Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Mar 14, 1901
 
BURNED AT THE STAKE
 
Texas Mob's Vengeance On A Negro
Penalty For Murder
The Victim Had Cruelly Killed A White Woman
Confessed The Crime
John Henderson Caught by Bloodhounds, Taken to Corsicana and
Burned at a Stake Erected in the Court House Square - Five Thousand Witnesses
 
    Corsicana, Tex., March 13 - John HENDERSON, colored, who brutally assaulted and murdered Mrs. YOUNGER, a farmer's wife, living just outside this city, several days ago, was burned to death in the court house square here at noon to-day. A written confession of the crime, attested by Justice ROBERTS, was secured from the prisoner.
    Five thousand people witnessed the burning, business practically being suspended for a time.
    HENDERSON was captured yesterday after a long chase. He was trailed by bloodhounds from the YOUNGER home many miles back and forth across the country, and was finally captured near Hillsborough. The officers took him to the latter place and were impelled through fear of mobs to start for Fort Worth. When the train reached Ithaca, a party of YOUNGER'S friends overpowered the guards and hustled HENDERSON from the train and conveyed him across the prairie a distance of forty-five miles to Corsicana, where he was placed in jail to prevent infuriated citizens from tearing him to pieces.
    A committee was appointed to see him and pass on his guilt or innocence. Finally he made a written confession that he had murdered an "unknown white lady three miles north of Corsicana, March 6th." There was no one present, he said, but himself and the woman's two little children. He said he did not know why he had done it. When it became public that HENDERSON had confessed, people swarmed around the jail.
    It was decided to burn the prisoner at the stake at 2 P. M., but news was received that troops had been started from Dallas and the execution was hurried. A railroad rail was driven into the ground in the corner of the court house square. Boxes and dry timber piled around it and saturated with oil.
    Just before noon about forty men rushed from the jail across the square to the place where the rail had been planted. In their midst was HENDERSON, handcuffed. The men formed a circle, holding to a chain which surrounded the prisoner to prevent the crowd from tearing him away. The negro was fastened to the rail with wire and chains.
    Cans of oil were emptied over his clothing and dozens of lighted matches touched the inflammable material. The fire alarms were rung and the stores of the city were deserted as their occupants rushed to the square to witness the burning.
    Just as the pile was fired Conway YOUNGER, husband of the murdered woman, jumped at HENDERSON and slashed him across the face with a knife. HENDERSON gave no indication of pain or suffering. He rolled his eyes to get a glimpse of the angry faces, which surrounded him and there was a slight movement of the hands.
    In ten minutes HENDERSON was dead. He made no outcry other than an occasional groan.
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DEATH OF PROFESSOR S. W. CLARK
    The death of Professor S. W. CLARK, the oldest resident of Spencerport, occurred yesterday morning at his late residence, on South Union street, at the age of 91 years. Mr. CLARK was born in Naples, Ontario county, and after completing his education, became a teacher in the East Bloomfield Academy. He afterwards taught in the academy at Homer, N. Y. The deceased was a brother of ex-Governor Myron H. CLARK, and was also the author of CLARK'S grammer, which was at one time extensively used in the public schools. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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CHARLES HUTTE
    The death of Charles HUTTE, a well-known shoe dealer of this city, occurred yesterday morning at his residence, No. 210 1-2 Clinton avenue north, at the age of 69 years. The deceased had been engaged in the shoe business for the past 50 years and was the senior member of the firm of Charles HUTTE & Son. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Louis and William C. HUTTE, of this city, and one daughter, Louisa FETZNER, of Greece.
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ELLSWORTH B. HARRIS
    Yesterday morning occurred the death of Ellsworth B. HARRIS, at the family residence, No. 37 Birr street, aged 28 years. The deceased is survived by his wife and one child. Mr. HARRIS had been employed for the past few years as chemist by the Eastman Kodak Company, at Kodak park, and was highly esteemed by his associates. The remains will be taken to Indianapolis for interment.
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Ellen, wife of Patrick FITZGERALD, died at St. Mary's Hospital last night, aged 35 years. She leaves beside her husband, three children, Daniel, Simon and Mary, all of this city; four brothers, Simon MOUGHAN, of Rochester; Thomas and James, of England, and John, of Ireland; two sisters, Mrs. Bridget SHIELDS, of Detroit, Mich., and Bridget MOUGHAN, of Cleveland, Ohio, and her mother, Mrs. Mary, MOUGHAN, of Ireland.
 
Mrs. Henrietta ULSCHT died at her home, No. 22 Morris street, yesterday, aged 42 years. She is survived by one son, Oscar; three daughters, Mrs. W. BUSH, of Bolton, England, and Martha and Florence of this city; her mother, Mrs. KUETER, and three sisters and three brothers of this city. The deceased was a member of Germania Hive, L. O. T. M., No. 59, and also of the Dorcas Society of the Church of the Reformation.
 
Frederika KLAHN, wife of Fred KLAHN, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 354 Scio street, aged 72 years. She leaves her husband and two daughters.
 
Mrs. Lena BUCKHECKER died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 64 years. She is survived by one son, August BUCKHECKER, of this city.
 
Mary KELLY died yesterday at the family residence, No. 2 Cameron street, aged 25 years.
 
William B. MENNEILEY, of this city, died Tuesday in New York, aged 50 years.
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MARRIED
 
DEGLER - BUTLER - January 2, 1900, by the Rev. Dr. CRAPSEY, Miss May DEGLER, of No. 37 Mark street, and Frederick BUTLER, of No. 7 Chamberlain street.
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DIED
 
MENNEILEY - In New York city, Tuesday, March 12, 1901, William B. MENNELLEY, of this city, aged 50 years.
-Funeral Sunday afternoon, from his late residence, No. 29 Kenilworth terrace.
 
ALGER - In this city, on Tuesday, March 12, 1901, Mary LOVE, wife of Frank ALGER.
-Funeral from the residence of her brother, Frank W. LOVE, No. 63 Eddy street, on Friday, at 2 P. M.
 
HUTTE - In this city, Wednesday, March 13, 1901, at his residence, No. 210 1-2, Clinton avenue north, Charles HUTTE, aged 69 years.
-Funeral Friday morning at 8:30 from the residence, 210 1-2 Clinton avenue north, and 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church.
 
