Early News

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon June 5, 1916

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

-Duane ANTIS, aged 77 years, died in this city yesterday morning. He leaves one son, Gaylord ANTIS. The remains were removed to the home of his son 256 Emerson street.

-Mrs. Katherine E. McKELVEY, wife of William H. McKELVEY, died at her home, 48 Texas street, Saturday night, aged 61 years. The funeral will be held from her home to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

-William VAN SICE of 51 Hamill place died yesterday afternoon, aged 16 years. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William VAN SICE; three brothers, Abraham, Jacob and Foster VAN SICE, and three sisters, Mrs. Dennis MURPHY and Misses Ethel and Esther VAN SICE.

-Charles EZOLD died yesterday afternoon in the general Hospital, aged 52(?) years. He leaves his wife; two daughters, the Misses Anna and Veronica EZOLD; one brother and one sister, living in Germany, and one sister, Mrs. John WEYH of this city. The remains were removed to 88 Clinton avenue north.

-Mrs. Julia A. KENDALL, widow of Christopher A. KENDALL, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Harry BARKER, 66 Linden street, aged 72 years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. BARKER and Mrs. James E. SEABORN of Buffalo, and three sons, John B. KENDALL of Titusville, Pa., and Horace I. and Harold KENDALL of Rochester.

-Mrs. Catherine E. STONE, wife of M. G. STONE, died yesterday morning at her home, 351 South Goodman street. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Edward A. STONE; one sister, Mrs. Julia A. BURNS, and one brother, James McDONALD of Copenhagen, N. Y. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from his home and at 9 o'clock from Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

-JOHN HENDERSON died Saturday at his home, 114 Cady street. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Jean DIAMENT HENDERSON; two sons, James H. and Henry D. HENDERSON of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest W. SANDERS of this city and Mrs. Fred W. CISGEN of Saginaw, Mich.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of Flower City Tent, 30, Knights of the Maccabees. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

-John HENDRICKS, aged 73 years, died yesterday morning at his home, 6 Durgin street. Besides his wife, Mrs. Margaret HENDRICKS, he leaves one son, George B. HENDRICKS; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas F. MEAGHER and the Misses Minnie and Bessie HENDRICKS; one brother, Harry J. HENDRICKS of Denver, Co., and two sisters, Mrs. E. WALKER and Mrs. Margaret HENDRICKS of North Dakota. He served in the Civil War in Company A, Eighth New York Cavalry, and was a member of O'Rorke Post 1, G. A. R. The funeral will be held from his home Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and from St. Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

-George Joseph GRANT, son of the late George J. GRANT, died yesterday afternoon in the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 27 years. He leaves, besides his mother, Mrs. Mary GRANT; three sisters, Mrs. John HANLON, Mrs. E. L. VAN KERKHOVE of this city and Mrs. D. C. MALONE of East Rochester, and one brother, John GRANT of this city. The remains were removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. John HANLON, 12 Federal street. The funeral will be held from 12 Federal street to-morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock and from Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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FIVE CENT FARE CASE IN COURT

Railway Wants to Try Question of Constitutionality First
   The fight of the city of Rochester for a five cent trolley fare to Charlotte came up again before Supreme Court Justice A. J. RODENBECK in Equity Term this morning. Corporation Counsel B. B. CUNNINGHAM announced that the city was ready for trial, but Attorney Joseph TAYLOR, representing Henry WILLIS a stockholder of the Rochester Electric Railway Company, and who brings the suit for a permanent, injunction restraining enforcement of the five-cent fare, asked the court to divide the issues.
   There are two issues. The first is the constitutionality of the annexation act in which it was provided that the fare should be five cents. The second is the question of confiscation, the railway company alleging that it is impossible to do business profitably with a nickel fare in operation.
   Mr. TAYLOR suggested that the constitutionality question be tried out first. He said that the matter could be tried in an hour or two. Then whichever side lost could immediately appeal to the Appellate Division ad then to the Court of Appeals. If it is held that the annexation act is unconstitutional it will not be necessary to try out the question of constitution, which Mr. TAYLOR would take a couple of months.
   Corporation Counsel CUNNINGHAM argued that if the constitutionality if the law should be tried out first and upheld then the injunction which prevents the city from enforcing the five cent fare should be vacated. In this event, however, the railway company will ask for a continuance of the injunction pending final determination on the ground that nobody is being injured as every passenger is given a five cent rebate check, redeemable later if the courts decide that the five cent fare stands.
   Justice RODENBECK took up the papers in the case and said that he would announce his decision on the matter of dividing the issues and taking up the constitutionality question first to-morrow morning.
   Equity Term will be run in two parts, Justice RODENBECK sitting in one and Justice THOMPSON presiding in the other.

SAFFORD DIVORCE CASE WEDNESDAY
   The trial of the divorce suit brought by Claudia B. SAFFORD against Carl R. SAFFORD was set down for Wednesday of this week.
   Justice THOMPSON granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Katherine A. AUSTIN, 110 Richard street, from Seymour F. AUSTIN, now employed at the Columbia Market in Syracuse. It was alleged that AUSTIN was too friendly with a woman fellow clerk in a Gifford street rooming house in Syracuse. No defense was made. P. C. SHUTT represented the wife. No alimony was asked.

   A decree of separation was given Daisy P. RICE, 295 Seward street, from Walter J. RICE by Justice THOMPSON. The couple have been separated for more than five years and during that time RICE has paid his wife $6.50 per week out of a salary of $15 per week. Justice THOMPSON thought that he had done fairly well but inasmuch as the attorneys for both sides had previously stipulated that alimony of $7.50 per week should be paid he made the award that sum. Otherwise, he said, he would not have raised it.
   James BREWER represented the wife and Joseph A. KIRBY the husband. No defense was put in for the husband, however, the case going by default, Mrs. RICE alleged cruel and inhuman treatment consisting of abuse threats and a kick.

SUIT AGAINST CITY DROPPED
   The last echo of the suit for damages brought by the Genesee Recreation company against Mayor EDGERTON Commissioner of Public Safety R. A. HAMILTON and Chief of Police QUIGLEY for the closing of the Genesee Theater on the ground that it was unsafe was heard this morning when the case was called in equity term of Supreme Court. Corporation Counsel CUNNINGHAM announced that he was ready but the plaintiff preferred not to prosecute the case. Attorney P. D. OVIAT, representing the Genesee, was present but was willing to let the suit go by default and judgment was therefore rendered in favor of the city officials.
   The suit grew out of the attempt to show "Damaged Goods" at the Genesee. Upon the report of inspectors the Mayor condemned the theater as unsafe and closed it. The suit for $20,000 damages then followed. Since that time the theater has been converted into a (f or n)ight club.
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CHARGE HIM WITH THEFT OF A CHECK

Man Who Entrusted Him With Money Has Died Since Alleged Theft
   Although the man from whom he is claimed to have stolen has since died, John EMMA, 24 years of age, of Tilden street, was arrested this morning by Detectives WEIDMAN and McKELVEY on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree for the alleged theft of a check for $73. 73 which he was given to put in the bank. The check was the property of John C. DAGLISH, who formerly had a machine shop at 16 Mill street.
   One day in January of this year Mr. DAGLISH called at a saloon in the vicinity and said that he was not feeling well and asked the bartender if he knew of some honest man who would take the check to the bank for him.
   EMMA was recommended and he went to the Union Trust Company, where he tried to cash the check, but he did not succeed in doing so there. Then he went to the Central Bank, where he had previously transacted business for others, and he was given the money on the check.
   It is claimed that EMMA kept the money and that he has been out of the city much of the time since then. The loss of money greatly worried Mr. DAGLISH, who had been in poor health for some time. His heirs will prosecute EMMA.
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TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Autoists Appear in Police Court for Disobeying Rules
   Frank J. PEELING, 32 years of age, of 124 Belmont street, arrested by Traffic Officer COPENHAGEN on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated, pleaded not guilty in police court this morning and the case was adjourned until June 19th:
   Judgment was suspended in police court this morning on M__rice C. HAMMOND, 43, of Fairport, notified to appear on a charge of driving his auto to the left of a street car.
   Archie DEAVENPORT, 29, of 222 South avenue, arrested on a charge of speeding an auto, pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned until June 6th.
   Louis PATONI, arrested on a charge of exceeding the speed limit with an auto, was fined $5.
   Victor L. ALEXANDER did not appear to answer a charge of exceeding the speed limit with his auto and forfeited $10 bail.
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THROWS NEWLY BORN CHILD FROM UPPER WINDOW

