Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue May 15, 1894
 
PALMYRA VETERAN DEAD
 
Born in Palmyra and Lived in Wayne County All His Life
    Palmyra, May 15 - The death of Geo. BROWN, aged 74 years, occurred at his home on Fayette street yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock. Deceased was born in Palmyra, and had been a life-long resident of Wayne county. Previous to the breaking out of the war he went to California, via the Isthmus of Panama, where he engaged in mining. He came east when the war was declared and enlisted at Marion as a private, in Company E, 111th Regiment N. S. Vols. He was promoted successively to the positions of second and first lieutenant. His enlistment was in July, 1862. He was wounded at the battle of Spottsylvania; was with his regiment during the Gettysburg engagement and was discharged in front of Petersburg in 1864. Thence he came home, and afterwards accepted a captain's commission in the 193d N. Y. S. Vols., a regiment which was being formed by Col. Joseph W. CORNING. Previous to the departure for the front the news of LEE'S surrender was received and the regiment was disbanded. Since that time deceased had been actively engaged in commercial pursuits, and had served as village trustee and deputy sheriff several terms. Deceased was very highly esteemed, and it had often been said of him that he was generous to a fault. He is survived by two sons, George Randolph BROWN, president of the Wayne Building-Loan and Accumulating Fund Association, and Charles H. BROWN, proprietor of the New York cash store; besides one daughter, Mrs. Frederick A. RUSSELL of Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson. Deceased was a member of James A. GARFIELD Post, 193, G. A. R., under whose auspices the funeral services will be held at the house Thursday. Rev. Leonard Woods RICHARDSON, rector of Zion Church, will officiate, and the interment will be made in Palmyra Cemetery.
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INSOLVENT FOR YEARS
 
A Shortage for Which No Explanation Can Be Made
 
    New Bloomfield, Pa., May 15 - Fred C. FINK, the expert who has been making an examination of the books of the defunct Perry County Bank, finds that the bank has been insolvent for at least eighteen years. He traces losses amounting to about $95,000 and finds a shortage of $56,000 for which no explanation can be made.
    The amount in the hands of the assignees will probably all be used in the payment of preferences and expenses, leaving nothing towards paying the $110,000 due to depositors and other creditors.
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HIS PASTORAL WORK DONE
 
How Mr. Talmage Regards Affairs Just Now.
    Brooklyn, May 15 - Referring to the proposition to build a new tabernacle, Dr. TALMAGE said yesterday: "I regard my pastoral work as done. The condition that $280,000 shall be in bank in real dollars before a spade is thrust in the ground for a new church is in black and white. That tests the question, and, in my opinion, settles it. I shall never shoulder a debt and its consequences again."
    TALMAGE started on his trip around the world last night, leaving his flock churchless and pastorless.
    The fire was undoubtedly caused by defective insulation of electric light wires.
    BROOKLYN, May 15 - A committee of the trustees of the Brooklyn Tabernacle met this morning in the office of Leonard MOODY, one of the board. Mr. MOODY made this statement of the purposes of the meeting: "As the Tabernacle is burned, this is no longer a church, but a business matter. We meet this morning to settle up old affairs. The insurance companies have to be seen, and other matters settled up. We want, if possible, to call on Russell SAGE of New York, who holds the mortgage, this afternoon if we can. After we get these business matters fixed up, we will take steps looking towards a new tabernacle."
    It is thought that it is the purpose of the trustees to rebuild the tabernacle.
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A CHILD'S MISTAKE
 
Drank Turpentine and Oil and Is Dying
    Lyons, May 15 - Frank SHELLY, a 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James SHELLY, is lying in a critical condition and is not expected to live from drinking turpentine and oil, which the family were using to clean windows with.
    Unobserved, the child drank a half pint of the stuff. Dr. J. S. REED was summoned. The child is so sore that it can hardly be touched.
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TO DEMAND INVESTIGATION
    East Liverpool, O., May 15 - One hundred and fifty Butler township farmers met yesterday and decided to march to the court house at New Lisbon and demand an immediate investigation of the county's affairs.
    The march will begin the latter part of this week. The men say they will carry rifles, although they do not intend to use violence.
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RECEIVER APPOINTED
    New York, May 15 - Charles W. RICHARDS was to-day appointed receiver for the Simonds Manufacturing Company, furnaces and heaters, of 50 Cliff street and Long Island City on the Application of all the trustees. His bond was fixed at $150,000. The liabilities are $445,100, including $179,300 capital stock; assets $335,000.
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INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
    Austin, Tex., May 15 - The five days' international regatta here to-day with eighteen professional single scull oarsmen and six four-oared and double scull teams in attendance.
    The principal race to-day is the three-quarter mile dash with three turns. In one heat are J. G. GAUDAUR, E. DURNAN, E. D. ROGERS, J. J. RICE and Harry PARKER, and in another Henry PETERSON, John TEEMER, George HOSMER and Fred WHITE.
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"DINK" WILSON'S STATEMENT
    Auburn, May 15 - Dink WILDON'S statement, which he left with his attorney, merely said his brother, now in jail in Syracuse for the murder of Detective HARVEY, had nothing to do with the crime, and thanked the officials who had had charge of him.
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OBITUARY
 
FREDERICK VOELKEL
    Lyons, May 15 - Frederick VOELKEL, a well known farmer of South Lyons, died suddenly yesterday from peritonitis, aged 72 years. Deceased was born in Germany and had lived in South Lyons over forty years.
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AMASA HALL
    Palmyra, May 15 - The death of Hon. Amasa HALL took place at his home, two and one half miles northeast of Walworth, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Deceased was born January 15, 1816 and was a very prominent man in Western Wayne county, representing the western district in the Assembly in 1879. He is survived by a widow and one son. The funeral services will be held at the late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. H. STOODY, pastor of the Walworth Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Interment in the Hall Center cemetery.
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CLARINDA BEAM
    Newark, N. Y., May 15 - The death of Clarinda BEAM occurred last night at her late residence in this town. Deceased was 75 years of age and well respected by all who knew her. She had been sick for two days. The funeral will be held to-morrow, immediately after which the interment will be made in the cemetery at Marion, this county.
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NEGRO MURDERER LYNCHED
    Neillborn, Fla., May 15 - Coot WILLIAMS, a negro convict, was taken from Mallory's camp at Pine Grove, Sunday morning, and lynched by 100 men. It is said he was implicated in the murder of two women in Hamilton county.
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ELECTRIC CAR ACCIDENT
    Elmira, May 15 - The 5-year-old daughter of Frederick HOGG, a tailor, was run over by an electric car on the Elmira & Horseheads line this afternoon and instantly killed.
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KILLED BY A TRAIN
    Utica, May 15 - John FLANDERS, aged 65, was struck and killed by a westbound freight on the West Shore railroad at Canajoharie this afternoon.
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SMALLPOX IN MEXICO
    Mazatlan, Mex., May 15 - An epidemic of smallpox is raging here. The disease has caused many deaths. Smallpox is reported in nearly all the towns and cities along the coast of Mexico. The epidemic at Vera Cruz is spreading.
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SUICIDE WITH ACID
    New York, May 15 - Henry ALEXANDER, an artist, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid.
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COUNTY COURT
    Hon. Arthur E. SUTHERLAND, presiding.
No. 47 -- Martin V. SAYLES vs Jane DEMPSTER; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $137.35.
    No. 1 -- John SIMMONS vs Caroline E. WIRTH; on trial.
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SURROGATE COURT
    Hon. Joseph A. ADLINGTON, presiding. In re Marietta WILLIAMS; will approved.
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WEDDED AT LYONS
 
Miss Hermina Stolz Becomes Mrs. Fred Smith
    Lyons, May 15 - A very pretty wedding was solemnized at half-past 12 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel STOLZ, at No. 66 Broad street, the contracting parties being their eldest daughter, Miss Hermina STOLZ and Fred SMITH, a furniture dealer from Cleveland, O. The bride was attired in a delicate creation of cream-colored crepe, with gold ornaments. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about fifty invited guests and relatives, under a mammoth floral arch in the front parlor, by Rabbi Joseph STOLZ of Chicago, Ill., a cousin of the bride. David H. KORNHAUSER of Cleveland, O., officiated as the groom's best man, the flower girls being Miss Edna DINKLESPIEL of Rochester and Miss Flossie STOLZ, sister of the bride, from Lyons. The ushers were David CLAYFELT of Cleveland, O., David KAUFFMAN of Warsaw, Benjamin STOLZ of Syracuse and Jacob STRAUSS of Lyons. After the ceremony had been performed, a bountiful repast was served in the dining parlor. Myering's Orchestra of Rochester was also in attendance. The happy couple left for Boston on an afternoon train, where they will spend their honeymoon, prior to returning to Cleveland, O., which they will make their future home.
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PITTSFORD NOTES
 
Pittsford, May 15 - On Sunday evening, 27th inst. Rev. Arthur M. SMITH will preach the memorial sermon in the Presbyterian Church before a union congregation, including the E. J. Tyler Post, G. A. R. Rev. Mr. EDSON will officiate in Christ Church of this place on Sunday morning next for the last time prior to setting out for San Francisco, whence to embark for Alaska. He is obliged to ship supplies to last a year, as communication with that remote northern point is so seldom. His family has removed to Rochester.
 
    The families of Franklyn B. BISHOP and John M. STEELE have become occupants of their summer homes here.
 
    The time of the weekly prayer meetings of the Presbyterian Church is changed from Friday to Wednesday evening. The W. C. T. U. will meet on Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Eliza GILLAM'S, when delegates will be appointed to the county convention.

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WATERLOO AFFAIRS
 
Death of an Old Resident -- Y. M. C. A. Change
     Waterloo, May 15 - Adam F. ILLICK, aged 78 years, and who had been sick and incapacitated from labor for the past two years died Sunday from old age. He leaves a widow and a daughter, Mrs. Mary J. REAMER, and three sons, Jacob, Charles and Frederick, all residing here. The funeral is being held from his late residence, northwest from this village, this afternoon, Rev. W. S. CARTER officiating. Mr. ILLICK was one of the oldest residents in this vicinity and had been a large property owner.
 
    A sudden change was made in the mechanical department of the Waterloo Observer office on Saturday night, all the old force being paid up and discharged. Some of the hands had been with the paper for eighteen years.
 
    Miss Jessica MARSHALL has handed in her resignation as preceptress, to take effect the last of June, thus a new preceptress will be necessary before the opening of the new school year.
 
    Walter PASCO, for more than a year past local secretary of the Y. M. C. A. here, has tendered his resignation to take effect May 21st. A janitor will be placed in charge during the summer months, thus making considerable saving to the association. We are informed the janitor will be an out of town party.
 
    A school entertainment, participated in by about 100 of the best pupils of the three ward schools, will be given Friday evening next at the Academy of Music. The proceeds will be given the Y. M. C. A. for expense fund.
 