BUCKHECKER - In this city, Wednesday, March 13, 1901, at the City Hospital, Mrs. Lena BUCKHECKER, aged 64 years. The remains will be taken to the family home, No. 4 Mt. Pleasant park. She is survived by one son, August BUCKHECKER, of this city.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
ULSCHT - In this city, at her home, No. 22 Morris street, Mrs. Henrietta ULSCHT, aged 42 years. She is survived by one son, Oscar, three daughters, Mrs. W. BUSH, of Bolton, England, Martha and Florence, of this city, and her mother, Mrs. KUETER, three sisters and two brothers, all of this city.
-Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the house, Rev. Mr. MILLER officiating.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri Mar 15, 1901
 
ONTARIO
 
DEATH OF AMI WHITNEY
    Ami WHITNEY died at his home in Flint Tuesday evening in the 87th year of his age. He had been in feeble health for some time. Deceased was a life-long resident of Flint having resided nearly if not all his life on the farm on which his father lived and died. Mr. WHITNEY was a highly respected and influential citizen, always taking great interest in the affairs of his town, and always ready to help along any worthy enterprise. He was twice married. His first wife, Ann SHEARMAN, died about thirty-eight years ago, leaving a family of five children, all of whom are living: Mrs. Joel RICE, of Seneca; John S. WHITNEY, of Halls; T. D. and Charles W. WHITNEY, of Flint, and Frank, of Alberta, B. C. His second wife, Miss Cassie RIPPEY, died about six years ago, one son, Professor E. R. WHITNEY, of Binghamton, surviving.
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CANANDAIGUA WEDDING
 
Good Wishes Follow Miss Florence Gail Van Wormer and Charles W. Darling
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emory L. VAN WORMER, south of Canandaigua, took place last evening the marriage of their daughter, Miss Florence Gail VAN WORMER, to Charles Wesley DARLING, a well-known newspaper man of the village. Only the immediate relatives and neighbors of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. H. Wyse JONES, of the Baptist Church.
    The bride and groom were attended by Miss Anna MOORE, of Avoca, and Robert D. PATERSON, of Canandaigua. The bride wore white silk, trimmed with white satin and lace, and carried bride roses. Miss MOORE wore light organdie over silk and carried white carnations. The house was tastefully decorated with cut flowers and plants. After a wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. DARLING departed for a fortnight's trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washington. They will be at home after April 10th at No. 47 Chapin street, Canandaigua.
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GRAND LARCENY CHARGED
    Two young men, giving their names as William and Oscar McCLURE and their residence as Salamanca, were arrested yesterday upon the charge of grand larceny and burglary. They were given a preliminary examination and were held for further investigation next Thursday before Police Justice PARKHURST. They are charged with having stolen $40 worth of billiard balls from Frie's billiard parlors on Tuesday night. When arrested yesterday a key to T. C. KELLY'S liquor store on upper Main street was found with one of them. The KELLY store was broken into early Wednesday morning, but the intruders were frightened away by Officer MULLIGAN before they had time to steal anything. The officers considered this circumstance suspicious and decided to hold the young men for the offense, pending an examination.
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DEMURRERS FILED
    Hon. John COLMEY, attorney for Peter LEIGHTON, Charles LEE, Fred NEWMAN, Solomon ALBRIGHT, John DOWNS and John STITTINIUS, has filed demurrers to the indictments found against them by the recent grand jury, charging them with conspiracy, coercion and libel. The case will come to trial, if indictments are sustained, at the May supreme court. Hon. Frank RICE will assist District Attorney THOMPSON in the prosecution.
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BOARD OF TRADE FOR VICTOR
    A meeting of the business men of Victor has been called for this evening for the purpose of forming a board of trade. There has never been any organization of the kind in that village, so it is now proposed to form one with a view of furthering the business interests of the town.
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YATES
 
Penn Yan Rejoicing Over Prospect of Thriving Shoe Plant
    At last the village of Penn Yan is to have a new enterprise. WAGNER Brothers are the promoters and will be the owners. They have secured the two-story building formerly used as a candy factory in the rear of the Lown block, and will manufacture children's shoes. The building has been leased for one year, with the privilege of two, and the factory will begin operation shortly, by the first of April if possible, the machinery for the same having been ordered, a large portion of which will come from Boston.
    At first about twenty-five people will be employed, a majority of whom will be girls, and this number will be increased as the business warrants. The shoe to be manufactured will be a dongola kid of sizes 5 to 11. The output will be about 600 pairs a day at first, which number may be doubled in time. It is expected that one concern will handle nearly the entire output. The plant will cost considerable money, as in the neighborhood of thirty-five machines will be used in its operation in its infancy. The firm of WAGNER Brothers has built up a large boot and shoe business in Penn YAN, and also owns a controlling interest in the CYGOLF shoe factory at Brockton, Mass. The members of the firm are G. Fred WAGENER and H. Allen WAGENER, the latter being at the present time the president of the village of Penn Yan.
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APPEAL TO APPELLATE COURT
    The First National Bank of Penn Yan has filed exceptions to the recent decision of Referee Edwin L. HICKS, of Canandaigua, in the foreclosure action of Kathleen H. M. B. LAPHAM against George H. LAPHAM, the First National Bank, et al., which decision was against the bank, and the case will be appealed to the appellate court.
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April 1st the name of Keuka College postoffice will be changed to Keuka Park.
   Mrs. Edward SHERIDAN died at her home in Penn Yan Wednesday after a long illness, aged 65 years.
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LIVINGSTON
 
ANGI CASE STILL WITH THE JURYMEN
 
Witnesses on Both Sides Tell of Ill Feelings
Stories Of Shooting
Men Most Interested in Trial at Geneseo foe Assault in
First Degree on the Witness Stand Yesterday
 
    Livingston county court reconvened yesterday morning at 9 o'clock with the ANGI trial still before the court. The court house was crowded with spectators, so great is the interest manifested in the case.
    The first witness for the defense was Angelo ALFIERE, a __tent witness. ALFIERE testified that he, ANGI and APRILE had quarreled upon the afternoon of January 12th. ALFIERE was employed by Tony, a brother of Salvador APRILE, to take care of his horse. He went to the barn on this night. After doing his work he took the lantern into APRILE'S house and started home with ANGI. When they had reached the Willard hose building, Salvador APRILE came from behind a tree, and said to ALFIERE "You're the man I'm looking for." ALFIERE replied, "I am at your orders." Salvador referred to the names he had called him and ANGI spoke up saying, "Why do you act like a child?" At this APRILE pulled his revolver and pointed it at ALFIERE'S face and pulled the trigger. It failed to discharge. APRILE again fired at him, the bullet penetrating the leg.
    BATTAGLIO also fired, but the shot did no damage. Meanwhile ANGI had been wounded by APRILE and ANGI had turned on APRILE and in turn shot him. ANGI and ALFIERE ran to their home, as they both live in the same house and here they were accosted by Tony APRILE, who said: "Why did you shoot my brother?" ANGI replied, "Because he shot my brother-in-law."
    Salvatore GUINT_ was the next witness. He testified that he and APRILE had had a conversation and that APRILE said he would have satisfaction. APRILE seemed to be in a bad mood from the names that he had been called in the afternoon. Dominico COSMANO'S, Antonio APARACIO'S and Guiseppe LAZZARMO'S testimony was unimportant; simply regarding the quarrel in the afternoon.
    It was just 10:15 o'clock yesterday morning when the defendant, Joseph ANGI took the stand. He is 20 years of age, and went to Geneseo two years ago. He said that on January 15th he had worked until 3 P. M. They had quarreled in the afternoon, that is, ANGI, ALFIERE and APRILE. Nothing was said at the supper table that evening between ANGI and ALFIERE. While at supper a woman in the front part of the house called to ALFIERE telling him that Salvador APRILE wanted to see him. ALFIERE went and was soon afterwards followed by ANGI. They went into the house. Soon after Salvador APRILE came to the door, but said nothing and went out again. This was done again. After his brother-in-law had finished the work at the barn they started for home. When they were near the WILLIARD hose building they saw a man coming out from behind a tree with his hands in his pocket. When a few paces from him they saw it was Salvador APRILE.
    APRILE came between the two men and said, "I'm looking for you." ANGI said, "Are you looking for me?" "No, for ALFIERE," said APRILE. "I am at your orders," said ALFIERE. APRILE then referred to the names they had called him. He pulled his revolver, pointed it at ALFIERE, but it did not discharge. The second attempt was successful as the bullet hit ALFIERE in the leg. ANGI then asked APRILE why he had shot his brother-in-law. "Here's another for you," said APRILE, and fired at him.
    District Attorney ROWE put the defendant to a very severe cross-examination. Witness said he had always carried a revolver except when at work in the warehouse, and he did not wear it there because he took his coat off while at work and his coat served to keep the weapon securely in his hip pocket. He said that he had gone home from work on the afternoon of the shooting and after washing had gone upstairs for the express purpose of getting the revolver. He stated that he had never before had trouble with APRILE. There was with ANGI and ALFIERE a boy named MAGELLE when they had gone from APRILE'S house. The boy on the stand yesterday swore that he had seen APRILE and ALFIERE draw their revolvers and then had run home, and while there heard three shots fired. ANGI testified that the boy was with them during the shooting.
    Court adjourned at 12 o'clock, and reconvened at 2:30 o'clock, with the defendant still on the stand. The first important witness called in the afternoon session was Salvador APRILE. APRILE swore that he carried no revolver on the night of the 15th of January, and that he shot neither ANGI or ALFIERE. When asked if he wished to change his testimony at any point he said, "No, because all testimony by witnesses of the defense are falsehoods." This was stricken out by the court.
    Antonio APRILE, the next witness, swore that he did not assault ANGI after he had heard that he had shot his brother. This evidence in the case was closed at just 3 o'clock and Senator MA_KEY began summing up for the defense. His argument was followed by the words of District Attorney ROWE. The case went to the jury at about 5:30 P. M.
    The jury came in at 11:30 P. M. and was re-charged by the court. The foreman asked the definition of assault, first and second degree, and also asked the court what constitutes self-defense. The jury then retired to the jury room and was still out at 12:30 o'clock this morning.
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ORLEANS
 
