Early News

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Nov. 28, 1897

DIED

McKAY - In this city, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank DALEY, No. 100 Thompson avenue, Mary J., wife of James D. McKAY.
-Friends are invited to the funeral services at the house, Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, and at Mt. Hope chapel at 3 o'clock. Interment at Mt. Hope, private.
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ROTELL IN JAIL

The Churchville Authorities Failed to Take the Proper Steps

The case of the Italian, ROTELL or BARTELLO, who was arrested in Brockport on Friday morning, charged with being the prisoner who escaped from Officer DENNIS, of Churchville, on Tuesday evening, while DENNIS was taking him to the penitentiary, has given rise to many perplexing questions. As soon as the man was arrested the Churchville authorities were apprised of the fact and were expected in Brockport that afternoon to identify and take their man. Late in the afternoon, however, a telegram was received stating that they could not come until Saturday morning.

As the law forbids holding a prisoner longer than twelve hours without arraigning him before a justice, a warrant was sworn out on information and belief before Justice of the Peace T. S. DEAN, by Edgar E. COATS, one of the constables who arrested the Italian. The warrant was for assault in the second degree. The deposition was based on the article which appeared in the Democrat and Chronicle at the time of the assault and escape, describing the same. The prisoner was brought before the justice and the examination set down for 11:30 o'clock Saturday. (didn't get the rest)
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GILBERT PLEADED GUILTY

Otto GILBERT when he was arraigned in police court yesterday morning, had three different charges against him on the docket. He was accused of using offensive language toward J. B. MEISCH on July 29th last, of intoxication in a public place on a later date, and lastly of being drunk and disorderly on Friday evening. He pleaded guilty to the last charge, and Judge ERNST fined him $5, at the same time holding the other cases open.
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Rev. W. C. REILLY, of Brooklyn, will officiate to-day at St. Bridget's Church.

The many friends of George H. ROWE will be pleased to know that he is with the Elroy stock company, which appears at the Academy of Music next week.
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STARTING FOR ALASKA

Louis J. WILDE, president of the Alaska Milling, Mining and Trading Company, of Rochester, leaves Sunday night for the Pacific coast where he will make arrangements for the transportation to the gold fields of the party that is to follow later. This is necessary as the company has reliable information that passengers are being booked so rapidly that those who wait till spring will be unable to secure passage and will never get beyond Seattle. After this is done Mr. WILDE will go direct to Alaska to secure timber lands and locations for the company's trading posts and mill sites. Mr. WILDE will be accompanied by Charles W. KELLER, a young man who has had an extended experience in the West and who for the last three years has been connected with Yawman & Erbe.

Nov. 29, 1897

DIED

HEATH - In this city Saturday afternoon, Nov. 28, 1897, at the family residence, No. 137 Mt. Hope avenue, John L. HEATH, aged 38 years and 8 months.
-Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend the funeral which will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house, Rev. T. T. ROWE officiating. The services at the grave will be conducted by Valley Lodge, No. 169, F. & A. M., of which he was a member. Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.

ROCHESTER - Suddenly at his home in Englewood, N. J., Saturday evening, Nov. 27th, 1897, Roswell Hart ROCHESTER, aged 58 years, only son of the late Henry E. ROCHESTER.

HIGENDORF - In this city, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1897, at the family residence 34 Third avenue, Stella R, wife of Henry L. HILGENDORF, aged 35 years and 7 months.
-Funeral Tuesday at 2 P. M. from the house. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

McKELVEY - At the residence of her son, Benjamin W. BLACKBURN, at Caledonia, N. Y., Mrs. Hannah McKELVEY, aged 80 years.
-Funeral from the house Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 10 A. M., Rev. Huber FERGUSON, officiating. Burial at Chili.
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MRS. HANNAH McKELVEY

The death of Mrs. Hannah McKELVEY occurred Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, Benjamin W. BLACKBURN. The deceased was formerly a resident of Scottsville, having lived in that neighborhood for fifty years, but on account of ill health has made her home with her sons for the last seven years. She was 80 years of age, and is survived by three daughters and three sons, Mrs. E. McCONKEY of Caledonia, Mrs. M. HALLET and Miss Sarah BLACKBURN of Rochester, Benjamin W. BLACKBURN of Caledonia, John of Rochester and Lowery of Bath.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stella R., wife of Henry L. HILGENDORF, died on Saturday at the family residence, No. 34 Third avenue, aged 35 years.

