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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
Bolt of Lightning Strikes the
Main Building of Det-
weller and Streets Factory
and Provides An I'm
promtu Display
ExPL8sIoa AFTER EXPLOSION
HrRHMEN, HOWEVER, FOUGHT
THE FLAMES AND PREVENTED
THEM FROM REACHING THE
DANGER SPOT = THOUSANDS
VIEW THE SIGHT.

During a shower. accompanied by
lightning. late yesterday afternoon, the
main building of Dettweiler & Streets g
fireworks plant at the foot of Fulton
street, in the Greenville section of the
city. was struck by lightning In this
building. were stored all the products of
the ffty-six little shops that form the
plant In each one of these little shops
only one man is allowed to work. Each
handles in very gingerly manner the
combustibles required TO make up stock
for pyrotechnic displays. In the main
building quite q large force of hands are
employed. Many of them are women and
girls. Altogether there are about 200
The main building that was struck by
lightning was two-story frame building
of 25Ox100 feet dimension. The hands
generally quit at Eve o'clock. The last
of them had not passed out of the gates
when the bolt of lightning struck the
main building and put it on fire. No one
knew the impending danger better than
those acquainted with the interior make
up of the establishment They knew that
several thousand gallons of deadly fluid
used in the manufacture of fireworks
were stored in chemical tank close by.
1t was one-alarm fire and the iremen
fought the flames bravely. They kept
them from reaching the chemical tank,
but the main building of the plant was
burned to he round Had it not been
for stfo-1 u7eeze blowing from the
Newafl Cry tie entire plant would have
gone. No lives We're lest. but many of
the workmen were burned before they
made their escape out of the gates OF the
concern.
The fire lasted for three hours. Mean
while 10000 people witnessed one of the
greatest pyrotechnic displays ever seen in
this city. Some of them had come from
even Staten Island. While the crowd
watched the confagration from what it
considered safe distance and saw the
explosions of the stored fireworks, it felt
the tremble of the earth beneath their
feet and were reminded of the San Fran
cisco earthquake. Still the crowd held
its ground from the surrounding hills.
Explosion after explosion followed, but
the curious crowd still watched the mix
tTrre of sl1y-rocket and Roman candle ex-
plosions and drew much amusement at
the mix-up between them and Of careful
" executed set frework pieces, which in
cluded a number of the portraits of big
politicians-local, state and national,
that had been specially ordered. While
there was much excitement, the crowd
was intensely amused. Fre.Chief Con-
way places the damage at 5000. Others
place the damage at $4,000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
JAMES O'DoNNElL MISSING

james O'Donnell has been missing
from his home, at No. 16 Skillman ave
nue., since early on the morning of May
10. The police have been asked to as
sist in search for him. He is FIVE feet
ten and one-half inches tall. weighs about
160 pounds. and has smooth face The
initials of his name are tattooed on his
left forearm. When he left home he
wore dark blue coat aud vest of the
same color, black and white striped pants
and black Fedora hat. He left home
seeking employment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
ROCHESTER,.