Gaines Has a Tie Vote on Entire Ticket and Excise Question
    The new board of supervisors stands as follows: Lorenzo BURROWS, Albion, (Dem.); Artemus GOODWIN, Barre (Rep.); Edwin K. BECKWITH, Canton (Rep.) C. W. GLIDDEN, Clarendon (Rep); Frank MURPHY, Murray (Rep); Henry S. OSTRANDER, Ridgeway (Rep); S. A. DANOLDS, Shelby (Dem); Adelbert CONGER, Yates (Rep); GAINES a tie. The Republicans gained in Kendall and Ridgeway, but lost in Albion.
    In Gaines there was a tie on the entire ticket, supervisor, assessor, one constable and the excise question. The puzzle has been referred to the town board and is still unsettled.
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WAYNE
 
Lyon's Retention of Beet Sugar Plant Still in the Balance
    Wellsville and Mt. Morris capitalists were again in Lyons yesterday exploiting their scheme for a removal of the plant of the Empire State Sugar Beet Company from Lyons to either one of the first named places. Although the directors of the company are manifestly displeased with the reluctance of the Wayne county growers to come forward and sign the new acreage contracts, still they continue to cherish the hope that an equitable compromise may be reached before the first of April.
    Accordingly the people from the southern part of the state were forced to return home without any definite assurance that their desires would be compiled with. In the meantime acreage contracts are coming in very slowly and the outlook for an opening of the factory the coming season is rather dark. Sugar beet growers in Lyons and vicinity held a secret meeting Wednesday, at which the matter of signing the new contracts was discussed, but no definite conclusion reached.
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WATSON -- FISHER
    Yesterday afternoon near Pultneyville occurred the marriage of Miss Nellie FISHER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian FISHER, to Frederick H. WATSON, of Pultneyville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. EDWARDS, pastor of the Pultneyville Methodist Episcopal Church, at 3:30 o'clock, under an arch of evergreens, at the home of the bride's parents. The residence was handsomely decorated in green and white. A collation was served immediately after the ceremony, and the bride and groom left on the evening Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg train for a trip westward, after which they will be at home at Pultneyville. There were nearly a hundred guests present, several being relatives of the bride from Rochester.
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JACOB H. BENDER DEAD
    Residents of Newark were pained last evening to hear of the death of Jacob H. BENDER, of that village, which occurred in Michigan during the afternoon. Mr. BENDER had been a prominent business man of the village for a number of years, having been associated in the clothing business with C. A. TATOR, and later conducting a store in the opera house block for himself. He went to Michigan a couple of weeks ago to visit relatives and while there was stricken with pneumonia. His wife was summoned to his bedside a week ago. His age was about 40 years.
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CLYDE TRUSTEES ORGANIZE
    The new board of village trustees of Clyde met Wednesday evening and organized by selecting James R. MILLER as president and Charles ODELL as clerk. The bonds of Police Justice James L. HOWARD for $1,000, were approved by the board.
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WALDRON -- CLINE
    Wednesday evening at Huron was solemnized the marriage of Miss Matie CLINE and Dana WALDRON. They left for the East. Mr. and Mrs. WALDRON will return in ten days to reside at Huron.
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    Benjamin ARMITAGE, recently of Syracuse, and for many years a prominent business man in Clyde, has been declared of unsound mind by a commission in lunacy, and has been committed to the Ogdensburg asylum.
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WYOMING
 
ATTICA GAS, WATER AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
INCORPORATED WITH $250,000 CAPITAL
    The company recently known as the Maplewood Gas and Water Company has been incorporated under the laws of the state of West Virginia as the Attica Gas Water and Electric Company, with a capital of $250,000. The stockholders, with the exception of Mr. STEVENS, who retains no controlling interest, are all Eastern Pennsylvania men and the list includes six bank presidents. The officers are: President, Hon. Elmer H. LAWALL, of Wilkes-barre; vice-president, Dr. Evan B. LONG, of Pittston, secretary and treasurer, Hugh Clayton SMYTHE, of Pittston.
    Many more wells will be drilled and repairs made in the piping. The object of the concern is to get cheap power and develop Attica into a manufacturing town.
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WEST MIDDLEBURY FIRE
    The dwelling house on the farm of John Quincy ADAMS, at West Middlebury, was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night. The fire started at about 8 o'clock in a woodshed in the rear of the house, the cause being unknown. The family saved a part of the household goods. The insurance was $800 on the house and $200 on goods, in the Wyoming County Co-operative Insurance Company.
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    John NUGENT has bought the Andrew MAYNARD place on North Main street in Warsaw.
    Mrs. R. G. COOK has bought of Mrs. E. F. DILL, of Kenmore, a house and lot on Center street in Warsaw.
    Robert D. MILLER has been nominated by the Republican town committee of Warsaw as village trustee, in place of Frank C. GOULD; who declined the nomination made at the Republican caucus. The Democrats have made no nominations for village officers.
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WASHINGTON
 
SPECIAL LOW-RATE EXCURSIONS VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
    The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces that on April 4th and May 15th it will run special excursions from Rochester, Canandaigua, and points on the Northern Central railway; north of and including Trout Run, Pa., to Washington, for the benefit of all who may wish to visit the national capital. Round-trip tickets, good going on all regular trains on day of issue, and good returning on any regular train within ten days, exclusive of going date, will be sold at $10 from Rochester; $9.90 from Canandaigua; $8.70 from Elmira, and proportionate rates from other points.
    These tickets will be good to return via Harrisburg or Philadelphia, and to stop off at Baltimore and Philadelphia returning if deposited with station ticket agents.
    For additional information consult small hand-bills, apply to ticket agents, or address B. P. FRASER, passenger agent Buffalo district 307 Ellicott square, Main street, Buffalo, N. Y., or E. S. Harrar division ticket agent, Williamsport, Pa.
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GENESEE
 
