Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Fri Feb 1, 1889

ALMOST A FATAL BLOW

What Caused the Arrest of Chief of Police Barrie of Medina
    Medina, Feb. 1 - Lawyer Frank P. HUNT entered the police headquarters last evening, and provoked a quarrel with Chief of Police E. J. BARRIE. HUNT accused BARRIE of slander, and BARRIE then tried to have HUNT arrested for breach of the public peace. He secured no warrant, and the quarrel continued.  BARRIE became angry, and picked up a sharp-pointed stove poker, dealt HUNT a terrific blow on the head, inflicting a Deep and terrible wound. HUNT became wild with anger, and had not several by-standers held him, would have undoubtedly shed more blood. A physician was sent for, who dressed HUNT's wounds, which proved to be of a serious nature. Chief BARRIE has been arrested.
    In an interview this morning Chief BARRIE said that he struck HUNT in self-defense, but several witnesses of the affair say that he had no provocation in using HUNT in the manner he did. BARRIE said: "I asked Judge CASTLE for a warrant for the arrest of HUNT for disturbing the peace. He refused then, but promised to issue a warrant to-day." This statement Mr. CASTLE denies. BARRIE was released on bail last night and his examination will come off to-day. A reporter visited Mr. HUNT and found his wounds quite serious. He was lying down and resting comfortably. There is much indignation over the affair. BARRIE says that he has had disputes with Mr. HUNT before. It is thought that the affair will result in the election of a new chief of police.
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SUICIDE

A Buffalo Man Shoots Himself in a Lockport Hotel
    Lockport, Feb. 1 - Last night a light complexioned man, apparently about 40 years of age, obtained his supper at the Commercial Hotel in this city, and not being able to secure a room, went to the Niagara House and engaged lodgings for the night. Those who observed him closely saw that he appeared to be in a very nervous condition and laboring under mental worry of some kind. Upon retiring he asked Mr. JACKMAN for writing material. At about 6 o'clock this morning a lady, occupying an adjoining room, heard labored breathing in the room of the stranger and Mr. JACKMAN'S attention was called to it. Upon entering the room the stranger was found in the bed unconscious, with the bed clothes and pillows adjusted to support him and a revolver lying by his side. Examination showed that he had shot himself in the head just above the ear upon the left side, the ball passing through and coming out on the bed where it was found. Letters found upon him proved him to be W. W. HUFF of Buffalo, engaged in the employ of a transportation company of that city. A letter was also found from his employer advising him that the business he was charged with must be attended to and that his services would not be required after the close of January. Some letters to Buffalo parties were mailed last night and this morning a letter addressed to his wife was found in the gentleman sitting room down stairs where he had written it and left it last night. On the stand in his bedroom was found this morning a note to Mr. JACKSON, in which he said: "Telegraph S. W. GEE, supt. boats, Anchor line steamers, Anchor line dock, Buffalo, N. Y. I am sorry that such a thing is necessary, but there are many strange things cause me to do as I am doing." When HUFF went to his room he did not lock the door, and left the gas burning, and went to bed without undressing. No one heard the pistol shot. At 10 o'clock this morning HUFF was still alive, but cannot live.
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ITEMS IN BRIEF

-An orange tea and social will be given at the Asbury M. E. Church this evening.
-Sour's Military Band gave a promenade concert at the Washington Rink last night.
-Monday evening next the Rochester Liedertafel will hold a masquerade at Turn Hall.
-Mrs. J. C. STONE will speak in Calvary Presbyterian Church this evening at 8 o'clock.

-A regular meeting of Friends' Council, No. 67, R. T. of T., will be held at the rooms, 23 Wilder's arcade, this evening.

-Anthony HALSTRICK of South avenue, is constructing a model of a memorial which he will submit to the Soldiers' Memorial committee.

-Officers of the Rochester Lodge, I. O. O. F., were installed last evening over 90 State street. Supper was enjoyed after the installation.

-There was a large attendance at the musical and literary entertainment give in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church last evening.

