ITEMS IN BRIEF

 

--There be 29 days in this month.

--February comes in mildly enough.

--A very interesting meeting of the Photographic Section of the Academy of Science was held last evening.

 

--Rochester trotters, St. Jacob and Gypsy, are entered for the races at Hamilton. They leave the city Friday night.

 

--Mrs. K. E. SMYTHE'S pupils will give a recital to-morrow evening at her studio. Mrs. Frank VICK and Miss May BUMAN will take part.

 

--A reception was given last night at Wisner's Hall by the Golden Star Progressive Euchre Club. After dancing supper was enjoyed at Worden's.

 

--Vick's Magazine for February is a rare treat for all lovers of horticulture. Spring will soon be here and this excellent magazine anticipates it with many interesting and instructive articles.

 

--On the 15th of next month the Internal Revenue office in this city will be removed from the present rooms in the first floor of Power's Block to the store next to the Fitzhugh street entrance to Powers hotel.

 

--A horse owned by Norris BULL ran away on Lake avenue yesterday morning. The animal started at Phelps avenue and ran to Brown street, where it was caught, but not until the cutter had been badly damaged.

 

--Members of the Golden Rule Chapter spent an enjoyable evening last night at the residence of the worthy matron of the chapter, Mrs. Kate F. WARNER, 37 North Fitzhugh street. An excellent programme was carried out, and afterward a good supper was served.

 

--The Yacht club held a meeting last evening in its rooms on West Main street. Captain George GOULDING instructed a large class in seamanship, teaching them a large number of useful knots, splices, etc. The club adjourned to meet again next Monday evening, when it is expected Commodore NEWELL will be present.

 

--When the spring time comes, when our fine new blocks shall be occupied, new public buildings in a fair way toward completion, proposed ground floor theater in process of erection, the Chamber of Commerce with a membership of 500, and all nature in harmony with the manifold enterprises of the hour, Rochesterians will have every reason to be supremely happy.

 

--The Rochester Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a special business meeting yesterday afternoon, in its rooms, East Main street and sent a message of greeting to the semi-annual meeting of the Wyoming County W. C. T. U., which convenes this week. Another special meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon of next week to make arrangements for a donation and general reception, February 22nd.

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FOUND DEAD BY HER HUSBAND

 

Mrs. Job BUCKMAN died very suddenly yesterday afternoon at her residence in Greece. Mr. BUCKMAN was in the city on business at the time, and when he returned home found her dead on the bed. Dr. HILLMAN, who was called, expressed opinion that death was due to paralysis of the heart. Coroner SHARPE has been notified. Mrs. BUCKMAN was about 50 years of age, and beside her husband leaves three children.

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PERSONAL

 

--Lawrence J. TILDEN, one of Rochester's energetic young business men, was married yesterday, by the Rev. J. E. BAKER, to Miss Minnie A. WALSH, at the residence of the bride's parents, 184 West Main street. A handsome reception followed. The happy couple went East on their wedding tour.

 

--Rev. J. F. HOGAN, formerly of Rochester, has recently been appointed pastor of the Catholic church at Centerville, Dakota Territory. Father HOGAN's many friends will be pleased to hear of his promotion.

 

--Married, yesterday afternoon at the Bishop's residence, by the Rev. James E. HARTLEY, P. H. DOLAN of Elizabeth, N. J., and Miss Ona V. GASKELL. Mr. DOLAN is a popular young railroad contractor, having made many friends in and about Rochester, while the bride is an accomplished and popular young lady of this city. The happy couple left this morning on the flyer for an extended trip through the east, visiting the principal cities, including the home of the groom's mother at Elizabeth, N. J., after which they will return here, making Rochester their future home.

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COURT NOTES

 

--The will of John JENKINSON disposing of an estate amounting to about $32,000 was admitted to probate in the Surrogate's Court yesterday. An annuity of $1,200 and the use of the family residence is given to the wife. The remainder of the income of the estate is to be divided equally among the testator's three children, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth ALLEN, Mrs. Mary Louise HICKS and William Howell JENKINSON. At the death of the wife the estate is to be divided equally among the children.

 

--The will of Margaretta HOFFMAN was admitted to probate yesterday.

 

--P. McINTYRE made a motion yesterday before Judge ANGLE for the discharge from custody of George BENNETT, who was convicted of petit larceny in the Police Court and sentenced to six months imprisonment in the penitentiary and fined in addition $50 with the alternative of the same number of days imprisonment. Judge ANGLE took the papers.

 

--This afternoon Judge MACOMBER will hear the argument on the appeal from the report of the referee in the matter of the widening of Hand street.

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DIES FROM HIS INJURIES

    Frank McKEON, aged 11 years, living with his parents at 362 State street, received injuries yesterday afternoon, from which he died at 9 o'clock last night. It seems that he was playing in the snow banks on State street, near Factory, with several other children, when he was knocked down by a farmer's team drawing two hay racks. The sleighs passed over his body. He was picked up and taken home, where Drs. J. J. A. BURKE and E. P. BURKE attended him, but all efforts to save his life were fruitless. The farmer drove rapidly away after running over McKEON, and his name could not be ascertained.