Emanuel J. KING, aged 50 years, died Friday afternoon in Denver, Col. He leaves a wife and two children. The remains will be brought to this city for interment. The deceased formerly lived in this city at No. 35 Henry street, and was a member of Court City of Rochester, No. 35, F of A.
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SUCCESS to Mr. WILDE

Quite a party of gentlemen were at the New York Central depot last night to wish Mr. WILDE success on his trip to Alaska in the interests of the Alaska Milling, Mining & Trading Co. Mr. WILDE will stop at Chicago a few days on business connected with the affairs of the company and will be joined there by Mr. Charles W. KELLER and then proceed to Seattle.
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CHARGES PILING UP

Three of Grand Larceny Against Albert Blodgett

May Be Still Another of Attempted Burglary -

Stealing a Bicycle the Latest Charge

All of the Thefts Committed Within Few Hours --How Blodgett Was Caught

Charges seem to be piling up against Albert BLODGETT, arrested by Officer McKELVEY a week ago after making a sort of thieving tour about the city. There are now three charges of grand larceny against him. The latest one is that of stealing a bicycle. It was preferred against him in court this morning by Detective O'LOUGHLIN; BLODGETT having been brought into court to-day for examination on two other charges. These are stealing two suits of clothes, a hat, a pair of shoes, two overcoats and a watch from Nicholas BINTZ, and a $36 overcoat from Dr. Rolla C. GRANT.

Attorney MONROE, who appeared for BLODGETT, asked for an adjournment of the case. He said that he had not yet had time to prepare for examination. The court said that he thought that ample time had been given and he would not grant an adjournment until after the witnesses who had been called for the people had testified. The attorney said he could not see how examination could be had on all the charges at once anyway. The court differed with him and went ahead with the case.

The first witness called was Dr. GRANT. His home is at 297 South avenue. He said that about 6 o'clock in the evening of the 20th instant, he returned to his home after being out, to make a call and was told by his daughter that there was a man in the front hall. He looked into the hall and saw the fellow, but did not at once go into the hall to ask him what he wanted. When he did go into the hall a few minutes later the fellow had disappeared. At 8 o'clock in the evening Dr. GRANT had occasion to go out. He then discovered that his overcoat was gone. He identified BLODGETT as the man who was in the hall.

Dr. GRANT's coat was afterwards found in a saloon where BLODGETT had obtained some money on it.

The next witness called was Eugene KERNAN, who conducts a confectionary store on Mt. Hope avenue. KERNAN is the owner of the bicycle which BLODGETT is charged with stealing. He said that about 6:30 or 7 o'clock on the evening of the 20th BLODGETT, who at that time wore a moustache, came into his store on Mt. Hope avenue and purchased a cigar. At that time BLODGETT wore a light overcoat, which is now supposed to have been the coat stolen from Dr. GRANT, for it was but a few minutes after BLODGETT's appearance at the GRANT house that he appeared at the KERNAN store. Mr. KERNAN said that soon after BLODGETT left the store he missed his bicycle, which had been left in front of the store. He was shown a bicycle by Detective O'LOUGHLIN and identified it as the one stolen from him. It was valued at $75.

Thomas FOY, who is a bartender at at 7 South Clinton street, testified that BLODGETT left a bicycle in the saloon on the Saturday night in question as security for a loan of $5. He said he would call for it the following Monday. Detective O'LOUGHLIN afterwards called for the wheel.

Nicholas BINTZ, who boards at the Arlington House on South St. Paul street, testified that his room was entered on Saturday night, November 20th. The goods previously mentioned were taken. He found BLODGETT in a Main street saloon. BLODGETT had HINTZ's hat on. BINTZ took the hat. BLODGETT gave him a check, saying that his goods were behind the bar. They were not there, however.

At this point the examination was put over till next Monday.

The capture of BLODGETT came about in this way. About 4 o'clock on the morning the thefts August F. RHODE of 25 Clinton place, heard some one prowling about his porch and fumbling about the doors and windows Mr. RHODE was awakened and caught the man. He proved to be BLODGETT and he was turned over to Officer McKELVEY.

Nov. 30, 1897

AN INVALID BURNED TO DEATH IN BED

Terrible Fate of John Wright, of Clyde, Yesterday
Bed Clothes on Fire
Sufferer From Paralysis Who Smoked in Bed - Clothes Took Fire
During Absence of Family and He Was Cremated Alone - Wayne.

Yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the fire department at Clyde was called out to extinguish a fire in the dwelling house occupied by John WRIGHT. Upon the arrival of the Firemen the fire was located in the bedroom occupied by Mr. WRIGHT.

An attempt was made to enter the room by some of the firemen, and when they approached the bed they were horrified to find the charred remains of Mr. WRIGHT. The body was wrapped in some of the burned bed clothing and removed to the residence of his son Adelbert adjoining, and Coroner CHASE, of Palmyra, was notified.

Mr. WRIGHT was 67 years of age. About four years ago he was stricken with paralysis, and for the last three years he has been confined to his bed. As he was very fond of smoking, the family have been in the habit of leaving matches near his bedside with which to light his pipe, and supposition is that in attempting to use one of the lighted matches it fell from his palsied hands to the bed clothing, and thereby caused the fire that resulted in his death a few moments later.