   New York, June 5 - Miss Margaret GLEASON, who said she was of Stuvvesant, N. Y., killed her new born baby by throwing it out of a third floor window at 20 Wilson street, Brooklyn, to-day.
   The child was born last night. She told the police she came here after a quarrel with her lover.
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STEAMSHIP CITY OF SAVANNAH ON FIRE AT SEA
   New York, June 5 - Word was received in Brooklyn to-day that the steamship City of Savannah, of the Ocean Steamship Company, Captain Marcus HAMMOND, is reported as having been on fire and run aground at Lorenzo Margues, Portuguese East Africa. The vessel is in a critical condition and is settling in the mud.
   The Savannah left Calcutta for New York on May 11th. After she had been to so for about two weeks fire was discovered in the forehold. The ship was beached and immediately began to settle. The engine room and forepart were flooded before the fire was extinguished.
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CHILD TELEPHONES POLICE OF TRAGEDY IN NEW JERSEY
   Red Bank, N. J., June 5 - "Papa has just shot mamma," the childish treble of little Dorothy HODGES, over the telephone to police headquarters was the first intimation that a tragedy had occurred in the HODGES home.
   Officers found Mrs. Frank W. HODGES near death from a bullet wound in her head. HODGES was arrested and admitted having shot his wife. They quarreled over matters of property.
   At the Long Branch Hospital, it was stated to-day Mrs. HODGES has a slight chance of recovery.
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HOSPITAL IN DANGER FROM CANAL

Water So High That Institution May Be Abandoned for a Time
   Seneca Falls, N.Y., June 5 - Public sentiment in Seneca county has been much aroused by the announcement that the Seneca Falls Hospital might have to be abandoned, if not permanently at least for a sufficient length of time to enable the state to protect it from the waters of the barge canal. The hospital is located on the shore of Silsby Lake and the water level in the lake is only a few inches below the basement floor of the hospital. The elevator pit is filled with water to a depth of several feet of water and this necessary part of the hospital equipment is out of commission.
   The Seneca Falls Hospital was formerly the residence of Horace C. SILSBY, who developed the SILSBY steam fire engine, for years one of Seneca Falls most flourishing industries. Mr. SILSBY erected the house for his residence. It cost over $70,000. In March 1910, Dr. Anna J. BROWN purchased the property and converted it into a hospital. Although Mrs. BROWN owns the hospital it is in reality a public institution. All physicians are at liberty to treat patients there. It is supported in part by the public through the medium of the Hospital Guild. This organization raised the funds for the construction of the much-needed elevator which is now out of commission because of the water. The hospital employs four graduate nurses regularly and does not conduct a training school.
   During the past three years when barge canal construction work resulted in many emergency cases the hospital was found to be a great blessing. It is frequently filled to capacity. Being the only hospital between Geneva and Auburn, the Seneca Falls Hospital is used by a population of nearly 20,000 people.
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CANADIAN OFFICERS KILLED

   Ottawa, June 5 - Not since St. Julien have the Canadians suffered so heavily as they did in the tremendous fighting between Ypres and Hooge, on June 2d and 3d, when, after being pushed back for seven hundred yards on afront of 300 yards, Canadians, by a heroic counter attack with bomb and bayonet, retook most of the ground lost.
   One hundred and one officers figured in the first casualty list, received from the fighting front this morning. These include a major general, a brigadier general, four lieutenant colonels, eight majors, twenty-one captains and sixty-six lieutenants. No account has as yet been received of the casualties among the rank and file which must of necessity be heavy.
   Major General MERCER, who commanded the division engaged, is recorded as missing, on the official list, though in last night's dispatches he is reported severely wounded. Brigadier General Victor WILLIAMS, commanding the brigade engaged, is missing and probably prisoner. Three battalion commanders, Lieutenant Colonel H. c. BULLER, Lieutenant Colonel A. E. SHAW of Brandon, Lieutenant Colonel G. H. BAKER, M. p. for Brome, are killed in action, with Lieutenant Colonel J. F. H. USHER of Toronto missing. Lieutenant Colonel BULLER was former aide de camp for the Duke of Connaught. He lost the sight of one eye in the fighting a year ago around Hill 60. Lieutenant Colonel SHAW is a second cousin of General HUGHES.
   Included in the eight majors wounded is Major Hamilton GAULT of the Princess Pats, wounded for the third time.
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ADONIJAH F. SKINNER

Batavia Veteran Died Whose Life Was Saved by President Lincoln's Brother-in-law.
   Batavia, N. Y., June 5 - Adonijah F. SKINNER, a well known veteran of the Civil war, died on Saturday night from the infirmities of age at the home of his nephew, William W. SKINNER, of No. 26 Summit street, with whom he made his residence ten years.
   Mr. SKINNER was born at Freedom, Cattaraugus county, on April 13, 1836. He enlisted with a regiment of regulars early in the Civil war and participated in many important engagements having been wounded three times. Once he was left on the field for dead and was found by the rebels and taken to one of their hospitals, where he recovered under the ministrations of Dr. TODD, a southern surgeon, who was a brother of Mrs. Abraham LINCOLN.
   He is survived only by nephews and nieces, those in addition to W. W. SKINNER of Batavia, being Charles SKINNER of Hornell, Henry SKINNER of Boston, Mass.; Clifford SKINNER of Carbondale, Ill.; Miss Ada SKINNER of Java and Miss Mary SKINNER of Carbondale, Ill.
   Brief services will be held at the home of W. W. SKINNER at 9:30 a.m. to-morrow and the remains will be taken to Arcade for burial.
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SCHUYLER G. PARRISH