    The State Assessors will be in Seneca County next Tuesday to consult with the assessors and supervisors of the ten towns. The matter of equalization of assessments will be the matter discussed.
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MR. VANDENBURG'S FUNERAL
     Clyde, May 15 - The funeral services of the late Mr. VANDENBERG will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. John's Episcopal Church. Rev. R. T. KERFOOT will officiate. Last Sunday Mr. VANDENBERG attended both services of the church.
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BATAVIA EXCISEMEN
 
Licenses Granted by the Board Last Evening
    Batavia, May 15 - The board of excise last evening granted eight applications for license and rejected ten, making a total of thirty-one granted and ten rejected. They were as follows: Granted -- W. S. & J. J. PATTERSON, druggists, 102 Main street; E. M. JEWELL, druggist, 99 Main street; Joseph RYAN, store and saloon, 115 Main street; S. W. BROWN, store and saloon, 30 Main street; Frank C. HEAL, store and saloon, 36 Main street; Frank CALL, saloon, 50 Ellicott street; Joseph WINLING, saloon, 12 Main street; John WILL, saloon, 8 Union street. Rejected -- Phil PETERS, saloon, Jackson street; H. J. LAPE, saloon, Jackson street; George PEETS, saloon, Swan street; M. D. CALLAN, store and saloon, State street; John O'ROURKE, saloon; Michael KENNEY, saloon, Ellicott street; John GALVIN, saloon, Jackson street; WADE brothers, hotel, East End; Joseph METCALF, National Hotel; George KIBLER, saloon, Main street. The applications of A. H. EIPPER and Frank McALLISTER for saloon licenses; Herman SCHAFER, store and saloon, and Fred STAKEL, hotel, were tabled for one week.
    One of the counterfeit Wells-Fargo express money orders, with which a gang of swindlers is flooding the country was sent from St. Louis to Wood & Dunham yesterday for collection. Payment was refused by Agent SMITH, as it was a very clumsy counterfeit of the original blanks, with forged signatures and endorsements. The order called for $50. It was afterwards sent to the headquarters of the company.
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COURT IN SESSION AT CANANDAIGUA
 
    Canandaigua, May 15 - Circuit and Oyer and Terminer Courts convened here yesterday, with Judge ADAMS presiding. Spencer D. SHORT was appointed foreman of the grand jury. In his address to this jury the judge said there was an unusual amount of criminal investigations to be made. He directed the jurors to pay particular attention to the jail problem, with a view of making a definite settlement of the matter and not to leave it for future juries to cope with. The inference to be drawn from the judge's remarks on the matter of repairing the old jail or constructing a new edifice was in favor of the latter. The most important case for to-day, however, will be the case of Horace ELWELL against the village of Canandaigua, a suit for damages for injuries received in a run-away last spring. The case of Richard TUTTLE et. al., vs. Theodore SIMMONS was heard by the judge, who will reserve his decision in the case of JOHNSON and CROWLEY against William McLEMALE of this village judgment was ordered for plaintiff. There are about thirty cases for investigation by the grand jury, which will not conclude its deliberations this week.
 
    There are now 158 teachers enrolled at the institute and more are expected. To-night Mrs. B. Allen BURKE will lecture.
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DEATHS AT LE ROY
 
    Le Roy, May 15 - Mrs. William HALBERT, the oldest resident of Le Roy, died yesterday morning at the age of 95years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Vincent EMERSON of Caledonia, Mrs. Emma HALBERT of Le Roy and Mr. E. B. HALBERT of Rochester.
 
    Alvita, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GOULD died yesterday of diphtheria. The funeral was held this morning.
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A KNIFE HIS WEAPON
 
A St. Joseph Street Saloon the Scene of a Stabbing Affray
    Hyman BERG, 18 years of age, is under arrest on a charge of assault in the first degree upon George WEINGARTNER, by stabbing him.
    The affair occurred in BERG'S father's saloon at the corner of St. Joseph and Nassau streets, about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. WEINGARTNER, it is claimed, went into the place and after drinking several glasses of beer and refusing to pay for them, attacked young BERG, who was tending bar, because he refused to give him any more beer. WEINGARTNER caught BERG by the throat and was choking him when BERG picked up a knife, plunged it into WEINGARTNER'S breast.
     WEINGARTNER left the place and fell fainting outside from loss of blood. He was taken to the office of Dr. A. J. PRICE, who dressed the wound. The knife had penetrated a considerable distance into the flesh, making a rather ugly wound. After the injury was dressed WEINGARTNER was taken to police headquarters, where he lodged a complaint against BERG. The warrant was placed in the hands of Detectives O'BRIEN and ZIMMERMAN, and they placed BERG under arrest.
    When the case came up in the Police Court this morning, District Attorney FORSYTH asked for an adjournment, and it was put down for Thursday morning. A. S. McNAB appeared for the defendant.
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A MURDEROUS ASSAULT
 
The Attack on Charles W. Cox Was Unprovoked -- His Assailants at Large
    The assault on Charles W. COX in front of his home, at 40 Henry street, in which Mr. COX received a number of serious stab wounds, was, according to Mr. COX's statement, most unprovoked.
    Mr. COX says that he was leaving his yard about 10 o'clock Sunday night, in company with his brother-in-law, William KIRKPATRICK and Joseph THOMAS, when the assault was committed. As he reached the gate COX noticed three men passing on the walk. He opened the gate and stepped to the walk. As he did so one of the men, began slashing at him with what appeared to be a dirk. COX could not get away, as one of the men held him. To protect his body from the blows, he threw up his arms, and the result was the serious cutting of his left arm and shoulder. Both of these cuts were long and deep, and very painful. Besides these cuts COX's clothing was cut in several places, showing that numerous blows were struck, and that the weapon had a keen edge, as the cuts in the cloth are very clean. How he escaped with his life is a mystery to Mr. COX.
    The man who did the stabbing and his two companions are still at large. The police are diligently searching for them. Mr. COX says the three men were strangers to him, and he cannot imagine why the murderous assault was made on him.
    The statement that the three men were in COX's house, and that he attempted to put them out, was incorrect. At the time the assault was committed Mrs. COX was in the house.
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CONVICTED OF LARCENY
 
Stole a Watch and Pawned it While Drunk
    John CHILDS, arrested several days ago by Detectives O'BRIEN and ZIMMERMAN on a charge of stealing a $65 silver watch from Edward VALE, was convicted of petit larceny in the Police Court this morning, and sentenced to pay a fine of $10 or serve ten days in the penitentiary.
    The watch was stolen by CHILDS while he was drunk and almost on the verge of delirium tremens, and was taken from VALE's room at CHILDS' mother's boarding house, on North St. Paul street.
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FERRYBOAT NAMED WINDSOR
    The new ferryboat, which will run from Charlotte to Summerville, has been christened the "Windsor." One of the most conspicuous features on her are two handsome ornamental signs bearing the name "Windsor," which are the design of H. H. SPENCER.
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RAILROAD MATTERS
 
--Commencing to-morrow, the steamers of the Canandaigua Lake Steamboat Company will make two round trips daily, leaving Canandaigua in connection with trains leaving here at 8:10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and returning connecting with trains arriving in the city at 9:25 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
 
--A new time-table went into effect on the Lehigh Valley road yesterday. The changes that effect Rochester are as follows: Trains leaving New York express, formerly at 10:25 a.m., now 10:20 a.m.; Buffalo train, formerly at 4"20 p.m., now at 4:30 p.m., does not go to Honeoye Falls; train at 6:45 p.m., now at 6:30 p.m., goes to Honeoye Falls, New York and Philadelphia train formerly at 8:15 p.m. now at 9:15 Sunday train to Buffalo and Honeoye Falls, formerly at 8:50 a.m., now at 8:30 a.m. Trains ar. -- Local train from the east, formerly at 5:30 p.m., will arrive at 4:30 p.m.; the train at 7:10 p.m. will hereafter come from Honeoye Falls; the train due from Buffalo and the west at 9:40 p.m. will now arrive at 10:10 p.m.; the Sunday train at 11:20 a.m. has been changed to 1:10 a.m.
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MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGMENTS
 
Present - Judges George E. WARNER and George A. CARNAHAN.
    Herbert J. MINGES and others against Albert STEWART; judgment in favor of plaintiffs for $222.65.
 
    George ELLWANGER and others against the Intending Building Company; judgment in favor of plaintiffs for $52.70.
    George L. HICKS against William F. HESS; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $137.44.
    William S. WOODRUFF against Frank L. SCHANTZ; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $22.35.
    Julius CURRY against Alfred GALLOWAY; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $27.80.
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THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER
 
One authority on botany estimates that over 50,000 species of plants are now known and classified.
 
Man is scientifically defined as forty-five pounds of carbon and nitrogen diffused through five buckets of water.
 
John WADE, the 12-year-old son of N. S. WADE of Wentzville, Mo., is a lad of promising growth. He is 5 feet, 7 inches in height, and already weighs 282 pounds.
 
Catharine de MEDIEI, queen of France, wore the longest train on record. It was her bridal robe. The train was borne by twenty pages, and was forty-eight yards long.
 
Suicides have become so alarmingly frequent in Denmark that it is proposed to check the desire for self-destruction by a law which will give the bodies of suicides to the dissecting rooms.
 
The Boston park commissioners have decided to equip the park police with bicycles, believing that they will be of great value in covering the great amount of territory required to be patrolled.
 
R. J. WALLDEN, having become tired of life, tied a valise around his neck, to make sure that he would sink, and jumped into a bayou, at Houston, Tex. The valise kept him afloat until he was rescued.
 
The skull of a man who died from delirium tremens contains an alcoholic gas. A small opening in the skull, soon after death, permits this gas to escape, and it can be ignited, and burns with a bluish flame.
 
While engraving a matrimonial invitation, a New York artist made a curious blunder. The invitation read thus; "Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON have the pleasure to request your presents at the marriage of their daughter."
 
An innocent French patron who provides pleasing open-air entertainment opens his twenty-fourth season with the somewhat questionable announcement that his is "the best shady hotel in the vicinity of New York."
 
A love match, which had for some time existed between Mr. YATES, aged 75, and Mrs. SAWYER, aged 72, of Bellevue, O., was so opposed by the children of both parties that the old couple had to elope and wed on the sly.
 
A dark-eyed man was kept for fifteen years in an unlighted dungeon, in Salzbury, Austria. During that time he never saw a human face. When he came forth into daylight it was noticed that his black eyes had become blue.
 
A series of disorders having taken place at Sagan, Prussian Silesia, growing out of the proselyting endeavors of Mormon evangelists, the inhabitants of that place have taken steps to expel all Mormon agents from the town.
 
Australia is now sending large supplies of poultry and game to the English markets. Several experimental consignments of chickens, ducks, wild ducks, teal and curlews have made a success and there is promise of the development of a considerable trade.
 
"Most of the States began the present fiscal year with money in hand and apparently a fair prospect of coming through the year in good financial shape, but already at least two that were able to make this showing have found the bottom of their treasuries," says the New York Sun. "All previous estimates of revenue proved deceptive during this fiscal year of depression, and doubtless a statement from every State treasurer would be very different from that published at the opening of the year."
 
"Men's dress nowadays is quite as interesting as women's in the evening, as they have taken to wearing so many precious stones," says the New York Tribune's London correspondent. "A certain popular baronet wears a turquoise and diamond brooch -- he may call it a pin -- in the center of his shirt front, and another man, who is good-looking, smart and a sportsman, wears two big turquoise studs and a set of turquoise buttons in a double-breasted waistcoat. One of the attachees has a splendid set of pearls, black and white ones. in his shirt are two of what jewelers call specimen pearls, one black and one white, but both very big, while smaller ones of alternate black and white fasten his waistcoat."
 
"Second avenue is the only street in the city where men and women follow the pleasant European custom of breakfasting, dining, and drinking in the open air, close by the sidewalk," says the New York Sun. "There are few more cheerful sights in the city than the row of German cafes, saloons, and restaurants in Second avenue, their little garden-like front enclosures crowded with men and women, reading, smoking, talking, or playing chess over their coffee and cakes, Rhine wine, bread and cheese, Ice cream, or whatever else may be set before them. The box hedges that embower these open-air assemblies are now freshly green, and the wistarias that clamber above the heads of the company are spreading their long leaves, while the morning glories that are to lend etherial splendor to the breakfasts of July and August are just showing their two leaves above the earth of the boxes in which they have been germinating these six weeks."
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PERSONAL ITEMS
 
Mrs. U. S. GRANT says that she has not yet decided whether she will reside permanently in New York or Washington.
 
Prof. CURTIUS, the distinguished Greek scholar, has just undergone a successful operation on his eyes.
 
The Hon. Robert REID, the minister of defense of Victoria, Australia, is visiting friends in Toronto, Canada.
 
Major General O. O. HOWARD has been chosen to succeed John WANAMAKER as president of the National Temperance Society.
 
Benjamin WELLS, ticket agent of the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore railroad at Elkton, Md., has served that company for fifty-seven years. He is 80 years old.
 
The town of Frederick, Md., is making another effort to raise money for a monument to Francis Scott KEY, the author of "The Star Spangled Banner," who is buried in that city.
 