STRONG OBJECTIONS TO SEVERAL BILLS
 
Another Delay in the Benham Estate Accounting
April 5th Next Date
Objections Filed by Attorney William E. Webster -
Frank S. Wood Guardian of the Infant Howard Sidney Benham
 
    Another BENHAM contest was inaugurated yesterday in surrogate's court in Batavia before County Judge WASHBURN. Yesterday was the day for the final accounting of Frank S. WOOD, the administrator of the estate of Florence TOUT BENHAM, and according to the programme all legal fights were to come to an end as far as the BENHAMS are concerned. It was looked upon as a foregone conclusion that the accounts would be officially received.
    William E. WEBSTER was present, however, and sprung a surprise in the shape of objections to a considerable list of items which appeared in the accounts. Incidentally a wordy battle ensued. The court, asked to rule on the question, decided to allow Mr. WEBSTER to file his objections, and proof will be taken in the contest April 5th. Payments have been made from the estate which Mr. WEBSTER maintains were "improper, illegal, extravagant, or not proper charges against the estate."
    These take in the sum of $315.50 paid to the American Surety Company for bonds, $671.24 paid to Wood & Dunham for legal services and expenses, $140 paid to Fred H. DUNHAM for legal services, $750 paid to Myron H. PECK for legal services in the Martin C. BENHAM accounting and $454.83 for interest and taxes. Mr. WEBSTER objects also to the surrogate ordering any payment of interest on the $5,000 legacy to Howard Sidney BENHAM, claiming that the will was not properly probated owing to the starting of a contest. He lastly objects to the transfer tax on the $5,000 additional paid to the child out of the balance of the estate and thinks that the tax should be taken out of the $5,000 and not the balance of the estate.
    It seems that the entire trouble is due to an argument which has been in progress over about $150 worth of personal property over the possession of which differences arose. On the petition of Mrs. Mary A. FARRANT, Frank S. WOOD was made the guardian of Howard Sidney BENHAM until he reached the age of 14 years and was made trustee of the $5,000 legacy left the child. The $2,000 bequeathed to Earl P. FARRANT was also ordered paid over to him.
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NONE TOO ENCOURAGING
    At the annual meeting of the Elba Creamery Company the following directors were elected: J. N. PARKER, James WEEKS, Stephen A. WEEKS, Newton BARR, and D. R. HARKNESS. The following were elected as auditors: Dr. C. V. MAY and M. A. SHOTWELL. The directors organized by electing the following officers for the coming year: President and manager, J. N. PARKER; treasurer, William A. HUNDREDMARK. The secretary's report showed that 536,598 pounds of milk had been received during the year, a falling off of about 200,000 pounds. The patrons had been paid $2,553.54. During the year 24,552 pounds of butter were made, and 1,325 pounds of cheese. The butter brought an average price of 21 cents per pound. The total cash receipts for the year were $4,208.65 and the disbursements were 4,166.52, leaving a balance on hand of $42.13. During the year $502 were paid out for labor and $502.62 for permanent repairs. There is due the patrons $164.11 and there is an indebtedness of $830. During the coming year the directors will hire teams to bring in the milk from a large territory.
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ELBA EXPENSES
    The following figures are taken from Elba Village Clerk W. I. WARNER'S report for the past year: Total receipts, $1,213.86; total disbursements, $968.58, leaving a balance on hand of $245.28. The money turned in by the collector was $1,043.50. The following appropriations are asked for the coming year; Highway fund, $300; lighting fund, $150; firemen's fund, $25; contingent, $25, a total of $500. The annual election will be held next Tuesday.
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SENECA
 
HURRYING THROUGH REMAINING BUSINESS IN SUPREME COURT AT WATERLOO
 
    In supreme court at Waterloo yesterday the jury in the case of Clarence TEN EYCK, as trustee in bankruptcy of John BOND and Claude BATTELLE vs. Rolla BATTELLE, returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $633.90. This was a suit to recover for money paid to the defendant, who is the father of Mr. BATTELLE, just prior to the failure of Bond & BATTELLE, shoe merchants at Waterloo.
   
    The case of Josiah T. MILLER vs George H. KLOCK and Emmett N. TEATS, a rental case, was finished just prior to the close of the day's session. After the giving of this case to the jury court adjourned to Friday morning when some short case will be taken up as it is necessary for Justice James M. DUNWELL to close this term Friday evening as he is to preside at an equity term in Canandaigua next week. It is more than probable that the case of James COGGINS vs. S. F. SMITH will be moved, as it can easily be finished, the points involved being the sale of some potatoes at a price it is claimed under a written contract, only a portion of the potatoes being taken.
 
    William A. BICKFORD, of Border City, who was indicted at this term of court for the alleged retaining of funds belonging to Joseph DILL, of Rochester, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. He was admitted to bail in the sum of $500 for appearance for trial.
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COVERT'S BONDS
    The board of supervisors of Seneca county met in special session at Waterloo Wednesday afternoon and passed an act abolishing the offices of railroad commissioners of the town of Covert, thus enabling Supervisor MEDLOCK, of that town, to refund the Sodus bay railroad bonds issued by that town, which expire on September 1st next. Similar action was taken by the town board of Covert some years ago, but there was no record made of such an action, hence this course was deemed necessary. All were present except Supervisor WELLS, of Romulus.
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WATERLOO BUSINESS NOTES
    The Waterloo organ works have resumed work, and give indications of plenty of business again. John POST is to erect a broom factory on West Water street, Waterloo, his present quarters being too small. L. R. JENKINS, of Waterloo, has purchased of William MORGAN his residence property in that village and the latter is to move to Colorado. Sidney KUNEY has purchased a one-half interest in the green house business of Edney SMITH, at Waterloo, and the same is to be continued by Smith & Kuney.
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REST AFTER LONG ILLNESS
    Information of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth FACER, a former well-known resident of Seneca Falls, which occurred Wednesday at Cleveland, O., reached relatives in the former place yesterday. Mrs. FACER was 75 years of age, and her death was the result of illness of many years' duration. The remains will be taken to Seneca Falls for interment.
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WELCOME HOME
    Two Waterloo soldier boys are soon to start for home, George JOLLEY, son of Enos JOLLEY, is in Cuba and is to leave for home with his regiment on April 1st, and Charles D. TOOMBS, of Company I, Twenty-eighth Infantry, is to leave Manila on the transport Thomas March 15th for San Francisco.
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    Arazina Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, Waterloo, will hold an entertainment and dance this evening.
 
    The Seneca Falls Historical Society will discuss "The Harrison Administration" at the next meeting, March 20th.
 
    Teachers' institute is to be held at Waterloo April 1st to 5th inclusive, with Charles A. SHAVER, of Watertown, conductor.
 