On three or more occasions previous to this his bed clothing has been discovered on fire, fortunately in time to avert a serious conflagration.

A few minutes previous to the fire yesterday afternoon, Mrs. WRIGHT left her husband to visit a neighbor. Etta, the daughter, was also absent from home. The invalid husband and father was roasted alive with none to hear his piteous appeals for assistance. Mrs. WRIGHT was the first to discover the fire sent word to the department. The household effects were nearly all destroyed by fire and water. They were not insured. The building, which is owned by Louisa SHEPARD, was valued at $1,000. The loss, which was about $300, was fully covered by insurance.

Mr. WRIGHT was a boat captain for many years, and by reason of his sporting proclivities was familiarity known throughout New York state as "Jockey" WRIGHT. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Ella, and three sons, Adelbert, Ford and William. The coroner arrived last evening, but did not deem an inquest necessary.
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INSANE ON THE STREETS

A Clyde Man Who Was Preparing to Shoot All His Enemies

Yesterday morning Samuel McCOMBS, or "Yorker Pat," as he is better known, was found wandering about the streets of Clyde with a revolver in his hands, which he said he proposed to use to defend himself against his enemies. Officer NELSON found him at Murphy & McElligot's hardware store, where he was in the act of purchasing some cartridges to fit the revolver. The wild expression of his eyes, his incoherent speech and his peculiar demeanor, satisfied the officer that McCOMBS was insane. An investigation revealed the fact that he had stolen the revolver from Terry's drug store.

McCOMBS is a married man about 47 years of age and has a wife and several children. For about a year he has acted strangely and during the past few days he has been on the verge of insanity. His wife has deserted him several times and remained from home a week or more at a time by reason of the brutal treatment which she alleges she received from him when at home with his family. McCOMBS appears to be laboring under the delusion that his wife is connected with some prominent secret society whose members are actively engaged in endeavors to entrap him and destroy his life.

He was placed in the village lock-up until Overseer of the Poor James A. KEESLER can secure the appointment of a commission in lunacy to examine him, when he will be taken to the State Hospital at Willard.
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The marriage of D A. McMILLIN, of Ontario, to Miss Satie A. De GRATER, of Sodus, occurred at Ontario yesterday. Rev. W. L. PAGE, of Rochester, performed the ceremony. He couple left for a brief trip in Eastern New York after which they will make their home at Ontario.

At the family residence at West Walworth Sunday morning occurred the death of William BARNSDALE, one of the oldest residence of the town of Walworth, after a lingering illness of Bright's disease, aged 68 years. He was born in England, and came to this country when quite young. He leaves two brothers, Stephen of Rochester and Thomas of Ontario, also three sons, Thomas and Stephen of West Walworth and James of Macedon Center, and two daughters, Miss Sarah and Mrs. Frank W. SMITH of West Walworth.
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STEUBEN

TATER SCARCE AT WAYLAND

Citizens of Wayland are having great trouble about the lack of drinking water. For years it has been the boast of the community that they had an abundant supply of fine drinking water, but of late it is getting low. Last year Miller & Company put in powerful pumps at their marl beds to pump out the water so they could get the marl easily. Many think the low water is owing to that extra drainage, while more attribute it to the dry season.

Invitations are out for the marriage of Augustus L. LEHMAN and Miss Bessie L. BEYER, of Bath, to-morrow evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. WARREN, of Kanona, have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Adelaide CURRAN, and James Lewis LITTLE, Thursday evening.

Rev. William E. ROMMEL, pastor of Zion's Lutheran Church, Cohocton, fell on the sidewalk while on his way to the postoffice Saturday night and ruptured himself badly. Drs. WHITE and GOFFER succeeded in relieving him after several hours of hard labor. It was thought at one time that he would die before relief came.
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WYOMING

The oldest lady in the town of Perry, Mrs. Sally S. GOODALE, died very suddenly from apoplexy at her home near Perry Center, on Saturday, aged 82 years.
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ORLEANS

DEPOSED FROM A CHURCH IN MEDINA

Rev. C. H. Lester's Experience Before Going to Shortsville

He Led A Double Life

Charges Similar to Those Preferred Against Him Now Were Made in Medina
and He Was Compelled to Leave - Orleans County

The news that the Rev. Charles h. LESTER had been deposed from his pulpit in the Presbyterian Church of Shortsville for gross immorality has made a decided sensation in Medina. Ever since Mr. LESTER left Medina, considerably over two years ago, under similar circumstances, the people of the village have been about evenly divided as to whether he was guilty or innocent.

It is probable that there never was a greater sensation ever created in Medina than upon the Sunday when one of the deacons in the Presbyterian church rose at the conclusion of a service conducted by a "supply" and announced that the pastor of the church was guilty of the grossest immorality, and that steps would be taken to secure his resignation. Such a clamor arose at once as almost to disrupt the church. It did not seem possible that the Rev. Mr. LESTER, who seemed the embodiment of all that was good, true, noble and devout, could be guilty of the charges which were whispered about him.