Sacrifice hit-Barclay. Stolen bases
Clement (3), Bean, landlord (2) Butler,
Woods. Double plays-Cassidy (unas-
sisted; Moran and Loudenslager First
base on ferrors-Jersey City, /; Roches-
ter, /. Bases on balls-Off Hafford, g.
Struck out-By Hafford, 8; by Moren, 4.
Left on bases-Rochester, z; Jersey
City. 6. Passed Mccormick, /;
Butler, q Time of game-1 hour and so
minutes. Umpire-Mr. Kelly. Attend
ance-TOO.
The Royals beat the Champions yes
terday by score of 2 to /. There was
much kicking against the decisions of the
umpire and Lachanee and Dunn were
sent to the bench. Poole pitched well
for the Grays, but couple of timely
hits gave Montreal the victory in the
eighth inning. The Grays tried to pull
out in the ninth and managed to score a
run. Sharp fielding by Hartznan destroy
ed their hopes.
The score by innings:
Providence ...... o O o 90 O o III
Montreal ....... 0 q q O g O o 2 x-2
Batteries and Buckendorf;
PapDalau and Connor.
The Orioles were shut out yesterday
by the Torontos, who hit Mason three
consecutive times in the FIRST inning and
scored brace of tallies. There was
nothing doing thereafter. Mason made
good for the balance of the game. Nit
chell kept Baltinore's hits well scattered
and was splendidly supported.
The score by innings:-
Toronto ....... 2 0 0 O o o o o x-2
Baltimore ...... 0 0 O @ o 0 o 90
Batteries and Toft; Mason
and Byers.
EASTERN LEAGUE RESULTS.
Jersey City. (; Rochester, 1.
Toronto, 2; Baltimore, 0.
Montreal, 2; Providence, l..
The NewarklBuffalo game was post
poned on account of wet grounds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
New York Broker Displayed
His Roll Of $500 Too
Freely and Thugs Re-
lieyed Him of It
RICHARD slacLAlR's STORY
He SAYS A MAN sHADowED HIM
ALL DAY. AND WITH COMPAN-
IONS BOUND, GAGGED AND
ROBBED HIM

NEW YORK, May 49, 1906-The
police of the Coney Island station and the
detectives of the Brooklyn Detective Bu-
reau are to-day looking into strange
story of assault and robbery told by
Richard r. Sinclair. broker of No. SOB
Fifth avenue, this city. Sinclair says
that he was held up on Surf avenue,
near that section of Coney Island known
as Sea Gate, late last hight, and that
with pistol at his head he was dubbed
into state of semi-unconsciousnes af-
ter which two men went through has
pockets and took $661. The thugs, he
says, then threw him into a ditch, first
gagging him and tying his feet and
hands.
According to Sinclair's story he got
out, bound as he was and rolled along
the avenue for some distance. Then he
was seen by the motorman of a car, who
summoned the police.
Sinclair said he went out yesterday to
collect some rents in this city. Then with
$700 in his pocket, he entered saloon
on Centre street. Sinclair says that he
took out the $7O0 roll in order 10 change
a bill, and that he heard somebody in the
group of men who had seen his action
exclaim: .-rhat is my meat
After Sinclair left the saloon, he says
he attended to more business in the lower
part of the city and | the evening went
to the Hotel Astor, where, according tc
him the man who had made the excla-
nation in the saloon was on hand
Notwithstanding the way in which this
imam after meat followed him., Sinclair
afterward went to the theatre and, wheI
| the show was over, to the bridge to take
train for Coney Island. He reached
Coney Island, mile from home, only tC
find that no cars We're running to Sea
Gate, so he started to walk home.
On the way he was astonished to meet
again the man who was interested il
meat" The man asked him to have a
drink. Sinclair said he didn't drink, but
he'd have seltzer with him, and follow
ed the man into Coney Island resort.
After he had the seltzer, he says, he
resumed his journey home, but when he
got out in the thinly settled district
where there is wilderness Of sand dunes
and yacant.lots, his mysterious acquaint-
ance suddenly appeared from out of the
darkness and pressed revolver to his
head and ordered Sinclair to walk into a
vacant lot. Sinclair said that when be
got in the lot another man doomed up and
the two knocked him down, after which
they bound and gagged him with ropes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
MRS. VALENTINO SAVED


Special to The Jersey City News.')
TRENTON. May 1S. 1906.-The ap-
plieation of Mrs. Anna Valentino for the
remission of the death penalty in her. case
was taken up for consideration by the
Court of Pardons yesterday, and was
granted.
Mrs. Valentino was tried and convict
ed of the charge of numbering Rosa Sal
"a, at Lodi. Bergen County, March 10.
1904, and since that time she has been
living in the shadow of the gallows. Re-
Gently the United States Supreme Court
refused to interfere in the case, and Mrs.
Valentino was resentenced to die on the
gallows May %.
Many letters asking elemency for her
have been received by the Court of Par
dons.
Italian Consul-General Tonsti. of New
York, was at the State House yester-
day to see Governor Stokes in behalf
of the woman. He formally asked the
Governor to use his influence to have the
woman's life spared.
He reviewed the history of the case.
and claimed the verdict of murder in the
first degree was unjust Rev. James A.
Reynolds, of Red Bank, also saw the
Governor in behalf of the Italian resi-
dents of the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
MERELY
MENTIONED