Injury Received in Automobile Accident Near Rushville Proved Fatal to Owner of Car
   Canandaigua, n. Y., June 5 - The death of Schuyler Gordon PARRISH occurred at the Canandaigua Hospital at 11 o'clock last night as the result if injuries received in an automobile accident near Rushville a few days ago, when the car he was driving got out of his control, went into the ditch, overturned and pinned him beneath, crushing his chest and fracturing his skull. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker G. M. KENNEDY and were shipped to Naples by way of the Canandaigua Lake boats this morning. The funeral will be held at Naples at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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MRS. ELIZABETH C. SWEEZEY
   Marion, N. Y., June 5 - The death of Emma CRANE SWEEZEY, widow of George M. SWEEZEY, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. T. LUCE of Buffalo street, this village. Mrs. SWEEZEY was the daughter of David and Catherine CRANE and was born in Aurora, Ill., but had spent the most of her life in this vicinity. She was born June 22, 1847, and on March 7, 1867, was married to George M. SWEEZEY of this place. Mr. SWEEZEY was at one time sheriff of Wayne county. They were also proprietors of the Atlantic Hotel in this place for many years. They had always resided in this town with the exception of the time spent in Lyons during his term of office and several winters spent in Washington. Mrs. SWEEZEY was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church and was highly respected. She was of a bright, cheerful disposition and had many friends. Her illness had extended over a year. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edgar T. LUCE of this town, with whom she had resided since before the death of her husband, which took place February 2, 1915, and Mrs. Frank MOSHER of Palmyra, N. Y.; also two brothers, D. H. CRANE of this place and Edgar G. CRANE of Aurora, Ill., who was here at the time of her death. The funeral will be this afternoon, Rev. W. W. McWILLIAMS officiating.
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HIRAM L. BLOODGOOD
   Victor, N. Y., June 5 - The death of Hiram L. BLOODGOOD, 78 years of age, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adelbert BRIZEE of East Syracuse, at 3 o'clock on Saturday morning, June 3d. Mr. BLOODGOOD suffered a shock of paralysis on Friday, May 26th.
   Mr. BLOODGOOD was a farmer, residing just east of the village about thirty years ago. He afterwards went to Farmington, where he lived for some time. Then he made his home in Syracuse. Later of his home was with his daughter, Mrs. BRIZEE, at East Syracuse, where he passed away Saturday morning. He is survived by two children, one son, William BLOODGOOD, whose home is in West Main street, Victor, and one daughter, Mrs. Emma BRIZEE of East Syracuse, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at the South Farmington Chapel this afternoon. The services will be in charge of the Rev. J. W. ALLATT of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Victor. The burial will take place in the South Farmington cemetery.
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MRS. CATHERINE D. LYNCH
   Canandaigua, N. Y., June 5 - The death of Mrs. Catherine DONOVAN LYNCH occurred at the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. ? MARY, in Gibson street, at 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening following a long illness of several months duration with a complication of diseases.
   Mrs. LYNCH was born in Rochester 66 years ago and was the widow of Patrick LYNCH. For about twenty years, Mrs. LYNCH was in business in Canandaigua village. She resided in Rochester also for many years and about eight months again took up her residence in this city with her sister at whose home she passed away. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. MARY in Canandaigua, and Mrs. Julia McMULLEN of Rochester. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Mary's Church and burial will be made in Calvary cemetery here.
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WILLIAM DONOVAN
   Canandaigua, N. Y., June 5 - The funeral of William DONOVAN, who died at Rochester Saturday, was held from St. Mary's Church here at 9:30 o'clock this forenoon and the remains interred in Calvary cemetery here. The decedent was a brother of John DONOVAN, residing in Clark street here, and was 63 years of age. He is survived by his brother, John, and by two nephews, Leo DONOVAN and Alan DONOVAN, both of this city, and by four nieces. Sarah M. FITZSIMMONS of New York, Helen DONOVAN, Isabel DONOVAN and Katherine DONOVAN, all of Canandaigua.
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MRS. HENRY COLTON
   Bath, N. Y., June 5 - Mrs. Henry COLTON died Saturday night, after a long illness. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at the family home in Warden street. Mrs. COLTON was born and passed her life of 76(?) years here, her maiden name being Louis(?) STOREY. She leaves her husband, when she married in early life, with a sister, Mrs. Louis MITCHELL of Bath, and two brothers, Jacob of Bath and John in Ohio.
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TRUMAN S. BREWER
   Bath, N. Y., June 5 - In the death of Truman S. BREWER, which occurred yesterday after a long illness, this community loses one of its oldest and best known men. Mr. BREWER being in his 93d year. He was born near Elmira, but had lived here sixty-eight years. Mr. BREWER was a farmer, in which occupation he was eminently successful. He was an upright citizen and commanded the highest esteem of the community. Mr. BREWER was married when a young man to Amy SPRAGUE whose death occurred in 1897. His survivors are these children: Mrs. Mary PIERCE of Dundee, Mrs. Joseph BROWN of Mitchellsville, Mrs. Curtis C. CROSS, Mrs. L. D. PARKHILL, Mrs. William HENDERSHOTT and John BREWER of Bath; he also leaves a step-daughter, Mrs. George JONES of Dundee, and two brothers, Phelps and James BREWER in Michigan. Mr. BREWER was a member of the Methodist Church of Bath, the pastor of which, the Rev. O. J. BLACKFORD, will officiate at the funeral service at the home of Mrs. PARKHILL in Gansevoort street Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The burial will be in the family plot in Nondaga cemetery.
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RIGA FARMER DEPRESSED

Ground so Wet That Some Seed Has Rotted and It is Too Late for Planting Again
   Churchville, N. Y., June 5 - The farmers throughout this section are greatly depressed over conditions this spring. The excessive rainfall has kept them from fitting the land and as a result there are acres of oat land that will never be sown. Some farmers have prepared their oat ground three times and then a down pour would come and necessitate the work being done over again. It is now so late for oats many are turning their attention to other crops. Considerable corn has rotted and will necessitate replanting, unless weather conditions moderate materially this week the spring planting and summer haying will come in a heap and in many cases it will be impossible to care for each. An immense quantity of water fell Friday and the lightning played all kinds of stunts, but no serious damage resulted. F. MINWILL was in a row boat fishing near Kendall's woods when a bolt struck a tree close by and knocked the steel fishing rod from his hands. The rod was lost in about twelve feet of water.
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HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY OFFICERS
   Bath, N. Y., June 5 - The convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in the Corning district, which closed here on Friday evening, elected these officers: President, Mrs. O. J. BLACKFORD of Bath; vice-president, Mrs. J. W. MITCHELL, Canisteo; record-secretary, Mrs. F. J. STARR, Hornell; corresponding secretary, Mrs. R. M. SHAUTT, Hammondsport; treasurer, Mrs. F. W. GOFF, Hornell.
   The annual meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Steuben Baptist Association, which includes fourteen churches in Schuyler and Steuben counties, will be held at the Avoca Baptist Church, on Wednesday, June 21st.
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BARN BURNED BY LIGHTNING
   Bath, N. Y., June 5 - A barn owned by James LARUE near Mitchellsville, was struck by lightning and burned with all its contents, early Saturday morning; in the building were several wagons, farming implements and tools, and the loss entailed is about $1,200.
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HANGING GARDENS WERE NOT SO MUCH

It's Claimed Now that Babylon's Wonders Were Only Modern Roof Gardens
   Digging into the ruins of ancient Babylon German archaeologists have uncovered the "Hanging Gardens" that were listed as one of the seven wonders of the world. Dr. Robert KOLDEWAY, in charge of the expedition, describes them unromantically as "cruelly disappointing and upsetting to the visions of one's fancy. Those hanging gardens, a wonder of the world, were roof gardens, or terraces, surmounting a one-story windowless house. Almost any modern hotel roof garden would outshine the most lovely 'hanging garden' of Babylon.
   In this matter-of-fact way, says the Kansas City Star, is one of the seven wonders disposed of. One cannot put out of mind a belief in the magnitude and glory of the seven ancient wonders without a wrench at the heart strings, but the truth is that only one of the seven, the pyramids of Egypt, would be a wonder to-day.
   When Antipater, epigrammatist of Sidon, wrote a guidebook for Western travelers in the eastern country, about two centuries before Christ, he prefaced it with a list of the Seven Wonders of the World, which no sightseer could afford to miss. The Pyramids constitute the only one of the seven wonders that exists to-day. They are yet one of the greatest wonders of the world, and thousands of travelers go each year to see them. But the other six, if they existed to-day, would not be classed with wonders."
   The temple of Diana at Ephesus was not large as our own Union Station. The Colossus of Rhodes, a brass statue of Apollo, at the entrance of the harbor of Rhodes, was only a little more than one-half as large as the statue. Liberty Enlightening the World, at the entrance of New York harbor. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus lacked thirty feet of being as high as Grant's Tomb on Riverside Drive. Phors's Watch Tower, at the entrance to the harbor of Alexandria, was not so high as Washington's Monument, and there are several buildings in New York City much higher. The statue of the Olympian Jove is surpassed in size by several colossal statues to-day.
   Only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world was of practical utility. It was the Pharos lighthouse, four hundred feet high, with a fire playing on its top as a guide to sailors. The other six were of no particular benefit.
   The publishers of Popular Mechanics sent 1,000 letters, several years ago, to eminent scientists in this country and Europe, asking them to name the seven greatest wonders of the modern world. The majority of votes were given to wireless, telephone, aeroplane, radium, and anti-septics and antitoxins, spectrum analysis and X-ray.
   Not all would agree with that choice, for it excludes the Panama Canal, the telegraph, the submarine, the automobile, moving pictures, the printing press, the steam engine, compressed air, steel, the telescope, microscope, textile machinery and many other wonders, including those of chemistry, such as the taking of nitrogen from the air.
   The most wonderful achievements of to-day are all for the help and betterment of mankind.
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ALUMINUM UTENSILS SAFE