    The annual meeting of the Waterloo Historical and Library Association is to be held March 28th. Four trustees for three years and one each for two years and one year are to be chosen.
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STEUBEN
 
WAYLAND ELECTION REPORTED ONE WEEK BEFORE IT CAME OFF
 
    Tuesday and Wednesday of the present week a report appeared in two of the Rochester papers that Wayland village primaries had been held and the several candidates elected who had been nominated in the caucus a week previously. This report seems to be a grave mistake on the part of some of the local correspondents, for as yet no Wayland election has been held. One will take place on the 19th of this month, and it is safe to say that the slate which was nominated some ten days ago at the caucus will be elected without a struggle, as the opposing faction has as yet failed to put a ticket in the field.
    No cause can be attributed to the false report unless it is that the election of all the candidates is conceded, seeing there is but the one ticket in the field. Nevertheless, the regular village election will be held Tuesday and the polls will be open and the votes cast just as if there were two tickets in the field, as is usually the case.
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DEATH FROM HEART DISEASE
    Mrs. Nathaniel WISE died suddenly at the family residence, Lent Hill, Cohocton, Wednesday night, of heart disease, aged 54 years. She leaves a husband; one daughter, Mrs. William BEECHNEY, a father, Daniel FINCH; three brothers, Charles FINCH, of Wallace, and Henry and Silas, of Cohocton, and a sister, Mrs. Norman CRAWFORD, of Cohocton.
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COMPLIMENT TO ROCHESTER
    Richard KIRBY, of Rochester, who has bought the WARNER house at Cohocton, and will take possession next Monday, has changed the name of the hotel to the Osburn house.
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    Warren H. LEE, of Little Valley, expects soon to open a bank at Avoca.
    Edward ADAMS, of Cohocton, fell on the ice Wednesday and broke his knee pan.
 
    The New York state department of agriculture will hold a farmers' institute of the Warner opera house, Cohocton, Monday and Tuesday.
 
    Karl KINKADE, of Avoca, who for two or three years has been a member of the Twenty-third Regiment Band of the regular army, arrived at Avoca the first of the week in poor health. He has a thirty days' leave of absence, and expects to be ordered to Manila again at the expiration of his furlough.
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MARCONI INTERVIEWED
 
Will Establish Wireless Telegraph Stations Along Coast
    New York, March 14 - G. MARCONI, the demonstrator of wireless telegraphy, who arrived here to-day, said he expected to remain in the United States for a few weeks. "One of the reasons for my visit," said he, "is to establish wireless telegraph stations along the coast, so that vessels arriving and departing can communicate with the shore. Some of the companies are supplied with instruments but are unable to use them as there are no stations. The North German Lloyd line will use the wireless system of reporting but I cannot say what other lines will use the system.
    "In the British navy, wireless telegraphy is used, and at the present time forty British war vessels are fitted out with instruments. They have been able to communicate with shore and each other, flashing the messages a distance of 200 miles."
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WHELEHAN APPOINTED
 
Chosen to Succeed Edward E. Frisbee in the Board of Supervisors.
    William T. WHELEHAN, of Charlotte, will be the representative of the town of Greece in the Monroe county board of supervisors for the remainder of the year 1901. He was named yesterday by the town board for the position made vacant by the death a few weeks ago of Edward E. FRISBEE.
    As Mr. WHELEHAN held the office of town clerk, it was necessary for the board to name a successor to him in that position. Henry VICK, of Barnards, was chosen. Mr. VICK'S appointment was made with the understanding that he will keep the office of town clerk in the village of Charlotte. Before the election of Mr. WHELEHAN last spring the office was on the Ridge at a point not easily accessible from Charlotte, and as that village is by far the largest settlement in the town, it is thought only proper that the office should be maintained there.
    The town board made no new appointments aside from the two mentioned at its meeting yesterday. All the old officers except Commissioner of Highways TRUESDALE were reappointed to serve for the remainder of the year. Mr. TRUESDALE has not yet submitted his report for the past year, and because of that fact no action was taken by the board in his case.
    Mr. WHELEHAN is a Democrat. Justice LAVERTY, of Charlotte, was a candidate for the office of supervisor, but as he is the only Republican in the town board, he was not able to land the appointment. Mr. WHELEHAN has held the office of justice and town collector. He is a young man, about 30 years old, and is engaged in the restaurant business in Charlotte with his brother.
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A HARVEST OF DRUNKS
    A number of residents of Rochester, who had imbibed not wisely but too well, confronted Justice ERNST in police court yesterday. John Joseph WESMAN was liberated on condition that he return to Buffalo, where he formerly lived. Two officer were detailed to see that he left town in good order. James MURPHY was not so fortunate. He was fined $5 and an offer to leave town was rejected. William SMITH was fined $5. Joseph GILLET, Roman JOHNSON, Lawrence DOWD and Herman WANKE had their sentences suspended.
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SUCCESSFUL PLEA OF DESTITUTION
    John FYE, a former conductor for the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, who was recently arrested on complaint of Detective ELLIOT for stealing coal from that corporation, pleaded in police court yesterday, in extenuation of his offense, that he was entirely destitute. He got off with a suspension of judgment.
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A GAY TIME AT CHARLOTTE
    The members of the Charlotte fire department tendered a banquet to the Ladies' Auxiliary, at the fire hall last night, and it proved a highly successful affair. Progressive pedro was there with all his kinks and jollity, and after supper, served at 10 o'clock by Mrs. HUTCHINSON, the hall was cleared for dancing.
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GIRL ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
 
Took Two Spoonsful of Carbolic Acid Which Nearly Proved Fatal
    Nettie OVERBACHER, who gave her age as 15, but who looks to be much older, took a dose of carbolic acid at a Brighton street house Wednesday night, and then went to bed. Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock the Hahnemann Hospital ambulance was called as the girl was suffering great agony, and she was taken to that institution. Her attempt on her life is supposed to have been prompted by despondency.
    The girl, who is a servant, said she took two teaspoonfuls of carbolic acid, probably of a weak solution, and became deathly sick. In fact she reached that stage where death would have followed soon had not heroic treatment been adopted by the surgeon of the Hahneman Hospital ambulance. At an early hour this morning the girl was resting easily, and was thought to be out of danger. She gives no reason for her act. Her home is said to be in Syracuse.
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LENA TOLEDO CAUGHT AT LAST
 
Two Years Have Elapsed Since Her Conviction 
Noted Woman Fence
Hidden In A Webster Farm House For Months
Husband Had a Knife
Assistant District Attorney Widener Regains Possession of His Prisoner
Through the Efforts of Deputy Sheriffs Pollock and Abbott.
 
