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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
PL4INFIELD CITY ELECTION.
1T COMES CLOSE UPON THE HEELS OF THE
COUNTY ELECTION.


Plainfeld Nov. u (SpeciaD.-The city election IA
Painield comes this year on December s. so tina,
there is scarcely a breathing spell for the local
politicians. Seven members. or a majority, Of TIE
Common Council. are to be elected from each
OF the four wards and three at large. Two mem.
bers Of the Board of Freehoders Of Union County
and a member OF the Board Of Education are also
to be chosen. The Councilmen whose terms ex.
pire w. l.. Hetfeld, in the First Ward; John
Van Herwarden, Second Ward; Elliot T. Barrows
Third Ward; Henry Liefke. Fourth Ward: ]. z.
Buckle, James =. Heman and Frederick 7. An
drews Councilmen- at-Large. OF these, Hetfeh,
Heman and Liefke Democrats, but they were
elected Citizens ticket
The fasco of the Citizens movement last year,
together with the reorganization Of the Democratic
party in Plainfeld this fall. nsures straight
Democratic ticket against the Republican candl.
dates at the coming election.
IL Is more than likely that nearly all the Repub-
lican Councilmen will be renominated, and that Van
HerWarden, elected Citizens man. will re-
ceive the regular Republican nomination in the
Second Ward.
The Democrats are going 10 make strong fight
to capture a majority OF the Councmen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Paterson. n. j.. Nov. ~ (SpecaD.-Samuel Gold
berg died at the General Hospital this afternoon
from the effects. 1t is said. OF injuries received
while at work in the wood turning establishment
OF Robert Singeson. at Sngac on Thursday. Gold
berg was turning block of wood when IL be-
came fastened, and in attempting to dislodge the
block 1t flew out and struck him on the head,
fracturing his skull There is suspicion of foul
play In the case. and County Physician Mcbride
intends TO make an investigation to-day Goldberg
was an expert workman and incurred the jealousy
of some of his fellow workers. and 1t Is limited that
they inflicted the injury that resulted In his death.
The story of the flying block was given out by the
unr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
TWO PERSONS BITTEN BY A DOG.

Orange, ~ j. Nov. u (SpeciaD.-A Newfoundland
dog that was apparently suffering from rabies
caused CONSERVATION in orange and East Orange to-
day The dog came running up Dodd-st, and at
North Park-st attacked Charles Walker. young
man who lives there and bit him on the leg and arm
before he could get inside the yard. FROM Ihe re
the dog ran on up Dodd-st. and sprang on Fred.
erick Essig biting him the arm A crowd BY
this time had gathered. and pursued the dog wnlcn
ran into Charles Paulins house. In Cleyeland.st,
and young Paullin killed the dog with an axe. Inc
persons who were bitten had their wounds eau
farfza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
WILL OF ROUNDSMAN SENNETT FILED.

The will of Roundsman Leonard Sennett Of the
Bedford-ave. precinct. who shot himself in the
head last June, and who died from heart disease
was fled for probate last Saturday. BY the will
Mr. sennett leaves TO his brother James B. Sen
nett OF No. 6A East One-hundred-a nd-twenty-
ATHEIST Manhattan. 5000: 10 his half-sister, De-
borah iaufferett OF No. l4 Seige-st. 5000. and
TO his friend. Kate Brinekerhor wife Of Aoraham n
gets Eo0 BY a codicil made on July o he leaves
TO his brother, Joseph Sennett, OF NO; $50 van
Brighton. of Cold Spring Harbor and two neces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
TELEPHONE COMPANIES AT WAR;

Paterson. ~ j.. Nov. u (SpeciaD.-The TWO ~.
telephone companies in this 'ity. the new ~,
and New-Jersey and the Suburban. are No" 80.
The former company has had the wires o. ~,
Suburban cut down from the city poles am
~ Harding counsel for the Suburban coII. "a.
has secured an Injunction from the ChanceasV'r With
stranng the Bell company fro n interie,I,lls YORK
ne business Manager NoOnan Of the New on-
and New-Jersey company contends that u wires
postion company had no authority 10 p'aV old cor.
DOratiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
SHUTS WILL MAKE A CONTEST.
HE HOPES RECOUNT WILL MAKE HIM SHERIFF
OF MONMOUTH

