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OFFICIAL TEMPERATtTRE mm WEATHER FORECAST For twenty-four hoars, ending at noon 44; 36. i Fair and somewhat colder tonight; Saturday, fair." COTTRIER Established October 8, 1891 KEWS Established June 2. 1884. THE PLAIN FIELD COURIER-NEWS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1906. PRICE TWO CENTS.

BOARD OF TRADE WANTS PAY FOR DELEGATED TO WATCH STATE LEGISLATION KICKING HORSE BADLY INJOJRES F. E. BODIN "BARTE" TAYLOR'S FINE PAID BY HIS WIFE WANT BROOK FOR A BEAUTY SPOT LITTLE GIRL SCOTS 'A PICK POCKET Knocked Frcn Wagon, Be is Found Lying in Road by Blacksmith Wyman. A runaway on Somerset street, at Watchung, about 9 o'clock this morning, resulted in the serious Injury oV Francis E. Bodin, clerk In the office of Real Estate Agent William Jef-fery.

A deep gash was cut in the back of his head and his body was badly bruised. The horse was captured after a long run, during which the wagon was completely demolished. Mr. Bodin was coming to town from his home In Watchung and was near the old quarry at the foot of the mountain when the horse stumbled breaking the breeching. The broken pieces of harness dangled about the torse's legsand before Mr Bodin could stop the animal It began kicking, the horse's hofs flying dangerously near Mr.

Bodin's head. He attempted to get out of the wagon and vas struck In the side and knocked to the ground. Then- the animal began prancing and started down Somerset street at a mad pace. From the compact, Mr. Bodin was tendered unconscious, in which condition he was found by Blacksmith Wyman.

He was picked up and taken Into the blacksmith shop and later helped aboard a trolley car, arriving at Mr. Jeffery's office with his head covered with blood'. Here he was attended, and, fearing the man's skull had been fractured, the services of a physician were sought. At last accounts Mr. Bodin was resting well at his home, where he was taken by Mr.

Jeffery. An effort was made by William Galloway to stop the horse at Mountain avenue, but it was unsuccessful. The animal was caught on East Front street. DANZINGER AND CREDITORS Former Proprietor of "The Fair," Owing 10,000, Will Pay 23 Cents on Dollar. David Danzinger, who for three years conducted a dry goods establishment on West Front as "The Fair," and who recently sold out his business to one Levine for $2,500, when" in debt to the amount of about $10,000 yesterday afternoon agreed to settle with his creditors for the nominal sum of twenty-five cents on the dollar, which he said covered the full amount of his assets.

The proposition was made at a meeting of the creditors held at the office of Lawyer William Newcorn, counsel for Levine. There are said to be about forty-three creditors, the majority of whom were present or represented by counsel at the meeting. The creditors are large business houses in New York and Philadelphia. Runyon represented pine of the creditors, Carl Gallup four and George Ball three. Levine's first proposition was to settle for fifteen cents on the dollar, but to this the creditors would not listen.

He finally compromised at twenty-five cents; and it is said that the majority of the creditors are willing to accept this figure although no settlement has as yet been made, pending a further investigation of the case. Youngster's Cheek Cut. Playing in the yard at his home at Oak Tree yesterday afternoon, three -j ear-old George Knuttgen fell on a piece of glass, a gash two inches long and very deep being cut in his cheek. The little fellow was brought to Muhlenberg hospital by his parents and was taken home last evening, after the cut had been sutued. Slot Machine Agent Convicted.

I New Brunswick, Jan. 5. Wilbur Flynn, an agent for slot machines, was convicted in court here yesterday of maintaining a gambling enterprise. Under the law he is liable to a fine of $1,000 and imprisonment for one year, but' his case was held under advisement by the court. For "He's a Good Man and the Father of Thirteen Children." According to the testimony of his "better half." "Barte" Taylor Isn't such a bad fellow after all.

