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ornciALix'Mi-FnATuiiE WEATHER FORECAST 1ir.pratnre for 21 ending at noon Fair and cooler tonight, with frost la lowlands; Sunday fair. October II9L plainfield, new jersey, Saturday, September 23, 1009 PRICE TWO CENTS BETUflNS TO SEE HIS MUM. ORDINATION DFYOUNG SOMERSET GRAND HEIB ASSEMBLYMAN 1 AUTOMOBILE BLEW DP IB EXPLOSION PiMIMES TO BE HELD TUESDAY TOMORRQl IS DISMISSED A Record Crowd In Dunellen Heaps Testimony and the Vote Is Unanimous SL'NEY IGNORES TRfAL Leases Ills Insignia of Office jjchlnd I Um, and W'aa Not to te Found When Trial Vu Called, niiiam Sllney was dismissed torn the once of marshal, on the csanlmous rote of the Dunellen bor-eagh council, last night. A special meeting of the Mayor council of Dunellen was called I o'clock, last night, for the ylrpoM of hearing and investigating urges of drunkenness and illegal 'irrest, which had been brought by Xirhacl A. Callagher, Peter Mohan ad Martin Brennan, against Bor-e-tth Marshal William Sliney.

The atter had aroused great Interest throughout the borough, and has beta tor several weeks a favorite topic of conversation even In Plain-fldd. So high had feeling at Dunel-IHi ran that the community may almost be said to have divided Itself into two factions the Sllney faction and the Gallagher faction. i.ir hefrti-o 8 o'clock last night. 4 I great crowd assemmea outsiae me 1 1 borough hall, but tne aoors were not. thrown-open until 8:35, and then the opening led, not into the general room, which Is on the ground floor, hut to the room upstairs, and so great was the rush that strong men were In imminent danger of being crushed or otherwise injured.

It was said to be the largest mass of people that had ever gathered to- gether In the borough. At 8:51 p. Walter L. Iletfleld, I counsel for the borough, called the meeting to order, and twenty-eight minutes later the great triai was orer. and the great crowd had melted away.

FRIENDS BP THE PAST Charles Butts, of Toronto, Is Spand'ng a Few Days In Town Charles Butts, who was a familiar figure in this city in the palmy days of bicycle riding being one of the enthusiasts, arrived in town last eve ning from Toronto, where he went three years ago to take charge of the estate of bis died about that time. He has not changed much In ap pearance, and all his friends knew him at once. All of his friends here are complimenting him on his sue cess in retaining his youth and healthy, prosperous appearance. He Bays he has done well since leaving here without casting any reflection on the, possibilities in this city, for a young man nor intimating that he did not do well while here. The cause of bis visit at this time is to see the Hudson-Fiflton celebration.

NEW STAMPS WENT Of SALE TODAY Postmaster Bird Opened a Package of 130,000 This Morning The sale of tne Hudson-Fulton stamps commoratlng the celebration which began in New York today, started this morning in all post offices. Postmaster E. II. Bird opened the package 130,000 and began selling early. Owing to a ruling of the depart ment not any of these stamps were sold in any office until today, and in some offices the Bale is restricted.

The new l3sue consists of 50,000,000, 1,000,000 of which went to the New York office where the sale is restricted to 30Q; to one person. air. urra nas noi piacea any re striction on the sale of them at the local office. VOTE AT PRIMARIES TUESDAY DUTCH Ai DINNER LAST NIGHT ii N. Men's Association of Trinity Reformed Church Heard Prominent Pastors The dinner of the Dutch Arms was held last evening in the Sunday school room of Trinity church, and was attended by about sixty members and guests.

The room was tastefully decorated with, flags, bunting, potted and cut flowers, artistically arranged. affair was opened with a prayer by Rev. John Y. Broek, pastor of Trinity church. The president of the society, Fred Cutter, In a few happy remarks, introduced Robert Clark, who presided as toastmaster.

rne 6peaners were itev. 1111am P. Bruce, pastor of the Reformed church of Yonkers; Rev. Isaac W. Gowen, pastor of the Reformed church of Hoboken; Rev.

E. C. Reed, of this city, and Rev. John Broek. The general theme of the speakers was standing by and keep ing the church, and encouraging men to become more Interested In church attendance and work.