Henry C. BOWEN already is engaging the speakers for his annual Fourth of July celebration at Woodstock, Conn. He has secured Galusha A. GROW, William Walter PHELPS and others of less prominence.
 
Princess CLEMENTINE, favorite daughter of King LEOPOLD of Belgium, is about to take the veil. She is said to believe that there is a curse upon her family, and hopes to avert it by devoting her life to religion.
 
Early next month the king of Sweden is to arrive in London for a stay of about ten days, when he will be entertained by the queen at Windsor Castle and by the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House.
 
The emperor of Austria is having a new throne built at Pesth for his use while acting as king of Hungary. In nearly every other European court the throne has been relegated to the royal lumber rooms and the term is used simply as a metaphor.
 
Capt. William Henry SMITH, 67 years of age, is the oldest employee in the service of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. He is in charge of all engineering work connected with the right of way from the Susquehanna to the Schuykill river. He became connected with the company in 1837.
 
G. Matt ADAMS, United States pension agent for Kentucky, has already appointed two Frankfort women, Mrs. Kate PATTON and Mrs. Fannie TRABUE, as his deputies. He has fourteen places at his disposed, and those who know the man's gallantry say that nearly all of these will go to members of the gentler sex.
 
Mr. and Mrs. William STRANSBERRY, the oldest married couple in Stark County, O., celebrated the sixty-fifth anniversary of their marriage last Tuesday. They are both in good health, he being 88 years and she 87. They have eleven children and have lived on the same farm since their marriage.
 
    Miss Susan Stuart FRACKLETON of Milwaukee, who has attained distinction as a potter, is said to have contributed the one really unique piece of ceramic art to the World's Fair. She has received various medals and diplomas for superior work. The queen of Italy has written her a personal letter complimenting her and her work on china.
 
Senator LINDSAY is a big, good-natured, raw-boned Kentuckian, built on the cherubic order of Bob INGERSOLL. When he first entered the Senate he had no more idea of concealing executive secrets than if he were relating the incidents of a Kentucky race course. He was a godsend to newspaper men until Joe BLACKBURN gave him a few lessons in senatorial customs.
 
The Princess Victoria MELITA of Coburg, whose betrothal has just been announced, is an excellent musician. She is a magnificent pianist and a good violinist also. It is said her father, the duke of Saxe-Coburg, is always afraid of playing before her, as she is so intensely critical. All the daughters of the duke are good musicians and linguists. The duchess herself plays well.
 
Gen. John GIBBON of the United States Army, who has seen much service in the far western country, lectured in Baltimore upon the American Indian a few nights ago. The Indian, he thinks, must, like the buffalo, eventually disappear, except, probably, a small remnant of the race, which will take on the civilization of the whites. The only thing left to do in the settlement of the Indian question, he said, is to educate the Indian.
 
Lieut. William J. BARNETTE, long executive officer of the school ship St. Mary's, and just promoted to lieutenant-commander, has been nearly thirty years in attaining the rank that would entitle him to command a small ship, and there are more than a dozen men of the class of '64 still below him on the roster of the navy. His case is typical of many such popular and efficient officers, who must wait for two-thirds their working lifetime before they reach the responsibility of command.
 
David B. HILL is becoming the most popular man in the Senate among the newspaper men. He is always ready to give out any information that he has and which he is at liberty to give, in great contrast to the most of the members of that body. HILL'S rooms at his hotel now have all the appearance of the ante-room to a cabinet officer's apartments. Men who are interested in the tariff go there in flocks. Manufacturers flock there, as do the workingmen. There is a line waiting to see him in the morning before he finishes breakfast and as long a line when it comes time for him to retire. He employs three private secretaries and keeps them all busy night and day.
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EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED
 
A Produce House Collector Accused Of Theft
An Alleged Shortage in His Accounts of $400 --
John C. Miller Accused of Robbing the Firm of McLean & McEvoy --
His Arrest and Arraignment in the Police Court
 
    John C. MILLER, who up to a few weeks ago was for about a year in the employ of McLEAN & McEVOY, produce dealers on East Main street as a collector, is charged with robbing his employers. He is under arrest on a charge of petit larceny by stealing $12.30 from the firm, but, it is claimed, that there is a shortage in his accounts of about $400.
    It was MILLER's duty as collector and traveling man for the firm to visit regularly the towns where goods were sold, take orders and make collections for goods previously sold.
    Over two months ago a shortage was discovered in MILLER's accounts and an investigation, which necessarily lasted some time, revealed an apparent shortage of about $400.
    MILLER, it is understood, did not deny there was a shortage, but now claims that it was counterbalanced by money the firm owed him for wages and his expenses. This the firm says is not so.
    An effort has been made by MILLER to settle the matter but as he had been given what was thought ample time and did not do so it was decided to prosecute.
    The sum of $12.30, which he is charged with stealing, was the largest sum taken at any one time.
    The case was adjourned till to-morrow morning.
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CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
 
Examiners Appointed To-Day by Mayor Aldridge
    Mayor ALDRIDGE to-day named the new civil service boards and clerk in the following communication to the Common Council:
                          Rochester, N. Y., May 15, 1894
    To the Honorable, the Common Council of the City of Rochester:
    Gentlemen -- I hereby appoint Francis S. MACOMBER, Elbridge L. ADAMS, Edmond J. BURKE civil service commissioners for schedule B, Part 1; Winslow M. MEAD, Richard VAN VOORHIS, Samuel P. MOULTHROP, for Schedule B, Part ii, and Charles Perry LEE, clerk of said commission, for the term provided by law. Respectfully submitted.
                           George W. ALDRIDGE, Mayor.
    The old boards were composed as follows:
    Schedule B, Part 1 -- Roy C. WEBSTER, Peter A. VAY, Thomas D. WILKIN.
    Schedule B, Part 2 -- Joseph P. HENRY, Richard VAN VOORHIS, Samuel P. MOULTHROP.
    Clerk of Both Boards -- Charles LEE.
    The salary for the examiners of part 1 is $150 for each per year, and for examiners of part 2 the pay is $300 annually for each. The clerk's pay was raised from $400 to $500 a year by the Common Council recently.
    It will be observed that in part 1 an entire new board is named. Messrs. MACOMBER and ADAMS are well-known young attorneys. They are Republicans. Mr. MACOMBER is the son of the late Justice Francis A. MACOMBER, and Mr. ADAMS is the son of Justice William H, ADAMS. Mr. BURKE is the president of the Protectives' Volunteer Fire Company and is engaged in business with the Standard Pressed Brick Company. He is a Democrat. The examiners of part first have charge of examinations of all applicants for positions in the police and fire departments.
    On part 2 Mr. MEADE is the city editor of the Democrat and Chronicle. Mr. VAN VOORHIS, who is reappointed, is a lawyer, and is a nephew of Hon. VAN VOORHIS. Mr. MOULTHROP, also reappointed, is principal of public school No. 26, and is the Democratic member of this board. The duties of part second are to examine applicants for all positions as subordinate officers, clerks and assistants, outside the police and fire departments.
    Mr. LEE is a lawyer, and is the librarian at Powers block law library. He has taken an active part in Republican politics for a number of years, and is regarded as one of the ablest and most talented colored men in the city.
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THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS
 
Electrician Miller's Invention Adopted -- Goodman and Parker Reward
    At the meeting of the police commissioners yesterday afternoon it was decided to adopt the cut-off for patrol boxes invented by Louis W. MILLER, who has charge of the police patrol system.
    Detectives KAVANAGH and FURTHERER presented a claim for the reward offered by the Jewelers' Protective Association for the arrest of PARKER and GOODMAN, the jewelry thieves. The detectives cannot receive the reward without the consent of the commissioners. The board laid the matter over till the next meeting.
    Officer Charles WEBER was transferred to night duty and Officer McALLISTER to day duty.
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WORE THE STOLEN COAT
    Joseph McCARTHY, a young man who has been arrested numerous times, was taken into custody by Officer RAGAN last night on a charge of stealing a coat from Harry SMITH, a milkman. McCARTHY had the stolen coat when arrested. He was convicted this morning, and sentenced to pay a fine of $10 or serve ten days.
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BOX CARS BURGLARIZED
    Seven box cars at the East Rochester yards of the Central were broken into last night and a quantity of shoes, cloth and other articles taken. The burglary was evidently the work of boys.
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TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE
 
Transfers of real estate were recorded in the county clerk's office yesterday and this morning as follows:
    Josie M. RUTLEDGE to Frances W. FARNHAM, property on Birch crescent; $1.
    Mary WOLF to Leo A. SCHLITZER and another, property in Irondequoit; $10.
    John WAVING to Ferdinand SCHAEFER and another, property on Goodman street; $1.
    August REHBURG to Andrew ETTINGER, property on Caroline street; $1.
    Juliette BELLINGER to George WARNER, property in Gates; $1.
    Isaac REID to George F. ROOT, property on Peck street; $3,200.
    Ashbel W. RILEY, by referee, to Pierce J. COGSWELL, property in Brighton; $2,375.
    George F. ROOT to Isaac REID and another, property on Peck street; $800.
    Henry F. SMITH to Bridget BEAHAN, property in city; $1.
    Louise V. OLIVER to Bridget BEAHAN, property in city; $2,450.
    Albert STEWART to Mary E. GRANT, property in Wheatland; $1.
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MARRIED
 
FOX -- ANSTICE - On Sunday, May 13, 1894, at the residence of Rev. H. H. STEBBINS, 24 Prince street, Mrs. Feronda ANSTICE of New York and Frederick FOX of this city were united in marriage.
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DIED
 
SCHLEGEL - In this city, Tuesday morning, May 15, 1894, at the family residence 63 Hamilton place, Edwin G. SCHLEGEL, youngest son of Charles P. and Louise SCHLEGEL, aged 4 years and 5 months.
-The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the house. Friends invited to attend.
 
PFAFF - In this city, Sunday, May 13, 1894, Mrs. Emilie PFAFF, widow of the late F. W. PFAFF and daughter of the late Frederick and Barbara ALEXANDER, aged 43 years.
-Funeral from the residence of Dr. George PADIERA, 132 East avenue, Tuesday at 3 p.m.
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ANNA DAY PERRY DIVORCED
 
The Court Frees Her From Her Husband on the Ground of Cruelty
    A decree of separation was granted by Judge DAVY on April 30th to Mrs. Anna Jane DAY PERRY, the well known elocutionist, from her husband, Benjamin Franklin PERRY, on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. The action was brought a year ago and the proceedings were conducted with great secrecy.
    The two were married at Portland, Me., in September, 1884, and have one son, aged 8 years. Mrs. PERRY also has a 15-year-old son, Arthur, by a former marriage. She alleged that PERRY had deserted her several times, and had often treated her in a cruel morning. He is employed by the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
    Mrs. PERRY is engaged with the Century Dictionary Company, and also has an income from her dramatic readings. The court ordered the defendant, who allowed the matter to go by default, to pay the plaintiff $4 weekly alimony.
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CHARLES F. BECKER'S HAND
 
He is Suing For Damages Resulting From a Peculiar Accident
    The New York Central Railroad Company is the defendant in a suit on trial in the Circuit Court to-day in which damages are asked for injuries resulting from a peculiar accident. The plaintiff is Charles F. BECKER, a commercial traveler living in this city.
    On the night of May 23, 1893, BECKER was a passenger on a train between Buffalo and Rochester. The train came to a stop before drawing into the station here, but started up a minute later. BECKER thinking that he had reached the depot was hurriedly putting on his overcoat, and the sudden start threw him against the window. His right wrist severely cut by the broken glass. The damages are placed at $5,000.
    The company's attorney alleges that BECKER was jostled by an intoxicated passenger and that his fall against the window was caused in that manner instead of by the movement of the train.
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A HOPELESS CASE
 
The Times Unable to Meet Its Obligations
Small Amount of Property Which the Creditors Can Seize on Execution --
Press and Type Cannot be Taken --
Another Judgment Docketed To-Day -- Extent of Liabilities
 
