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I WEATHER FORECAST i Cloudy romewhut cooler tonight. Saturday, probably fair. Mfixlniura 87 1 minimum 6 ft. tabllahod October 1. 1191.

stablisbed June 1114. PIaA INF UEU, NEW JERSEY, IllIMY, STCITKMRER 118 PRICE TWO CENTS FINDS ELYRIA LIKE THIS CITY Sec'y Parker of Local Y. M. C. A.

Investigates Conditions in Ohio City of 16,000 FREEHOLDERS PAID ATTORNEY FAMILY WITH A LONG LINEAGE TRADE BOARD'S POSITION THE HOLD-DP MINUS RESULTS ARRESTED IN CANADA Union County Board Cut Bill of John P. Owens From $509 to $150 Before Paying One Line of the Fitz-Randolphs Who Have Helped Make Some of New Jersey History President Jeffery Sends Letter to Members of Council Concerning Purchase of Fire Engine A Couple Accosted by Highwayman on Upper Somerset Street, But Got Safely Away WITH PLAYING POKER uf JEROME CHARGE THE ONLY CLAIM ALLOWED KNOCKED THE RUFFIAN L0WN FAVORS HOME INDUSTRIES WHAT NEW BUILDING MEANS DESCENDANTS OF MINISTER The Family and Its Ancestors Have in This Section of the State Since tho Eighteenth Century Of' families living in and about Plainfield probably none goes farther back in genealogy than the Fitz-Ran-dolph family, a brief history of one line of which is given as follows, for the benefit of many who are interested in this particular line. The following is a story of the descendants of Rev. Jacob Fitz-Ran-dolph, first pastor of the First Baptist church in this city: Jacob Fltz-Randolph was born De- except the lawyers and Thaw were paying any attention to it. While waiting with their automobiles yesterday hoping to be able to start home with Thaw, the New-York State officials and some of the newspaper men started a game of poker in Jerome's gray car.

They played openly and made no attempt to conceal their actions. A crowd of Coaticook men and boys gathered and many were openly hostile to the New Yorkers, the town being' almost wholly in sympathy with Thaw. Mllford Aldrlch, a citizen, went to the police and told them that the players were playing poker for money. He said he saw money pass. Aldrlch willingly swore to the complaint, and early today Policeman John Andrews walked into the Coaticook House, where Jerome was in the lobby surrounded by newspaper Without a word of comment and betraying neither surprise nor anger, Jerome told the policemen he was ready to go with them after having been served with the complaint.

Like wild-fire, the news spread that Jerome was under By United Press: Coaticook, Quebec, Sept. 5. William Travers Jerome, former district attorney of New York, was arrested today by Canadian policemen on a charge of gambling and was placed in Jail, shut off from communication. Jerome, who was special deputy attorney-general sent to Canada by New York to regain possession of Harry Thaw, was led through the streets while a hostile hooting mob of men. and boys followed at his heels, and he was locked up in the same cell that Thaw occupied when first arrested on Canadian soil.

After Jerome had been Jail an hour his friends found Magistrate McKee, who admitted him to bail. Attorney Verret, assisting the New York State authorities, said that the case would be adjourned to give Jerome opportunity to fulfil his mission to Canada should the immigration authorities deport Thaw. While Jerome was in Jail the board of inquiry was sitting in Thaw's deportation case, but no one Says Opposition to Saurer Apparatus Is Based on Honest Belief That Machine Is Not Up-to-lte The board of directors of the Board of Trade held a meeting at the office of President William Jeffery yesterday afternoon, at which the matter of the council purchasing a new fire apparatus was discussed. The directors decided that an effort was being made to place the board in an unfavorable light, and to have It appear as though that organization was opposed to the pur- crmwuwie OinCS IflJS IS Ufil the' disposition of the board, and inasmuch as the board would be glad if the local ceinber 26, 1756. the sixth child of chase of an apparatus from the Sau-hia parents.