The dinner was appropriately closed, as it had been opened, with prayer by Rev, Mr. Gowen. SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICE. At Roth Morning and Evening Ses sions at the First Presbyterian Church. At the First Presbyterian church.

tomorrow morning, the following special musical program will be rendered: Anthem. "I heard the voice of Jesus say," Gilchrist; offertory, Fear not, Israel," Splcker; choir ymn. love that will not let me go," Peace. Evening Anthem. "Abido with me," Churchill: offertory, "Calm as the Goetze (for contralto and tenorl tenor solo, "The King of l-rove ily Fhepherd Is," Gounod.

DISPin OVER MONEY Jchn F. Dorothy at one time a resident cf this city, ceasing here frou Roclits-ier, "ia la troutle ia New York here he has-been living for th pusi two years. He Is charged by Mrs. Andrea, cf Brooklyn, with the theft of 900. Detectives McCcnvIIIe and Nelson, of New York, locked Dorothy up at police headquarters In "that city on 5 the complaint cf Mrs.

Andrea, who! said she had entrusted Urn to sell a piece of property for her. He sold It IOr 7VV i4 the money, and according to the police, be admitted last night he appropriated It to his own use. but claimed the woman owed that amount to him. Investigate the "Home School" the Plainfield Business CJ" 1SIH BACK He Tells His Story of the Inter- view In Olfice of the Executive ECHO OF THE DINNER Some Explanation of the Reason for the Controversy Which Has Stirred Up Talk. f.

At the dollar dinner In Elizabeth on Wednesday night, Governor Fort, in the course of his speech assailing bossism in the State, declared that a certain Assembly delegation was dominated by boss rule, and that the three members of that delegation appeared before him, accompanied by the county seeking the reappointment of a man of their choice that he would not accede to the wishes of the boss, who withdrew from the room, and. that the thre members 'of the Assembly collectively, thanked the Governor for not making the appointment and apologized for coming to his office on such a mission, saying that they were compelled to do so by the boss. Rene P. F. Von Minden, of New Market, with' law offices in this city, is one of the Middlesex delegation, and is seeking renomination and election this year.

Mr. Von Minden takes exception to the accusation if it referred to Middlesex, and made a statement of just what occurred relative to I1I3 delegation in the executive's office. Mr. Von Minden gave this as hia side of the controversy: "Theodore Strong, who is the Republican organization leader of Middlesex county, came to Trenton, and met Mr. Vporhees, Mr.

McKeag and myself, as i was previously agreed, and we went to see Governor Fort about the reappointment of Prosecutor Berdine. Mr. McKeag was the spokesman. The Governor said he would not reappoint Mr. Berdine.

I said to him, 'Governor, I am an organization man, and Mr, Berdine is the organization ca.ni'idate, and. I would like you to consider the great number of convictions he has secured more than any other incumbent of the "I made no apology for being In the Governors office on such a mission, nor was I compelled to go there by any one. This statement is not inspired by a desire to enter into a controversy with the Governor, but I feel that in justice to myself and- to those who have reposed confidence in me, and elected me their representative, I should make an explanation of anything that tends to reflect discredit upon me as their representative at Trenton." VOTE AT PRIMARIES TUESDAY FINE RESIDENCE 1 SITE CHANGES" HANDS W. B. Wadsworth Buys Tract on Woodland Avenue and Will Build Bungalow Five acres of farm and wood land near the property of Otto Arens along Woodland avenue which has for over forty, years been in posses sion of Joseph T.

Vail, changed hands today. The property was pur chased by William B. Wadsworth, of west isigntn street, jur. waaswortn will erect a bungalow and otherwise improve and beautify the place. It is understood that the price paid was a substantial advance on prev ious sales.

There Beems to be a movement among persons interested in the Country Club to obtain land in that neighborhood. GELLER RELEASED. The Charge of Disorderly Conduct Was Not Sustained, He Being Only a Witness to jt Harry Geller, of West Third street, was discharged in the borough court and the charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. He was represented by W. C.

DeMeza. The charge of alleged disorderly conduct was preferred against him by Marshal Kellar, who arrested a woman and two men for quarreling on Greenbrook road on Labor Day evening. There were two others in the party, but they escaped arrest at that time by running away, and according to the woman, Geller was one of them. No evidence was produced to prove that he had taken any part in the rumpus, but was merely a witness to it. Returns After Four Years.