    "Oh, my heart!" gasped Mrs. Lena TOLEDO when Deputy Sheriffs POLLOCK and ABBOTT entered her room in a farmhouse near West Webster yesterday morning. The noted Italian fence, for whom the authorities have been seeking since she forfeited her bail bond when the appellate division affirmed her conviction for receiving stolen property, has been living in the house of a farmer named John GESLER about three miles northwest of West Webster for over a year past. Her husband, James TOLEDO, was employed as a laborer on the farm, and GESLER had no suspicion of the true character of his tenants.
    Mrs. TOLEDO will be taken to Auburn at once to serve the term of one year and six months imposed on by Judge SUTHERLAND. The capture of the TOLEDO woman after a lapse of two years from her indictment is another evidence of the unwinking vigilance with which the present district attorney's staff pursues criminals, and will be an eye-opener to the lawless element among the Italians of the county, who looked uo to the woman fence as a leader.
    Mr. TOLEDO emerged from the attic with a knife in his hand when he heard the disturbance in his wife's room yesterday morning that the deputies occasioned by their unceremonious entrance. Mr. ABBOTT quieted the belligerent husband with a look, while Mr. POLLOCK informed Mrs. TOLEDO that he had witnessed a few of her heart attacks while she was testifying in her own behalf in county court, and that he would be obliged to her if she would pack up her belongings and accompany them to Rochester, where a gentleman named Howard H. WIDENER was longing for a sight of the elusive criminal. Mr. TOLEDO interposed with the blandly innocent proposition that the woman he left in his charge to be produced in court by him on the morrow. This accommodating offer was politely but firmly declined, and Mrs. TOLEDO then forgot her temporary indisposition and seated herself in a cutter between the two deputies. The prisoner was hurried to the county jail and Warden MEADE, of Auburn prison, was telegraphed to send on for her at once.
    No better account of the TOLEDO case could be given than the entries made in his books by George YOUNG, clerk of the district-attorney's office. They are as follows: "May 12, 1899. Indicted for feloniously receiving stolen property - sealed indictment. May 25, gave bail in the sum of $500. May 31, arraigned before Judge SUTHERLAND in county court and pleaded not guilty. June 5, tried and convicted as indicted. Howard H. WIDENER appearing for the people and Milton S. GIBBS for the defendant. June 12, sentenced to one year and six months in Auburn. June 15, certificate of reasonable doubts granted and the prisoner admitted to bail in the sum of $1,000. January 24, 1900, proposed case and exceptions for appeal to the appellate division served by prosecution and defense. February 3, notice of argument served. February 6, appeal argued in the appellate division by Assistant District-Attorney WIDENER for the people and ex-Judge John D. LYNN for Mrs. TOLEDO. March 7, appellate division handed down a decision affirming the judgment of conviction. April 20, bail bond declared by Judge SUTHERLAND forfeited. March 14, 1901, Mrs. TOLEDO taken into custody." To-day will probably be added to the entry, "taken to Auburn to commence serving sentence."
    Mrs. TOLEDO was accused of conducting a "fence" on Frank street at which thieves disposed of their booty. The stolen goods found in her house which led to her indictment consisted of a quantity of shoes. When she disappeared after the judgment of conviction in her case had been affirmed by the appellate division, Assistant District-Attorney Howard H. WIDENER promptly sued on the $1,000 bail bond which had been furnished by her stepson, Dinardo SABRUGNIO, and took judgment on it. Mr. WIDENER had the whole family of Mrs. TOLEDO, including another son, Mike ROCK, up for examination in supplementary proceedings, and finally discovered that there was $2,000 worth of stock in the name of SABRUGNIO and his wife in the Standard Loan Association. Another suit was then commenced and is pending to have the judgment on the bond declared a lien on the loan association stock of SABRUGNIO for $1,000 and costs, and the costs of the supplementary proceedings. In the meantime Mr. WIDENER had secured SABRUGNIO's indictment for perjury. He was tried and the jury disagreed. SABRUGNIO appeared throughout to have been somewhat of a tool for Mrs. TOLEDO. The woman fence is a handsome, attractive person, with a good knowledge of English and possessed of unlimited craft and tact; as her concealment from the officers for so long a period shows. It is said that her hiding place was betrayed to the authorities by an Italian whose name is withheld for the present. SABRUGNIO's attorney will probably ask the Monroe county board of supervisors to remit a portion of the judgment taken against him by the district attorney's office for the forfeiture by his stepmother of the bail bond.
    The case has aroused considerable interest among the Italians of the vicinity and has had a most salutary effect in impressing them with the dangers of triding with American law. Mrs. TOLEDO is between 35 and 40 years of age. When the deputies were bringing her to this city she freely discussed her case, and laughed immoderately over her success in fooling the authorities so long. She ascribed all her troubles to her husband.
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JOSEPH SHARP DISCHARGED
 
Complainant Was Not Hurt, and the Prisoner Was Freed
    At the trial of Joseph SHARP in police court yesterday morning, charged with assault upon Michael CLARK in McCORMICK'S saloon at No. 487 State street Sunday morning, the evidence did not prove that SHARP had committed an assault, nor that CLARK was injured and the prisoner was discharged.
    The testimony of a number of witnesses went to show that there was a fierce fight in the saloon when CLARK attempted to eject SHARP and his two companions, KAVANAUGH and LAMB. CLARK said on the stand that when he tried to put SHARP out the latter drew a knife and delivered two blows at him, one of which cut his coat in the elbow, the other in the back. The knife did not enter his body either time.
    The defense produced witnesses who testified that the only blow that was struck during the affray was delivered by CLARK at SHARP, who entered the room without forcing his way in. CLARK is said to have raised a chair to hit SHARP, but was prevented from doing so by SHARP'S companions.
    When the testimony was all in the attorney for the defense moved that the prisoner be discharged as the prosecution had not proved that CLARK had been injured. The court granted the motion. Evidence was given showing that the saloon was open and doing business on Sunday.
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FLAGS AT HALF MAST
 
Respect Shown for Ex-President HARRISON -- His Last Visit Here
    Flags were at half mast in Rochester yesterday in respect for the memory of ex-President HARRISON, who died Wednesday night. Rochesterians well remember the last visit here of President HARRISON, the occasion being the unveiling of the soldiers and sailors' monument, on May 30, 1892. There was then in the city the greatest number of people that had ever been in Rochester at one time, and not since has the crowd been equaled. President HARRISON was given one continual ovation. There were 10,000 men in the line of march on that Memorial Day. There was a reception to President HARRISON, and this was followed by a breakfast at Ontario Beach. Governor FLOWER was also here the same day.
    Yesterday some of those same flags that on the 30th of May, 1892, floated so proudly from their mast tops, were dropped in mourning for Mr. HARRISON. The weather too was in direct contrast to that of that commemoration of the lives sacrificed in the Civil war, for instead of sunshine the sky was filled with leaden clouds, and the rain descended throughout the entire day. The flags hung limp and desplate from the house tops. They were soaked with rain and vividly significant of "trail arms," of the army.
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BOGNER GOT THE LIMIT
    The case of William BOGNER, accused of swindling Mrs. Yette METZGER out of $6, and Mrs. Anna NODECKER of $2, was called in police court yesterday morning. Many witnesses were examined, and the trial was prolonged to great length. BOGNER is a well dressed fellow, and made a good appearance. An eloquent plea for clemency was made, but it availed nothing, as the court sentenced the prisoner to six months in the penitentiary, the maximum length of time for the offense.
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CAMPANA CASE CALLED
 