Joseph and Esther Fitz- rer ooncern. whose plant is in this Randolph. There were five oUftrj'. concern manuraeiurea uie wesi ay-born iparatus in the country. President William Jeffery was directed to wr" a letter to the members of the common council, setting forth the hoard' roitifm In tfm matter.

The letter which Mr. Jeffery addressed to each member of the governing body tells of a visit made to (Continued on Page Fifteen) MRS. T. J. GILLIES PASSED AWAY TODAY She Was The Widow of One of Piainfield's Early and Highly Respected Citizens After a long period of failing health, Mrs.

Mary Gillies, widow of Theodore J. Gillies, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Van Winkle, of Berkeley avenue, Netherwood. She was In her eighty-fourth year. Besides Mrs.

Van Winkle, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Edward B. Ryder, of Central avenue. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, at 3.30, at the home of Mrs. Van Winkle.

Mrs. Gillies lived for many years on Madison avenue, near Front street, Vhere her husband carried on a business up to the time of his death, and where she continued it for some time. For many years past she had made her home with her daughters. Mrs. Gillies was a native of Philadelphia, but had lived here over fifty years.

She was one of the oldest members of the Crescent Avenue church. She Joined the church when It was the Second Presbyterian church, located on East Front street, near where now the Daly Brothers' store Is. Her first home here was on West Front street, near Grove street. She was formerly Miss Mary Buchanan. She leaves besides her daughters, a sister, Mrs.

David Snediker, of PmirhlraAFlslD frrTWAlv of OrflVft rv The attack Was Made ha Spooky Darkness Late at Night, But the Young Couple Kept Their Nerve Held up in the darkness of upper Somerset street, but making a plucky fight, and escaping without harm, waa the experience of Claude Luckey, of West Front street, and Mies Daley Corby, of Washington Valley, Monday night. They were hailed by a gruff voice out of the darkness, at a late hour, but instead of being frightened, nerved themselves for what they thought might be a serious encounter. Keeping their heads, however, enabled them to make a quick fight and get away aa the highwayman floundered In the road after a well directed i blow landed on him. Mr. Luckey and Miss Corby attended one of the local theatres, and were driving home somewhat after eleven o'clock.

The darkness of the night was aggravated by a fogg7 condition of the atmosphere which made a view ahead Impossible. Near the Wilson stone cracker the view was even less favorable as the bluffs on either side of the road made everything even darker. About at that spot the couple noticed that the horse seemed to be bothered somewhat, and urging him forward became aware that someone had hold of the bridle. As they touched the horse with the whip a voice came from the darkness gruffly saving, "Hold on a minute. I want to see you." The horse had leaped ahead a little at touch of the whip, and a man came floundering alongside, holding to the shafts, having been shaken loose from bis grip on the bridle.

As the fellow appeared near the buggy Mr. Luckey dealt him a blow alongside the head, and the fellow reeled aside as the buggy sped on. The couple did not stop to inquire what his mission was, but they felt sure that the fellow had attempted to lead the horse to one side of the road and confuse them in the darkness, with the Intent to rob them. It could not be determined whether there was one or more of the highwaymen, but Mr. Luckey did not give either the one or 'more a chance to catch up.

His fear was that the highwayman might -shoot, but even in that case the darkness would have Interfered with the aim. The couple reached home in the valley, and relating the circumstances Mr. Luckey was persuaded to stay till next day. DANCE IN DEBELE'S WAS WELL ATTENDED Over 150 Pressnt at Enjoyabe Aifair Under the Management of McCormack and Doyle The initial dance of a series to beld under the management of Daniel McCormack and Doo Doyle In Debele'8 hall during the winter season took place last night, and was a success far beyond the anticipations of the young men. Over 150 young people were present and the evening proved one of entire enjoyment.