Senator Colby and George L. Record
claim that the anti-Republican orgauiza-
tion movement of which they are at the
head. is making great strides in Union
County. They were the principal speak
ers at meeting Of Summit reformers
Wednesday night and they had no diff
Guilty in keeping the audience up 70 "a
high state of enthusiasm. Both raped
the bosses, Senator Colby declaring that
in Essex County no organization Repub-
ican could get a nomination for office
without Major Lentz's approval He re-
ferred to Mr. Record as the peoples
choice for United States Senator.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
FLORIDA AND CAROLINA RE-
SORTS, ATLANTA, BlRMlNG-
HAM AND MEMPHIS

The seaboard Air Line Railway is the
shortest route TO Pinehurst. Camden, sa-
vanpah, Jacksonville, Tampa and all re-
sorts in Florida and the Carolinas. Three
daily trains with through sleeping and
dining cars New York to Atlanta, Bir-
mingham and Memphis. For resort book
lets or information address w. q. Conk-
lyn, G. &. P. Agent, 1883 Broadway,
New York. s-...-....L.....l.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

This, of course, pleased Mr.. Record,
and when it came his turn to do the talk
ing he said a lot of nice things about the
Essex Senator. He did not forget Mayor
Pagan. either, holding him up as the
apostle of equal taxation and a man
whom the corporations and political boss
es feared because of his sterling integ-
rity and devotion to the peoples inter-
ests. From the standpoint of the Re-
formers the meeting was all that could
be desired.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
Senator Hillery in An Open
Letter Demands a Plat
form Discussion On Morris
0ounty's Legislative Sin $
PUBLIC CAN BE JUDGE
ESSEX MAN IS WELCOME TO
MAKE HIS ACCUSATIONS AS
STRONG AS HE LIKEs-CoLBY
HAS NOT YET REPLIED
(special to .srhe Jersey clty Newg. .

(Specldi TO Ine Jersey Cipy NeWS-HJ
BOONTON, May Is, 19O6.-Senator
Thomas j. Hillery, of Morris, has issued
an open letter to Senator Everett Colby.
in which he demands as a right that the
Essex Senator meet him upon the plat
form in the various towns Of Morris. "to
discuss the subject of the alleged sins Of
omission and commission of Morris Coun-
tvs representa- tive in the Legislature.
In his letter Senator Hdllery says:--
my Dear Senator-As you have
pitched your tents FOR battle within the
confines of Morris and according to press
reports are leveling your structures on
the alleged sins of omission and COM
M sion of Morris County's representa-
/ ge in the Legislature, | doubt if I am
asking too much C a fellow Senator
when | request that you give me the op
portunity of self-defense by meeting me
upon the platform in the various towns
Of Morris County to discuss the subject
above mentioned.
This ask not only in defense Of my
reputation as a legislator, of which / am
naturally jealous, but also in behalf of
my people in Morris, who have returned
me several times to the Legislature with
increased majorities, and who are enti-
tied to an account of my stewardship
ssWe both entered the Legislature four
years ago, and have been in close touch
since, and feel that no man knows bet
ter than yourself what I stand for ,and
whether am fulfilling my sworn duties.
ssYou are to have the liberty to lay
before the people of my county my leg
islative record in full, l have the same
right to yours, and both to discuss gem
orally the new idea, and also the work
of the Republican party of the State
while you personally are making no
illusions to me in your spe les. one Of
your speakers and closest advisers, who
is going about with you, has seen fit to
criticise my public acts, and have the
right to assume that it is done with your
approval and, possibly, by your advice.
'sThe avowed purpose of your move
ment is to furnish Morris County with
better representation. This, of itself, is
a reflection upon me and you can scarce
y deny me the right to be heard in my
own behalf.
Il do not ask this as courtesy. This
point | feel has long been passed. ask
it as right, and because / desire that
my people shall be given the whole truth,
in whose judgment and common sense
have an abiding faith
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
moved.