Asbury Park n j.. Nov. 70 (SpeciaD.-The cleo
ton Of Obadiah f.. Davis, Of Red Bank. Sheriff
of Monmouth County will be contested by hts
Democratic opponent at the recent election Jacob
Shuts. who will make application for a recount
before Supreme Court Justice Gilbert Collins at
Freehold tomorrow. This move Is the result OF a
conference OF the Democratic leaders. held on
Saturday. The contestant has engaged as his
counsel James T.. Degnan and eX-Prosecutor
Charles II. WINS of Red Bank Eusebus Arrow
smith of Freehold; Ex-Governor c. Meyer Zulick
of Avon and Senator Allan McDermott, OF Jersey
city
The recount will be asked for on the ground
that the election officers rejected a number of
ballots that is alleged should have been counted
for Shuts who was defeated by twenty-five votes
These rejected ballots number all told. nearly one
hundred In Ocean Township there were twenty
tour ballots thrown out, I'm Neptune Township
twenty-nne and in Shrewsbury Township eleven.
Sheriff-eect Davis will be sworn In at Freehold
tomorrow by Justice Collins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
RUSHING WORK on A TROLLEY LINE.

Perth Amboy. ~ j.. Nov IL (SpcclaD-\'ork on
the Perth Amboy trolley line went IN all day to-day
every effort being made TO get the streets opened
for travel, under orders from the Street Commits
sioner. Rails are being laid and poles set. When
the men reached the property Of Mrs Mary
Whalen In State-st, they found Mrs. Whalen
standing guard over the pole hole which had been
dug I'm her absence from home. Mrs. Whalen asked
the men to All up the hole. and they refused She
stood over the hole until they went away, and then
had II filled up. In several parts Of the city the
trollev 1ennle haNa met with similar oppOslilon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
ADELPHT NOTES.

The Historical Club has elected officers as fol
lows President. DR.. Fradenburgh: secretary and
treasurer Emily Seaman: Executive Committee
Austin B. Keep, Mabel Miller and Freda NJ. Brunn
Dr. Fradenburgh entertained the club with an in
teresting account Of medieval drama The meet
ngs are to be held once in three weeks during the
current year. Next time the club meets at Miss
Mers residence and paper is expected from
DR. Bau on German Universities" This club in
cludes all the instructors and the more advanced
students Of the historical department. All alumni
and others who are interested in the Adephi, and
in historical studies cordially invited to meet
with the club
The Junior Glass in Economies has Just COM
pleted the subject OF Money" and the members
are now working on special articles in connection
with that subject.
Professor Peckham Is In demand for lectures on
ltquid air which he is delivering through the
agency Of Major Pond He appeared in Rochester.
N Y. on Thursday eved1hg and in Philadelphia on
last Tuesday.
Congressman Edmund H. briggs has made an
interesting gift to the college in the form OF
ocean charts OF the world brought down to No
vember 2, 1899
The three sections OF the first collegiate class
In history met Thursday, November 2. and
listened TO a lecture by Professor Lawton on
.salamis as a Decisive Turning Point In Human
History"
The department of elocuton represented on
the platform by George H. Roberts, OF the third
subcollegiate class, who delivered on Friday morn
ing the speech OF Archbishop Ireland. in response
10 the toast THE American Republic"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
M uOyFy FOR EVENING SCHOOLS.

The evening schools in Newark may not be open
during the month OF December because there is
appropriation TO pay the expenses and there is no
way apparent to provide the necessary funds, UNI
less a special appropriation IL made by the Com
mon Council which is improbable. a request by
the Board OF Education for an additional sum
would encounter great opposition. There are eleven
evening schools, with 100 teachers and 3,i8 pupils
The schools opened in October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
KILLED AT A CROSSING

Elizabeth. Nov. 70 (speciaD.-Daniel Schneider
nfty-eight years old. ami OF the most expert
machinists In Elizabeth. was Instantly killed at
midnight on Saturday by being struck by a train
at the Park-ave. and Third-st. crossing OF the
Jersey Central Railroad The mans skull was
fractured. and he thrown some distance
Schneider for many years worked in the Central
Railroad shops at Elizabethport. He leaves q
widow, three daughters and q son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
LOOKING FOR LEGISLATIVE OFFICES.