-Sheriff HODGSON has appointed W. H. POLLOCK a temporary deputy sheriff at Brockport, to set during the illness of Charles MILLER the regular officer.

-Next Tuesday evening the members of what was known as the Twelfth Ward Hose company will hold a meeting to elect officers for a social club, including those connected with the former organization.

-The Executive Committee of the Yacht Club met last night and discussed plans for the proposed Club House at Charlotte. The subject of a site for the proposed house was also discussed.

-At a meeting of the managers of the Rochester Historical Society yesterday afternoon the question of the preparation of a series of papers was referred to a committee consisted of Messrs. Rochester, MOREY and WHITTLESEY. Secretary PECK as instructed to prepare a memorial on the death of Hiram SIBLEY.
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PERSONAL

-H. F. HAMMOND of the Murray Hill Hotel of New York city and Misses Lillian POST and Hattie DELARO of the Duff Opera Company are at the Livingston Hotel.

-Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. LEIMGRUBER will give a reception at the New Osburn House this evening.

-J. W. WILSON and Miss Annie E. MARSH were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, 23 Greig street, last evening, by the Rev. H. H. STEBBINS.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

-Mrs. Bartholomew MATTLE died yesterday at 961(?) North Clinton street. The funeral will take place from the house at half-past 7 o'clock Monday morning, and from St. Michael's Church at 8 o'clock.

-Philip, son of George and Caroline LESLIE, died yesterday at 10 Yale street, aged 2 years. The funeral took place from the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

-Ida J. HUNTER died yesterday at the family residence, 20 Jay street, aged 27(?) years. The funeral will take place from the family residence at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

-An infant of Wendelin and Catharine KEITZ, died this morning at 388 Hudson street. The funeral was held this afternoon.
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A THIEF SENTENCED
    In Police Court this morning John ROACH, who is sometimes known as William HOLLEY, a most accomplished thief, who came here from Chicago, was sentenced to six months imprisonment in the penitentiary, having been convicted of petit larceny in stealing a number of articles of wearing apparel from the house of Mrs. GUIL?ER, No. 392 Exchange street. The fellow is also charged with stealing from a number of other places in the city. The man has given a great deal of trouble to the police of late. He was arrested yesterday by Detectives SEIFFERD and KAVANAGH.
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A PRACTICAL JOKE
    It is about time that a certain member of the trustees of the Court House and all was made acquainted with a "joke" of which he has been a victim for several weeks. When he was appointed and the keys were turned over to him, one of them was attached by a chain to a large-sized chunk of brass. The unsuspecting trustee has ever since uncomplainingly and unnecessarily carted the load about, and when he sees this may possibly unload himself.
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TO SET ASSIDE AN ASSIGNMENT
    An action has been commenced to set aside the recent assignment of J. d. HARRINGTON to Charles H. YOST. The names of the creditors who have joined in this sm--- with the amounts of their respective ---ims, are as follows: Floyd, Platt & --unds, $1,089.67; Ca-ron & Co., $33.13; Webster & Fenner, $294.05; Morrill brothers & Co., $28.48; J. C. LEWIS, $?4.10. Putnam & Slocum are the plaintiffs' attorneys.
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LOOKING FOR HIS DESK
    A young gentleman well-known about the Court House recently parted with one of his dollars for one of the old desks which formerly graced the supervisors' room. He did not send for it at once and when he did, the elegant piece of furniture had folded its tent and departed. The janitor says a man came for the desk with a cart and he, supposing all was right, let it go.
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TIRED OF LIFE
    Lockport, Feb. 1 - W. W. HUFF of 96 Mohawk street, Buffalo, committed suicide, by shooting himself, at the Niagara House at 2 o'clock this morning. No reason can be assigned, except a letter found in his room from a steamship company of Buffalo dismissing him from their employ. He was about 40 years of age and leaves a family in Buffalo.
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MRS. AMBROSE CRAM DEAD
    Mrs. Ambrose CRAM died this morning at her residence on Carlton Place. The deceased was in the 81st year of her age. She was the widow of the late Ambrose CRAM, who was member of the Executive Board, alderman, and filled other important public positions. Mrs. CRAM was a most estimable and her death will be regretted by a large circle of acquaintances. She leaves two children, Franklin CRAM of Greece and Mrs. WHITBECK of this city; also nine grandchildren.
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MERCURY TAKES A DROP
    Last night the thermometer dropped from 30 to 15 in twelve hours. The snow is local. According to Weather Observer BAILEY the worst of the cold wave is over and the blizzard is now up the St. Lawrence in the vicinity of Quebec. A new storm is just showing itself in the far northwest.
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CONDITION OF WILLIAM MANLEY
    William MANLEY, the murderer of Patrolman O'NEIL, now "celled" at the jail, complains quite a good deal about the paralysis in his arms. His injured foot is still in a plaster Paris mould and will remain so for a few days longer.
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HE RESEMBLES MURDERER DEACONS