Neither Side Appeared in Court -- Witnesses Have Been Before Grand Jury
    The case of Dominick CAMPANA, charged with killing Frank De CARLO, was called in police court yesterday, but there was no appearance on the part of either the defense or prosecution. The case has been called in this court before, but has evidently gone into the hands of the grand jury, in which case an examination in police court will not be necessary. The grand jury is expected to rise to-day, and as all of the witnesses in the CAMPANA case have been examined by that body, it is expected that an indictment against him will be handed down.
    DE CARLO was shot on North street on February 19. He and CAMPANA had been friends for some time, and the quarrel between them arose over some money which DE CARLO had loaned CAMPANA. He demanded the payment of the same, and it is alleged that CAMPANA drew a revolver and shot DE CARLO in the stomach. The wounded man died the next day.
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ODD FELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY
    C. C. CRAVER, of Kansas City, Mo., treasurer of the Odd Fellows' anniversary entertainment committee, has sent an invitation to Rochester Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to attend the eighty-second anniversary of the founding of the order, to be held there on April 26th. Kansas and Missouri will unite in making this a great event. Mr. CRAVER is a brother of Mrs. Earll H. SLOCUM, a member of Monroe Rebekah lodge, No. 1. Anyone wishing to obtain further information may inquire of her at No. 21 Post street.
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MARRIED
 
WEBSTER -- KIRWAN - At the residence of the bride's mother, No. 112 Jefferson avenue, Thursday, March 14, 1901, by Rev. William R. TAYLOR, Miss Florence A. KIRWAN and Roy C. WEBSTER. No cards.
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DIED
 
GRAHAM - Thursday, March 13, 1901, at the family residence, No. 163 Frost avenue, Florena, daughter of Mrs. Nora GRAHAM, aged 24 years.
-Funeral from the house Saturday, March 16th, at 8:30 A. M., and from Immaculate Conception Church at 9 A. M. Burial private.
 
STEBBINS - Thursday, March 14, 1901, at his residence, No. 27 Galusha street, Charles C. STEBBINS, aged 79 years. He leaves a widow, daughter and two sons.
-Funeral from the house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 
VICK - In this city, Thursday evening, March 14, 1901, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. NAGLE, 17 Vick park B, Mary E., widow of the late James VICK.
 
REYNOLDS - Suddenly, in Buffalo, of heart disease, Wednesday, March 13, 1901, George V. REYNOLDS, aged 67 years.
-Funeral from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph T. OLCOTT, 6 Mason street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 
BUCKHECKER - In this city, Wednesday, March 13, 1901, at the City Hospital, Mrs. Lena BUCKHECKER, aged 64 years. The remains will be taken to the family home, No. 4 Mt. Pleasant park. She is survived by one son, August BUCKHECKER, of this city.
-Funeral Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
 
ULSCHT - In this city, at her home, No. 22 Morris street, Mrs. Henrietta ULSCHT, aged 42 years. She is survived by one son, Oscar, three daughters, Mrs. W. BUSH, of Bolton, England, Martha and Florence, of this city, and her mother, Mrs. KUETER, three sisters and two brothers, all of this city.
-Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the house, Rev. Mr. MILLER officiating. Funeral private.
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WEBSTER -- KIRWIN
 
Marriage of Two Well-Known Young People Yesterday Morning
    An exceedingly pretty but quiet house wedding was celebrated yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. J. H. KIRWIN, No. 112 Jefferson avenue, when her daughter, Miss Florence Alberta KIRWIN and Roy C. WEBSTER, of this city, were married by the Rev. Dr. W. R. TAYLOR, pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church. The ceremony occurred at 9 o'clock, and was witnessed by only a few guests, families of the bride and groom. There were no attendants.
    The rooms were beautifully decorated in palms and roses, the color scheme being pink and white and green. The bride looked very attractive in her going-away gown of castor cloth, with trimmings of pink brocaded applique. She carried bride roses. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served by Teall, with covers for twenty-two. The bridal table was decorated with a center piece of pink roses in a bed of _aidenhair ferns, the scene being softened with the light from many pink shaded candles in silver candelabra.
    The bride is well known in musical circles of the city, having sung in the Brick Church choir for several years. The groom is a prosperous attorney. Mr. and Mrs. WEBSTER left for an extended trip East and South, where they will remain for a month. Upon their return they will reside in the new home which is building for them on Fulton avenue. There were no cards.
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JOSLYN -- CURRAN
    In this city on March 8th, Anna L. CURRAN and Philip JOSLYN were united in marriage, Rev. C. ? HAMILTON officiating.
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DEATH OF MRS. JAMES VICK
    Mrs. Mary E., widow of the late James VICK, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roswell S. NAGLE, No. 17 Vick Park B. She is survived by the daughter mentioned, Mrs. H. K. WHITE, of New York, Mrs. Charles L. GIBBS, of Titusville, Pa., and four sons, James, Charles H., Frank H. and E. C. VICK.
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CLARENCE F. LEWIS, aged 57 years, died <snip> didn't get the rest.
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IN SURROGATE'S COURT
 
Four Estates Passed Upon by Judge Benton Yesterday
     The will of Eliza E. STILWELL, who died on November 26th last, names Emily S. HAYWOOD executor and sole beneficiary of the $11,300 estate.
 
    William S. PIKE died on February 22nd, leaving a will dated February 19th, naming Justus A. BUTTON executor of the $1,500 real and $29 personal estate.
 
    The estate of John SERCU, who died on February 28th, consists of $3,600 personalty, and is disposed of by a will dated September 2, 1895.
 
    Maria C. SWEETING is given a life use of the $33,000 real and $7,800 personal property of her deceased husband, Bernard SWEETING, who died on February 14th, leaving a will dated September 27, 1897.
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COURT MATTERS
 
Court of Appeals
Albany, March 14, 1901
 Calendar for Friday, March 15th: Nos, 22, 23, 774, 142.
 
Supreme Court Appellate Division
Rochester, N. Y., March 14, 1901
 
Present - Hon. William H. ADAMS, presiding justice; Hon. Peter B. McLENNAN, Hon. Alfred SPRING, Hon. Pardon C. WILLIAMS, Hon. Frank C. LAUGHLIN, associate justices.
 
No. 67 - Elizabeth McDONALD, respondent, against the city of Syracuse, appellant: argued.
 
No. 78 - D. V. WILGUS, appellant, against Bernard MESSING, respondent; submitted.
 
No. 79 - Jamestown Business College Association, Limited, appellant, against Elva J. ALLEN, respondent; argued.
 
No. 82 - C. H. MASON and another, appellants, against J. B. WEST, respondent, argued.
 
No. 86 - L. C. BARKER, appellant, against town of Floyd, respondent; submitted.
 
No. 90_ - Dora E. OWENS, respondent, against the Buffalo Review Co., appellant; argued.
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NEW DINING CAR
    The Lackawanna railroad put into service this morning a new dining car, which in many ways is the most beautiful now in its service. The interior of this car, which was built in the company's shops at Scranton, is finished throughout in white enamel and gold, with which the mahogany furniture makes a beautiful contrast. The kitchen is fitted with the most modern devices, and is prepared to turn out the same excellent meals which have given the Lackawanna railroad an enviable reputation throughout the United States.
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TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY
    The twenty-eighth anniversary of the founding of Bluecher Lodge, No. 93, Knights of Pythias, was observed last evening by the members of the lodge with an entertainment and banquet at Augustin's hall, corner of Clinton avenue north and Hand street. Bernard HELBERG was the principal speaker of the evening. The committee in charge was composed of William SCHLEBER, Edward PRESTIN, George PRESTIN, Florian HETTIG and William C. HAFNER.
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HAD A SERIOUS FALL
    Mrs. William HETZEL, of No. 3 Elliott street, fell on a sidewalk near her home yesterday afternoon and was rendered unconscious. She lay where she fell until found by a neighbor, who took her home and revived her, Mrs. HETZEL, who is 74 years old, was bleeding freely from a bad gash, four inches long, on her head. A physician was summoned and the injury dressed.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Mar 16, 1901