And the reverend gentleman stood his ground. He denied his guilt and asserted his innocence. A portion of the church people and a portion of the town people stood by him and refused to believe the stories. Many secret meetings were held by the trustees and session of the church, and the affair was exhaustively investigated. All sorts of influence is said to have been used by prominent people to have the investigation quashed because, it was alleged, the investigation would bring disgrace upon the members of some very worthy families. Just what was done at the secret meetings of the session and the presbytery was not revealed, but the outcome of the affair was that the charges were not pressed, and although Mr. LESTER was never allowed to enter the pulpit, he was permitted to go to a new field without being pursued by the charges.

In Medina the Shortsville matter has revived all of the old-time scandal. People who have stood staunchly by the deposed minister ever since he went away are appalled by the news from Shortsville, and the people are reluctantly obliged to admit that the Medina charges must have been true. The men who were active in prosecuting the charges are mournfully jubilant to-day. Sad that there should be such a man in the world, but glad to have their cause, which for a time alienated some of their firmest friends, upheld by the action of another church.

It is a constant wonder to those who knew Mr. LESTER that the charges made against him could be true. A man of magnificent talents, preaching most scholarly sermons and seemingly the most sincere and devout of Christians. His church work was marked by frequent conversions, and aside from his strange errors of morality, but little fault could be found with him.
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Mrs. BATES, widow of the late Captain BATES, of Morton, died at her home Thursday night after an illness of several weeks resulting from a shock of paralysis. The funeral was held at 2 P. M. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church, and services by Rev. William McCALLUM. She was 84 years old and a native of Canada, but had lived at Morton about 50 years. She leaves one son, ex-Supervisor Ira BATES, of Morton.

The funeral of William STACKHOUSE, killed by the cars at Hulberton crossing Thursday last, was held at the Christian Church in Manning, Sunday, Rev. BEESMER officiating. Dr. TAYLOR, coroner of Holley, who was called after investigating the case decided that a jury was unnecessary, and that it was a case of accident in which Mr. STACKHOUSE was more to blame than the railway company. The crossing is a very dangerous one, and Mr. STACKHOUSE had a daughter injured there some three years ago, having the buggy struck by the same train, the only difference being that she was so far over the track that the train only hit the rear part of the wheels, while Mr. STACKHOUSE's buggy was hit nearly in the center.
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LIVINGSTON

The Caledonia Fortnightly Club will meet this evening with the president, W. V. HAMILTON.

Miss Minnie WILSON, of St. Louis, Mo., and a sister of Mrs. August CAMERON, of Caledonia, was married yesterday at her home in that city to George CRAGIN, of Texas. The bride has spent many seasons in Caledonia, and has a wide acquaintance in this part of the state.

Charles J. McKENZIE, a life-long resident of Caledonia, is about to leave that place to engage in business in Wichita, Kansas. For a number of years he has been the superintendent of the First Presbyterian Church Sunday- school. Last Sunday he resigned his office and J. C. HOWK was elected as his successor.
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GENESEE

Sudden Death at Le Roy

Yesterday morning occurred the sudden death of Suel CHADDOCK, a highly-respected citizen of Le Roy, at the age of 79 years. Death was caused from heart disease, he having had an attack a week previous. Yesterday he arose as usual and after starting a fire complained of feeling dizzy. He was assisted to a couch and soon afterward expired. Mr. CHADDOCK was born in Caledonia but most of his life was passed in Le Roy and Pavilion. He was twice married. His first wife was Eleanor STANARD and his second, who now survives him, was Mrs. Adelia PRICE. He leaves one son, Frank E. CHADDOCK, of Le Roy; also three brothers and two sisters as follows: J. W. CHADDOCK, of Allegan, Mich.; Dr. Gilbert CHADDOCK, and C. J. CHADDOCK, of Muskegon, Mich.; Mrs. Sarah DEAN, of Minnesota, and Mrs. Lucy A. CUMMINGS, of Dubuke, Ia. Mr. CHADDOCK was one of the leading members of the Universalist Church and took great interest in its affairs.

Truant Officer William PAGE, of Stafford, has visited all the schools in that township, as required by law. He reported that the school in Morganville had the lowest average attendance of any.

On Sunday occurred the death of Alfred P. KELSEY, of South Byron, at the age of 26 years, his death resulting from pneumonia. He was a member of the firm of YALL & KELSEY, who conducted a general store in that place. He leaves a father, mother and two brothers, John and William.

Rev. Karl WENZEL, pastor of the Baptist Church in Le Roy, suffered a stroke of paralysis on Sunday while walking on East Main street. He was found lying on the sidewalk by O. F. WOODWARD, who was walking down the street, and was removed to his home. After a time he regained consciousness and at present is some better.
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YATES

A Starkey Man's Suicide

George RUDDICK, a former citizen of the town of Starkey, committed suicide by taking morphine a few days ago at Kansas City. Domestic infelicity is said to be the cause.