His only fault, she says, is drinking, and this frequently brings him into disfavor with the police. Taylor was on one of his occasional jamborees yesterday, and he made such a disturbance that he was finally rounded up at headquarters. This morning Judge Runyon fined him $3 or ten days. It was in connection with her husband's arrest and fine that Mrs. Taylor made known the many good qualities of her husband.

After the fine had been imposed Mrs. Taylor stepped up to the magistrate and said: I'll pay the fine, your honor. It's worth it, for he's a good man. He's the father of thirteen children and there all a splendid lot. His only fault is drink, your honor.

He will take a nip for his stomach's sake, rlow and then, and a great pity it is that it's such a grateful stomach he I never drink, not even ginger ale, and I wish he didn't. It's a bad habit and I wish there was some way of breaking him of it. I can't and If it please your honor, I wish that when he comes up here again you'd please send him to the Klondik." MRS. W. FORCE BEAD FROM HEART-DISEASE Brother Finds Her Unconscious in Bedroom Early This Morning.

Mrs. Mary L. Force, wloow of the late William L. Force, one of the founders of the Daily Press, was found dead in her bed-room early this morning by her brother, William Laing. Dr.

J. H. Buchanan, who was said death had been caused by heart disease. Mrs. Force was about 53 years old.

It has always been Mrs. Force's custom to arise at 5.30 o'clock each morning and prepare breakfast for her brother, who was obliged to leave the house and go out to htp work about 6 o'clock. This morning she was awakened as usual by an alarm clock at and after calling her brother she herself prepared to dress. Shortly after being called Mr. Laing heard a noise as If something falling heavily.

Calling to his sister and receiving no reply he went to open the door of her room and found her lying at the foot of the bed. He rushed from the house and summoned Mrs. Clarence L. Lyon, a neighbor, who ran into the Force home while Mr. Laing went for Dr.

Buchanan. The doctor said death had been almost instantaneous. Last evening Mrs. Force visited her i sister-in-law, Mrs. A.

L. Force, at whose home she remained until after 9.30 o'clock. She then appeared to be in the best of health. Mrs. Force was born in Plainfield and has always lived here.

She was the daughter of the late James Laing, whose brother, John Laing, for many years kept Laing's hotel on the site of which the Babcock building now stands, Mrs. Force was held in the highest respect by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Although not a member she often attended services at the Friends' Meeting House. She was of a philanthropic spirit, quietly assisting people whose poverty had been brought to her attention. Two brothers and two sisters survive.

They are Hugh Laing and William Laing and Mrs. James L. Force, all of this city, and Mrs. M. Carman Dunn, of Philadelphia.

In deference to the oft expressed wishes of Mrs. Force, who was always fearful lest she be buried alive, the funeral will likely not be sometime Monday. Complete arrangements have not yet been made. BALANCES ACCOUNTS Elects Officers and Starts Out For Another Year's Work in Public Affairs. The' annual meeting 'of the board of trade was held last night and all the offreers were elected without opposition.

They are; President, L. B. Woolston; vice presidents, James C. Pope and B. Frank Coriell; secretary Frank H.

Smith; treasurer, E. M. Laing; collector, G. Thorn. The office of collector is a new one, to which Mr.

Thorn was appointed temporarily at the December meeting, and made permanent at this one. The constitution permits for two vice presidents but up to this time only one has been elected, and this one was James C. Pope. It was thought well to have the full quota of officers and Mr. Coriell was chosen as the "-r.

The treasurer reported the finances in good shape with $178.02 balance in hand at last year's $209 received during the year, a total of and disbursements of $141. 59, leaving a balance of $245.43. The report for the swimming pool showed receipts of $28 from L. B. Woolston; $60 from Edgar Shep-pard; $4.78 from its general account, a total of $92.78 which had been spent on the pool.

Charles W. Runyon and B. Frank Coriell were appointed auditors to go over the accounts. Chairman Laing, of the dinner committee reported all details ready for closing as soon as is, heard from the speakers who have been asked to make the addresses. The dinner will be held the latter part of the month.