    Another judgment was taken to-day by default against the Times Publishing Company by Wm. CHALICE and Frederick J. ZIEGLER for $57.75, being for work and materials in fitting up the company's office. The judgment was handed down in the Municipal Court after the company's attorney had made an unsuccessful effort to obtain an adjournment. The plaintiffs will issue execution at once. They secured another judgment in the same court last week but the company appealed and execution was delayed.
    It is said that the value of the company's property upon which a levy can be made does not exceed $400. The type is said to be practically owned by the Farmer Type Company of New York. It is valued at $800 and the manufacturers propose to take it by attachments. The paper has been regarded to some extent as an organ of Hon. John VAN VOORHIS and the congressman holds a mortgage for $3,000 on the press so that it cannot be touched on a levy.
    About $1,300 is owed for labor by the Times company. The men are ready to take immediate judgment which will be confessed in order to give them any benefit that may result from their being preferred creditors.
    According to reliable information, the total debts amount to $30,000 and the collectable bills are between $200 and $500 in amount.
    About $300 was paid on the claims against the paper late yesterday afternoon with the hope of temporarily relieving its financial embarrassment.
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MRS. WILLIAM WILLIAMS' WILL
    The will of Marietta, the late wife of William WILLIAMS, formerly a member of the shoe firm of WILLIAMS & HOYT, was admitted to probate this morning. It divides an estate of $12,700 between the testatrix's husband and her infant daughter.
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MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
 
Soldiers' Lot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Donated by the Bishop
    There was a meeting of the Common Council's finance committee last evening which was attended by the following committee from the Monroe County Veteran Brigade. Commander CURRAN, Adjutant SCHOOLEY, Col. Samuel C. PIERCE, Gen. John A. REYNOLDS, Capt. Henry LOMB, Col. F. A. SCHOEFFEL and Major Maurice LEYDEN. At the request of the veterans the aldermen decided to recommend an appropriation of $400 for Memorial Day expenses.
    The executive committee of the brigade held a session later. Col. LOMB announced that Bishop McQUAID has donated for the soldiers' use a lot 60x50 feet in dimension at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. In speaking of the donation, Capt. LOMB said: "We had a conference with the bishop, and he told us that he was willing to give us a soldiers' lot anywhere on the west side of the grounds. He said he was sorry that we had not spoken to him before, as he wished us to have as good a place as there is in the cemetery. We were told to select any site on the west side, and we chose the north corner lot, next to the road. The lot is in a good location, and it will not cost us one cent. We hope this will lead to there being in time but two cemeteries in the city in which soldiers are buried."
    It is proposed to remove the bodies of all soldiers buried in the smaller cemeteries to the lots in Mt. Hope and Holy Sepulchre cemeteries, where there is no opposition by surviving relatives.
    On the Sunday previous to Memorial Day it is proposed to dedicate the soldiers' lot at Mt. Hope cemetery, and a committee in charge of Col. Sherman D. RICHARDSON is arranging a programme for the occasion. The committee on Memorial Day services request that friends of soldiers who have died since last Decoration day notify the committee of the location of the graves of such soldiers that they may not be missed on Decoration day.
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CAPITAL
 
Enthusiastic Reception of the Union's Noon Edition
    The Union's noon edition met an enthusiastic reception on the street. Over a hundred newsboys were crying the new regular edition of Western New York's greatest afternoon journal five minutes after it came from the press. The copies sold like hot cakes.
    "Capital."
    That was the comment heard on every hand.
    "All the morning news printed in a nutshell," as one well-known citizen remarked: "clean white paper and the certainty that we are not being faked with dead news. It's a splendid idea."
    At 12:30 o'clock another large edition had to be run off to supply the demand. The news boys were sold out completely.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Ella M., daughter of Edward J. and Eleanor M. COLLINS, died this morning at 34 Greig street, aged 19 years.
 
--Patrick SULLIVAN died yesterday at his home in York, Livingston county. The funeral will take place from his late residence to-morrow at 10 a.m.
 
--The remains of the late Col. A. B. STEINBERGER were brought yesterday from Roxbury, Mass., and placed in the ELY mausoleum at Mt. Hope cemetery.
 
--Edwin G., son of Charles P. and Louise SCHLEGEL, died this morning at 63 Hamilton place, aged 4 years. The funeral will take place from the house Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 
--Cassie, wife of Albert SHERMAN, formerly of this city, died at her home in Syracuse yesterday. The funeral will be held from the family residence at 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning.
 
--Warren FAKE died yesterday at his residence, 160 Plymouth avenue, aged 71 years. The deceased was formerly engaged in business in Canandaigua, but had resided in this city for the past five years.
 
--Hattie Louise, daughter of Louisa and the late George S. BAKER died last evening at the family residence, 249 Adams street, aged 19 years. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house.
 
--Minnie CARMODY, wife of Michael MOORE, died this morning at the family residence, 106 Davis street, aged 34 years. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, her father, Jeremiah CARMODY, two sisters, Bertha and Margaret, and two brothers, Patrick and John CARMODY, all of this city. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from Corpus Christi Church.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. MARTIN, widow of M. C. MARTIN, once an old New York Central engineer, took place Sunday from her late residence on Scio street. Mrs. MARTIN was 75 years old. She leaves besides other relatives two sons, W. James MARTIN, division superintendent of the Michigan Central railroad, and ex-mayor of Bay City, Mich., and Burr MARTIN, a conductor on the same railroad.
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ACCEPTED THE CALL
    Rev. Richard HARLAN, accompanied by his brother, John HARLAN, a member of the Chicago bar, arrived in Rochester yesterday and notified the officers of the Third Presbyterian Church that he accepted the call to the pastorate of that church.
    Mr. HARLAN will enter upon his duties the second Sunday in September, but he will supply the pulpit on the last two Sundays in June and the first two Sundays in July. He will spend the summer with his wife in the Adirondack Mountains.
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ITEMS IN BRIEF
 
--There will be a regular meeting of the Common Council this evening.
--An adjourned regular meeting of the Health Board will be held to-morrow evening.
--Rochester Clearing House reports to-day are: Clearings, $276,765.94; balances, $93,633.34.
 
--Judge DAVY granted a non-suit yesterday in the case of John N. CASSMAN against the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad Company.
 
--At the conference of plumbers and the Executive Board yesterday afternoon it was agreed to give a fair trial to the new system under which trench work is inspected by the city employees.
 
--The Columbus Social Society held a very enjoyable reception and May party last evening at its rooms, which was greatly enjoyed by a large number of young people. Supper was served by the young ladies during the evening.
 
--At the meeting of Methodist ministers yesterday a committee was appointed to act with a similar committee of Presbyterian ministers in forwarding a memorial to Congress in favor of appointing chaplains at all army posts.
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O'ROURKE INQUEST TO-NIGHT
    The coroner's inquest in the O'ROURKE case will be held this evening at Masseth's undertaking rooms. Coroner KLEINDIENST and the police have been working on the case, but will make no statement as to whether they have discovered a clue which may lead to a solution of the mystery or not.
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FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINMENT
    The fifth anniversary entertainment of St. Francis Xavier C. M. B. A., Branch 131, was given at the parish hall of St. Francis Xavier Church last evening, before a good sized audience. The programme consisted of recitations and musical selections. A one-act farce, "Jacob Schlaff's Mistake," was also given.
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PERSONAL
 
--Mrs. G. S. RAND of Manitowoe, Wis., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Catherine MANN of Swan street.
 
--Mrs. Feronda ANSTICE of New York and Frederick FOX of this city were united in marriage last Sunday by Rev. Dr. H. H. STEBBINS at the pastor's residence, 24 Prince street.
 
--Capt. R. H. FITZHUGH of Lexington, Ky., who was on Gen. LEE'S engineering staff during the war, is stopping at the New Osburn House. He will attend the Episcopal convention, and will deliver an address on the negro question.
 
--John G. BYAM, whose well-known figure has been absent from the Central station for the past three months, was at his post again this morning. Mr. BYAM has been in the employ of the Central road for thirty-nine years.
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INQUEST LAST EVENING
    Coroner KLEINDIENST conducted an inquest last evening at Bender & Schauman's undertaking rooms, in the case of the infant whose body was found in the canal last Friday morning near South St. Paul street bridge. Dr. WALLACE was the principal witness, and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with his testimony, that the child had come to its death by drowning at the hands of some person unknown to them.
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TURKISH RUGS
    We have just received a choice lot of antique Turkish rugs in the popular makes and in different sizes, many of them exceedingly fine and rare, which we believe are as good value as any ever brought to this city. Among them also are a lot of lower grades costing from $5 to $10 each. We shall make a special price on them during this week only. It will cost you nothing to look, and if you intend to buy, we believe you will find it to your interest.
                                           HOWE & ROGERS Co.
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CROQUET AND SIX-PIECE TOILET SETS
    Especially made are our croquet sets, all long handles, only extra long handles in city, hard wood balls and oil finish, sets 75c and 99c, 4 and 8 balls; new chamber and toilet sets, six pieces, blue, buff, pink and olive colors, fleur de luce, under glaze, decorated very fine, worth $2.49, for only $1.97, set complete. Bring in your picture to frame.
                                     Boston 99c Store, Powers block.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed May 16, 1894

STORY OF A CRIME

Altenberger Tells of the Shooting of Katie Rupp
She was Enamored of Him and Wanted Him to Marry Her
Had No Intention of Killing Her When He Went to Jersey--
Shot Her Simply to Be Rid of Her

Utica, May 16 - Bernard ALTENBERGER, the would-be murderer of Katie RUPP, is in a very dejected condition at the police station this morning. When first arrested on the train yesterday he showed no particular alarm or surprise and looked upon his apprehension with stolid indifference. He threw open his coat and freely offered the police opportunity of searching him. On his person was found a lady’s gold watch, a cheap silver watch, $56.50 in money, several rings, a picture of a woman he says is his half-sister, a number of receipts and several small trinkets. In his valise was the revolver with which he shot Katie RUPP and a number of garment such as are usually worn by athletes, all new.
    When he was put in the cell he apparently begun to realize his position for he commenced to weaken. This morning he talked very excitedly between crying spells and made anxious inquiries as to Miss RUPP’S condition. When told that she was better he betrayed much satisfaction and his haggard and forlorn countenance lighted up with hope. He is of the opinion that if she recovers he will not be punished. His story of the assault as procured through an interpreter corroborates the statement made by the injured woman in nearly every particular. The most notable exception is in regard to the shots. ALTENBERGER says he fired them in quick succession. After firing the shots he started to run and when a few rode away he stopped and looked back. Then he heard his victim moan and returned to her with the intention of shooting again. When he reached her she lay quite still and he thought she was dead.
    He then tore the watch from her person. Afterwards he threw it into some water beside the railroad when returning to Jersey City. He says he heard nothing about the finding of Miss RUPP and Monday went to Elizabeth and accompanied Christine VETTER to a dance. Yesterday morning he went to New York and while there bought the lady’s gold watch found on his person, for which he paid $35. He also bought a cameo ring and a small diamond ring. He made no attempt at concealment whatever and took the train at the Grand Central depot. He met and passed a number of policemen in Jersey City, Elizabeth and New York and says he had no thought or fear of arrest.
    As to his motive for the crime, ‘ALTENBERGER says that soon after going to Rome he met and kept company with Katie RUPP. She soon became enamored of him and tried to get him to marry her, which he did not want to do. She told him of her savings and frequently made him presents and ---- he declares, she started the story they were married. She suggested they go west and be married, but this he refused to do. She bothered him continually and took advantage of every opportunity to see him. Finally, he says, she suggested they go to Jersey City and he thought if he accompanied her there he could lose her in the crowd and thus get rid of her. He declares that he never promised to marry her. When asked why he took her money and if he intended to leave her penniless among strangers, he made no reply. He says he had no intention of killing her when they took the long walk out to Snake Hill, but that he went there solely for the purpose of telling the girl that he would never marry her and that he was going to leave her then and there.
    When he had done this she insisted that he should marry her at once and the thought came to him that he could be rid of her by shooting her and leaving the body on the rocks. When she was out of the way he might then return to Rome or Oneida, where he had other girls, for he did not think he would be found out.
All this he tells with apparent indifference as to the enormity of the crime and his only seeming emotion is to know whether he will receive punishment for the assault. In appearance he is most insignificant and revolting.     His face is covered with ugly pimples and his eyes are so near together that he has a cunning, criminal look. His clothing is of the loud kind that would attract attention anywhere.
    To the chief of police ALTENBERGER said he had been criminally intimate with the girl, but he said it in such a manner that the truth of the assertion is doubted. He evidently is proud of posing as a winner of hearts and women.
    The Jersey City authorities have telegraphed that requisition papers will be procured at once and they are expected to come after the prisoner to-morrow.
    JERSEY CITY, May 16 — Katie RUPP is still in the hospital here. She will probably recover from her dreadful wounds. She talks very little of the assault now.
    Chief of Police MURRAY this morning caused a warrant to be issued for the arrest of Bernard ALTENBERGER, the assailant of Late RUPP. The warrant was placed in the hands of Detective DOYLE for service. He started for Utica at noon. The Hudson county grand jury will meet this afternoon and an indictment will doubtless be found against ALTENBERGER for assault and battery, with intent to kill. Extradition papers will be procured as soon as possible, and ALTENBERGER brought back for trial. Kate RUPP was much improved this morning. The attending physicians will probably probe for the bullets this afternoon. There seems to be no doubt now as to the recovery of the woman.
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Batavia Asylum Charges