Miss Rhena MOSHER has organized a W. C. T. C. society in Rushville. Mrs. A. E. BALDWIN has been elected president, and Miss Ida RICHARDSON, secretary and treasurer.

An annual meeting of St. Mark's parish occurred yesterday in Penn Yan when the following wardens and vestrymen were elected: Wardens, Horatio W. PERKINS, for two years, A. W. FRANKLIN, for one year; vestrymen, George C. SNOW, D. H. STOLL, P. P. CURTIS, for three years, N. S. DAILEY, Edson POTTER, William HOLLOWAY, for two years, Louis BALLARD, Orville F. RANDOLPH, J. W. BADGER, for one year.
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CATTARAUGUS

A FORGER WANTED IN MANY PLACES

He is Just Now Serving Time in a Michigan State Prison
Term Soon Expires
F. A. LESLIE, With Many Aliases, to be Arrested on His Release and
Taken to Salamanca - His Many Crimes - Cattaraugus

About a year ago a young man representing himself as a traveling salesman of a Cleveland hardware firm, was in Salamanca and stopped with Landlord John KING at the DUDLEY house. He registered as "F. A. LESLIE," and during his stay in town received a letter containing a draft purporting to be a remittance from his house in Cleveland. It apparently was drawn by the Park National Bank of Cleveland on the Western National Bank of New York city and was for $85.

LESLIE asked Mr. KING to indorse the draft that he might get it cashed at the bank, which was done, and LESLIE immediately left town. The next day the bank cashing the draft received a dispatch from their New York correspondent that the draft was a forgery. Efforts were made to locate LESLIE, and it was soon found that he had been going through the country and passing these worthless drafts in many towns. Parties in Olean, Hornellsville and Port Jervis were victimized by the swindler within a few days after he was in Salamanca, and it subsequently developed that he was wanted in other places. A few weeks later he was caught in Michigan and arrested for forgery committed there. He was tried and convicted and sentenced to one year in state's prison, and his term expires next January.

Mr. KING has already taken steps to give him a taste of New York state justice as soon as his term expires there. He has sworn out a warrant for his arrest and placed it in the hands of Sheriff SIGEL, who will ask for a requisition from Governor BLACK, and if granted, will re-arrest LESLIE, alias various other names, upon the expiration of his term and bring him to Cattaraugus county for trial, where, if convicted, he will be likely to receive more than one year for his offense.
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VILLAGE OF GOWANDA

The Fiftieth Anniversary of Its Incorporation to be Celebrated

In August, 1898, will occur the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the village of Gowanda and efforts are being made to have the event duly celebrated.

Previous to its incorporation as a village the place was known first as Aldrich Mills, but was changed in 1823 to Lodi, the long bridge across the Cattaraugus creek suggesting to the early settlers' minds the bridge of Lodi made famous by NAPOLEON. At the time this name was given some of the settlers living in the upper portion of the place said if the lower part was to be called Lodi the upper part should be called Hidi, a name which still clings to a part of the present village of Gowanda.

There being a place in Seneca county by the name of Lodi it was thought best to change the name when the village was incorporated in 1848, and one was chosen from the Indians who lived about there, and the place was called Gowanda, meaning a pleasant valley among the hills. The village is well named as it is a beautiful place, rich in natural scenery. It is situated on both sides of Cattaraugus creek and has grown since 1810, when first settled, to a thriving country village of about 1,700 inhabitants.
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ONTARIO

A MINISTER'S DEATH

Re. J. F. PIERCE, a former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Manchester, died at the home of his father-in-law. D. Webster BRONK, on Saturday last of typhoid fever after a number of weeks' illness. He was born in England. He was pastor at Manchester two years. From there he was assigned to Pultneyville. At the last conference he was given a charge in the Cazenovia district but soon after was taken sick and came to Manchester. While at Pultneyville he was married to Miss BRONK, who, with an infant daughter, survives him. He was about 28 years of age. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church in Manchester to-day at 2 o'clock. The presiding elder of the Cazenovia district, assisted by other clergymen, will conduct the service.
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ONTARIO SURROGATE COURT

Late surrogate's transactions at Canandaigua: Will of Emerson H. CLIFFORD, deceased, late of the town of Phelps, disposing of an estate of $15,000, was admitted to probate; Loren E. CLIFFORD and Charles PECK were appointed executors.
The will of Mary M. SWART, late of the town of Gorham, disposing of an estate valued at $1,600, was admitted to probate; executor named is George W. TRACEY.
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James WEST, of Geneva, died Sunday morning at the age of 64 years. He is survived by one son, Stephen WEST, of Geneva, and six daughters, Mrs. Fred FOREMAN and Lucy WEST, of Geneva; Mrs. BOULTON and Lottie WEST, of Rochester; Mrs. T. C. KEANE, of Buffalo, and Mrs. James ADAMS, of San Diego, California. The deceased was a prominent member of the Old Castle Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was a trustee of the order.
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ALLEGANY

A Boy Killed While Hunting Rabbits Near Ceres

Reginald HOLCOMB, of Annin Creek, a nephew of John HOLCOMB, of Bolivar, was killed while hunting rabbits near Ceres Saturday afternoon. He was one of a party of four 16-year-old boys. Young HOLCOMB stood on a hemlock stump watching for the approach of the rabbits and dogs. The butt of his gun rested on the stump. He held the muzzle in his hands. In some way the gun slipped and in falling went off.