The members Of the Essex delegation to the AS
sembly have begun to canvass their chances for
the distribution OF offices ir the organization of the
Legislature 1t Is conceded that Essex will not get
the Senate presidency, as Senator-elect McCarter
will be in his first year In the Senate. Nor is there
any apparent prospect for Essex man for the
Speakership. and no candidacy has yet been
nounced. Essex Will therefore do what II has done
for a number OF years past-contest for the i'm
portant minor Offices with a liberal share OF the
doorkeeperships. There will be demand also. for
the chairmanships OF important committees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
RESIGNS on ACCOUNT or I'LL HEALTH.

East Orange. Nov I? (specaD.-The Rev. 8. j.
McClenaghan's resignation as pastor OF the Elm
wood PRESBYTERIAN Church OF East orange was read
from the pulpit OF the church this morning. lie
said he resigned account OF poor health. but
hs action is ascribed TO friction over his not nav
ing made public secret marriage. He Is already
on the way 10 Cuba and Porto Rico. Mr.. Nc
elena CHAN has been pastor for about ten years haV
ing been In charge OF the chapel when II was a
mission of the Mum Avenue Presbyterian Church.
and when 1t became a separate church he was
elected pastor. r.....f.s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
DODGING THE LAW.
GLOUCESTER SALOONS ARE now "CLUBs"-.
A CHECK SYSTEM IN CAMDEN.

CHECK SYSTEM IN CAMDEN.
Camden y. j.. Nov. u (SpecaD.-It takes
Gloucester saloonkeeper to hOodwnk the law, and
despite the Camden County Grand Jurys sharp re-
buke II yesterday a number Of the resorts did
thriving business to-day. OF course, the front
doors were not wide open. The saloons are now
Clubs" and trusted customers ARE member
Those who are known to the prOprietors or the
bartenders customers through the week are pro-
vldcd with keys. and they get all they want 10
drink at any hour on Sunday, and the saloon
keeper feels absolutely secure
The propretors OF saloons In that part OF CAM
den which seems TO be persstently thirsty on Sun.
day have adopted "A more complicated system
They have cards bearing the date Of each Sunday
in the year. and these are distributed 70 men who
are known the propretOrs. on sundays the
thirsty present the cards at the side doors
where trustworthy sentines armed with punches
are posted and the date IL duly punched out Of the
card. In some return checks" are issued
but only the most highly favored and most regular
customers can obtain these.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
BICYCLE RIDERS INJURED.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bercholl OF No. Ills Flat
bush-ave. while riding on tandem yesterday
afternoon at Fort Hamilton and Flatbush ayes.
came in collision with a carriage in which were
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cook. Of No; i8 Hendrix-st;
The riders thrown from the tandem and
badly cut and bruised They were attended by
Dr.. Burt Harrington. Of No. 50 Lenox Road, after
which they sent home In a carriage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
REED FOR JOHNSON.
HE FAVORS THE BERGEN SENATOR FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.

Plainfeld. Nov. ~ CSpeciaD.-Senator Charles
A. Reed of North Plainfeld, who was reelected
from Somerset County last Tuesday. says that
he will not be a candidate for reelection as
President of the Senate under any circum-
stances Mr.. Reed says that he believes in TN,
principle OF passing the good things around. and
that he favors Senator Johnson, OF bergen
County, as his successor as presiding oicer Oh
the Senate for the next session.
Neither will Senator Reed seek the leadership
on the floor as has been limited. but his innu'
ence will be strongly felt in the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
Az ERIE STATION BURNED.

Passaic. y. j.. Nov. l2.-The Erie Railroad station
at Clifton was totally destroyed by fire this morning.
and some baggage destroyed. The loss
nIaced at about $1,000 The flames from the stauo.n
spread to the office and coal yard OF W psss ,s
brprned manv tons OF coal. and Mr. Bogarts css
will be about 5000 the fire started from NV
furnace in the station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
FIRE At CASTLE POINT.