"BOBBY" LEACH NOW LINCH WAGON OWNER Eamons Aeronaut and Diver Buys Out Late Jndson Brown Business. ''Bobby" LeachT the well known aeronaut, and' the man who made himself famous by jumping Cohoea falls and going through the whirl pool rapids at "Niagara Falls has settled down in' business in this city and will henceforth 'be known as Lunch-Wagon Proprietor "Bobby" Leach. "Bobby" recently purchased the wagon owned by the late Judson Brown, on East Second street and is now in full charge. Leach is one of the most daring divers and aeronauts in the world. He has made two trips through the whirlpool rapids at Niagara, one in a wooden barrel, the other in a steel barrel.

When he-declared he would leap the Cohoes falls, 86 feet high people thought that he was crazy, and that he would never attempt the feat. If he did, they said, he would be dashed to his death. Nevertheless "Bobby," made the attempt in the presence of several thousand people and to the surprise of everyone, was only slightly injured. The feat made him almost as famous as Steve Brodie's jump from the Brooklyn bridge. Leach has also made many daring balloon ascensions.

At the annual opening of Glen Park, Water-town, he ascended to a distance of 1,000 feet and came down in a parachute. "Bobby" is an expert swim-and diver. He once dived from the railroad bridge at Paterson, a distance of 70 feet. CHARGE ADMISSION. Otherwise Accounts of Card Parties and the Like Can Enter Mails.

Postmaster-General Cortelyou has ruled that newspapers printing the result of card euchre parties where prizes are given shall be excluded from the mails only in cases where such affairs charge an fee, Parties where the card players are not required to present tickets do not come under the ban. The attorney-general for the post-office department says that the rule will not be made to work in jury to any worthy enterprise, but adds that it will be best for the press to refrain from printing lists of prizes of affairs where admission fees are charged. Bridgewater Officials. The Bridgewater township committee has reorganized for the present 5 ear with Christopher -Ehni, of Rari-tan, the chairman and Clarence E. Case, as counsel and M.

Lan-ning as township physician. The committee this year is composed of the following members: Jacob K. Bro- kaw, C. Ehni, Elijah Stevens, William Harris, John Codington, Jacob Huff and John B. Thum.

BROOK DAMAGES Perrin, Frtfes Et Cie Think City or Connty Should Reimburse Them. BUILT WALL FOR PROTECTION Complaints From Headquarters in France About the Expense Led to The Request. :1 Claiming remuneration from the city for money spent building a wall along Greenbrook near Washington avenue to protect their property from the stream, the firm of Perrin Freres et Cie, glove manufacturers, sent a communication to the bpard of trade last night, asking how to go about the matter to get the claim adjusted. The firm had spent some money repairing damage to the factory by washouts until finally they built a permanent wall along the brook. It was explained that the company had located the factory In Plainfield upon the recommendation of the board of trade, and that the company having a limited personal acquaintance here addressed the board asking for guidance.

The company's headquarters are in France and reports are made there. The annual report is due shortly, and the local representatives wanted to report some adjustment of the claim, since complaint has been made from headquarters heretofore about the expense of protecting the property here from the washouts. communication asked that some suggestion be made how to proceed to determine the responsibility of the city or county for the money spent by the firm upon the In a discussion of the matter in the board Charles W. Runyon said ijei did not see how the city should be expected to pay for a private improvement. President Woolston thought something should be done by the city to protect property along the brook from washouts.

J. V. E. Vanderhoef suggested that the New street storm sewer, whose cutlet is near the firm's plant, was probably one cause of the washout at the glove factory, by causing an eddy and consequent erosion of the bank Of the brook; In this case E. M.