The load of shot entered the boy's abdomen on the left side, coming out at the breast on the right side, ploughing a deep and jagged furrow. His companions carried him to the nearest house, but he died before a doctor could reach him. He was a bright young man, the son of a widow.
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MONROE

The funeral of the late Charles HOWLAND, the brakeman in the employ of the Lehigh Valley railroad, who was killed in East Buffalo yards Friday evening last, will take place from the home of his parents in Mendon Center at 1:30 P. M. to-day.

A. D. MARTIN, a well-known resident of North Bloomfield, met with quite a severe accident Sunday morning. Just before going to church he went down cellar to see to the furnace and when about half way down caught his heel and fell to the bottom, striking his chin on a large stone meat crock and cutting a gash about three inches long to the bone, and loosening several teeth. Dr. C. F. OTIS, who was called, found it necessary to take several stitches in the cut.

News has just been received in Scottsville of the death of Edwin R. SMITH, a former well-known resident of Wheatland, at Middlefield, Ohio, November 27th, aged 77 years. He is survived by his wife, seven sisters and three brothers, George SMITH of Shelby; Henry of Middlefield, O.; Daniel SMITH of Mumford; Mrs. William HENRY, Wisconsin; Mrs. Archie GRANT, Mumford; Mrs. Henry BIGFORD, Wheatland; Mrs. Mary BRIMHALL, Pa.; Mrs. Ellen BURTON, Mrs. Angeline GILMAN and Mrs. Fanny SIMMONS, all of Michigan.

Allyn W. SMITH dies at his residence in Webster Sunday. He was born in York, Livingston county, 76 years ago and removed to his late residence in Webster in 1883. He was a member of the Baptist Church for over half a century and was deacon both of the church in York and Webster. In politics he was a life-long Republican and represented the town of York several terms in the board of supervisors. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Harriet L. SMITH, and two sisters, Mrs. Sylvanus RICE of York and Mrs. Spencer BRADLEY of Webster.
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ALLEGED MURDERER ARRESTED

Trenton, N. J., Nov. 29 - Lawrence DOYLE, accused of murdering Amos HAVILAND, while on a drunken spree at Hages Corner, this county, yesterday, was arrested this morning at Allentown, Monmouth county. He will be brought to this city this afternoon.
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TRACEY AND WALCOTT MATCHED

Chicago, Nov. 29 - Tom TRACEY and Joe WALCOTT, the colored boxer, were this afternoon matched to box twelve rounds in this city on the night of December 17th. The men are to weigh 140 pounds at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
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UNIVERSITY TREASURER IMPRISONED

Washington, Nov. 29 - Chief Justice BINGHAM to-day sentenced Robert H. MARTIN, former treasurer of the Columbian University, to imprisonment for five years in the penitentiary for embezzlement of about $14,000 from the funds of the university.
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GARDNER DREW WITH STOUT

Cincinnati, Nov. 29 - A fifteen-round glove fight between George STOUT, of Cincinnati, and Oscar GARDNER, the "Omaha Kid," was declared a draw at the end of the fifteenth round to-night.
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GROCERY STORE WAS BURGLARIZED

Some time between midnight Saturday night and 6 o'clock yesterday morning, burglars entered the grocery store of Charles HAUSER, at the corner of North and Ontario streets, and stole fifteen or twenty dollars' worth of goods. Upon going to his place of business yesterday morning Mr. HAUSER discovered the burglary, and at once notified the police, and two officers were detailed to investigate the matter. No money was secured, as none was left in the cash drawer, which was pried open by the thieves.
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THE BLODGETT CASE ADJOURNED

The case of Albert BLODGETT, arrested on the night of November 20th, on three separate charges of grand larceny, was called in police court yesterday morning. The testimony of four witnesses was heard, when the case was adjourned to the 6th of December. The witnesses sworn yesterday were Dr. R. c. GRANT, Nicholas W. BINTZ, Eugene KARNER and Thomas FOY. The greater part of the evidence given by these gentlemen was a description of the property BLODGETT is charged with stealing.
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FUNERAL OF JOHN KAVANAUGH