moved.
The Piano Dealers Association has
adopted resolutions extending the thanks
of the convention to George E. Bradneek,
of Trenton, for the excellent work he has
done in behalf of the association.
Joseph Taten, of Collingwood, Camden
County, called on William j. Browning,
the chief clerk, yesterday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
FELL INTO BOATS HOLD

John o'Connor, thirty-one years old,
who lives In New York. is in the City
Hospital suffering from serious injuries
resulting from fall last night into the
hold of the canal boat Jarrett, lying at
the foot of Bay street. O'Connor was
intoxicated when he fell into the hold of
tha boat
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
sMfll FIRE

Fire broke in the ,we-story frame
buiidinug No. 1s2 gyGsssaSh straet. yes
Ierday afternoon aad do considerable
iamage. It was caused By okii1reE build
ng bonfre in The rear yard of thu
premises. The building is owned BY
John NJ Esns.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

vae's, Hibernia, s1s.1o; St. Michael's,
Netcong, $10.9s; Holy Trinity, Westfeld,
$40; st. Francis. Lodi, $40; st. Marys,
Franklin Furnace, $40; st. Plus Benevo-
lent Society, Newark, SO; Mt Carmel,
Bayonne, $40; st. Joseph's, Mendham,
ss; Madonna, West New York, $6.75;
Holy Angels, singac, s6; Benedictige
Sisters, Elizabeth, So.
Rt. Rev. J. J. oConnor, $3.50; Hon.
James Smith, Jr., $500; Rev T. A. Wal
lace, $25; Rt. T. j. Moran, $25.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

NEWARK, May IS, 1soe.-senator
Colby said yesterday that he had not re-
ceived Senator Hillerys letter, and until
he read it he did to make any comment
upon its contents or state what he would
do in regard to the question or demand
for a joint debate, which he was told it
contained.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
TORPEDO BOAT SUNK

LONDON. May IS, 19O6-Lloyd's
agent at. Port Said telegraphs that Brit
ish torpedo boat No. IS capsized off Port
Said during the night and that seven of
her crew were drowned The compile
ment Of British torpedo boat is usually
fifteen men.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

General regret is expressed throughout
the county for Supervisor Wittpenn over
the unfortunate and sad accident in
which he figured. That it was not due
to carelessness on his part even the par
ents of the 5oor little Fellow whose life
was crushed out under the whels of the
automobile, are willing to concede and
eyewitneseses declare it was one of those
accidents that sometimes are unavoid-
able. Only persons who understand the
temperament of Mr. wittpenn can under
stand his feelings. AS he said when he
gaaed on the dead body of the boy, the
distressing scene win remain with him
as long as, ne lives.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

and the same will be payable to the
Water Registrar. at the Office of the
Water Department, Room 10, City Hall,
Jersey City, \. j.
Penalties For non-payment will be add
cd as fol!ows:-On all rents Remaining
unpaid on the 1st day of July. ONE a.
PER CENT.
On the 1st day Of September. TWO
CO. PER GENT.
On the Isl day of November. THREE
(3l PER CENT.
Interest at tho rate of SEVEN III,
PER CENT. per anrum will be added
to all rents remaining unpaid on the 2Osh
day. of December. following.
Water rents for The year 1906 19OT
will not be received Cor property in ar
reara until such arrears are paid.
All property in arrears for water ren4e
will. at date not later than June Ist
1906, be liable to have the water shut
Off therefrom without further notice.
For the Board Of Street and Wssep
Commissioners
GEO. T. BoUToN.
Dated, Jersey Oasg. Assa Is, looGS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
Jersey City inRochester.
Newark in Buffalo.
Z. Z. z Baltimore in Toronto
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