    Sheriff HODGSON says BERGER, the boy murderer now confined in the jail, resembles Deacons in a good many ways. He occupies the same cell and passes his time in making miniature chair seats and playing on the mouth organ. BERGER learned how to cane chairs at the Refuge and uses four sticks and a thread in his imitations. His mother visits him every day.
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DEATH OF FRANK F. OTTO

    Frank F. OTTO, one of the best known residents of this city, died this morning at his residence, corner of Smith and Walnut streets, aged 16 years. He had been sick only three weeks, suffering from inflammatory rheumatism, and his family and friends had not expected a fatal termination. The disease however, reached his heart and death resulted. Mr. OTTO was prominent in many social and benevolent organizations. He was past master workman of Monroe Lodge, A. O. U. W. and at the time of his death, a member of Flower City Lodge, 367 of the same order. He was a member of the Maennerehor and Liederkranz societies and also of Peissner Post, G. A. R. In each one of these organizations he was prominent as a faithful workman and a very friend in time of need. Mr. OTTO leaves two daughters, Mrs. Leon MASSINNAT and Miss Blanche Otto.
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THE COMMON COUNCIL ENTERTAINED
    Ald. John H. FOLEY entertained the members of the Common Council and a few invited guests at his elegant residence on Frost avenue last evening. Mrs. FOLEY and the Misses FOLEY assisted the alderman in making the evening most enjoyable to all present. Hon. M. A. PERRY of Buffalo was among the guests. TEALL served one of his very best suppers.
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COASTING PARTIES
    Hundreds of young people are enjoying themselves coasting on First street every evening. The track is in the middle of the street and the boys have flooded it with water.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union Advertiser
Feb. 12, 1889

ITEMS IN BRIEF

William C. WILTSIE, an inmate of the Insane Asylum, tried to commit suicide yesterday afternoon by cutting his throat with glass. He will probably recover.

The gentleman who assisted an old lady who was knocked down by a horse at the four corners this morning, is requested to leave his name and address at police headquarters.

Olive Branch Lodge, A. O. U. W., will give an entertainment February 20, at Odd Fellow's Hall, North Clinton street. There will be an excellent programme in which P. P. DICKINSON, Geo. W. MULLIGAN of Canada, Miss Minnie McKAB, Miss WESTERVELT and others will take part.

About 9 o'clock last evening there was a slight fire in the L. S. GRAVES & Son's building, corner Center and Frank street, on the upper floor, occupied by RAUBER & SIEBERT, shoe manufacturers. Considerable damage was done by water. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Niagara Grape Company convention at the New Osburn House, Thursday, February 14th.

A donation will be given for the benefit of Rev. W. B. WAGONER at Scott's Hall, Churchville, this evening.

The Seventh Ward Chautauqua Circle will meet this evening at the residence of Mrs. ALLEN, 309 Monroe avenue.

Rev. T. Dewitt TALMAGE will lecture at Washington rink Thursday, Feb. 21. Reserved seats can be secured at Morris bookstore.
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