Joseph Batrowny, brother of Batromny, has returned to this city after an absence of four years spent at hia former home in Beyreut. Syria, An "Educational Institution" the Plainfield Business College. S-2l-3t-eod Charles H. Fountain Will Formally Received Into the Ministry At the evening service in the First Baptist church tomorrow evening, Charles Hillman Fountain, of this city, will be ordained to the full work of the ministry. The preacher of the ordination sermon will be the Rev.

George Douglas, of Flushing. The charge to the candidate will be given by the Rev. Dr. Pogson, of New York. The presentation of the Bible will be made by the Rev.

F. K. Mathlews, of Scotch Plains. The prayer of ordination by the Rev. A.

E. Finn, of the Park Avenue Baptist church. The Rev. Dr. Chambliss will "preside and present the candi date for ordination.

This Is the first ordination to take place in the First' Baptist church in tweaty-five years, and It will be of special Interest to a largo number. Mr. Fountain has accepted the pas torate of the church at Unionville, N. and at the request of the UnionviKe church the ordination takes place in his home church. Mr.

Fountain is a graduate of Mc- Master University, of Toronto, and Crozer Seminary in Philadelphia. He is a son of Mr. and. Mrs. George H.

Fountain, of West Seventh street, and a brother of Gideon and Gulon Fountain, of thi3 city. He will go at once to take up his work. PARTY FDD Miss azal W'lHams Entertained a Number of Her Friends Last Evening The eighteenth birthday of Miss Hazel Williams, 137 Crescent avenue, wa3 celebrated last evening by a very enjoyable party in which a number of her friends participal-ed. The early part of the evening was devoted to an advertising guessing game, in which very pretty prizes were won by the Misses Marjorie Hart and Mary Redford, and Messrs. Edward Kuenstler and Russon Gan-ner.

Most of the evening was devoted to dancing, music for which was furnished by a pianola. A dainty supper was served at eleven o'clock. The color scheme in the decorations was pink and green. The cutting of an enormous birthday cake wa? one of the pleasant features of the supper. Those present Included the Misses Gertrudi Schmidt.

Mary Redford, Marjorie Brown, Margaret Van De-venter, Marjorie Hart, Hattie Nisch-witz, Edith Bentley, Bessie Wyckoff, Gertrude Townley, Edna Hyatt, Ella Jarrett and Hazel Williams, of Plainfield, and Miss Ivy Cherry, of Westfield; Russon Ganner, Raymond Ganner, of Brooklyn; George Bent-ley, Bertram Leggett, Newell Kirk-ner, Harry Nash, Tredwell Slawson, Edward Kuenstler, William Woodruff, Arthur Woodruff, Ernest Van Zandt, Howard Roberts and Edwin Williams, of Plainfield. FORESTERS' BUSY NIGnT. Court, Plainfield, No. 1144, Initiates Candidates and Transacts Supreme Court Business. Court Plainfield, No.

1144, I. O. held a busy session last night. One application was received and two candidates were initiated. Sick claims were adjusted, and the claim of the late Gustave Thomas, who died at Muhlenberg Hospital, on Tuesday, was sent to the Supreme Court, for settlement.

The social committee reported that arrangements had been made to hold a stag and smoker, on Octo-i ber 29, when a varied program will be presented a collation served. This committee is composed of the following: Edward J. McCue, Fred eric Breem, and John R. Cline. Going Vo6t to Take a Farm.

Burt Hurlbert, of Duer street, well known ia this city, where he is one of the old residents. ls going to leave In the near future to settle in Mt. Claire, where he has se cured a veteran's claim of 160 acres. His daughter and son-in-law, Charles Wood, are going with him. their.

t5e? expect to have bumper All of their friends wish them well. Firemen Looped the Loop. A party of firemen from Harris-burg, jassed through here this morning as. a trip around the loop from New Brunswick to Bound Brook, Westfield. Perth Amboy aad baek to the former place.

They returned to New Brunswick In time to witness a ball game this afternoon. Many people do not have to be reminded to read Courier-News want ads. They turn to them of their own accords They know, the classified ad, are the bargain news and it is human nature to hunt a bargain. Read these ads on page five and you may find what you seek and will be sure of a bargain. VOTE AT rRIMAIUES TUESDAY Concluded Its Labors Yester-Siay and Was Discharged With Thanks The Somerset grand jury which had been In Bescion since Tuesday, concluded Its labors yesterday after noon and was discharged by Judge Louis H.