The dance lovers were having such a delightful time that the period for closing the dance was extended from 11 to 12 o'clock. The music, which was furnished by Al Squire at the piano, and George Dunn, of Jersey City, violinist, was one of tbe thrilling varieties. The dances will be held every Thursday evening hereafter, and will not close until midnight. TDe young men are more than pleased with the response made by their friends and patrons in attending the dance last night, and as the season advances attractive programs will be added to the evening's pleasures. Temperature Report The temperature report from The State Trust Company ia as follows: 9 a.

69; 11 a. 72; 1 p. m. 80. Films Developed for 8 Cents a Roll Bring us the exposures you are so anxious to have come out well, our Pnert will get the best pictures pos- oihio from vour films and plates.

A Rneeial discount on pictures and pic tr framinz for the balance of the summer. Cameras, photo supplies. artist materials, painted china and leather goodB and pastime pastels, at the Plainfield Art Store, x. m. j.

a. building. Adv. The Bill WUa for Services Rendered By Counsel for the Small Board That Was Ousted A bill submitted b'y John P. Owens of this city, who was appointed county attorney by the small board of freeholders, was paid yesterday by the large board.

Mr. Owens made a claim for $500 for services rendered the small board during its brief career. His claim was finally settled for $130, and was the only claim allowed by the large board. When members were asked if any of the other appointees of the small board would be paid they declined to answer. It is understood that the present board will claim that Owens is the only one who really rendered any services that would entitle him to a salary.

The others, with the exception of Robert D. Gibby, of Railway, auditor, scarcely appeared at the courthouse. The board previously refused to pay salaries of small board appointees because of the ruling of County Attorney William R. Codington that the small board act was unconstitutional. An ordinance having as its object the preventing of building contractors from blocking county roads with building material was passed by the board on first reading and will be printed prior to further reading and final passage.

It provides that a permit shall be granted contractors who desire to place building material on the roads under the board supervision after the applicant shall have paid to the county engineer the sum of $100, which sum shall be returned to him when he is satisfied that the law has been lived up to and no damage done. A penalty of $100 is provided in the event of the violation of the ordinance. According to the new law not more than one-third of the distance between curb lines can be occupied by building materials. VETERANS TO HOLD ANNUAL REUNION The 15th Regiment N. J.

Volunteer Veteran Ass'n Will Meet in Belvidere on Sept. 18 The thirty-fourth annual reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Veteran Association will be held at Belvidere, Thursday, September 18. Headquarters will be at the New Hotel Belvidere, where a meeting of the executive committee will be held on Wednesday evening, September 17, at 8 o'clock. The business meeting will be held in the hotel at 10 o'clock, Thursday morning, and it is desired that the meeting be attended by every member who has the interest of the association at heart. Dinner will be served at 1 o'clock in the hotel, after which a social meeting of' the members and their friends will be held, for which music and speaking will bo provided.

Belvidere, the county seat of Warren, and the home town of General Campbell, Surgeon Sharp. Lieutenant Paul, and many other veterans, is situated on the Delaware river and is one of the most beautiful towns In northern New Jersey, with its many handsome homes, splendid shaded streets and picturesque drives. In the beautiful cemetery lie the remains of Captain Lawrence, the first New Jersey officer killed in battle, Colonel McAllister, Captain Henry and others. Belvidere may be reached by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad to Bridgeville, where automobiles will take the veterans to Belvidere; the Pennsylvania Railroad, or any road running into Phil-lipsburg, and the Lehigh and Hudson Railroad. The secretary will reserve rooms for all who will notify him of their requirements before September 13.

All veterans who can not be present are requested to mall their yearly dues, one dollar, to Treasurer W. H. Cawley, Somerville. The veterans expect to have one of the most pleasant, reunions they have ever had and urge everyone to be on hand Wednesday evening. September 17.