1t is the intention of the Colby-Record-
Pagan combination to make things hum
in every county in the State from now
until the primaries. Although Jersey
City's Corporation Counsel has not off
cially announced his candidacy for
United States Senator, he is in the race
for all he is worth, and he doesn't intend
that any grass shall grow under his feet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

Salt rheum, or eczema. with it's itching
and burning, is cured by Hoods Sarsa-
pari!ia. So are all other blood diseases.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

While the regulars profess not to be
alarmed over the situation, there is no
denying that they are doing lot of wol-
rying over the progress of the reform
movement. This was evident at the
meeting of the State Committee Wednes-
day when it was decided to issue an ad-
dress to the people Of the State. 1t is
hoped that the address will weaken the
reform movement and bring in line the
wayering voters for the organization.
Senator Dryden, whose seat the reform
ers covet, realizes that there is Let of
hard work before him if he expects to
elect friendly legislature. His barrel
will be tapped good and plenty. 1t would
not be at all surprising if Governor
Stokes in his own quiet way manipulated
things SO as to do both Dryden and Rec
ord out of the job Of holding down a
seat in the national legislature
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18

Why should the Faganites question
the motive Of the Dickinsonites in sug-
gesting that Judge Blair would make a
good candidate for the Republicans for
Governor? A better selection could not
be made and if the Dickinsonites could
bring about his nomination they would
render a great service not only to the
Republican party. but for all the people
of the State. Judge Blair would make
an ideal Governor, and if New Jersey
must have another Republican executive
let's hope he will be the man. 1t is un-
fair for the Faganites to insinuate that
his name is mentioned at this time by the
Dickinsonites in the hope of scurrying
favor with him SO that only organiza-
tion Republicans will be appointed on
the Excise Board. Judge Blair is not
50 easily fooled as that.
Judging from the enthusiastic gather
ing of Democrats at the Horseshoe
meeting Wednesday night that Demo
cratic stronghold is. getting ready to re-
turn to its first love and give one Of its
old-time majorities. Horseshoe Demo-
Gratis cannot be fooled all the time. They
are beginning to see new light.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-05-18
WEATHER sNDIcAT ATIoNs

NEW YORK. May is. 1906. Fore
cast for the thirty-sx hour sending s p.
NJ. Saturday, Continued warm weather
with local rains today; overcast with rain
and thunder and considerably cooler con-
ditions tomorrow; variable wiHde.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-07
Mrs FonnieDEx

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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-02-07
A. Gladstone Dowie Came Near Get
ting a Tender Smack.

New York, Feb. GA. Gladstone
Dowie, the unkissed son of Zion
City's prophet, was almost kissed to-
day, but the woman in the case
backed out at the last moment.
Dowie arrived from Jamaica in the
steamer La Plata, having left his
father at Port Antonio. Elizabeth
Saxton, a young woman passenger,
who was said to be an actress, was
"dared' to kiss Gladstone when it
came to saying goodbye on the pier
here. She walked up to Dowie, ex-
tended her hand, and blushingly be-
gan to tell him how glad she was to
have known him.
Then she made several movements
as if to throw her arms about him,
and everybody on the pier who was
aware of the "dare'' held his
breath with expectancy. But the
actress funked and went back to the
schemers
"The jokes on me,'' she told
them. ~ just couldn't do it. I
went to pieces at the critical time
Without knowing how near he was
to being kissed, the younger Dowie
received the reporters in anything
but pleasant frame of mind.
~ don't want to talk he said.
"You may print all the lies you like.
You wouldn't tell the truth if ]
wanted you to-
Dowie left for Chicago on an aft
ernoon train. The actress told the
reporters that it required an enor-
nous amount of courage for any wo-
man to kiss the" unkissed one y
Then she added:
| "He is just human iceberg"
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Oh, HORRORS!

"UNKISSED' ALMOST KISSED
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ficials, despite YOUR secret service. de-
spite all obstacles Russia viii quiet
ly gain the required iafcr:aGica- Gle
possesses key to every lock"
And what might this key be?"-
with tolerant irony.