Schenck with thanks. While It is not definitely known as to who were indicted, it is understood that nothing was done in the matter of Joel Codington, former treasurer of Warren Township, who was accused in the report of the special Supreme Court Commissioner Hugh K. Gaston, of Somervllle, of irregularities in the conduct of his office, and of illegal loaning of money and of being Bhort In his accounts. Mr. Cod ington, it is said, had reimbursed the township for the amount claimed and the matter has been dropped.

Horace Codington, of Somervllle, al so accused in the report of receiving money illegally while he was clerk and counsel of the township, it is also understood was not indicted. The jury had 105 cases before jt for investigation, and it is reported had found over 30 true bills of Indictment, but as to who were indict ed, will not be made public until the persons indicted are brought be fore the court to plead. D. A. R.

SPENT A PLEASANT DAY Members of Camp Meadow-brook Chapter Entertained at High Bridge A very interesting meeting of the Camp Mlddlebropk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at home of Mrs. E. t. Cregar, at High Bridge Tuesday with twenty-six members of the chapter from Plainfield, Bound Brook and Somervllle- The members were met at the sta tion by a special car and locomotive of the Taylor Iron Works, and taken over the company's property, under the escort of Knox Taylor, man ager of the plant, who pointed out many things of interest. After this trip they were taken by Mr.

Taylor In carriages to his home where they were received by Mrs. Taylor for a social hour. Light refreshmepts were served. They were entertained by piano selections by Miss Wood, who is one of the staff ot the Pea-body Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, and was a guest of Mrs. Taylor.

They next went to the home of Mrs. Cregar, an aunt of Mrs. J. 0. McKelvey, of Plainfield, where an elaborate dinner was served and all did Justice to the repast.

The house was tastefully decorated with palms, flowers and national colors. After the repast the business meeting was held. Mrs. William J. Taylor, of Orange, presided in the absence of the regent and vice .4.

After the business meeting a very enjoyable program of music was rendered, and an historical address was given by the Rev. O. M. Voor-hees, of High Bridge. A collation was then served and the members left for home.

Among those present from Plain- field were: Mrs. J. O. McKelvey, Mrs. I.

R. Glen and the Misses Glen, Mrs. Charles' Dunham, Mrs. C. E.

Westervelt, Mrs. F. H. Smith and Mrs. W.

E. MacClymont. SWAMPED BY CARGO. Borough Marshals Towed Hint Asboro and He Will Be Heard Later. Sheridan Jones was arrested on Somerset street this morning, by Chief Weiss and Marshal Kellar, not that it was necessary for the two marshals to get him, but hi3 condi tion required their united efforts to 1 get him to headquarters, for Sheridan had to be carried, being swamped with a cargo of liquid joy during yesterdays storm, while he was anchored outside the bar.

As soon as his load lightens so that he can take the channel to the court dock, he will be given an opportunity to yarn about the cruise and have his passage papers cleared or pay salvage, as the court may rule. Governor Glenn Not Coming Here. Owing to a breakdown from overwork, ex-Governor Glenn, of North Carolina, has been compelled to cancel his engagement to speak In this city on local option. The ex-Governor has been very busy speaking for the past months talking in all the large, and many of the smaller cities, of this State and it is due to this persistent effort that hia health has failed him. Nature's Lesson.

ThatNature doth abhor a vacuum Is of all scientific test the sum: Wherefore, whan empty coal-bin you espy. Let Geo. O. Stevens furnish the sup-Ply. VOTE AT TPJMARIES TUESDAY Chauffeur Hurled Seme Distance by the Force of It Yesterday afternoon after D.

S. Alpaugh's chauffer had finished cleaning the engine of his six-cylinder automobile in the garage on the owner's property on East Sixth street, there was a terriiSc explosion. tl was caused by the ignition of a quantity of gas that had accumulat ed In the hood ji the machine after the hood was closed. The explosion occured when the chauffeur was cranking the car, preparatory to tak ing it out, and the force of it blew the man quite a distance, bruising him considerably and badly damaging the car" and garage. The machine is now in a local gar age undergoing repairs.

GREAT EXODUS FROM HERE JTQFJEW YORK The Hudson-Fulton Celebra tion Attracts Hundreds of Plalnfielders A passenger train leaving here at 10:40 this morning was so crowded with passengers going to the Hud son-Fulton celebration thaj the seven cars were filled, and many were compelled to stand on the platforms. Among those on the platform of the rear car leaving here were many Plalnfielders. There was no room for them inside and the platforms were so crowded that the train was stopped at Fanwood and several were compelled to11" get off and wait for another train. All east bound trains are carrying extra and the railroad employes said at noon that fully 2,300 Plalnfielders beside the regular commuters had left town to witness the grand VOTE AT PRIMARIES TUESDAY COULD NOT EXCLUDE EMIDJDRT CLERK An Unusual Request Made to Judge Schenck, Who Had no Precedent An unusual proceeding during the session of the Somerset grand jury was the presence of Assemblyman William W. Smalley, J.