Scientific Investigation Proves That There Is No Danger in Cooking in Them
   Is aluminum a safe material to use for cooking utensils? In order that this oft repeated question might be answered once for all, the Institute of Industrial Research made for Good Housekeeping Magazine a series of tests. The investigation was conducted by experienced chemists, who, during two months, subjected aluminum utensils to every test they could possibly meet in the kitchen.
   As the result of this systematic scientific investigation, if has been shown that there is mo danger in the use of aluminum cooking utensils, particularly if extreme cleanliness is used in their care. It may be pointed out at this place, however, that this precaution is equally necessary with all other forms of metallic containers, and should never be overlooked even in the cases where enameled ware is in use.
   In the course of the careful study which was made of this subject, a great number of different vegetables were cooked in aluminum vessels, using the methods of cooking prescribed in the standard cookbooks. After the various dishes were finished the food was carefully subjected to chemical analysis to determine how much contamination from aluminum compounds or aluminum salts had been produced in the food. It was found that tomatoes and asparagus removed small amounts of aluminum from the vessels without the addition of salt; that green peas cooked with salt had no effect upon the metal; that no common vegetable had the slightest effect when cooked in the ordinary way, with the possible exception of green beans, which were in a wilted condition when received and had to be cooked an unusual length of time. In general it is advisable to add the necessary salt at the end of the cooking.
   In view of the fact that aluminum is being extensively used for coffee pots and jelly molds the investigation was extended to these. Coffee simmered for fifteen hours and left standing for sixteen hours longer gave no indication of any attack upon the metal, and a lemon jelly allowed to set and remain in a mold for several days removed practically no metal whatsoever.
   The above tests apply equally well to the cooking of vegetables in fireless cookers. The outer side of all kettles and aluminum vessels should be kept clean and bright, as under these conditions the efficiency of a fireless cooker made with aluminum will be increased.
   It has also been shown that the dark stains produced on aluminum ware are due principally to the alkaline nature of the water used or to the use of cooking soda.
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DOANE -- MERRILLS
   Bath, N. Y., June 5 - Frank MERRILLS and Miss Frances DOANE, well known Bath young people, were married Saturday by the Rev. T. W. CARTER at the parsonage of the Bath Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. MERRILLS will live in Elmira, where he lately assumed a position as telegrapher for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
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WORK AT STANDSTILL
   Batavia, N. Y., June 5 - The work of excavating for the new federal building at West Main street and Jefferson avenue is still at a standstill, owing to the non-arrival of revised plans from Washington. After going to a considerable depth with the excavation Contractor ROSSELL of Rochester found that the condition of the ground would not permit of making the basement as deep as was provided for in the plans. He notified the Washington authorities of that fact and received instructions to suspend operations until the plans could be changed. Several carloads of brick for the building have already arrived.
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WILLARD TRIAL PUT OFF
   Batavia, N. Y., June 5 - It had been expected that Herbert WILLARD, indicted for murder in the second degree for the killing of Rupert LITKE in a pistol fight at Indian Falls on March 12th, would be placed on trial at the term of County Court which opened at the court house this morning, with Judge WASHBURN presiding, but after the court convened District Attorney COON asked that the case be put over three weeks. As former District Attorney James A. LE SEUR and George W. WATSON. WILLARD'S attorneys, did not object, Judge WASHBURN permitted the postponement.
   District Attorney COON is preparing to oppose the appeal of Jan TRIBUS, the Batavian, under conviction for murder in the first degree, which will come up in the Court of Appeals on June 12th.
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GATES -- WILBUR
   Alexander, N. Y., June 5 - A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Jennie WILBUR Friday at 4 o'clock, when her eldest son, George WILBUR of Alexander, and Miss Edith GATES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. GATES of Barrie, were united in marriage by the Rev. John WORTTAN, pastor of the M. E. Church. Only the near relatives of the contracting parties were present. The bride wore a gown of white embroidered voile and carried white carnations. Her maid of honor was Mrs. Eugene KRAUSS of Batavia, sister of the groom. Mr. KRAUSS acted as best man. The maid of honor wore gray voile and carried pink sweet peas. The bride's gifts to her attendants were friendship pins.
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FEAST OF ST. BONIFACIUS
   Dansville, N. Y., June 5 - The members of St. Bonifacius Society of St. Mary's Church, about 100 in member, will celebrate the feast day of their patron this evening in old St. Mary's Church in Franklin street. The society was organized in 1852 and but one charter member is living, Stephen RAUBER. Addresses will be made by Rev. Otto GEIGER of Rochester and Rev. Ernest ZIEGAN of Perkinsville.
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DAMAGING HAILSTORM AT GENESEO
   Geneseo, N. Y., June 5 - A hailstorm visited Geneseo Saturday, cutting down the canning peas here and doing much damage. It gradually merged into rain, which came so fast as to clog a majority of the village drains and produce every startling situations. In numerous cases cellars filled up so quickly that the water welled up through the floor and drove the family to a higher level. After the storm Street Superintendent DeMUNN's auto was found to be almost submerged in the basement of the village building, and during the progress of the ___ William STEWART, to rescue the OLMSTED horses, had to swim the gully stream that separated him from them.
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UNSAFE MATCHES
   Lyons, N. Y., June 5 - While reaching in a match box Saturday afternoon fr a match, Kenneth PURCE, living at No. 5 Catherine street, was badly burned on three fingers of his left hand. The matches blazed up from unknown cause. Dr. John C. CARMER dressed the injury.
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CHARLES YAHN

Native of Rochester Died of Bright's Disease Brought on by Gas Poisoning
   Phelps, N. Y., June 5 - Charles YAHN, a well known and highly esteemed Phelps young man who was taken to the Memorial Hospital in Canandaigua Sunday ill with Bright's disease, died at that institution at 3 o'clock this morning. The remains were brought to the home of Frank E. BENTON in Banta street, Phelps, to-day, where the funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
   The deceased who was 28 years of age, was born in Rochester and had made his home in Phelps for the last twenty years. He graduated from the Phelps High School and then took a course in mechanical engineering at the Cornell University graduating two years ago. Soon after receiving his diploma he accepted a position with a gas engine manufacturing concern in Mansfield, Ohio. There, it is said, he contracted gas poisoning which developed into the disease which caused his death. Mr. YAHN is survived by a sister, Miss Laura YAHN of Rochester, and a brother, Bernard YAHN, a marine guard with the U. S. S. Wyoming.
   Rev. C. C. MacLEAN, minister of the Presbyterian Church will conduct the funeral services which will be in charge of Sincerity Lodge, F. and A. M. of Phelps, of which the deceased was a member.
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ANOTHER SEVERE STORM AT PAVILION
   Pavilion, N. Y., June 5 - Late Friday afternoon an electric storm struck this village and it suffered a repetition of the flood and consequent conditions of the flood of May 16th. This one was the worst of the two, the water being much deeper and the current swifter. The wind blew down large trees, the rain fell in torrents and it thundered and lightning almost continuously for several hours. The storm and flood seem to have been local, affecting this village only. Walks were washed out, gardens and door-yards flooded. The floors of the gas office, barber shop and REINHART'S meat market were covered with water. West Main street was again like a swiftly flowing river. The cost to the town to repair two bridges and the walks and roads will be about $300.
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FIRE NEAR MORTON

Large Barn of S. T. Bush Burned to the Ground This Morning
   Morton, N. Y., June 5 - The large barn on the fruit farm of S. J. BUSH, one and one-half miles north of here, burned to the ground at 2:30 this morning. It is believed the fire was caused by lightning. The loss is partially covered by insurance.
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QUALIFIES TO HOLD RANK IN THE NAVY
(photo of Lieut. Edward G. Zimmer)