Laing thought it was up to the cit to do something to prevent the damage. The president appointed Frank H. Smith to confer with the public affairs committee of common council to see what could be done about the matter. 1 The glove factory was formerly operated at Washingtonville, but on account of poor conveniences fop em ployes to reach the factory and no place to live near it, the firm decided to move from there and the board of trade suggested the location of the plant in Plainfield. PUNNING FOR GREAT CARNIVAL Hospital to hi I'eld in May and Will Include a Caroival of Nations.

At a dinner given at the Casino last night by former Mayor Charles .1. Fisk to a number of those who were on committees at the hospital carnival last spring, plans wer discussed for the coming carnival to be held in May next and suggestions were made by Mr. Fisk for the appointment of committees. The carnival this year will be larger in every way than last year, and will continue longer, beginning May 19 and continuing to June 2, taking in three Saturdays and" Decoration day. The ladies' auxiliary will, as usual, be prominent, if not the most prominent, in the affair, since the success of their efforts last year were so marked.

One of the features of the affair will be a carnival of nations under a vast tent with compartments for different enterprises. Miss Shiim Engaged. Announcement comes from Bur-mah of the engagement of Miss Julia Fhhm, to Prof. Wallace St. John, of the Baptist college, at Rangoon.

Miss Shinn was a very active worker in foreign missions in the First Baptist church in this city up to four years ago, when she decided to go to India as a missionary. She carried on her work there and met her affinity in Prof. St. John, who is engaged in similar work. Freeholder Wilbur to Look After Union County Interests at Trenton This Winter.

Samuel P. T. Wilbur, of this city, was appointed by Director King, of the Union county board of freeholders, at the regular meeting yesterday, as a member of the committee to look afterhe affairs of the board at the next session of the legislature. Freeholders Krouse and will also serve on this committee, the appointment of which followed a resolution offered by Freeholder Krouse. The meeting yesterday was a brief one, no new business of importance being transacted.

One new member was sworn in ar.d three were reappointed. Adolph Greuner was appointed as freeholder from Rahway. Freeholders Cladek, of Rahway, and Swain and Cady, of Summit, were reappointed and were sworn in before Noah Woodruff. Freeholder Wilbur, of this city, appointed to succeed the late Director J. Frank Hubbard, was sworn in some time ago.

The board did not organize yesterday, as had been expected. It was found at the last meeting, upon consulting County Attorney W. tl. Codington, of this city, that the law did not require the reorganization of the board prior to May next. At this time a complete reorganization; will be effected.

The committees, will remain unchanged until that RUDOLPH SPIEGEL IS SAENGERBUND JANITOR Elected to Paying Position Over Charles Shantz -New Officers of Society Election of officers at the Gesang and Turn Verein society last night brought out a representative gathering in Saengerbund hall. There was little opposition to this election of officers already nominated, with the exception of that of janitor, which office carries with it handsome re-numeration for the meagre duties involved. Anton Stenzenberger was succeeded by Rudolph Spiegel, whose victory over Charles Schanz was overwhelming. As president of the society August Melcher was chosen to succeed William Gardner. Walter Keppler was elected to succeed himself and Henry Bergen will assume the duties of recording secretary in place of Rudolph Bleyer whose term expires.

August Wolff was re-elected financial secretary. The finance committee chosen is composed of John Wirth chairman; Gustave Schempf and Carl Fel-ber. They succeed Henry Haurand, Joseph Haurand and Henry Hertel. awrence Fahn was re-elected color bearer and Charles Meyer, and Fred Smith his lieutenants, as heretofore. The marshals are Charles Meyer, and Herman Klinsman, the latter succeeding Max Menzenbach.

Installation of the newly elected officers will take place next Tuesday eve. in g. Treasurer Louis Moraller submit ted his report last night, showing the society to be in a flour ishing condition financially. A balance of several thousand dollars was reported. Preliminary arrangements were made for the annual masquerade ball, which will be given -in Saengerbund hall on the night of February 26.

The committee of arrangements will be named by the new president at the next meeting. AT REFORM HALL. New Officers Installed and Entertainment and Refreshments Provided. Over 200 persons crowded Reform hall last night and witnessed' the installation of officers chosen to preside over the club in their respective capacities the ensuing year. They are Alexander McMunn, president; Andrew Mulford, vice president; P.