Sparks from an open fireplace in the noray y
the Stevens mansion at Castle Point hoD0Ne
caused slight fire last night. which burned 'H'V-s
No 4 was called OFT on a still alarm and eAaass
guished the blaze. The damage amounted 10 he
Colonel F. A. Stevens and family now oc0U"
MAJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
pROFFSSOP GRIGGS'S LECTt RI

Orange Nov. 70 (SpeciaD.-The date and place -,
tho last lecture by Professor Edward ho" .,..
Grggs under the auspices Of the Educat9ha lecture
OF the oranges have been changed IN, me eyening,
will be given In Music Hall on WEDNESDAY ,,on and
November 10. II will be on Popular Educa''
Tho Problem OF Democracy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
IAN DRowyED WHILE PLAYING.

Perth Amboy. ~ j., Nov. L 'spe''"U A,y
rhna r,av,ng Win other children At the foo, ,S o.
Commerce-st He was not missed un.n -, ne ~ I've
was seen floating on the water me ,S, lii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
NEARLY KILLED BY HEADACHE POWDER

Vlneland, ~ j. Nov. 70 (SpecaD.-An overdose OF
headache powder nearly resulted In the death o.
the Rev. George Potter, OF Vineand. last Night W
George Cunningham, who was summoned, iouha
the clergyman in a comatose state. and ne "as
revived with great difficulty. Mr.. Potter sunere,,
two relapses before morning, but Is no" OUT VI
danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
MADE OUT on THE HARR1GAN SCHEDULE.

A MEASUREMENT REGARDING THE PAYROLL OF
TEACHERS CORRECTED.
Through an error in an article on the muddle
over the salaries Of teachers printed yesterday
morning the statement made that the pay
roll was not made out on the basis Of the Harri-
gan schedule"
II should have read. But this payroll was made
out on the basis Of the Horrigan schedule
The payroll referred to was the September pay
roll and shown in the remainder Of the article,
Il was held up because the Harrigan schedule. on
the basis OF which it was made out, was declared
illegal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
But HERE ARE THE FACTS.
1t is a pity to spoil such an array OF alarm
statements. but here ore the facts

Section IS provides three methods OF appointing
boards OF education in districts divided into wards
At present. except In four or five cities the method
creating boards Of education is governed by the
local charter The system varies in the cities but
in most Of them members of boards of education
are elected some being elected by wards and some
at large. In others the members of the Board are
appointed by the Common Council and In some
they appointed by the Mayor. The term Of
office varies from one to four years. Objections to
short terms have been made the ground that II
gave no stability TO school affairs and made the
boards easily subject to political pressure
The object Of Section i6 In making the terms of
members of boards OF education five years was to
do away with objections.
Section 81 permits the reduction of a Board Of
Education in a rural district from nine members to
either five or three. This can be done only by a
Prior to 1894 the boards of education OF country
districts were composed Of three members and the
law permitted a district by n vote OF rthe legal
voters 10 increase the membership to either five
six Section 81 has been the law since 1894
Section ~ provides that members OF rural boards
of education shall be elected at large. This has
been the law since 1867.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
CONTROL OF TIE SCHOOLS.

The next subdivision of this curious campaign
document bears the alarming heading Control Of
Schools Taken from the People" and proceeds
after this fashion:
In no case I'm the cities IS there direct local rep
resentation in school boards. Nearest approach il
election at large.
Section &c provides three methods OF creation OF
boards Of education for places divided into wards.
A-Secton 4G. Mayor shall appoint Board OF ten
term five years; two to 20 out each year ImpOs-
sble for Mayor 10 change complexion Of Board dur
ing his term OF Office In two years he has
nomination of only four members.
B-Scc. iG. Board Of ten members at large elected
each year term five years two TO go out each
year People cannot deal with recalcrant Board
I'm less than three elections.
Sec. 49, School Commission Of six elected at
large, term three years; two TO go out each year
This Commission appoints Board of Education Of
ten. five years: two to go out each year
Commission cannot change majority OF Board in
less than three years
Under these systems boards will inevitably be be-
yond control of people Mayor or Commission.
Sec. g. Old boards continued are denied new
powers
Sec. 81. Provides for reducing size OF country
boards from nine TO five or three. Policy OF CEN
t7alization which runs throughout the bill.
Sec. g. line II. Members at large in country
bOa rlS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

Reacton.-"Come In blank blank your roared
Mr.. Spotcash, in response 10 the third rap at his
once door. How many more times do you need 10
be told?'
=, The door opened and Captain Mary Smith. Of the
Salvation Army came in
Henri coughed Mr. Spotcash. "Er-yes ri
the ohange."-lChcago Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