Edward G. Zimmer, of Local Naval Militia, Notified by Washington
   Lieutenant Edward G. ZIMMER, commanding the Sixth Division of Naval Militia, has issued orders for his organization to participate in the preparedness day programme. The sailors will parade as infantrymen, fully equipped as a landing force.
   Following the programme in Genesee Valley Park the men will drill at Summerville Saturday and Sunday. The instruction will include the handling of small boats and launches and infantry and artillery drill. It is planned to hold these drills frequently. Small landing forces will be sent ashore at various points along the lake, and all the Naval Militia divisions will take part in the exercises.
   The battle exercise consists of manning small rapid fire guns on launches, the men being armed with rifles, and under cover of the rapid fire guns jump overboard as soon as the boat touches the beach and immediately form a firing line.
   The recruiting campaign recently inaugurated by the Sixth Division has had very good results, but few vacancies remaining to be filled. Orders for the annual battleship cruise will be issued soon, and no man enlisting after June 15th will be permitted to participate in the cruise. The men will board the Battleship New Jersey in New York City on July 15th, and disembark at the same place on July 29th, allowing for two days' traveling the organizations will be absent for a period of sixteen days. The Naval Reserve Fleet will consist of battleships New Jersey, Rhode Island, Louisiana, Virginia, Maine, Kentucky, Kearsarge, Alabama, and Illinois, and will cruise and exercise as a fleet. Shore leave will be given all men for two days at Newport, Rhode Island.
   The men will be paid by the government before leaving their respective ships. The Federal government pays all transportation, and the men will receive from $1.25 a day up, according to rank, for the tour of duty.    Commanding officers of the Naval Militia divisions anticipate the hearty co-operation of employers of the enlisted men, by permitting them to be absent from their employment for the period of the cruise.
   Lieutenant Edward G. ZIMMER has been informed by the navy department that he has successfully passed the examinations held by the U. S. navy examining board of Washington, D. C., for qualification to hold the rank of lieutenant in the service of the United States, and will be issued a certificate by the secretary of the navy showing such qualification.
   Following the bill granting pay to the National Guard there is now pending a measure to pay the members of the Naval Militia a corresponding amount. As the Naval Militia has already qualified, according to various requirements of the naval militia act, the passage of such a bill would make the New York Naval Militia immediately qualified to receive such pay.
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CONSTABLE BEATEN UP

As Result Four Men and One Woman Are Under Arrest
Charged With Disorderly Conduct
   As the result of a free-for-all fight in front of one of the Sea Breeze hotels at 1 o'clock this morning four men and one woman are under arrest charged with disorderly conduct. They are Fred MARCELLA, 31 years old, 35 Kent street; Roy BOWERS, 18 years, 66 Railroad street; Harry YOUNG, 19 years, 78 Mohawk street; George RICHARD, 27 years, 33 Gertrude street, and Belle SODEMAN, 34 years, 591 Main street east.
   Constable Charles SCHEEL of Irondequoit was badly beaten in the battle that ensued when he tried to quiet the alleged disturbers. Reinforcements arrived, but before the officer had been roughly handled. The quintette will have a hearing before Justice of the Peace Isaac BUYCK at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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ARRESTED MAN WHO HAD GOOD SUPPLY OF KEYS
   Found wandering about in the hallway of the Kelso block in State street this morning at 1 o'clock, Luigo DiVIST, 31 years of age, who says that his home is in Cleveland, Ohio, was arrested by Policeman NORTHRUP on a charge of vagrancy.
   When taken to police headquarters and searched, the officers found twelve house keys and four skeleton keys in his pocket, and he was able to give no satisfactory explanation in regard to why he was carrying them.
   "I am not a vagrant; I have a position out in Cleveland and came here on a vacation," he said when Judge GILLETTE informed him that he is charged with vagrancy. The case was adjourned until June 19th and in the meantime Captain WHALEY will write to Cleaveland for information in regard to him.
   DiVIST said that he had only arrived in the city a short time before his arrest and that he was holding for a room when the officer arrived.
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WOMAN IS SENTENCED TO PAY A FINE OF $150
   Mary MILLER was found guilty in police court this morning of a charge of keeping a disorderly house at 43 North Washington street and she was sentenced to pay a fine of $150 or to serve 150 days in the penitentiary.
James WHITE arrested on a charge of keeping a disorderly house over 197 Main street east, pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned for a trial on June 12th. Fines of $10 each were imposed on the following who pleaded guilty to charges of being inmates of the place; Albert S__CO, 23 years of age; James RICHARD, 23; Margaret MORRIS, 30, and Erma TEACHMAN, 21. A plea of not guilty to a charge of being an inmate, was entered by Mary FORBES, 28, and the case was adjourned until June 12th.
   A charge of keeping a disorderly place in a room at 47 Elm street, which was preferred against John MINER, was dismissed, as was a charge of being an inmate of the room, which was preferred against Agnes FITZGERALD, 21.
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SUIT FOR DEATH OF MAN KILLED AT HONEOYE
   Suit for $10,000 damages against the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company for the death of her husband, Bruno PILS, has been brought by Teresa PILS. The trial was begin before Supreme Court Justice G. A. BENTON and a jury this morning.
   PILS was sexton of the Catholic church in Honeoye Falls and on January 30th last was riding in an automobile driven by Rev. Martin J. CLUNEY, pastor of the church. At the Main street crossing in the village a locomotive struck the machine and PILS was thrown out and killed. Father CLUNEY was also injured.
No suit has yet been brought by the priest but Mrs. PILS asks damaged for the death of her husband.
   Clarence E. MOSER appears for the Lehigh while former Supreme Court Justice Arthur E. SUTHERLAND represents the widow.
   Trial term of Supreme Court will be run in two parts, Justice BENTON presiding over one and Justice S. Nelson SAWYER over the other. With equity term running also in two parts the court house will be a busy place for the next few weeks.
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GETS HALF OF HOUSE AND ONE-THIRD OF CELLAR
   The will of Asa F. PERKINS, who died in Fairport, May 13th last, leaving an estate of $10,000 was admitted to probate this morning. He gives his widow, Martha, the life use of the north half of the house and of one-third of the cellar under the south half of the house. The sum of $3,000 is also set aside to provide an income of $180 per year for the widow so long as she shall live or shall not remarry. Several small bequests are made, after which the life use of the rest of the estate is given to a daughter, Addie E. VanNORMAN.
   The principal of the estate eventually goes to the grandchildren.
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POSTOFFICE TO CONTRIBUTE ITS SHARE

Will Have Three Hundred Carriers and Clerks in Big Parade
   Employees of the Rochester postoffice will take part in the preparedness day parade on Saturday, with 300 men, clerks and carriers, in line. This decision was reached to-day, when the officials of the office decided to let the men off for a few hours in the morning to take part in the parade.
   The usual morning delivery of mail on all routes will be made, the men being started as early as possible. That may be the only delivery for the day in the residence sections, but it is likely that more deliveries in the business section will be arranged. The postoffice will be open in the late afternoon and evening.
   The Letter Carriers' Band will head this division, and the carriers, in uniform, are expected to present a natty appearance. The clerks will wear hats of one pattern and will probably carry canes.
   Superintendent George W. MILBY, in charge of the mailing division, will keep just enough men at work to keep the mails moving. He said this morning, but every facility possible will be given the employees to take part in the parade.
   Stephen H. FARREL, president of the carriers' association, and Vestol W. RAYMOND, president of the clerks association will attend the meeting of the committee in the office of Mayor H. H. EDGERTON to-night, to report on the men they will have in line and to receive orders.
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TO ARRANGE FOR PREPAREDNESS DAY
   A meeting of the memorial and executive committee of the G. A. R. will be held Wednesday night, to complete arrangements for participation in the Preparedness Day parade, Commander C. J. BROCK desires a full attendance of all affiliated organizations.
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EXAMINATION CANCELLED