Newton Van Derbeek, president of the First National Bank of Somervllle, and Parmenas C. iaenry, of Basking Ridge, before Judge Schenck, on Thursday, as a committee of the grand jury to ask for instructions as to the right of that body to exclude the clef of the grand Jury from the room during the balloting. Assistant Prosecutor Edward P. Johnson, of Somervllle, is the clerk of the 5 grand jury, acd the object of that body in having him excluded from the room during the voting was not made to the court. The request for Instructions on this point was so unusual that the court could find no preceded, for its guidance, and after much deliberation Jadgo, Schenck decided that as the clerk was obliged to take the same octh of eci'iscy as each member of the gravid Jury, and was assigned to the Epecl.l work of Keepiag me minutes 01 ine grana jury, he could not be excluded from the room.

FRESHET RECALLED Thursday was the twenty-seventh anniversary of the great freshet In Railway, which occurred September 23, 1882, and was the most disastrous in the history of the city. The Monroe street bridge, a fine five-arch stone span, was washed away, and John Wilson, one of Railway's prominent citizens, was caught in the iron railing, and went down with the bridge, his body not being recovered until the following day when his feet were found pinned fast in the wreckage. The Milton avenue drawbridge was turned over and wrecked, and thousands of dollars' damage done to property. Those who lived near the river were taken in boats from ''the second-story windows of their homes. And the Dog Came Rack Henry Forrester, of Duer street, was fined 2 by Recorder Dolliver in the borough court thi3 morning for a violation of the ordinance governing the licensing of dogs.

He had been notified to secure a license for his dog some time ago by Chief Weiss, but sent the dog away shortly after. Since then the dog had been brought home, but no license was taken out upon its return, therefore he was notified to appear, fined and instructed to avoid further trouble by securfng a license. Use Phenol Sodique as a mouth wash, for decayed teeth, ulcers or sore throat AiTW The Polls Will bs Ooen From One O'clock to Nine That Day 1 LOCAL CANDIDATES Seven Council men, School Trustee and Tax Ollector Are the Nom inees. Plainfield will make nomination at the primaries next Tuesday for county officers and city officers, but not for Mayor. This year is calW4 the off-year in politics, for no Stato officers are to be voted for here.

There Is very little likelihood oS a change in the present personnel oS either county or city officers. All the present Republican In cumbents but one will be renominated and that will be equivalent to election. They are County Register Frank H. Smith, of this city; County Clerk James Calvert, of Elizabeth: Assemblyman Carlton B. Pierce, of Cranford; Augustus W.

Schwartz, of Elizabeth, and one of three other candidates, who will likely be Lloyd Thompson, of Westfield, to succeed Alfred Kirstein, of Rahway. For the city, the nominations will be for common council. First ward, William L. Cloak; Second ward, George S. Clay; Third ward, Fred erick E.

Mygatt; Fpurth ward. Her bert Buxton, as ward councilman, and Francis I Montgomery, Charles C. Randolph and W. W. Wilson for councilmen-at-large.

Also W. S. Tyler for the Board of William R. Townsend, as tax collector. For coroner, C.

B. Holmes; for constable, Peter B. Weaver. For members of committees' First ward, county committee, Ambo Andrews, J. F.

Buckle; city commit tee, Amos Andrews, R. I. Tolles aadj J. F. Buckle.

Second ward county, J. Henry, Crane, R. H. McCready, Howard Williams. City.

Arthur Lovell, R. Townsend, Howard C. Tracy. Third ward, county, Frank H. Smith and W.

T. Kirk; city, John H. Cose, Edward V. Cox, G. W.

V. Moy, Fourth ward, city, Herbert Buxton, Andrew McCardell, Walter Hetfield, and Harry C. Runyon. The Democratic candidates for nomination are For Assembly, Joseph T. Hague, Franklin II.

Halliday, Abram P. Morris; for county clerk, John F. Kenan, of Elizabeth. For county register, George H. Schlotterer, of Elizabeth.