Evidence of Cruel Treatment of Blind Pupils
    Batavia, May 16 - The investigation of the charges of cruel treatment of the pupils at the institution for the Blind by the superintendent, Frederick R. PLACE, which were preferred by Dr. W. B. WHITCOMB, was commenced yesterday by the board of trustees of the institution. The entire board was present, with William TYRRELL as attorney. Dr. WHITCOMB, the complainant, appeared with F. H. DUNHAM as his legal representative, and Hon. George BOWEN was retained by Mr. PLACE. An official stenographer from Rochester was engaged by president BISSELL.
    The investigation was conducted strictly on the quiet. Several reporters applied for admission to the room. Their plea for admission was refused by a vote of 5 to 4. They remained outside throughout the day, vainly hoping for a change of heart on the part of the board.
    The written charges of Dr. WHITCOMB were formally presented to the court. They specify two cases of "brutal and unnecessary punishment," and have been published in substance already.
    The taking of evidence commenced at the afternoon session with the testimony of Dr. WHITCOMB. He told how the reports of cruelty had come to him, both from pupils and teachers. And, upon personal investigation, he had become convinced of their truth.
    George PERKINS was called to the stand and testified to having been knocked down by a blow from the clenched fist of Mr. PLACE, and also had been repeatedly struck in the back of the head.
    Miss McGEE, a teacher, was a witness to one of the assaults. She saw PLACE drag the boy across the room by the collar and strike him a blow with his fist which felled him to the floor. She could not swear positively that he fell from the blow — he might have slipped. Mr. PLACE’s face was flushed; he was very angry and excited.
    William JOHNSON testified to his punishment with the strap, which broke the flesh. He was afterwards made to kneel in one position for three hours.
    The bloody stocking was produced, but is not yet in evidence.
    At this point the board adjourned for one week. No member of the State Board of Charities was present, as had been expected.
    SCOTTSVILLE, May 16 — Philip JOHNSON of Wheatland, brother of William JOHNSON, the colored boy said to have been paddled in the State Institution for the Blind at Batavia, believes the published statements regarding the treatment of the boy have not been exaggerated. He has examined his brother and found scars on him showing that the boy had been cruelly punished.
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Infernal Workers

Dynamite Bomb for a Churchman-
Attempt to Destroy a Train

Dayton, O., May 16 - Rev. W. H. COLEMAN, presiding elder of the A. M. E. Church of Ohio, found a dynamite bomb under his residence yesterday.
    A string attached to the boom extended to the gate, and the intention was that the first jar of the gate should snap the cartridge, causing an explosion. The police are investigating.
    COLUMBUS, O., May 16 - An attempt was made to blow up a Toledo & Ohio Central passenger train south of Corning, this State, last night.
    A bomb was thrown through an open window in one of the coaches by an unknown man. The fuse failed to burn and a catastrophe was averted.
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Work Of Lightning

Farmer at His Plow and a School House Struck
    Ft. Wayne, Ind., May 16 - While plowing near Angola yesterday Albert LOCK was struck by lightning and killed.
    FT. WAYNE, Ind., May 16 - The Killons school house at Mayville was struck by lightning yesterday. George CUMMINGS, 14 years old, was killed. George PENCE received serious injuries. The teacher and several children were prostrated.
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Twelve Persons Poisoned

They Ate Cheese, Bought at a Grocery and Will Die
    Logansport, Ind., May 16 - Peter ROTHERMEL, Martin CARROLL and Charles MYERS and their families, twelve persons in all, were poisoned yesterday by eating cheese bought at a grocery.
Three will die. The doctors said they were suffering from milk poisoning.
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Ladies Vote in Auburn
    Auburn, May 16 - Women voted at the school board election here yesterday unchallenged. Several hundred ladies worked all day at the polls. the election resulted in the return of two of three of the old board.
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Democrat Elected Mayor
    Mt. Vernon, N. Y., May 16 - The municipal election here yesterday resulted in a victory for the Democrats, Edwin W. FISKE, for mayor, defeating Edson LEWIS by a majority of five.
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Suicide of a Young Lady
    Vandalia, O., May 16 - Lucy SEFTON committed suicide yesterday by taking arsenic. She was 22 years old, and was to have been married next Monday.
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Fighting With Coxeyites
Kelly's Men Try to Break Local Rules and a Row Follows
    Eldonia, Ia., May 16 - The Kelly commonwealers arrived here yesterday. The populace are much disturbed over their arrival, and have placed deputies at various points in the locality of the Kelly camp to watch their movements.
    A battle occurred last night between the local guards and the men on the boat. The Kellyites attempted to land outside of the prescribed limits. The guards ordered them off. A fight followed, in which clubs and stones were used. Several men on both sides were injured.
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New Trial for Coxey Denied
    Washington, May 16 - The motion for a new trial for COXEY, JONES and BROWNE has been denied by Judge MILLER. The defense has until Thursday morning to apply for a writ of certiorari before one of the judges of the district Supreme Court. The prisoners must appear to-morrow for sentence.
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Electrical Engineers Officers
    Philadelphia, May 16 - The Society of Electrical Engineers has elected Edwin J. HOUSTON of this city president, W. B. VAN SIZE, New York, treasurer, and Ralph W. POPE, New York, secretary.
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Two Men Killed in a Tunnel
    Bedford, Ind., May 16 - The Owensburg tunnel on the Monon road caved in yesterday, killing O. J. JACKSON and J. A. TRUSTY of New Albany, and fatally injuring William HURST of the same city. The men were working in the tunnel.
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Cruiser New York All Right
    Washington, May 16 - Capt. PHILIP of the cruiser New York has this to say of that vessel in an authorized interview:
    "I would take my chances in the New York against anything of the same class afloat to-day. When Admiral HOPKINS of the Blake visited me he said he did not understand how such reports about the ship could have started, as the New York was certainly superior to the Blake in every way."
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Congregationalists in Meeting
    Binghamton, N. Y., May 16 - The sixty-first annual meeting of the Congregational Association of the state of New York is in session here with Rev. Henry A. STIMSON of Brooklyn as moderator. Rev. W. B. THORP of this city gave the report of the business committee. At the evening session the annual sermon was delivered by Rev. Newell M. CALHOUN of Canandaigua. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was then administered to the delegates.
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Ravisher Lynched
    Ocala, Fla., May 16 - Nim YOUNG was taken from Ocala jail yesterday by a body of leading citizens and hanged to a tree.
    Monday morning he outraged Lizzie WEEMS, a 16-year-old girl of excellent family, living with her widowed and invalid mother.
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Body Found in a Creek
    Watertown, May 16 - The body of William SMITH of Yonkers, an indigent insane person who escaped from the St. Lawrence State Hospital at Ogdensburg three weeks ago, was found in Tibbet's creek, a tributary of the St. Lawrence, near Ogdensburg, yesterday.
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Suicide by Hanging
    Elmira, May 16 - James SEINSBOX of Pultney, Steuben county, committed suicide at 6 a.m. by hanging himself.
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Four Harvard Men Drowned
    Boston, May 16 - John Farnum BROWN of Philadelphia, W. Campbell TRUSDELL of Newark, N. J.; Edwin Stanton BACH of New York city, and Franklin WHITALL of Philadelphia, Harvard students, were drowned in the harbor off City Point Sunday.
    They hired a cat-boat in the afternoon, and that was the last seen of them until Monday afternoon, when a boy found the boat on her side with two bodies in it. They were those of BROWN and BEACH. The other bodies have not been recovered.
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Plead Guilty This Time
    Troy, May 16 - In the Court of Sessions to-day John COLLIGAN, indicted for illegal voting in the Second district of the Second ward last November, withdrew his former plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty. He will be sentenced Friday.
    The grand jury to-day began the consideration of the case of Bat SHEA and John McGOUGH, charged with assault in the first degree in shooting William ROSS at the election in the Thirteenth ward last March.
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Murder and Suicide
    Elmira, May 16 - Alson HYATT, a well-known citizen of Waverly, went home at 2 o'clock this afternoon, stabbed his wife and then himself. He died almost immediately and his wife cannot survive, HYATT had been drinking considerably of late and about ten days ago he went home drunk and assaulted a boarder, who had him arrested and placed under bonds for $500 to keep the peace.
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George Jerome Sent to Jail
    Newark, May 16 - At the examination this morning before Justice FRANKLIN, George JEROME of Syracuse pleaded guilty to the charge of petit larceny and was sentenced to the Monroe county penitentiary for 180 days. Officer JENKINS took the prisoner to Rochester on the noon train.
    JEROME broke into some West Shore cars Sunday night with a companion, whom he did not know. It is said they were both intoxicated.
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Hotel Arrivals

New Osburn House - P. SHIELDS, D. G. RELGEL, R. S. GATTER, R. R. EMMINS, T. CORCORAN, J. R. INGLING, H. ROGERS, New York; George REDDING, Chicago; W. H. SCOTT, Jr., Brooklyn; G. S. SNYDER, Detroit; G. H. WEBB, Providence; J. F. BRAIDS, Boston; C. A. BEACH, Buffalo.

Whitcomb House - Fred VILMOR, Wm. WINTERFIELD, W. J. MORGAN, John R. BOGOT, R. W. STILLWELL, A. W. CUMMINGS, George P. WILLEY, D. E. BEAM, New York; E. M. FISHER, James B. SANFORD, W. H. COLLINS, Boston; F. J. GILL, Chicago; C. H. RICHARDS, Philadelphia; F. F. SPYER, Brooklyn; L. H. SOUTHALL, Baltimore.

Powers Hotel - E. H. CONGER, J. F. COLLINS, E. V. VEDDER, J. W. STINSON, A. J. KING, A. L. BARRIE, Walter S. GIBBS, Wm. SWANSON, New York; W. L. LLOYD, Philadelphia; R. J. BEACH, Hartford; A. J. MAHLER, Cleveland; C. S. SHANTLIN, Chicago; S. D. TOMPKINS, Buffalo; H. P. GOODRICH, Grand Rapids.