Autos will be provided for the women Thursday morning, and a gala time is promised by the people of Belvidere. Last Excursion to the Lake On Sunday. Sept. 7, the final Dollar Excursion to Lake Hopatcog, Mason 1913. will be run leaving Plainfield 10-01 a.

via New Jer-fey CentraL Don't the chance. Adv. jtjjtIa Awociatlon Is Made Self-vSij-porUag Through Uie Means fur Revenue Provided Ifi Its Huildiutf 1 With ft view to presenting facts before the people of this city who will asked within a few months to contribute to the fund being raised by the local branob. of the Young Jln' Christian. Association for a new building to 3x erected "at the corner ot East Fifth, and Sycamore streets, Herbert E.

Parker, general ecretary of the Ple-toaeld associa tion, na made a study of conditions in Elyria, Ohio. Mr. Parker went to Elyria because it ia a city In which th conditions are similar to those in Ptainfield. The population of Elyria is being somewhat smaller than Platnfleld, but in this town was raised for a new T. M.

C. A. building at the same time that $175,000 was contributed by Gluteus for the hospital and library funds. All the money was raised ia oae campaign. It will be remembered that $155,000 was raised in this city for Muhlenberg Hospital last year, tad Mr.

Parker feels confident that til people of Plainfield will respond fcoerously to the request for which la to be the cost of tho proposed new building. Another similarity between Elyria and Plainfield is the fact that both cities are within 25 miles of a big business centre, Elyria being the same distance from Cleveland that Plainfield ia from New York, Busi-: ness conditions In the two places are also alike although Plainfield has a larger volume of trade. One of the features of the Elyria association, which will also be strongly emphasized in the Plain-field branch when the new building is erected, is the fact that the asso-' elation is almost self-supporting through its dormitories. There are accomodations for 68 men in the Bleeping quarters of the Elyria Y. M.

A. and the revenue from these rooms together with that received from dues is enough to pay the ex- (Continued on page 18.) SWF AT Y. W. C. A.

FUNNING THE WORK Tomorrow Afternoon Will be Spent by Members of the Assccaticn en the Mountain The new staff of the. Young Women's Christian Association has reported for duty and is arranging for the opening of the general work. Tie classes will open early next month. The new staff is composed of Miss Florence E. Smith, of Utica.

N. as general secretary, succeeding Miss Faith Parmalee; Miss Grace Henley, of Cincinnati, assistant secretary, ucceeding Miss Edith Hanaford; Miss Elizabeth Wetherill, of Syracuse, N. who was here last year, and Miss Gardner, who has charge of the new Housekeeping Centre. She has been here since June. Tomorrow afternoon will be spent by the association girls on a walk 'with Miss Henley to the mountain for a picnic.

The girls hope to gather bay berries for the making of Christmas candles, and all members of the association are urged to Join the party. Second Crop of Straw-berries Something unusual in this vicinity, a second crop of strawberries. Is being picked by Mrs. Gilford Mayer, of Park avenue. The berries are luscious and if not so large as the ones of the first crop, are still much appreciated as a luxury.

Mrs. Mayer, who at an advanced age, is still strong and well, enjoys the task of picking them, and is very proud of the crop. A Day on the Hart-son Every Wednesday until Sept. 10th Inclusive, a special excursion to West Point and Newburgh will be run, via New Jersey Central, with direct connection at Jersv City Terminal with (splendid steamer Robert Fulton, of the Hudson River Day Line. Round trip tickets from 'Plainfield.

children half fare. Last connecting train leaves Plain-i field 7.58 a. m. See circulars for service and rates from other Plain-, field stations. Adv.

Just in fancy crab apples and Deacb.es for canning. Neuman Bros. a carefully selected supply. (Adv, children, making In all in the fr.M! wa marrlArt October 19. 1776.

'to Sarah Laing. and had ten children. Their three sons died in infancy, Robert, born Stelle. born '1794; Ephrlam, 1 70C Thai, wr flan a-htnra were Sarah, born 178 3. died 1808.

unmar- ried; Zeruriah, born 1737. died the The five daughters who lived to mature years and married and had children were Betsey, Polly, Esther, Anna and Lockey. Their issue will be named in the succeeding paragraphs, and those now living are Indicated by a star. Elizabeth (or Betsey) Fttz-Ran-dolph was born September 2, 1777; married Samuel Manning (son of John and Zerulah Fltz-Randolph), whose three children were Zerulah (or Sophia), Jacob and Randolph Manning. Zerulah Manning, born June 19, 1797; married Randolph M.