The Entertainment Committee Of the Cortelyou
Club OF Vanderveer Park has announced the fol-
lowing schedule of entertainments: November l6.
Illustrated lecture by Major Coughlin, on Brook
Ign in Colonial Tines; November %. operetta,
merry Company" under the direction of William
F. Rasch; November 25, stag; November e..
masquerade ball; December I, juvenile minstres:
December H. vaudeville show; December Is. chill
dren's Christmas festival; December 80 stag
New Years Eve. watch night festival January,
musical dramatic entertainment and a smoker;
February Il. annual club dinner; Washington =
Birthday eve Colonial hop; March, vaudeville
show, dramatic entertainment and smoker; April,
calico hon and euchre party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The campaign critic goes on:

Does absence OF limitations In 1877 give State
Board OF Education new and extraordinary power?
Sec. g. Art. 6. State Board now possesses tremen-
dous authority.
The fact is that Paragraph OF Section gives
the State Board OF Education power TO make rules
and regulations for teachers examinations The
same power has been granted to the Board since
1861. IL has not heretofore been included in this
section but the sections creating county and
State boards of examiners there was provision
that examinations should be held and certih-
Gates granted I'm accordance with the general regu-
lations on tine subjects prescribed by the State
board OF Education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13
CITY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Then this statement Ia printed in capital letters:
Boards OF Education subordinated to city and
county superintendent and business managers
The campaign document deals at great length with
the provisions as to city superintendent.
These statements throw some light upon the bill
and prick the objections urged:
The object OF providing that a superintendent
could not be removed except by two-thlrds vote
OF the Board OF Education, and also that his salary
should not be reduced, was 10 place him In such
a position that he might be able to give his pla n
for the organization and carrying Of the school
system under his control fair trial and to pre-
vent his removal simply on account OF public
clamor or for petty political spite.
II the superintendent were unnt for his Office, or
the system inaugurated by him unpopular
there would be no difficulty In securing a two
thirds TO remove him after his method had
had fair trial.
The intent OF the law is to make the city super
ntendent and the business manager executive Off
GERS OF the Board and 10 hold them to a strict
accountability for the proper conduct OF their
offices To place them In a position where they
would be In constant danger OF removal on ac-
count OF petty spite. or hold them responsible and
TO place under them clerks In whose selection they
had no voice. would not only hamper them but
would be unfair
Giving the superintendent and business manager
the right TO attend meetings OF the Board and TO
explain matters relating 10 their respective depart
ments is for the mutual protection OF both the
boards and officers.
Section "a A definite term OF once for super.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

The regular club nights at the Hamilton CIuo
will be on the last Saturday Of each month Inc
winter entertainments have not yet been out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

The Democrats OF Hudson County regard their
plurality of last Tuesday as vlndication or the
fraudulent returns OF that county In 1923 This
Is as forcbe demonstration as that OF a couh-
terfeiter who. when arrested for passing bogus
note. produced another one, printed from the
same Mate. and calmly said: Compare 1t with
this one and see If It Is not genuine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

Herbert L. Brdgman, secretary OF the Feary
Arctic Club who commanded the Peary expedition
NJ 1909 will deliver an illustrated lecture at the
Montauk Club next Saturday night HIS lecture
will be in the nature of a Renaissance OF MS eN
periences in meeting Peary In the frozen North.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

The theatre party Of the Montauk Club whlch
was the first of the season, given at the Montauh
Theatre last Thursday night was a success a
souvenir programme given TO all the women
in the party Special trolley cars carried the
members back to the clubhouse. where a supper
was enjoyed. Another theatre party VIII soon pc
given In a few days the Social Committee OF tne
Club will outline series of dinners and entertain
ments for the winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

L. s. Grant Post No S27. c. A r.. will give its
annual banquet for its associate members at the
Montauk Club next Thursday evening oeVerai
prominent veterans are scheduled to make ad-
dresses Captain James +. Long, or the Union
Army and Major William NJ. Roberts, OF the ION
federate Army will speak of the Battle OF Gettys-
burg in which they were engaged as opponents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-13

The Dvker Heights Club will commence It's series
~ cot,Ilons next month Private theatrlcals are
quite the thing at the club and several more plays
will be given In the future.