Hotel Livingston - C. H. BURNS, J. Arthur SMITH, W. B. McOWEN, F. H. VAN HOULTEN, J. DOERFLINGER, A. J. HALL, New York; T. B. MINAHAN, Omaha; W. A. DOLAN, Melvin ADAMS, Boston; F. F. BROOKS, S. H. GRANGER, P. G. HOGAN, Syracuse; J. P. DEVEREUX, C. C. PICKERING and wife, Buffalo; G. W. STEFFEY, Indianapolis.
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LE ROY AFFAIRS

Proceedings of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees
    Le Roy, May 16 - An adjournment meeting of the village trustees was held at the office of Clerk S. D. GILBERT Monday evening. On motion an order was drawn on the treasurer for $50 in favor of W. H. BARROWS to apply on the sprinkling account. On motion it was carried that the board hereby offer a reward of $25 for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons for the destruction and disturbance of any property, sidewalk, crosswalk, fences or gates, or any other private or public property along the highways or streets within the corporate limits of the village of Le Roy. On motion the following new sidewalks were ordered laid and others repaired: North street, east side, James GAVIN, Peter McBRIDE, Michael CARROLL, Peter CAIN, Mrs. BARTOFF estate, Mrs. T. ALLEN; west side, QUACKENBUSH, Mrs. HUBBELL, H. HASCAL; St. Mark's street, QUACKENBUSH, Wm. GILMORE, Mrs. Mary GAVIN, Fred ROGERS; north side, Episcopal property, Mrs. CROCKER, Charles ROGERS, J. W. GRUMIAUX, Maple avenue, south side, P. McCAULEY; West Main street, C. F. BISSELL; Mill street, John BUCKLEY estate, planing mill, J. F. WARREN, Mrs. KRONER, C. F. BISSELL, M. A. LADD; Pleasant street, A. HURSCH. On motion, the chief engineer and street superintendent were instructed to extend the water mains on Church street across the Erie and Central tracks, and place a hydrant at the end of the same. On motion the chief engineer was instructed to purchase two dozen rubber coats of the M. C. Lilly Company at $43.90 per dozen for the use of the fire department. Minutes approved and board adjourned.
    John BRODIE, an aged resident of Le Roy, died at his home, north of the village, yesterday afternoon.
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PALMYRA WILL DECORATE

Elaborate Preparations for Memorial Day in That Town
    Palmyra, May 16 - Memorial Day will be appropriately observed in this place, under the direction and supervision of James A. Garfield Post, No. 193, G. A. R., which has appointed the following committees:
General committee of arrangements. Commander H. P. KNOWLES, Past Commanders A. P. SEELEY, S. B. McINTYRE and Comrade Albert S. ROGERS; cemetery decorating committee, Comrades Wm. W. WILLIAMS, Joseph RAY and William SAMPSON; music committee, Comrades D. B. HARMON, Albert S. ROGERS; hall decorating committee, Past Commander Clark BARRON, Comrades Thos. POSSEE and Linus FROST; carriage committee, Comrades Hiram G. CLARK and the marshals; invitation committee, Past Commanders S. B. McINTYRE, George McGOWN, and Commander H. P. KNOWLES; marshals, Past Commander A. P. SEELEY and Comrade Albert S. ROGERS. The post has requested the following young ladies to meet at the Village Hall at 9 o'clock a.m., May 30th, to prepare wreaths and bouquets of flowers; Alice ALBRIGHT, Anna BARR, Ida BARRON, Daisy CORNING, Grace CORNING, Olive CORNING, Mabel DUNNING, Bessie DUNNING, Julia HOPKINS, Elizabeth HOPKINS, Mabel HOPKINS, Lizzie HEATH, Lillie HEATH, Jennie HARSE, Myrtie HOOKER, Nellie HART, Arloa HARMON, Josie KNOWLES, Carrie LEWIS, May McINTYRE, Edith McINTYRE, May POMEROY, Jennie PHILIP, Gertrude SAMPSON, Myra SMITH, Maude WILLIAMSON, Lavina ZIEGLER. They will be assisted by Quartermaster D. H. HEATH. The members of the post will assemble at headquarters in their hall at 1 o'clock Memorial Day, and the organizations intending to participate in the parade will report at 1:30. The line of march will be down Main and Vienna streets, to the soldiers' burial lot in the village cemetery, where, after the G. A. R. services, the marshals will reform the line for the return to the village hall, for the general exercises of the day. The order of exercises follows: Music, band; services, post: music, choir; invocation, Chaplain S. G. HOPKINS; music, choir; address, Hon. A. S. WOOD; music, choir; benediction; music, band. In the evening the Wadsworth Military Band, which has been engaged for the day, will give a concert.
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LYONS UNION SCHOOL

William Kruetzer Says It is All Right - Mortuary Notes
    Lyons, May 16 - Regarding the report published in an irresponsible paper that the union school building is unsafe William KREUTZER, president of the board of education when the school was built and still a member of the board, says:
    'This story, you may say to the readers of the Union and Advertiser, is a galvanized reproduction of the howls raised by disgruntled taxpayers when the erection of the new school house was decided by the taxpayers of this school district by an overwhelming vote several years ago. it is a preposterous falsehood from beginning to end, without any truth whatever in it.'
    The funeral of the late Frederick VOELKEL, whose death was announced in yesterday's Union, will be held from the late residence of the deceased in South Lyons Thursday afternoon at half-past 12 o'clock and from the Broad street Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ernest HEYD officiated.
    The funeral of the late Margaret RYAN of South Lyons was held from St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church yesterday afternoon at 12 o'clock, Rev. Father D. W. KAVANAUGH officiating.
    One of the largest funerals ever held in this village was that of the late Theodore WEDEN, which was held from the Broad street Lutheran Church yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Ernest HEYD officiating. Interment was made in the Rural cemetery.
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GENESEO AFFAIRS

    Geneseo, May 16 - At a meeting of the board of education, held at the office of Abbott & Abbott, on Monday evening, Mr. W. B. CULLINGS of Linwood was appointed principal of the union free school, with Miss Minnie TOOLE, superintendent of the primary department, and Miss Ida WILLARD as assistant.
    A. A. Curtis Post, G. A. R., met at its rooms in the Republican block on Monday evening and appointed the following committees for Memorial day: Singing, Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans; committee on arrangements, Messrs. Mate and Strong; carriages, Comrades Bailey and Strong; organ, R. M. JONES; marking graves, Comrades SCOTT, EMORY and GROW; laying out line of march, Comrades Mates, JONES and BENLEY; ion flowers, Woman's Relief Corps.
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Pastor Installed
    Pittsford, May 16 - The installation of Rev. A. M. SMITH opened yesterday in the Presbyterian Church with a stirring anthem rendered by a choir of twenty voices. The services were elaborate and interesting.
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Prisoners, when arrested in Morocco, are required to pay the policeman for his trouble in taking them to jail.
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Wedding at Avon
    Avon, May 16 - The marriage of Miss Kate DAVIN and Frank Murphy took place at St. Agnes' Church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. James MURPHY of Rochester, brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss Mary DAVIN, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a pearl colored Lansdown, trimmed with white lace and carried bridal roses. the bridesmaid wore a pearl colored cashmere and carried white carnations. The wedding party entered the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. Father T. A. HENDRICK performed the ceremony. A reception was given at the bride's home. The newly wedded couple took the evening train for a short trip.
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THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER

The highest mountain in the western continent is Mt. Sorato in Bolivia -- 21,284 feet, or about four miles.

Microscopists say that the strongest microscopes do not, probably, reveal the lowest stages of animal life.

The horn of the rhinoceros is not joined to the bone of the head, but grows on the skin like a wart or corn.

Sun spots were first observed in 1611, and were then noted by several astronomers at about the same time.

Neither chemists nor naturalists have yet been able to solve the question why a lobster turns red when boiled.

The Megalosarus fossil lizard is estimated from the size of its bones to have been not less than fifty feet in length.

The young of several species of serpents retreat down the throat of the mother when pressed by sudden danger.

A Pennsylvania district attorney believes that no person can chew gum and give intelligent testimony at the same time, and he will examine no witness who attempts it.

The average whale is from 50 to 65 feet in length and 35 feet in circumference. The jawbones are 20 to 25 feet long and a tongue has been known to yield almost a ton of oil.

There is a vessel that was built on the Clyde, is owned in Boston, hails from Honolulu, and is named after a Chinaman who lived in Hawaii. She is the bark Foohang Suey.

As the heart of New York keeps its living blossoms in the open air later in the autumn than the suburbs, so the flowers and trees of the city are usually a few days ahead of those of the suburbs in the spring. Madison square and Union square have an appreciable area of shade, while yet suburban trees are thinly clad. New York misses some of the late spring and early autumn frosts that nip suburban vegetation.

An international congress will be held in Antwerp from July 27th to August 2d to examine questions relating to protection of morally abandoned children and of released convicts, the abatement of vagrancy and beggary and the relief of insane, deaf and dumb and blind people discharged from special establishments. The Belgian government has invited the participation of the United States.

The patents applied for in Washington last year number 40,000. The total number of patents outstanding on January 1st was 545,000. The receipts of the patent office are $1,200,000 a year and the expenses $150,000 less. New York stands first in the number of patents applied for. There are 68,000 postoffices in the United States, and about 67,000 of them do not pay their running expenses. The profit of the New York city postoffice is $4,000,000 a year.

It is some years since New York has attempted to cultivate the Victoria Regia, or Amazonian lily, although it is an easy matter to develop its great leaves, even when blossoms are an impossibility. The darling scheme of a former superintendent of gardeners to cultivate this lily in the open air by the aid of artificial heat, to be furnished by a steam company, was never realized. It was estimated that blossoms procured in this fashion would cost about $80 each.

"The asphalt roadways of the Boulevard are inviting to those who ride bicycles," says the New York Sun. "On fair Sundays the riders there number thousands, and women riders in bloomers are sometimes seen. Many bicyclists ride at night, and up to 9 o'clock or later one may see, looking either way along the Boulevard from any central point, the lights of bicycles. There is never a moment when they are not in sight, far and near; and scarcely a moment when the swift machines that carry them are not gliding noiselessly by."

Stallion fights are not uncommon on the pastures of Chincotague Island, where some hundreds of ponies run wild. Each full-grown stallion leads a band of mares and colts. As the youngest stallions approach full growth they are the objects of jealousy on the part of their elders, and so frequent and savage are the fights that the older stallions must, after a few years, be removed from the pasture. The stallions of the Chincoteague breed are considerably heavier than the mares, and very sturdy. They are excellent swimmers, and they sometimes swim narrow arms of Chincoteague sound to islets where the marsh grass is especially rich and vivid.

The habit of taking "headache powders" is increasing to an alarming extent among a great number of women throughout the country. These powders, as their name indicates, are claimed by the manufacturers to be a positive and speedy cure for any form of headache. In many cases their chief ingredient is morphine, opium, cocaine or some other equally injurious drug having a tendency to deaden pain. The habit of taking them is easily formed, but almost impossible to shake off. Women usually commence taking them to relieve a raging headache and, finding it successful, soon resort to the powder to alleviate any little pain or ache they may be subjected to, and finally, like the morphine or opium fiend, get into the habit of taking them regularly, imagining that they are in pain if they happen to miss their regular dose.
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WOLCOTT NOTES

Wolcott, May 16 - The body of George H. REED, one of the first settlers in Wolcott, was brought to this village for interment yesterday from his home in Cortland, where he moved three years since. He died Saturday of old age, being over 84 years old. The remains were interred in Glenside cemetery.

Yesterday morning Mrs. Alfred GILKEY, who lives about a mile south of this village, was horribly burned about the right arm and breast by the overturning of a boiler of scalding water. In removing the boiler from the stove she slipped and its contents were poured aver her. A physician was at once summoned, who dressed her injuries. The skin is said to be entirely burned from her arm.
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INJURED AT COHOCTON

Avon, May 16 - Isaac BRANCH of Avon, while working on a water tank near Cohocton yesterday afternoon, fell fourteen feet, striking upon his back, causing concussion of the spinal cord. He was brought to Avon on the 5 o'clock train, where Dr. PERRY, the Erie physician, attended him.
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CORNER STONE AT MEDINA

Medina, May 16 - Elaborate preparations are being made for the laying of the corner-stone of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, on Shelby street, on Friday. A colored Masonic lodge of Rochester will have charge of the impressive ceremonies, after which a banquet will be served in the rink at Maple Grove. The society, which is composed entirely of colored people, was organized by the persistent and untiring efforts of the pastor, Rev. A. E. WILLIAMSON, who came here from Lockport last fall. It is expected that the new building will be ready for occupancy by the first of August. The structure is to cost $1,500, over $500 of which has already been subscribed.
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A check for Odenback
    George SKINNER obtained a temporary injunction from Judge SUTHERLAND against Landlord ODENBACH of the ODENBACH Hotel at Manitou Beach, to-day, restraining him from taking possession of the property pending an action for a permanent injunction.
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PERSONAL ITEMS

Like Mrs. LEASE, the famous confederate spy, Belle BOYD, was a mason.