T. Smith secretary; Eden Boice, chaplain; W. C. Smith, treasurer, and W. C.

Smith, financial secretary. W. C. Smith, was in charge of the installation and was himself inducted into office by Mr. McMunn.

Following the ceremonies there was an entertainment of moving pictures and illustrated songs. Later a collation was served all those who attended, in the basement. Farmers to Meet. The Somerset County Board of Agriculture will hold Its annual meeting in the Court House at Somerville, tomorrow, at 10.30 a. m.

Various matters of importance will be transacted. Prof. G. F. the State Horticulturist will make an address on "The Renewal of- the Peach Industry," in the afternoon.

Board of Trade Agitation to Rid Stream of Rubbish Along The Banks. WOULD GRADE AND SOD THEM Visions of an Improvement Which Would Show a Proper Public Spirit. Agitation for cleaning up the banks of Greenbrook of the rubbish, which accumulates there was the subject occupying most of the attention at the meeting of the board of trade last night. The condition of the stream as viewed from the bridges at Wat-chung avenue, Grove street and Washington avenue, was conceded to be anything but inviting, not to say unsanitary, and it was the belief that something could be done by both city and borough to make this stream a thing of beauty instead of an eyesore in the vicinity of the improved property along much of its course. W.

II. Riley, of North Plainfield, in an enthusiastic address, suggested that the brook could be so much improved by treatment to utilize the stream as a source of natural beauty, that it would be an ornament to both lie opposed the idea of a wall which is unsightly, along the banks, and' favored grading the banks so as to sod them. He believed both towns were losing much beauty which could be utilized by a little work along the brook, and thought that to neglect the chance showed the absence of a proper public spirit. In order to attain the result he said he would be -willing to stand his share of the expense as a citizen of North Plainfield. J.

V. E. Vanderhoef said that private, property extends to the brook and that the waters edge is the repository of much rubbish which would be difficult to prevent. As to the natural condition of the brook Herman-; Schwed said the stream would be clean if it had attention occasionally. Charles W.

Runyon did not believe the cost would be very much to clean the brook from Tier's pond to Washington avenue. M. Laing thought the whole town would be greatly benefited if the brook was cleaned and the rubbish was kept out. Visions of sodded banks and pathways along the stream drifted through the minds of some of the members as the talk was going on, and the possibility of the stream as an adjunct to the natural beauty of Plainfield seemed not so very hard to attain if steps were taken in the way of this improvement. FAREWELL RECEPTION Rudolph Uleyer Honored By His Fellow Clerks at the Home of I.

H. Boehm. A farewell reception by the clerks of Boehm's dry goods store was tendered to Rudolph Bleyer, at the residence of I. H. Boehm, Wednesday right.

As a tribute of the esteem in which Mr. Bleyer is held by his fel low clerks, he was presented with a handsome silver brush. Mr. Bleyer sailed yesterday for an extended tour of the continent, and will visit his old home in Bohemia. The gift of Mr.

Bleyer w-as only cue of the many happy features of the evening. There were Instrumental and vocal solos and duets, dancing: and as a grand finale, a fine collation was served. The good time continued until a late hour. The West End Orchestra, of four pieces, furnished music for the dancing. An Informal Tea.

An informal social in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moraller was held at the home of Louis Moraller, of West Fourth street, Wednesday night. Six guests who were present spent the evening in a social manner after which light refreshments were served. The affair was arranged by Miss Matilda Moraller.

Entertained Class. Adam Neuman. of East Fifth street, entertained the members of his Sunday-school class at the Ep-worth house of the Monroe Avenue church, last night. The fifteen young men who were present spent the evening in a social manner after which the host served light refreshments. We call attention to the advertisement of Schwed Brothers.