The funeral of John KAVANAUGH, who died November 26th at the Homeopathic Hospital, took place from his home, No. 23 Columbia avenue, Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Among the numerous and beautiful floral offerings sent to show the high esteem in which he was held were "he Gates Ajar" and several palms sent by the employes of the Rochester Railway Company, his fellow workmen. Besides his mother, sister and four brothers, he leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.
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An AGED OVERCOAT THIEF

Thomas ROACH, a man over 60 years of age, was arraigned in police court yesterday morning on the charge of stealing an overcoat from Louis KOEHLER, who works at the corner of Front and Mumford streets. ROACH sold the overcoat to a dealer in second hand clothing on Front street for 20 cents. After hearing the evidence in the case Judge ERNST sentenced the old man to pay a fine of $50, or serve the same number of days in the penitentiary.
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BROKE HER NECK

Mrs. Louisa Rothang Fell Down Stairs With This Result

On Sunday evening, Mrs. Louisa ROTHANG, residing at No. 69 North avenue broke her neck by accidently falling down a flight of stairs, causing instant death. Deceased was a widow, 43 years of age, and lived with her married son. She went to call on a neighbor Sunday evening and at about 10:15 started for home. This is the last seen of her while alive.

Early yesterday morning young Mrs. ROTHANG went into the hallway at the head of the stairs to get a lamp, when she saw the dead body of her mother-in-law at the foot of the stairs. This stairway is a long, steep and narrow one, and there is no hand rail, although preparations had been made to have one put in yesterday, Mrs. ROYHANG was a heavy woman, and it is supposed that she was exhausted by the time the top of the stairs was reached, and fell backwards. Upon being noticed of the fact, Coroner KLEINDIENST issued a certificate of accidental death. Besides the son with whom she lived, Mrs. ROTHANG is survived by her mother, Mrs. Caroline FITCH, and four sisters and one brother, whose names follow: Mrs. George VROMAN, Mrs. Patrick COTTER, Mrs. Frederick YAUCHZI, all of this city; Mrs. Frederick MANSFIELD, of Flint, Mich.; and John FITCH, of this city.
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BILL POSTING ORDINANCE

Argument on the Appeal in the Case of Robert West

The case of the city against Robert WEST of the Rochester Bill Posting Company, which was appealed by the defendant to the county court, after a verdict had been secured against him in police court, was to have been argued before Judge SUTHERLAND, but owing to circumstances which prevented the argument, it was postponed to Saturday.

WEST was convicted of violating the ordinance governing bill posting, and was fined by Judge ERNST. He appealed on the ground that the ordinance was unconstitutional, in that it restrains legitimate trade or business.

The city claims that the ordinance is valid, and that instead of being prohibitory it is restrictive, and that the bill posting company can comply with its terms without hardship.
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RECENT DEATHS

George C. KEOTH, son of the late Margaret SANGROCK, died yesterday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sanford LANGLOIS, No. 100 Sullivan street, aged 34 years.

John BRAUN died yesterday at his residence, No. 467 St. Joseph street, aged 70 years. He leaves four sons, Frederick, John, Charles and Jacob, and one daughter, Mrs. John KOETH, also nine grandchildren.

Miss Eloise F. CORBIN, for several years a resident of this city, died at the home of her brother in Friendship, N. Y., on Saturday last. Miss CORBIN was a member of the Brick church, and had a large circle of friends in the city.
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PATRICK SLATTERY DISCHARGED

The case of Patrick SLATTERY was called in police court yesterday morning, and as no one appeared to push the complaint, he was discharged. It was claimed that on last Wednesday SLATTERY and a companion were on Front street, when the man with SLATTERY stole a turkey from the wagon of a farmer named Edward CLARK, and handed it to SLATTERY, who made off with it.
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SAUNDERS - GATES

Dr. Darwin SAUNDERS, of South Lima, but recently of this city, was married at noon yesterday to Miss Harriet GATES, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. D. W. GATES, of Clarence, N. Y., at South Lima. The bride's father, Dr. GATES, performed the ceremony, and only the two families were present. Dr. and Mrs. SAUNDERS will reside in South Lima.
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DIED

HILGENDORF - In this city, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1897, at the family residence, 34 Third avenue, Stella R., wife of Henry L. HILGENDORF, aged 35 years and 7 months.
-Funeral Tuesday at 2 P. M. from the house, and 2:30 from Grace church, corner Bay and Alexander street. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

BRAUN - In this city, Monday, November 29, 1897, at his late residence, No. 367 St. Joseph street, John BRAUN, aged 70 years.
-Funeral from the house, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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MEETING OF A UNION

Interesting Reports Read — Recreation and Refreshments

A largely attended parlor meeting of the Central Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held last evening at the home of Mrs. R. JOHNSON, No. 381 Monroe avenue, the attendance including members of four other "Y" unions of the city, and many young people not identified with the temperance reform. The exercises included a report of the world's W. C. T. U. convention at Toronto by Miss Bertha BETTYS; of the state W. C. T. U. convention, by Miss Maud JOHNSON, and of the recent national W. C. T. U. convention at Buffalo, by miss JOHNSON and Miss Mabel KEYES. Miss Fanny PUFFER gave a recitation, with Delsarte movements, and Edmund BURKE favored the audience with a song and recitation.