According to the London Times and the Pall Mall Gazette Coxey is an Ohio Congressman.

Mark TWAIN may return to the lecture stage for a season to retrieve his financial fortunes.

A recent visitor to Count TOLSTOL at his home says that he makes the impression of a figure out of the Bible.

In a hitherto unpublished lecture by James Russell LOWELL, just presented to the college daily at Harvard, he says: "Mere scholarship is as useless as the collecting of old postage stamps."

It is said that the Khedive’s mother has picked out as a bride for her son the Princess Naime, daughter of the sultan of Turkey, who was born in 1876, and is said to be beautiful and highly cultured.

N. H. MALLET writes from Salonica, Turkey, to Gov. GREENHALGE of Massachusetts, asking his excellency whether "a certain Mr. MALLET died in the United States of North America" about seventy-six years ago, leaving a fortune to which the Turkish correspondent is now entitled.

Capt. Cornelius NYE of Lynn, Mass., who was 99 years old last week, is a pensioner of the War of 1812. NYE was one of the Maine soldiers who guarded the Kennebee when the British men-of-war were hovering on that coast. He afterward served as captain of a militia company.

John D. ROCKEFELLER, the millionaire oil magnate, is one of the most difficult men to obtain access to in New York. He takes a deep interest in religion and passes the plate at his church every Sunday. His days are spent at the Standard Oil building at the lower end of Broadway, but no crank ever succeeds in getting into that structure.

Justo GONZALES is a leading lawyer in Buenos Ayres. He was called upon to defend Mme. TETRAZZINE, the famous South American prima donna, in a divorce suit recently. He charged her $800 for his services, but the money was not forthcoming and he obtained an order for the seizure of the lady’s jewels. All of the jewels turned out to be paste.

The call for nominations by the Yale alumni of candidates for the position of member of the Yale corporation in place of Chauncey M. SEPEW, whose term will expire next month, has resulted in the nomination of only two candidates by more than twenty-five electors, viz.; Mr. DEPEW and Dr. William T. HARRIS of Washington, D. C. Dr. HARRIS declines to stand as a candidate.

Dr. Horace JAYNE, dean of the college department of the University of Pennsylvania, has resigned, that he may be able to give more attention to scientific study and investigation. He has been dean of the university for five years and has held a professorship ten years. He is going to Europe, with the intention of staying a year. He retains his professorship.

The empress of Austria some time back was out riding, and noticed a pile of stones placed across the rail over which the Budapesth express was to pass in a few minutes. Springing from her horse, she ordered the groom attending her to remove the obstruction, she herself assisting him. The work was hardly completed when the train crowded with passengers, passed over the spot.

A descendant of the famous royal house of the Tagellos, who have been rulers of Hungary and Bohemia, as well as Poland, has recently been discovered in Lemberg. His name is Joseph TAGELLO, and he is engaged in the useful occupation of a letter-carrier. His direct descent from the old royal family has been clearly proved, and a better position will be found for him.

Attorney General M. J. MOLONEY of Illinois, who is attacking the trusts of that State in the courts, was born in Ireland in 1849, and is a graduate of the University of Virginia. On leaving Virginia he settled in Ottawa, Ill. Before his election as attorney general he served as city attorney of Ottawa and as State’s attorney for La Salle county. He has always been noted for the fearless and vigorous performance of his official duties.

PADEREWSKI, the pianist, says of himself: "When I am to appear in public I keep perfectly quiet during the preceding hours. I practice calisthenics immediately after rising each day. I eat with great appetite, and am not in the least a difficult man to cater for. When my recitals are over I feel that a weight has been lifted off my mind, and then I love to join in any amount of fun. I practice at all hours of the day and night — sometimes all night, for I have no set rules for working. I am never by any chance without a piano, and very often practice between the courses at meals or while I am dressing. I suffer from insomnia consequent to the great strain on my nerves, and, although it is not noticeable to the general public. I am a martyr to nervousness. I go through positive tortures when I contemplate playing. I have schooled myself to absolutely subdue my feelings, or they would rise to such a pitch as to prevent my having the least control over my fingers."
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THE SHERIFF ACTS

Another Levy Against the Rochester Times
The Dalziel News Agency is the Plaintiff This Time.
Dissatisfaction Among the Employees -
They Threaten to Cease Operations

The financial troubles of the Rochester Times reached their climax to-day, when Sheriff HANNAN again took possession of the plant in behalf of creditors. Deputy H. M. ABBOTT was made temporary managing editor, and the forms for the first edition of the paper were made up under his critical eye.
The levy this morning was made on an execution in favor of the Dalziel News Agency of America, limited, of New York, for $166.97. This came just as Business Manager REILLY had begun to think he had succeeded in staving off the day of fate. The news of this move was the last straw for the unpaid employees to bear. They have been working from day to day in the hope that the company might get upon its feet again and give them an opportunity to recover a portion of their claims. Nearly $1,300 is said to be due for labor by the Times Co. The compositors who were at work threatened to quit immediately.
Hon. John VAN VOORHIS has a chattel mortgage of $3,000 on the press and he has placed this in the hands of the sheriff for foreclosure in case any decisive steps are taken to-day.
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Against Mrs. R. Dell Powers
Judge Rumsey Sets Aside Her Judgement of $4,100
Three months ago Mrs. R. Dell POWERS obtained a judgment against ex-sheriff DAVY for $4,100 for unlawful conversion of property. The action grew out of the attempt of D. W. POWERS to obtain possession of the Prince street residence, the former home of the plaintiff, who is his daughter-in-law. He was the real defendant in the case as the sheriff was acting under his direction.
Judge RUMSEY has granted the defendant’s motion for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was excessive. He makes the significant statement that the jury was evidently determined to find for the plaintiff and that it accepted her statement of the value of the property without very careful examination.
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Not Worth Twenty Cents
Accommodating Mr. Rich Changes a Bad Twenty Dollar Bill
Some time ago Hollister F. RICH of 40 East avenue, so he states, changed a $20 bill to accommodate George F. PARKER, a well-known young man about town. The bill was one issued by the Oil City Bank of Oil City, Pa., in 1864, when the old-fashioned State banks flourished.
The bill had long been worthless and was "not even worth 20 cents," as Mr. RICH explained to Judge WARNER in Municipal Court to-day, in his suit to recover from PARKER. The latter makes a general denial of all the statements of the plaintiff.
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DROWNED, NOT MURDERED

Verdict of the Jury in the O'Rourke Case
Coroner KLEINDIENST conducted an inquest last evening at Masseth's undertaking rooms in the case of Thomas O'ROURKE, whose body was found in the canal near Smith street canal bridge last Thursday.
Peter N. ARMSTRONG, the Smith street bridge-tender, was called and testified to his discovery of the body at 1:40 o'clock Thursday, May 10th.

   Dennis SHEEHAN and William KENELLY said that they worked in the brick yards with O'ROURKE and that they came home with him Saturday, May 5th, the last day he was seen alive. The trio stopped at a Monroe avenue saloon and had two drinks apiece. They then boarded a street car and went to Brown's saloon on Jay street, a place much frequented by all of them. Here, O'ROURKE had several drinks, but was taken away by his sister, they said, before he was drunk. That was the last they saw of him.
    Mrs. Maggie PERDUE, a sister of the deceased, testified that she came past Brown's place about 9 o'clock on the evening in question, and hearing her brother's voice, opened the door and told him to come home, which he refused to do. She then went to the house of her sister, Mrs. John PERDUE, and sent her after O'ROURKE. He came home with her, about 9:15 o'clock. Mrs. PERDUE asked him for his board, but he said he had no money, and turned his pockets inside out. he smoked a pipe until half-past 10 o'clock, when he left, saying he would go to Brown's and get some whiskey for John and come right back. She said she had been drinking, but that he had his senses and didn't stagger. He often went on sprees, she said, and spent a great deal of time and money at Brown's.
   Mrs. John PERDUE corroborated her sister's testimony.
    Clarence RODERICK, a groceryman at 99 Magne street, swore that he knew O'ROURKE by sight, and that, on Saturday night, May 5th, between 10:30 and 11 o'clock, O'ROURKE staggered past his store and was evidently very drunk. After going about 200 feet he crossed the road toward a vacant lot which leads to the canal. A vacant house stands on this lot, and is a sleeping place for tramps. Mr. RODERICK supposed that O'ROURKE intended to enter this house and go to sleep. He said there was no obstruction in the lot to prevent a person from walking straight into the canal.
    Matthew CASSIDY said that he was in front of RODERICK'S store that night and saw a drunken man pass but did not know him. Shortly afterwards on going home he saw a man standing in the vacant lot, but could not say whether it was the same one whom he saw stagger past the store.
    Fred SCRAMLING testified that he was on the steamer Reynolds last Thursday morning and that while between Lyell avenue and Smith street something caught in the screw, causing the engine to slow up a little.
Dr. Ira T. JOHNSON, who made the autopsy, described in detail the wounds he found in the body. There was a cut in the scalp extending from back of the left ear through the skull and left half of the train to the right eye. There was a wound on the left side of the neck, severing the jugular vein. There was a fracture of both bones of the left forearm, a lacerated wound on the inner side of the left leg, the left scapula was fractured into pieces, and the nose had a compound fracture. He had found no water in the lungs and putrifaction had set in. The doctor thought that all of the wounds, with the exception of that in the neck, which was a clean cut one, could have been caused by the screw of a steamer, and it was more than likely that they were. Death, he thought, was due to a hemorrhage, caused by the severing of the jugular vein. The screw of a steamer would have to be as sharp as a knife blade to have inflicted the cut in the neck. The fact that the deceased was in the water for five days made it all the more difficult to determine whether the man had been drowned or not.   Experts could be found, he said, who would claim that a man could be drowned and still no water be found in his lungs. If the man was unconscious from drink and fell into the water he thought he could be drowned and no water be found in his lungs.
    Detectives O'BRIEN and ZIMMERMAN, who were detailed on the case, were present, and testified as to their investigation of the case and gathering of the evidence given above.
    Coroner KLEINDIENST then charged the jury, and said: "We have no evidence to show that O'ROURKE was murdered and thrown in the canal. The evidence of Mr. RODERICK goes to show that he was in a very bad state of intoxication on the night of May 5th. There is no evidence that the wounds on his body were inflicted by the screw of some steamer, and no evidence that they were not. Dr. JOHNSON has testified that the man might have been drowned. The evidence goes to show that he had no trouble with any one but his sister, and that of a not very serious nature."
    The jury returned a verdict to the effect that "Thomas O'ROURKE came to his death by drowning while in a state of intoxication; and that the wounds were caused by the screw of a steamer, with which he came in contact.
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Fined for Illegal Fishing
    Andrew SHAYNE and Nicholas BATZ were fined $25 each by Justice CHASE of Chili Monday for illegal fishing. The men were arrested at an early hour Monday morning by Constable LODER and Game Protector BROOKS while they were hauling a net in Black creek.
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Cannot Spare Their Teachers
    The principals of the city schools have reported to Superintendent NOYES, in accordance with the order of the school board, in regard to the reduction of the number of teachers. Only two, Principals James F. COOK of No. 3, and P. H. EDICK of No. 5, thought that they could spare any of their assistants, and those only one each.
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Transfer Of Real Estate
    Transfers of Real estate were recorded in the county clerk's office yesterday and this morning as follows:
Franklin BENNETT to Andrew N. MARTIN and another, property in Webster; $520.
Charles S. COOK to Lella L. PERRY, property in city; $1.
Boltan BELT, by referee, to William H. BEACH, property on Lamont park; $2.
John S. GROW to Justin B. DAVIS, property on Avenue A; $900.
Henry LESSTEN to John R. STRAUCHEN, property in city; $1.
Peter RAUCHERT to Charles SCHROPP, property on St. Joseph street; $3,025.
Hayward Homestead Tract to Frederick D. SEDGWICK, property on Peck street; $1.
Martin HIGGINS to Catharine HIGGINS, property in city; $1.
John HILBERT to Rose L. ELLIOTT, property in Brockport; $250.
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Municipal Court Judgments
    Present - Hon. George E. WARNER; Hon. George A. CARNAHAN, presiding.
Robert CALDER against Max DIETRICH; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $18.59.
John G. MAID against William O'GRADY; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $53.63.
Silver Lake Ice Co., against Frank BERG; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $13.68.
William HARTMAN et al, against Fitch B. COLLINS; judgment in favor of plaintiffs for $33.72.
Thomas DIGNAN against John RANSOM; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $47.85.
Albert DALLEMAND et al, against John L. HUFF; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $350.05.
Durrand E. DANKS against Charles F. STEVE; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $5.35.
Altia NORTHRUP against Willis B. NORTHRUP; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $98.89.
Gibbons & Stone against Raleigh FARRAR; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $59.
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Magnificent Collection
Mr. S. S. Costikyan's Oriental Rugs Attracting Much Attention
    One of the handsomest and most carefully selected exhibits of oriental rugs ever seen in Rochester is that of Mr. COSTIKYAN now on exhibition at Dodge & Brown Co., 41 State street. The variety is a large one, and some rare and extremely beautiful patterns are seen. Five bales were received this morning and will be opened to-day, and all are invited to call and inspect these works of art, that will be useful and ornamental for generations, and that will add a charm to the home and fireside.
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If You Are Not Rich
    You may still preserve the appearance of wealth by carrying one of our 98-cent pocketbooks. Likly's, 96 State street.
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Don't fail to see Millie ANNETTA and her crystal den of monster serpents at 38 East Main street. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Looks Like A Combine
Bids for Furnishing Coal to the Poor Department Opened
    The poor committee of the Common Council yesterday afternoon opened the bids for furnishing the city 1,000 tons of coal. Bids were received from all the principal dealers of the city. The following firms all bid the same, $4.50 a ton; C. A. PHILLIPS & Co. J. A. REDDINGTON, F. M. CHURCHILL, McGUIRE Brothers, H. H. BABCOCK & Co., F. E. SHEDD & Co., J. W. BABCOCK; Charles BRADSHAW, BERNHARD & CASEY, DOYLE & GALLERY Company, WRIGHT Brothers, H. F. DRAKE & Co., E. M. UPTON Coal Company, and C. S. HILL.. A bid was received from Daniel H. BURNS of 131 Mt. Hope avenue, which was for $4.34 a ton.
    The committee decided to take no action until something could be learned in reference to the ability of Mr. BURNS to fulfil a contract, as a few years ago, when under contract to furnish coal to the schools, he was obliged to relinquish it.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