Stelle and had two children, Eliza and Samuel M. Stelle. Eliza Stelle, born In 1816; married Elston Marsh, and had 7 children, Elizabeth, Emily, Anna, Francis, Helen, Florence and Minnie. Elizabeth, born 18 39; married Oliver B. Leonard, whose two sons are James married Marion Thompson, and have William T.

Elston M. (unmarried). FranciB married Elizabeth Stelle and had Elston, Edith, Corlnne, Francis; "Helen married (Continued on page two.) MAY DANCE IN" THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL Dunbar Club Will Dance Tonight in the Frankiin School-Notice to Senior Orchestra Players It will be announced in the Courier-News, tomorrow whether the Saturday evening dance of the Washington Recreation Club will be held in the Washington school auditorium or in the Franklin school auditorium. The dance will be hJd in the Washington school if the walls upholding the auditorium floor are pronounced by Chief Doane to be sufficiently set to use the auditorium floor for dancing. The Friday evening dance of the Dunbar Recreation and Educational Club will be held in the Franklin school tonight.

There will be excellent music for dancing and there will probably be some entertainment features. Although the date for the Municipal Orchestra concert has not aa yet been definitely decided upon, it will be held in the near future. It is the desire that every member of the Senior Municipal Orchestra be present at rehearsal next Monday night at Washington school as there are special announcements to be made, and Professor Korff desires a full quota of musicians present for the ultimate success of the con- The Junior Municipal Orchestra, which will hereafter hold Its weekly rehearsals on Thursday evening in the Franklin school, met last night and had an encouraging rehearsal. The young people are rapidly gaining efficiency in organized playing and give promise of becoming one of the best orchestras in the city. Market News Endress Company are selling legs of lamb at 22c; shoulders, 16c to 18c as to cut; legs of mutton, 18c: shoulders, 14c to 16c; roasting chickens.

30c; fowl, 25c. Small roasted chickens. Adv. For table use, choice Bartlett TQra and nlums. fancy peaches and grapes, at Neuman are provided for the careful buyer of good things.

idv. 1779; south of 96th street because of the heavy storm of last night and early today, which flooded the tracks near 50th street. Thousands of people were late at down-town offices, and traffic on the surface and elevated cars was congested. For two hours sixty passengers were imprisoned in a train within Bight of a station. All lights were out, but the employes refused to run the train further, saying it would be dangerous to do so.

By 9 o'clock travel was resumed. WEALTHY SILK MAKER, SUICIDE By United Press: 7 Paterson, N. Sept. 5. Bernard Blondell.

of 397 Eleventh avenue, one of the largest silk manufacturers of this city, shot himself in the right temple today and died soon afterwards at the General Hospital. The family of Blondell was unable to assign reason for his act. Blondell was one of the manufacturers who have held out against the silk workers in the strike here. and it is said that he was Involved la financial troubles. Otner news of the world on inside pages.

GIRL ACCUSED OF STEALING $11 Helen Ross Tries to Leap From Window to Escape Police, But is Captured Miss Helen Ross, seventeen years old, of this city, was arrested in North Plainfield yesterday by Detective Sergeant Flynn of the local department and Chief Weiss of the borough. The girl is charged with Btealing $11 from the home of Mary Spencer in WeBt Second street. She spent the money for clothing and the payment of a board bill which she owed Mrs. Robert Woods, of North Plainfield. When the officers called at the Woods home on Washington avenue to arrest the girl yesterday afternoon she tried to leap out of a window and escape.