No Test For Rural Free Delivery Carrier to Be Held by
United States Civil Service Commission
   There will be no test for rural free delivery carrier in Monroe county on June 24th, as announced.
   Secretary E. F. ROSENHAGEN, secretary of the local branch of the commission, received word this morning that the test has been cancelled. It is presumed that there is an eligible list in existence for this county.
   Quite a number of candidates had appeared to try the test.
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BOY RUN DOWN BY GROCERY WAGON
   Jack CROUCH, 10 years old, of 31 South Washington street, was run down by a light delivery wagon, driven by Frank SLOAN, of 40 Mt. Hope avenue, shortly after noon to-day at Main and Fitzhugh streets. The boy was but slightly hurt and was taken to his home. Patrolman SCHEID investigated the accident.
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IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

James M. MANGAN Named Trustee in Case of
William F. MILLER, East Avenue Saloon Keeper
   Creditors of William F. MILLER, who ran saloons on East avenue and Main street west, held their first meeting in bankruptcy court to-day and designated James M. MANGAN as trustee.
His bond was fixed at $3,300.
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GET CARRIER SERVICE

Residents of New Browncroft Tract Receive Delivery of Mail To-day for First Time
   Free delivery of mail was extended to the new Browncroft tract to-day for the first time by the postoffice.
The streets added to the delivery district are: Dorchester road, all; Windemere road, all; Corwin road, all; Rampark, all; Newcastle road, all; Gramercy park, all; Winton road north, from 401 to 566; Atlantic avenue, Winton road north to Newcastle.
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CAN NOT GET MEN

Street Railway Company Finds It Hard to Compete
With Large Industrial Organizations
   The New York State Railways, Rochester lines, is having its troubles trying to get enough motormen and conductors to handle the heavy summer traffic.
   Superintendent E. E. STRONG reports that many men have deserted, having been lured away by a promise of higher wages at Industrial plants.
   These men will not be taken back if they come back later, he says.
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TO CONDEMN LAND FOR PUMPING PLANT
   Special County Judge BARHITE has named Elmer A. SHAFFER, James C. DRYER and A. Frank WARREN as a commission to condemn lands wanted for the pumping station at the sewage disposal plant.
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TWO THEFTS REPORTED

Police Asked to Locate Persons Who Entered Stores
   L. B. CONDIE reported to the police this morning that his store at 4778 Lake avenue was entered during the night and cigars valued at $10 stolen.
   Antonio DASSO, of 433 Clinton avenue north, reported to the police that his market was entered and $?5 stolen.
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JAMES J. TAYLOR

Spencerport, N. Y., June 5 - The death of James J. TAYLOR, one of the well known men of Spencerport and vicinity, occurred at his home in Amity street Saturday morning of appendicitis.
   Mr. TAYLOR was born in Bradford, England, September 19, 1865, and came to Sweden when about 18 years of age. He had lived in Ogden for the past 21 years. Twelve years of that time he had been a resident of Spencerport. He was a member of the Spencerport Band. The Exempt Firemen's organization will march as a company to the funeral services. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, of the Holy Name Society and of St. John's Church of Spencerport.
   He is survived by his wife, Caroline KELLEY TAYLOR; four sons, Edward J., George T., J. EMMET and James V., and one daughter, Mary Louise, all of Spencerport.
   The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. John's Church. A mass will be said by Rev. J. W. E. KELLEY, assisted by Father McMAHON. Interment will be at St. John's cemetery.
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MISS SARAH DENNISON

Phelps, N. Y., June 5 - Miss Sarah DENNISON, aged 82 years, died Saturday at her home southeast of Oaks Corners after an illness of nearly a year, Miss DENNISON was born and spent her whole life in the home where she died. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Caroline SHELL of Geneva ad Mrs. Hannah SOUTHERS of Hudson Falls. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at her late home and burial was in the Salisbury Cemetery.
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ACCIDENT TO SHOWMAN
   Canandaigua, N. Y., June 5 - Albert TONELSON, 19, of New York city, is at the Thompson Memorial Hospital here as the result of a broken clavicle sustained when Belvia, one of the shows of the carnival held here last week under the auspices of the Mutual Hook and Ladder Company, collapsed, catching TONELSON, one of the employees of the show, beneath timbers.
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O'DONNELL -- RYAN

Phelps, N. Y., June 5 - The marriage of Miss Madeline O'DONNELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. MORTIMER O'DONNELL, of Syracuse, and Edward P. RYAN, son of Mrs. Mary E. RYAN of Phelps, took place Saturday morning at St. Anthony of Paudau's Church in Syracuse. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Genevieve O'DONNELL, Frank J. RYAN, of New York, the groom's brother, was best man and the ushers were Edward BRODERICK of Geneva and Paul RYAN of Phelps. The bride's gown was of ivory satin cut with grain, combined with embroidered tule and Spanish lace. She carried a banquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The bride's maid gown was of shell pink taffeta with overdress of pink tulle and silver gauze ribbons. The ceremony was followed by a breakfast at the home of the bride's parents to which were bidden the wedding party and the immediate families of the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. RYAN will reside in Syracuse.
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BENNETT -- VANDERHOOF

Phelps, N. Y., June 5 - Miss Mary BENNETT of Baltimore and Bertrand G. VANDERHOOF, son of Dr. and Mrs. F. D. VANDERHOOF, of this place were married Saturday at the home of the bride's brother, Dr. George BENNETT in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. VANDERHOOF are now taking an automobile trip from Baltimore to Phelps and expect to reach here Thursday. They will reside in Phelps.
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MICHAEL J. MORAN

Canandaigua, N. Y., June 5 - The death of Michael J. MORAN occurred suddenly Saturday night at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium, where he had been for a short time under treatment.
   Mr. MORAN was 68 years of age and had long been identified with the clothing business in Canandaigua. He was also a heavy owner of Canandaigua real estate. Mr. MORAN had been a member of the city board of public works since Canandaigua became a city. He survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Helen MORAN; two sisters, Margaret MORAN and Elizabeth MORAN both of Canandaigua, and a brother, James MORAN of Rochester.
   The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from St. Mary's Church here.
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MORE PENSION THAN PAY
   Miss Elizabeth THORPE, the oldest school teacher in years and length of service in Passaic, N. J., will retire at the end of the present school year, August 31st. Miss THORPE has taught steadily for forty years, being for many years in the English department at the high school, but also having been a teacher before the city had a high school. Many of the prominent business men of Passaic were educated under her. Miss THORPE, when retired, will receive more money than she has as a teacher, for the New Jersey Teachers' Retirement fund, of which she was an active member, will pay her six-tenths of the average salary she has received during the last five years, and the state department of education also will pay her because she has served more than thirty-five years, one-half of the average salary she received during the last five years. These payments will continue until her death.
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VIOLIN CONTEST

Boys Under Twenty to Be Heard in Competition at Family Theater on Wednesday Night
   The Family Theater announces a novel sort of contest for Wednesday night of this week, in connection with the weekly leap year party. It is a violin playing contest for boys under 20 years of age. The contest is expected to develop some youthful prodigies. Prizes will be awarded the winners, who will be chosen by the applause of the audience.
   It is estimated that there are 2,000 boys in Rochester taking violin lessons, or with a certain degree of proficiency from former lessons.
   These entries have been received: Anthony SCHEIBLAUER, 395 St. Paul street, aged 14 years; Ben GREENWALD, 74 Vienna street, 16 years; Max TOOR, 93 Thomas street, 8 years. The age of the contestants will be taken into consideration in making the awards.
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FATHER SAVED SON FROM DROWNING
   Hornell, N. Y., June 5 - William MUIR, the 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert MUIR of 80 Crosby street, had a narrow escape from drowning, late Saturday afternoon, when a portion of the bank along Crosby creek caved in, throwing him into the swollen waters of the stream. He was saved by his father, who leaped into the stream, and succeeded in working himself onto a sandbar, some distance down stream. The MUIR child was playing along the bank, when without warning it caved in throwing him into the water. Mr. MUIR ran downstream until he was opposite his son and then leaped in. He did succeed, however, in keeping his own and the child's head out of water, until they were washed onto the sandbar, from which they were easily rescued.
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NEW ENGINE HOUSE FOR SHORTSVILLE
   Shortsville, N. Y., June 5 - The office buildings of Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Company have been constructed in the Lehigh Valley yards at Manchester. Their engineers have made a thorough survey of the work and material for construction is arriving daily for the buildings that will constitute the big engine terminal. Workmen began this morning to raze the old round house preparatory to the building of the new one. It will be torn down stall by stall and the new house built in the same way, stall by stall, so that no time or engine room will be lost in the construction.
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NEW HOSE COMPANY IN SPENCERPORT
   Spencerport, N. Y., June 5 - A new hose company has been formed in this village and is to be known as the Protective Hose Chemical No. 2. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: William BEANEY, Jr., president; Harold DUNN, vice-president; Seward SMITH, secretary; Earl HAWKINS, treasurer. The company was organized with nineteen members.
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MRS. KATHERINE MURRAY

