the pier, pushed into the
river by mischievous boys He Immediately sank.
and the Mayors son went TO the rescue. Young
Otis was once pulled beneath the water by the lit
tie lad before he succeeded in getting the half
drowned boy ashore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
LEARNING TO RIDE LATE IN LIFE.

A SEA CLIFF MINISTER. MORE THAN EIGHTY
TWO YEARS OLD, MASTERING THE BICYCLE
Sea Cliff Long Island, Aug. 1S.-About one week
the Rev. Justus o. Worth began to master the
mysteries of a bicycle, and now he is fast becoming
expert, and is studying the law relating to vo-
lations Of the anti-scorching regulations. He Is
more than eightytwo years old but is still hale
and hearty.
the bicycle by saying that he spent much time
In Glen Head, where he administered to the spir-
itual needs OF the people. his removal to this place
threatened TO put stop 70 his Glen Head work. on
account Of the distance and the lack Of
venient means Of transportation. He will now ride
tho wheel between here and Glen Head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
INSPECTING GRADE CROSSINGS

Rverhead. Long Island, Aug. 1s-A delegation
from the State Railroad Commission has spent
several days here looking the grade crossings
of the Long Island Railroad. II its members take
any action TO change the system now In use. II is
generally understood they will ask that in some
cases the highway be lowered and In others raised
so az TO make the crossings safer. II such changes
are made. the village will bear one-quarter of the
expense. the State will bear another quarter and
the railroad company one-half.