When lvLMdTfrtise cat )rices pays to Investigate and order earl v. Saw Frank Brown, Colored, Take Watch and Chain From Conductor Vermeule. VICTIM TAKEN BY SURPRISE Discovers Loss, Negro Captured by Girl's Description, and Odd Under $200 Bail. Picking the pockets of street car conductors is a practice seldom employed by other than adept "dips." Railroad men as a rule are rather cautious individuals, and being con stantly on the move, would be crooks consider It a loosing game to play mem ror a "handout." Frank Brown a young colored lad. of this city, and a novice at the pick pocket business, must be the exception that proves the rule; for yesterday he took a gold filled watch away from Charles Vermeule, a conductor on the Netherwood line, without the latter suspicloning that he had been touched and had It not been for a little girl In the car, who saw Brown turn the trick, and later reported her observation to the conductor, Vermeule would still be minus a watch, and Brown would be thriving on the profits of uis "find." But fate was unkind to Brown.

He was spotted by a copper, the stolen property recovered and returned to its owner. Before Justice Mosher this morning, the young negro, was held under $200 bond to await the action of the grand jury. He was taken to the county jail by Doorman Tom O'Gorman, today. The incident occurred on the trolley car, arriving in this city from Netherwood at 12.30. Brown and the conductor were standing on the rear platform.

There were only a few passengers on board, one of them was the little girl, through whose vigilance Brown was She sat near the rear window, looking out upon the platform. Her name is unknown. According to the story which she told to the conductor, Brown took the watch while the conductor was standing in front of him. She saw the dark hand reach into the pocket and pull, out the time piece, chain and all. Vermeule did not notice his loss, until after the negro had left the car.

In passing through the car to collect fares, he reached for, his timepiece and found that it was gone. With an exclamation of surprise he began to search his pockets, when the little girl called him to her, and told him what she had 6een. She described the thief as being of slight build, and wearing a dark coat and brass buttons. Vermeule went at once to police headquarters and reported the case. Chief Klely suspected Brown.and dispatched officer Morris Hlgglns to look, him up.

Higgins found the negro in a pool room. As soon as he saw the officer coming, Brown gave himself away by making a break to escape. The officer easily caught him, and took him to police headquarters. The chain was found on his person. After some questioning he admitted his guilt, and said tnat he had hidden the watch behind a barrel on Madison street, where It was afterward found.

SMITH WILL HE CHAIRMAN Plainflc ldcr Will Continue as Head of Republican County Committee Another Year. The republican county committee meets Monday night for the purpose of electing a chairman and other officers for the ensuing year. The meeting will be held in the republican headquarters, lu the Dlx building, Elizabeth. The principal business of the evening will be to elect a successor to Charles Reed, of Rahway, former tax collector. He will be the only officer of the present committee who will not be re-elected.

The present chairman, Frank If. Smith, will be re-elected. James Calvert, county clerk, and vice chairman of the committee. Is ready to serve again if the nomination is unanimously tendered him. The other officers to be re-elected ere James White, assistant postmaster, for 6ergeant-at-arms; Durward Smith, treasurer.

The successor to Mr. Reed Is not generally known. Hamilton Kean will probably be re-elected 'chairman of the executive committee. Fourth Dinner Dance. The fourth of the dinner dances arranged by the Plainfield Country club will be held at the Casino tomorrow night.

Colby and Record Pushing Independent Party in Jersey ranks of the independents. The platform will contain planks calling for limited franchise and equal taxation. These will be the most prominent Issues, but many other of anti-corporation nature will be advocated. The question of establishing an independent newspaper was also discussed. Senator Colby, before starting home, said he intended visiting every county in the state to do like missionary work.

Not content with overthrowing the machine in Essex and Hudson counties, Senator Colby and George L. Record have determined to carry the war into every county in New Jersey. They held a conference yesterday at Camden in the office of Thomas R. Hall with the representatives of the Legal Voters' League. Ward and township organizations will be formed, and there are hints that Republicans now intrenched in public office will be found soon in the.