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POLICE COURT CASES

 

--Harvey WEBER and William GUNN, two boys who stole a pair of rubber boots from Beck & Son's store, were sent to the State Industrial school.

 

--Mary LYONS, Drunk and disorderly, was paroled during good behavior.

 

--George MURPHY was arrested last night on the charge of stealing a watch from John FELBY.

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ARREST OF A STRIKER

    Timothy SULLIVAN was arrested this afternoon on the charge of assaulting William HAHN. The prisoner is one of the striking shoe makers and, it is alleged, assaulted HAHN last night because the latter is working in one of the shoe-shops. SULLIVAN was arrested on St. Joseph street, near Clifford. The police are still looking for the men who committed the assault on St. Paul street this morning.

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LOCAL NEWS

 

The Deacons Murder Trial

Testimony Taken for the Prosecution this Afternoon

    When court reconvened for the DEACONS murder trial this afternoon there was a large number of spectators present, including many ladies. Alonzo A. STONE was recalled and testified: When I returned from work I noticed the dinner dishes unwashed in the sink. The week's washing was in the kitchen. The baby carriage was not over the trap door, which was its usual position. There was a carpet in the center of the kitchen floor.

    When cross-examined by Mr. DAVIS, witness said: "I am twenty-nine years old and born in Rochester; have always lived here. I am a tinsmith; have been for eight years. I was married four years ago. When the homicide occurred I had lived on Haywood avenue one year. Before that I lived on George street. I never moved but once. My wife was twenty-one at the time of our marriage. At the time I was employed by Mr. JONES; had worked for him about two years. I had known Mr. JONES all my life. I went to work at Mr. HAYWARD'S the Monday before the homicide. Mr. JONES was at work there. He lives on Meigs street. I had known Mrs. JONES about six years. Our families visited and were quite intimate. On the morning of August 15th I left the house about five minutes of seven. My day's work commenced at 7 o'clock. It was about five minutes walk west to Mr. HAYWARD'S house. My. wife and son were at the house. She was eating her breakfast I think; do not remember what the conversation was. At the coroner's inquest I believe I testified that my wife spoke at noon about going down city. There was no such conversation in the morning. I left HAYWARD'S to go home at noon. I think I left home about ten minutes to 1. It might have been later. I saw my wife when I went home; she was getting dinner. My boy was there. I said hello. She said 'I am late with my dinner.' I think I said 'all right' or something to that effect. I made no complaint that dinner was late. She might have said something about its being wash day. The dinner was ready at half-past twelve. I heard the whistle blow. I did not know what whistle it was. I think I was about twenty minutes eating. My wife said she was going to the city to get the boy a pair of shoes. After that we might have had a little conversation. I do not remember what it was. When I left there were some carpenters working on another house in the rear of mine. They were eating their dinner when I reached home. Mr. JONES and I were working together most of the afternoon. I don't think we were out of each other's presence more than ten minutes at a time. No carpenters were working under me. They were not with me all the time. I quit work at 6 o'clock. I did not see any persons about the house when I reached home. I entered the back door which opens into the kitchen; met my little boy coming from the next lot and he said 'Mamma has gone and left me.' I said ' I guess not.' I went into the house; discovered nothing unusual; hung up my coat, washed my hands; went into the dining-room, then to the parlor, to see if my wife was there; went into the bedroom, and then up stairs, but found no traces; I came down and went into the kitchen; the carriage was not over the trap door; nothing else was disturbed. The trap door is on the east side leading into the cellar. I took the tubs and was going to put them away and start a fire. When I placed them in the cellar I saw the form of my wife. From the stairway I could see where she lay. I did not at first know it was she, but I recognized her before I reached the body. This was after six o'clock. She lay upon the left side with her head away from me and left arm extended above. I did not testify at the coroner's inquest that she lay on her back. I could see her distinctly without ant light. I went over and said 'Ida'; did not know she was dead before I spoke. After taking her hand and finding it cold I went up stairs, out doors and over to McKEE'S. I told him my wife was dead. Before going over there I do not think I went out and emptied anything out of a pail; I do not remember doing anything of the kind. McKEE said, 'My God,' when I told him. He lives on Garson avenue. We went back to my home and down cellar. He said, 'Lon, I pity you.' I asked him to go for the coroner and he left me alone. When I felt of my wife's hand; it was entirely cold. Two strangers, men, came to the house; do not believe I had any conversation with them. Dr. BUELL came and went down cellar. He examined my wife in my presence; he made an extended examination; think the two strangers were present, and officers ZIMMERMAN and CUMMINGS I went down cellar with them. CUMMINGS asked who the woman was and I said, my wife. He said the captain wanted to see me. I told him all right, but I did not want to be handcuffed. I told CUMMINGS that I last saw my wife at 6 o'clock. I was taken to the station. I was locked up until the next morning. My clothing was examined. In the morning I was sent to the jail and discharged Friday morning at 11 o'clock by the Court. When I left home at noon my wife's hair was put up. I cannot remember exactly how she was dressed.

    Reuben J. SMITH was called as the next witness; identified plans he had made of the Stone house. He gave the dimensions of the kitchen.

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