Hornell, N. Y., June 5 - Mrs. Katherine MURRAY died at the home, 56 State street, yesterday afternoon following a long illness. She is survived by one son, John MURRAY, with whom she lived.
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STORM DAMAGE AT SHORTSVILLE
   Shortsville, N. Y., June 5 - A large amount of damage has been caused by the rains of Friday and Saturday. Five inches of water fell Friday night. Many cellars were flooded and gardens washed out. The streets were filled Friday but on Saturday some of them looked as though they had not been oiled except for the oil in the gutters. The ball game in Manchester with Genesee A. A. and one in Shortsville with Clifton Springs High School had to be postponed.
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TWO NEW SAILBOATS ON KEUKA
   Penn Yan, N. Y., June 5 - Two new sailboats to be added to the fleet on Lake Keuka were received yesterday, which will be captained by William J. TYLEE, superintendent of the Penn Yan and Lake Shore Trolley Co. and H. C. BOOZ, assistant chief engineer of the Pennsylvania railroad system, who spends his summers here. The boats are of the class A variety and will probably rival the small craft now used by the local sailors, which are the swiftest of any inland lake in America. For years the local yacht club has held the inter-lake championship. The first race of the season will be held soon.
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EDWARD PRYOR
   Hornell, N. Y., June 5 - Edward PRYOR, 34 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert N. PRYOR of 144 Hornell street, died at the home of his parents yesterday following a long illness. He was born and spent a large part of his life in this city with the exception of the past few years when he had been in New York. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Rev. John PRYOR of Passaic, N. J., and Bert PRYOR of New York. Death was due to locomotive ataxia.
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MOTORCYCLIST DIES

G. J. Arnold, of Holley, Injured in Crash at Holley on Last Day of May Passes Away Here
   G. J. ARNOLD, of Holley, who was hurt on May 31st when an automobile driven by Sanford T. CHURCH, a __yer of Albion, crashed into the motorcycle he was riding in the village died last night in St. Mary's hospital. Coroner KILLIP ordered the body taken to the morgue for an autopsy.
   One of ARNOLD'S legs was so badly crushed that he was brought to the local hospital where the member was amputated. He also suffered from a fractured nose and a gash in the head.
   Mr. ARNOLD was 44 years of age and had been employed as wire chief for the New York Telephone Company in Holley. He was also a veteran of the war in the Philippines. Besides his wife and one child of Holley, he leaves a brother, Charles, of Medina. The body was taken to his home this afternoon.
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CENSURES MOTORMAN

Coroner Killip Gives Decision in Case of George W. Carpenter, Fatally Hurt by Street Car
   Coroner KILLIP has handed down the following decision in the case of George W. CARPENTER, president of the Crescent Enterprise laundry, who died from injuries received in a street car accident:
   I find that George W. CARPENTER came to his death on the 26th day of April, 1916, at the Rochester General Hospital from injuries received by being accidentally struck by a trolley car on Main street west near Elizabeth street, Rochester, N. Y., on the 25th of April.
   From the evidence adduced at the inquest, I find that Mr. CARPENTER was a man over 70 years of age and walked with a cane, and while crossing from the north to the south side of Main street, about two car lengths east of the stop at Elizabeth street, walking slowly and in somewhat of a diagonal direction, was struck by a car going west. The evidence does not show that there was anything to obstruct the motorman's view of the roadway at the spot Mr. CARPENTER was crossing; it also shows that Mr. CARPENTER was struck when about crossing the south rail of the westbound track and the car proceeded about three-fourth of a car length before coming to a stop.
   There is a discrepancy in the testimony as to the speed of the car; the motorman claiming about four miles an hour and uninterested witnesses about ten or twelve miles an hour. The motorman acknowledged that his gong was out of working order and had reported it just previous to the accident, at the Four Corners, to an inspector of the railway company. There are no crosswalks on Main street west; in this locality, neither is there one at the stopping place near Elizabeth street, due to the street being paved with asphalt.
   I would censure the motorman for not using more care when seeing a man of Mr. CARPENTER'S age attempting to cross the street in plain view of his car and especially after being aware of the fact that his gong was not in proper working order to warn pedestrians of their danger.
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DROWNED IN BARGE CANAL

William Van Sice Loses Life When Ledge Breaks and Throws Him Into Water-
Brother Escapes
   William VAN SICE, 16 years old, of 51 Hammill Place, was drowned yesterday afternoon when he and his brother, Foster, aged 12 years, were thrown into the Barge canal when a ledge of rock from which they were fishing gave way beneath their weight. The fatality occurred in Gates, about a mile north of the Lee Road.
   The younger brother swam to shore, but the strength of the older boy gave out and he sank from sight. Foster ran a distance of two miles to his home to tell his parents of the drowning.
   Coroner KILLIP was notified and sent Attendant Robert STONE to the scene with grappling hooks. STONE recovered the body in eight feet of water after dragging for about two hours.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & advertiser
Tue June 6, 1916

TWO MEN KILLED BY FALL OF WORK

Robert B. Lawrence of Holley Dead at Niagara Falls in Accident
   Holley, N. Y., June 6 - Robert B. LAWRENCE, of this village, was fatally injured, and Frank AMBROSE, also of this village, suffered broken arms and legs yesterday at Niagara Falls when a scaffolding on the Lehigh Valley railroad grounds toppled over. In the same accident a Niagara Falls man was killed and another one injured. The four men were employed as carpenters in construction of buildings for the railroad. They began work only a few days ago and had almost completed the tower. In some way the false work became loose and the workmen occupying a position on the top tier of timbers fell sixty feet with the scantlings.
   Mr. LAWRENCE died this morning at St. Mary's Hospital in that city. He was about 40 years of age and leaves a wife and four children.
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ORLEANS COUNTY WILLS

Alonzo Smith, Late of Albion, Left an Estate of $22,000 to His Widow
   Albion, N. Y., June 6 - In Orleans county, Surrogate Court Monday, Judge Fred L. DOWNS admitted to probate the will of Alonzo SMITH of this village, who died April 18, 1916, leaving $20,000 personalty and $2,500 realty. His widow is given the life use of the entire estate which at her death passes to their children in equal shares. William H. SMITH of Holley and Judson A. SMITH of Kendall, are named executors.

The will of Martin JAGODIZINSKI, locally known as Martin BARRY, for several years an Albion saloonkeeper, was filed for probate. His widow, Mrs. Jennie BARRY, is bequeathed the entire estate of $12,500, of which $9,500 is realty and $3,000 personalty.

The will of Mrs. Catherine A. HARRINGTON of the town of Yates, was admitted to probate, bequeathing her estate, consisting of $1,200 personalty, to her son and daughter-in-law, Orville M. and Mrs. Eva HARRINGTON.

The will of Armenia R. WOODHULL of Gaines, who died May 23, 1910, was filed for probate. Fred STANLEY of Gaines is named executor and the estate of $500 personalty is given to testatrix's daughter, Carrie.