For coroner, F. II, Warncke. For Plainfield councilmen-at-large, Edward W. Favis, P. B.

Goodfellow, Andrew F. Marsh; for tax collector. W. T. Banks.

For member of Board of' Education, John O. Stevens. For ward council- men. First ward, Wagner Third ward, Joseph H. Harking? Fourth ward, Patrick J.

Revielle. No candidate for Second ward. For committeemen, First ward Walter Hetfield; Third ward. J. Shattle, L.

J. Ellis; Fourth ward P. J. Revielle. TO HAVE SPECIAL SERVICES, Arrangements Made by C.

E. Com mittce with the Ilescue Mission Arrangements have been completed by the Christian Endeavorera with Superintended John Le Matty, of the Rescue Mission, for a serifs of special union meetings of prayer for the State C. E. convention, whicii will be, held in Plainfield on October 6, 7 and 8. The first meeting will be held at the mission on Monday evening next at ,8 o'clock, and will be led by Clarence B.

LaRue. Walter J. Firstbrook will lead the meeting on Tuesday night, at the same hour. There will also be meeting on Thursday and Saturday nights A hearty invitation, is extended to all Interested In the success of tha convention, and In the furtherance of young people's work in Plainfield to attend. Held a Social and Dance A social was held at the home cf H.

Marts last night. The affair wa delightful In all details. There were about twenty-five guests from Newark, Jersey City and New York present. At midnight a tapper wat served after that followed both vocal and instrumental music until an early hour. The prize waltz was won by Miss A.

Martz and D. Pater-son. Class Colors, Crimson and Cold. The junior class of the Norths Plainfield High School has elected Herbert A. Stein for president, ani Harry B.

Jackson for vice-president, and has chosen crimson ancl gold for the class colors. A liberal reward will be paid to any person who will find my boxes and bottles filled by any other person with beers, soda or mineral waters, ketchups, rootbeer, or any other ingredients. By informing me, I will be thankful. FRANK LINKE. VOTE AT PEDLIEIES TUESDAY, inatlon.

after making the -announcement that Sllney had failed to put ia a appearance. Then the big audience knew what had caused the delay. Sliney's faction Immediately lost heart, and evidently felt that there could be but one Issue aal so It proved. Only one charge heard that of Intoxication on June 1, when It was stated that Sllney had been found near Dewey Tark, helplessly intoxicated, and tad hcen placed In a truck and removed to a remote part of the woods to ileep himself sober. Thi3 charge was brought by Gallagher, for whom S- S.

Swackhamer appeared. The case for Sliney was watched by Frank J. Blatz. John Keene, of Dewey Fark, was the first witness sworn. He gave his evidence well and clearly; but was reluctant to state his opinion of Sliney's condition.

He testified that he taw Sllney, on June 1, being as-lsted hy W. Conklin, who called on aim to help and that, he said, was all he knew. Examining Attorney "Was he drunk? Witness "I don't know; he was down and out, but whether he was tick or no I couldn't tell." "Well, was he in a fit, did you Purpose?" "Maybe It was a fit." "Do you think It was a drunken "I can't tell one fit from' another." "Will you answer plainly? You ire here under a subpoena, are you "No, I didn't get any subpoena, 4 ina I don pay taxes here, either. 'How did you come to be here lien?" "Oh. I got a sort of invitation." (Hoars of laughter).

This witnesse caused mucli mer tbieut, and was fiismlssed without fearing expressed his opinion one or the other, but he did admit kat he picked up the handcuffs Mca had been dropped by Sllney, ca going back to where Sliney had lee's. Michael Grimes was called next, he, too, was a reluctant witness, 3l was quickly released from the chair. N'cxt followed two witnesses, Heu-Stevens and MUs Clara Haver, came out for tbo prosecution Jlaia terms, acd the conclusion tf their testimony the attorney asked tho council If they satisfied or w'cether they hear the testimony of seme tenty-Ve witnesses who been abnaed. Councilman Starker treupon moved that Sliney be ia-jaat'y dismissed, and Councilman archill seconded the motion, carriod. by the unanimous of the council, except that of Huff, who was not present.

It was voted to pay Sliney's sal-lr? the end of this month. After the meeting a brief session held by the Mayor and council. (Continued on Page Eight) il a3 decided to appoint W. Blaine as marshal, until the 'egular meeting, at a salary of VTE AT PRIMARIES TUESDAY.