She will be arraigned in the City Court this afternoon. The money has been restored to Miss Spencer and it is believed that she will not appear against the girl. When Miss Spencer reported the theft of the money to the police she had no idea that the Ross girl had taken it- Services at St. Stephen's The Rev. Warner E.

L. Ward, rector of St. Stephen's church, Netherwood, has returned from his vacation. and will officiate and preach at St. Stephen's next Sunday morning.

The church has been tastefully redecorated during the summer hv St. Margaret's Guild, which greatly enhances its attrac tive appearance. The choir also is back from its summer outing and will render the music under the able direction of Charles W. Walker organist and choirmaster. --Attention is called to the advertisement of the Bound Brook Woolen Mill on another page.

A rare opportunity is offered to get the material for fall or winter suit at a low price. Adv. MADMAN MURDERS SCORE OF PEOPLE By United Press: Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 5. Murdering his wife and four children as they slept, a demented school teacher named Wagner early today went to the neighboring village of Mulhausen and shot down more than twenty persons after setting fire to their houses.

Eight men and women were instantly killed and eleven seriously, five fatally injured. The man was finally overpowered and almost beaten to death before officers rescued hdm from the angry mob. Even after his arrest several attempts were made to mob him. A search revealed two pistols and 220 cartridges in the man's pockets. SUBWAY FLOODED BY THE STORM By United Press: New York.

Sept. 5. New York faced the worst tie-up in subway traffic in its history early today. For seven hours no trains ran, WILLS TO HAVE HEARING WEDNESDAY Motor Vehicle Department is Active in Prosecution of Case Against Local Man Ralnh Wills, who was arrested on the night of August 13th, charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated and colliding with a car riage owned and driven by George F. Murphy, of East Front street, on West Seventh street near Monroe avenue, will be arraigned in the City Court on Wednesday next for a hear ing.

The State Motor Vehicle Department will be represented by the attorney general's office in conducting the prosecution. The penalty for offense is very severe. F. W. Wohliert, of West- field, who was arrested in this city on the same charge at about the same time, will be tried on this date also.

Representariv- from the office of the Motor Vehicii ipartment are in town today interviewing Mr. Murphy and the members ot his family who were in the carriage when the collision occurred, as woll as members of the police department and other witnesses who have more or less knowledge of the affair. Engagement Announced Announcement has been made by Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Reid Value, Elizabeth and New York City, of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carolyn Morris value, to toward J.

Waring, of this city. No definite date has been set for the wedding, which will take place some time during the coming winter. Lohrman's Chocolate Shop Fresh Fruit Peach Sundae with Whipped Cream, special 10 cents; Chocolate Peanut Clusters, Saturday special. 30c lb. Adv.

Nesselrode Pudding, special Saturday at The Ritz. Adv. John and James Buchanan, of Den-fbe ver; William Buchanan, of Philadelphia, and Edward Buchanan, of Montague, Michigan. Also five grandchildren, and stepchildren who live in Brooklyn. Her husband was one of the best known local business men of his day.

He was an exempt fireman, and during most of his active life he was Interested In one way or another in municipal affairs. For some years he was a fire commissioner. In tho earlier years business life he was located on Front street, and had an auction room that many of the older citizens will remember. ARIT OFFICER AND WIFE WILL RETURN TO PLA IN FIELD After residing away from Plain-field ever since they were married, Captain and Mrs. Chauncey Humphrey will move to this city in October, when the captain will be transferred to Governor's Island.

Mr. Humphrey is a daughter of O. T. Waring, of Park avenue. Since their wedding.

Captain and Mts. Humphrey have lived in the Philippine Islands, then In California and later at Fort Niagara, which was the last detail assigned to the captain previous to the one on Governor's Island. Up the Hudson Next Sunday Special Excursion, Sept. 7, via New Jersey Central, connecting at Jersey City with swift Sandy Hook steamer "Asbury Park" to West Point and off Newburgh. Round trip children, 50 cents.

Leave Plainfield 8.52 a. m. See circulars for other stations. Adv..