The will of Ellen J. SHARPSTEN of Medina, who died April 23d, was admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to her son, George W. CHESBROUGH. The estate consists of upward of $100 personalty and realty valued at $500. Five hundred dollars each is given to her grandsons Lewis C. and Lawrence WELD. The balance of the estate is given to her son, George W. CHESBROUGH.
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ORA LEE

Albion, N. Y., June 6 - Ora LEE, aged 77 years, a well known retired __ residing in Clifton street, this place, dropped dead Monday evening in the barn at his home here. Coroner Leon G. OGDEN was summoned and issued a certificate of death from natural causes due to heart failure.
   Mr. LEE was born in the town of Barre at the farm owned by him in Lee street road, six miles southwest of Albion. He became a potato specialist in farming. Mr. LEE was a member of the A. O. U. W. fraternity; Knowlesville Grange and a charter member of the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church Society of Albion. He retired from active farming eighteen years ago and moved to the home in this village where he died Monday. Two years ago Mr. LEE and his wife, whom he leaves, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in this village. He also leaves one son, Ora LEE, Jr., of Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Fred C. HUMPHREY, of Knowlesville and a sister, Mrs. Laura FREEMAN, of Middleport, N. Y.
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FRED KAISER

   Pittsford, N. Y., June 6 - The funeral of Fred KAISER, who had been a resident of this vicinity for the last quarter century will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. KAISER was an esteemed resident. He died Sunday evening at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Carl WORTHY, of 26 Elmwood avenue, Rochester, where the funeral will be held. Death was due to paralysis. Besides his widow he leaves two sons, William KAISER of Victor, Fred of Mendon, two daughters, Mrs. C. WORTHY and Miss Elma KAISER of Rochester and three sisters, Mrs. John RUESS and Mrs. August PAPKIE of Buffalo, Mrs. Joseph TIMM of Germany, and four grandchildren.
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JOHN HENDRICKS

Funeral of Civil War Veteran, Who Was Prisoner of War, Will Be Held To-morrow.
   The funeral of John HENDRICKS, Civil war veteran, who died Sunday, will be held to-morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the family home in Durgin street and at 9 o'clock from St. Bridget's Church.
   About two months ago, Mr. HENDRICKS was obliged to retire from active business on account of failing health, but the end came unexpectedly. For the past thirty-three years Mr. HENDRICKS had been a trusted and faithful employee of the C. T. Ham Lantern Company.
   On September 18, 1861, Mr. HENDRICKS enlisted in Company A, 8th New York Cavalry. After seeing active service he was honorably discharged and re-enlisted at Culpepper, Va., in 186_ and served until June, 1865, when he received his honorable discharge. He was held a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Ga., Charleston, S. C., and Florence, N. C.
   In 1879 Mr. HENDRICKS was united in marriage to Margaret FLANIGAN, who survives him. He also leaves a son, George B., and three daughters, Mrs. Thomas F. MEAGHER, Minnie and Bossie HENDRICKS, and six grandchildren.
   He was a member of O'Rorke Post No. 1, G. A. R.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

--Miss Alice RYAN died last evening at St. Ann's Home.
--Herbert K. NELSON died on Sunday evening in this city. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anne Louise NELSON.

--Pauline, wife of Fred WALDEIS, died this morning at the family residence, 659 South avenue, aged 33 years. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Frederick and Paul WALDEIS; her mother, Mrs. Rosina _LE_E; one sister, Mrs. Rose SEILER and three brothers, Anthony, Charles and Emil BLE_LE.

--Otto HEDGES, aged _0 years, died Sunday at his home, 72 Arch street. He leaves his wife, Mrs. E_a M. HEDGES; two sons, Fred F. HEDGES of this city and Early Roy HEDGES of Utica; two daughters, the Misses _ Leonore and Gertrude K. HEDGES, and two brothers, Fabrian HEDGES of this city, and Chas. H. HEDGES of Horseheads.

--Mrs. Mary SHEEHY, widow of Patrick SHEEHY, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 4 Monroe avenue. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. E. M. BAIRD, of Springfield, Mass.; Mrs. Fred HARTMAN and Miss Margaret SHEEHY of this city, and three sons, James SHEEHY of Detroit; Edward and Harold SHEEHY of this city. The body was taken to 196 Main street west.

--Catherine BEARD, wife of Bert BEARD, died this morning at the General Hospital, aged 24 years. Besides her husband and two sons, she leaves her mother, Mrs. Lusia STEVENS; three brothers, Joseph and Jack STEVENS, of Rochester, and Edmund STEVENS of England, and three sisters, Miss Ella STEVENS of Rochester, and Mrs. Frank LEVITT and Mrs. Frederick BRADLEY of England. The remains were removed to 196 Main street west.

--Fred KAISER, aged __ years, died Sunday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl WORTHY in Elmwood avenue, where he had lived for five months. He was born in Germany and came to this country twenty-five years ago, settling in Pittsford. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Minnie KAISER of this city; four children, Mrs. Carl WORTHY, Miss Elma KAISER of this city, William KAISER of Victor, and Fred KAISER of Mendon; three sisters, Mrs. John BUESS and Mrs. August PAPKE of Buffalo and Mrs. Joseph TIMM of Germany, and four grandchildren.
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APPRAISAL OF DORA FORMAN ESTATE
   The appraisal of the estate of the late Dora FORMAN shows that the building at the corner of Main street east and Cortland street is valued at $165,000. There is a mortgage of $145,000. Her personal property was less than a thousand dollars.
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SYKES - CHAMPLIN
   At the home of the bride's parents last Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock Frances Elizabeth SYKES became the bride of Lloyd CHAMPLIN, Rev. V. N. WITTER performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate relatives. The couple was unattended.
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KILLED BY GAS

Andrew J. Tolley, Roomer in South Avenue House, Found Dead in Bed -
Accidental, Says Coroner

   Andrew J. TOLLEY, 55 or 60 years old, was suffocated by illuminating gas in the residence at 420 South avenue during the night. He was a roomer. The body was discovered at 8:30 o'clock this morning.
   Coroner Thomas A. KILLIP, who was notified of the death, immediately made an investigation. He found a jet with two openings the key to which was loose. Believing that the key, which could easily be manipulated, was accidentally turned on, the coroner gave a certificate of accidental death.
   The body was taken to the morgue.
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CHARGE DISMISSED
   The charge of annoying Kathryn SULLIVAN, which was preferred against Harry SULLIVAN, 25 years of age, was dismissed after a trial in police court this morning.
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WIFE WINS DIVORCE

Gets Decree Severing Ties to Cigar Dealer - Policeman's Wife Asks Jury Trial
   Mrs. Anna M. McKANE was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from her husband, William McKANE, by Supreme Court Justice A. J. RODENBECK this morning McKANE formerly conducted the cigar store at Clinton avenue and Court street. Testimony was offered to the effect that he was registered at a Buffalo hotel with a woman not his wife. Mrs. McKANE was awarded $20 per month alimony. There are no children. Howard BARNES appeared for the wife.
   Before Justice Robert F. THOMPSON the divorce suit brought by Herman ROWLEY against his wife, Mary ROWLEY, was placed on trial. There was no defense but Justice THOMPSON did not think that the husband had produced sufficient proof and held the case open a week to allow him to call additional witnesses. Maurice G. ELLENBOGEN appeared for ROWLEY. The wife had previously put in an answer and prepared to contest the case but the answer was withdrawn.
   In the suit for divorce brought by George A. HUNT, a policeman, against his wife, Anna HUNT, the latter has demanded a jury trial Justice RODENBECK thereupon transferred the case to trial term of Supreme Court, where a jury will pass upon the charges made against the wife, Ralph J. FEELY appears for the husband, George E. WARNER for the wife, while the co-respondent also has a lawyer, Hugh MAGUIRE.
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DENIES ASSAULT CHARGE
   Mark MILLSTONE, 29 years of age, of 15 Thomas street, arrested on a charge of assault in the third degree on Nettie MILLSTONE, pleaded not guilty in police court this morning and the case was adjourned for a trial on June 13th.
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