DIED IN RAGS WITH MONEY IN THE BANK

 
Lonely Life and Death of Mrs. Mary Shannahan
The Cause A Mystery
Probably Age and Sickness - Her Lifeless Body Found in a Little Room
of the Rookery at No. 60 Hill Street

    In a miserable, dirty old rookery, at No. 60 Hill street, a woman with a good-sized bank account died yesterday alone and almost forsaken. Childish with age and shut in by her own narrow mind, she died a pauper's death, with luxury within her grasp. Such was the tragic end of Mrs. Mary SHANNAHAN, 65 or 70 years old, whose body now lies at the morgue.
    Her death was sudden and mysterious. Whether caused by age and infirmity, or because summoned by the woman herself, through the medium of poison, self-administered, can only be told by the physicians who will to-day perform an autopsy. The symptoms of death are unknown because of her solitary life.
    Mrs. SHANNAHAN's lifeless, but still warm, body was found about 5 o'clock; yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Elizabeth LANG, who occupied rear rooms of the same house, and who rented the one little room to Mrs. SHANNAHAN. Mrs. LANG was naturally greatly alarmed and called a physician, who pronounced the woman dead.
    The morgue was then notified and Coroner KLEINDIENST sent Attendant Frank DRAUDE with the morgue wagon after the body. It lay upon a miserable bed with dirt-begrimed clothing, and that in which she dressed was almost a collection of rags. Coroner KLEINDIENST, who also visited the house and talked with Mrs. LANG, concluded that it was a case of heart disease or apoplexy and ordered the body removed.
    "She seemed like she was in a trance," said Mrs. LANG to a Democrat and Chronicle reporter last night. "I tried to waken her yesterday morning, and I hammered on her door for half an hour before I got her awake. She finally got up and made some coffee and ate a little something, and we talked awhile. Then I went out and went to work, and didn't see her again till I got home. That was about 5 o'clock.
    "How did she live, and why did she come here? Well, she's got money in the Rochester Savings Bank, and she drew out $10 every once in a while, never more than that, to live on. She lived very plain and did not dress good."
    The above was learned in answer to a number of questions, and when asked how Mrs. SHANNAHAN came to live there, Mrs. LANG said:
    "I met her in my travels and she kind o' took a likin' to me and came, knowin' I'd look after her. She has been with me since last fall. Her husband died about a year ago and left her a lot of money. Then, too, her folks left her a lot o' money twenty years ago, and it's been in the savin's bank ever since."
    "Have you any idea how much she has?"
    "No, I haven't; she never told me, but it must be in several thousands."
    "Well then, with all this money and choosing to live here when she could have lived in a nice home of her own, was she not something of a miser?"
    "Well, she was childish," replied Mrs. LANG, "and she hadn't been feeling well for a long time. But she lived straight. Never a man crossed her door step."
    "Has she any relatives?"
    "Yes, they live around Spencerport, but she said she never wanted to find them, because they hadn't used her right. She used to live on a farm, and some trouble came up and it was sold and she came to the city."
    The interview with Mrs. LANG was a peculiar one. She stood in the doorway of the old, one-story, wood-colored box, while the constant barking of an unknown number of dogs was heard from an inner room. Mrs. LANG is a great lover of the canine, and, it is said, knew about twenty dogs, of the time, and supports them in idle happiness. If rumor may be credited, her humble abode is a veritable dog heaven. So far as known no complaint is made of the dogs. The crotchety canine colony lives within the law and evidently soothes the lonely heart of old Mother LANG.
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SIX CHILDREN AND AN EMPTY COAL BIN
 
Trials of the Poor, or How the Other Half Lives When Grim Necessity Stalks
    John HAAG, a German 32 years old, was arrested last night by Officer EHRMENTRAUT and Special Officer ELLIOTT, of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, for stealing 35 cents worth of coal belonging to the Yates Coal Company, from a car near Hague street. HAAG is a molder by trade and has a wife and six children, the oldest being 9 years.
    "I have been out of work for about three months," said HAAG when he reached the police station last night, "and I only got to work at the Lincoln Park stove works a few days ago. I bought half a ton of coal a short time ago, but it was gone yesterday and when I got home from work my wife said: "There's no coal for to-night." It was too late to get any from the yard, so I told her I saw some chunks lying by the side of the tracks as I came from work and I would go and get them. I took a sled and got the chunks alongside of the track. There wasn't much, so I took a chunk from a car. Then the officers nabbed me and here I am."
    HAAG felt badly and wiped away the tears as he finished the story. He did not appear like a hard drinker, and his hands showed the roughness of his labor.
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ACCUSED OF STEALING SOLES
    Frank KIEFER, aged 18 years, was arraigned in police court yesterday morning on the charge of stealing a package of soles worth $3.60 from F. I. FOOTE's shoe factory in State street. The prisoner's mother was in court and begged for mercy for her son. A plea of not guilty was entered, and the case was adjourned for a week.
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ALL WOOL SMYRNA RUGS GIVEN AWAY
    To any lady ordering one box of soap from either of the Tulip Soap Company's stores, 56 West Main street, or 345 East Main street. Combination desk and bookcase given with 240 cakes. Solid oak saddle seated rocking chairs given with 140 cakes. Ladies' folding sewing tables, with fifty cakes. Iron axle express wagon with fifty cakes. Call and see them.
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C. T. KALB, MERCHANT TAILOR, 106 State St.
    You take no chances in our making your clothes. We are sure our goods are reliable! Best trimmings used. Our clothes hold their shape. Large stock to select from. Low prices.
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DIED
 
CLARK - The funeral of Stephen W. CLARK will be held at his late residence in Spencerport this (Saturday) afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 
VICK - In this city, Thursday evening, March 14, 1901, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. NAGLE, 17 Vick park B, Mary E. VICK, widow of James VICK.
-Funeral services at the residence, Sunday, 2:30 P. M. Burial private.
 
WESTFALL - In this city, at his home, No. 502 Mt. Hope avenue, Norma WESTFALL, aged 60 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, No. 502 Mt. Hope avenue, Monday, March 18, 1901, at 2:30 P. M. Interment at Mt. Hope.
 
LEWIS - In this city, Wednesday, March 13, 1901, at his residence, No. 9 Columbia avenue, Clarence E. LEWIS, aged 51 years.
-Funeral Sunday at 3 P. M., from Emmanuel Presbyterian Church.
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SCHALLER ARRESTED
 
Charged With Assault on Young HOLZSCHUH of No. 432 Jay Street
    Joseph SCHALLER was arrested last night at his home on Masseth park, off Jay street, by Deputy Sheriff BIRDSALL, on a bench warrant issued on a sealed indictment handed down by the grand jury yesterday. The prisoner is a tailor about 35 years old, and is married.
    SCHALLER is charged with assault in the first degree in stabbing Frank HOLZSCHUH, of No. 432 Jay street, in the back twice with a knife, on the night of January 20th last, SCHALLER and HOLZSCHUH had a fight in front of Batz's saloon, on Jay street, and it ended in the stabbing. HOLZSCHUH was at first thought to be mortally wounded, but recovered after many weeks of confinement.
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