During the social hour, members of the ninth and tenth wards' "Y," the latest organized, were introduced and heartily welcomed. Light refreshments were served by members of the Central Young Woman's Union.
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STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

The state board of pharmacy composed of E. S. DAWSON, Jr., of Syracuse; A. B. HURSTED, of Albany; J. C. SMITH, of Plattsburg; F. L. NORTON, of Delhi, and C. H. HASKINS, of Rochester, will meet in this city to-day to examine and rate the papers of the candidates who tried the examinations which were held last Friday at Albany, Rochester, Plattsburg, Syracuse and Yonkers. There were about ninety candidates, and therefore about one hundred and eighty papers will come up for examination. In addition to this business, the board will be called upon to consider numerous prosecutions as to their merits. The season will probably last three days, and by Thursday the members hope to be able to announce the successful candidates for license as pharmacists. The out-of-town members of the board are staying at the Livingston hotel.
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RODE ON THE SIDEWALK

A. ELLIS rode his bicycle on the sidewalk on Broadway at high noon yesterday, and Officer SHULTZ caught him at it. Because of this he will probably never ride on the walk again. In the meantime he will have a chance to answer some questions in Judge ERNST'S court.
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BROKE HIS SHOULDER

John F. Dorthy Met With A Painful and Serious Accident

John F. DORTHY met with a painful and serious accident yesterday morning which will confine him to the house for some time. He was leaving the house shortly after 8 o'clock to go to his office, when his foot slipped on the top step of the piazza, and he fell forward, striking heavily upon the left shoulder.

It was evident that the accident was a serious one, and Mr. DORTHY was assisted into the house. Dr. STACY was at once sent for and Dr. KEEGAN was also called. The physicians' examination showed that the left shoulder was dislocated, and that the bone was fractured. The two physicians spent over an hour before the broken and dislocated bones could be gotten in place. At a late hour last night Mr. DORTHY was reported to be resting as quietly as possible under the circumstances.
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FOR SELLING IMPURE MILK

Yesterday morning three arrests were made on the charge of selling impure milk. The names of those arrested are Frank GRIEBEL, who will be tried this morning, George BRIGGER, who will be heard on the 6th of December, and John McCAULEY, whose case is held open.
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PERSONAL MENTION

M. W. RUNDEL is in New York city for a few days.

Hon. J. W. WADSWORTH, of Geneseo, and N. N. STRANNAHAN, of Fulton, are at the Livingston hotel.
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HIS NAME CHANGED

In county court yesterday Judge SUTHERLAND entered an order changing a man's name. The party who wanted a new name was George GORDENIER. He was born in Canada in 1841 and came here when only ten years old. He has all along been known as GORDON, and now that is his legal name. He is a married man and all of his children are known by the name of GORDON.
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BRIEF COURT NOTES

The case of John D. RIPSON against Louis NOWACK, on stipulation of the attorneys for the defendant the plaintiff was ordered discontinued, by Judge NASH, yesterday.

In the case of George S. HOGAN against John C. O'BRIEN an appeal to the appellate division from the decision in supreme court, was filed by the defendant yesterday in the county clerk's office. The plaintiff recovered a judgment for $2,051.22 damages and costs.

Ella L. WHITE and co-defendants, members of the PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE Manufacturing Company, have been sued in supreme court by the Chautauqua National Building, Loan and Savings Association, to recover on a bond and mortgage for $2,400.

Andrew J. WARNER, referee, in the dissolution of partnership proceedings between William H. GORSLINE and Ira L. OTIS, yesterday filed his reports in the county clerk's office. It showed that the property in question was sold to Mr. GORSLINE for $20,000. An order of confirmation of the sale, made by Judge NASH, was also filed.

The case of the Kettle Falls Land Company against Charles J. WICHMANN was on trial in county court before Judge CARNAHAN yesterday. The suit was brought because of the refusal of Mr. WICHMANN to pay an assessment of $450.the case was given yo the jury about three o'clock, but it was unable to reach a verdict before court adjourned.
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COBB'S HILL ASSAILANTS IN JAIL

Constables ESS and COBB, of Brighton, arrested Charles GRAPE, James WHITE, Michael WHITE and Timothy FOLEY, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. They were later arraigned before Justice SMITH of Brighton, and remanded to jail for further examination. The men are charged with an assault upon Conductor W. N. DWYER and Motorman James A. MANNING, of the Monroe avenue line, at a late hour Saturday night, while the two men were alone in their car at the Cobb's Hill end of the line.
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