-The funeral of Ella M. COLLINS will take place to-morrow morning at 8:45 o'clock from the family residence, 34 Greig street, and at 9 o'clock from the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

-Mrs. Mercy GREEN died this morning at her home in Mendon. The funeral will take place at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church.

-Eliza, daughter of Theresa DOSER, died yesterday at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Charles KRAMER, 5 Keeler street, aged 27 years. She leaves her mother, four brothers and three sisters.

-Haseltine SKINNER MOOR died yesterday at his residence, 394 Alexander street, aged 68 years. He was born July 8, 1825, in Sheffield, Lower Canada. He spent part of his early life in Greenwich, N. Y., and afterwards removed to Lyons, where he engaged in business. In 1872 he came to this city and had conducted for the past eight years a stationery and cigar store at the corner of West Main and Scio streets. He enlisted in the Civil War and was lieutenant of the 111th regiment, N. Y. S. volunteers. The deceased leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. George HOYT, Jr., of Clyde. The funeral will take place from his late residence at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Rev. Dr. TAYLOR will officiate at the house and the services at the grave will be in charge of Genesee Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be at Port Gibson, N. Y.
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Found Dead in Bed

Michael HOLLERAN, 37 years of age, was found dead in bed at 6 o'clock this morning at his home, 230 Kent street. Coroner KLEINDIENST was called and after an investigation granted a certificate of death from natural causes. The deceased leaves a father, sister and two brothers.
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Street Railways Negotiating

The negotiations yesterday between the Rochester Railway Company and the Rochester Electric Railway for the lease of the latter road, which runs to Ontario Beach, accomplished nothing which the magnates would make public. It is stated that the adjustment of the rental is in the hands of a committee, of which C. C. WOODWORTH, C. F. POND, C. S. BAKER and Patrick COX represent the Rochester Electric Railway. The city organization is represented by John N. BECKLEY, H. Sellers McKEE, Benjamin GRAHAM and Murray A. VERNER.
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Wood Building Permits

Permits for wood buildings have been issued as follows: Frank J. SCHULTZ, North street; Mary J. BANKER, North Chatham street; Anna B. MILLER, Plymouth avenue; George O. PECKEM, Richard street; Frank J. MALNEY, Saxton street; Thomas KINSEY, Frank street; William H. CONNELL, Flint street.
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Items In Brief

-An enjoyable old folks' concert was given last evening at Hedding M. E. Church.
-Rochester Clearing House reports to-day are: Clearings, $259,803.02: balances, $45,987.01.
-Mr. Paul du CHAILLU made a most interesting address yesterday afternoon before the children of Miss LATTIMORE'S school.
-A phonograph concert was given by Lyman H. HOWE before a large audience in the Second Baptist Church last evening.
-Fifty-nine boats clearned from Rochester on the canal yesterday. There were likewise twenty-five cargoes left here, averaging about 200,000 pounds.
-The receipts at the Pure Food exposition to-morrow evening will be donated by Manager De GARMO to the police pension fund.
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Free to All -- An Elegant Drink for This Weather

You can go into Fahy's housekeeping department and get a glass of phosphate of the celebrated Henderson compound without cost. If you choose to purchase a small bottle of the same no one will prevent, nor will any one urge.
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Court Notes

-Judge DAVY has refused a new trial in the case of SABLOWSKY against the American Fire Insurance Company.

-Judge RUMSEY has denied the defendant's motion for a new trial in the case of SHRANK against the Rochester Railway Company. The judgment of the plaintiff was $6,000.

-Judge DAVY granted a non-suit in the case of Charles F. BECKER against the New York Central Railroad Company yesterday.

-An action has been commenced in the County Court by John A. BERNHARD in behalf of John FRIEDMAN, who wants $1,000 as damages for injuries received in being hit with a brick thrown by Frederick THIEL. The trouble occurred in April at the Standard File Works. Someone had placed THIEL'S dinner bucket under an oil can, and its contents were spoiled. THIEL accused FRIEDMAN of the malicious act and hurled a brick which struck the latter in the head, inflicting a bad wound.

-District Attorney FORSYTH has brought a test case against Christopher KERRIGAN, a tailor, who conducted a "clothing club," on the ground that he is violating the state lottery law.

-A transcript of the general assignment of Jenks & Thomas, shoe manufacturers of Brocton, Mass., under whose management the Walden shoe store on East Main street has been conducted, was filed to-day in the county clerk's office.
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BARNARD -- WILLIAMS

A Pretty Wedding Solemnized in First Unitarian Church

The marriage of Miss Eugenia DAVIDSON BARNARD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry BARNARD, to Mr. Aras J. WILLIAMS, of Utica, was solemnized at 11 o'clock this morning in First Unitarian Church. Rev. W. C. GANNETT performed the ceremony. The church was prettily decorated with daisies and white roses.
    The bride's gown was of ivory white satin, outlined with pearls and trimmed with point lace. She wore a veil of tulle and a tiara of diamonds and pearls, the gift of the groom. She carried a shower bunch of white roses. Miss Anna E. BARNARD, the bride's sister, was maid of honor. She was dressed in white seeded silk, and carried pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Grace OCUMPAUGH, Miss Jean WARNER of Erie, Pa., Miss Bessie EDGERTON, and Miss Rebecca E. NORCROSS of Lowell, Mass. Their costumes were pale green seeded silk with deep yokes of lace and white Neapolitan hats. They carried shower bunches of white carnations. Mrs. BARNARD was dressed in a becoming gown of lavender moire.
    The groom's best man was Harral MULLIKEN of Philadelphia. The ushers were Messrs. Harry HOLBROOK of Utica, Harold RICHMOND of Boston, Milton R. JENNINGS and Lawrence ANGEL.
    After the ceremony the bridal party and a few friends were entertained at breakfast at the house of the bride's parent's, No. 59 Park avenue. The house was prettily decorated and an orchestra played light music.
The newly married couple, after a wedding trip will live in Utica.
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Street Cars Wanted

A meeting of taxpayers of St. Joseph street interested in an extension of the St. Joseph street car line to Norton street was held Monday night in William SAENGER'S place, corner of St. Joseph street and Wilson avenue. The following committee was appointed to call on Mr. John N. BECKLEY, president of the Rochester Railway Company, to-morrow at 10 a.m. to urge the matter: Joseph KELLER, supervisor of the Seventeenth ward; John ZIMBRICH, Frank X. FOERY, F. SCHAEFER, E. SCHAEFER, Ed. ARNDT, Henry ULRICH. The committee is to report to the taxpayers next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in William SAENGER'S place.
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Overturned the Wagon

As Charles BOWER, of Scottsville, was driving on East Main street, near Clinton, yesterday afternoon, his team became frightened at an electric car and ran away, overturning the wagon at Stone street. Mr. BOWER was not seriously injured, although thrown out very forcibly. Frank LAWRENCE caught the runaway horses.
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DIED

COLLINS - In this city Tuesday, May 15, 1894, at the family residence, No. 34 Greig street, Ella M., daughter of Edward J. and Eleanor N. COLLINS, aged 19 years.
-Funeral Thursday morning at 8:45 o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock from the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

GREEN - In Mendon, Wednesday morning, May 16, 1894, Mrs. Mercy GREEN.
-Funeral Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the Presbyterian Church.

FAKE - In this city, May 14, 1894, Warren FAKE, aged 71 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, 160 Plymouth avenue, Thursday, May 17th, at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Canandaigua.

SEIDEL - At the residence of her father, 509 West avenue, Rochester, on the morning of May 16, 1894, Mrs. Agnes E. SEIDEL, wife of Dr. O. F. SEIDEL, and only daughter of Joseph A. STULL.
-Funeral to be held at the family residence, 509 West avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial private.
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Water Right Owners

Damages on Account of Court Street Bridge Piers

The Executive Board held a conference yesterday afternoon with several water right owners of the Carroll and Fitzhugh race with reference to their claims for damages on account of the piers for the new bridge at Court street. The board suggested that fair compensation would be $1,500 for the permanent damages and $200 a day for damages owing to the temporary obstruction of water while the piers are being built. No further action was taken and another conference will be held.
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Death of Mrs. O. F. Seidel

Only Surviving Daughter of Joseph A. Stull Suddenly Passes Away

Agnes E., wife of Dr. Otto F. SEIDEL, died suddenly at 3 o'clock this morning at the family residence, 509 West avenue. She was the only surviving daughter of Joseph A. STULL, a prominent member of the Rochester bar, and of the late Dr. Orphelius STULL.
The deceased was born September 26, 1859, and was married June 12, 1882. She leaves a daughter, 2 days old. Besides her father, three brothers survive her; Herbert J.; Otto S., and John M. STULL, all members of the legal profession. Mrs. SEIDEL was a member of the First Universalist Church.
The funeral will take place from her late residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon (didn't get the rest)
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Burglary At Charlotte

A Prisoner Held for Action by the Grand Jury

Sunday evening the hardware store of Alexander FERGUSON of Charlotte was burglarized. Entrance was effected by removing a pane of glass in a front door. The booty consisted of all kinds of cutlery, the aggregate value being nearly $200. Yesterday forenoon a hostler employed by James ROGERS of the Grove Hotel on the Boulevard was searching about the grove for turkey eggs. In a hollow stump. The