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Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Union And Advertiser
May 2, 1895
Page 5

AT THE SURROGATES.
Will of Christian SEEL admitted to Probate To-Day.
        The will of Christian SEEL was probated to-day. The estate is valued at $25,000, and is bequeathed as follows: Five hundred dollars each to Christian SEEL Jr., Elizabeth SEEL, Charles P. SEEL and George SEEL; to John A. SEEL one-sixth of the remainder and the remaining five-sixth to the four children before named sharing equally.

        The will of Philip FORSTER was admitted to probate this morning. His property, amounting to $197 is left to his brother, John STUHLMILLER, and to his sisters, Barbara BULGER and Anna WENGLEM, sharing alike.

The will of Jane D. EATON, devising property valued at $7,?00 to her husband, Samuel EATON, was probated this morning.
The will of Wm. BETTS has been probated. The estate amounting to $5,000 is bequeathed unconditionally to his wife, Christina BETTS.
Letters of administration were issued to-day on the estate of Wm. HARRIS, valued at $400.
A judicial settlement of the estate of Catherine BREZEE, valued at $143.31 has been made.  so

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue May 21, 1895
 
DIED
 
ROSS - In Pittsford, Monday, May 20, 1895, Emma, daughter of Edward and Martha ROSS, aged 6 years.
-Funeral from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 
SHEA - In this city, at the family residence, No. 28, Glasgow st., Monday, May 20, 1895, Josie, daughter of Patrick and Mary SHEA.
-Funeral Wednesday morning at 10:15 o'clock, from the Immaculate Conception Church.
 
KINSELLA - In this city, at the family residence, No. 7 Ward street, Monday, May 20, 1895, Margaret KINSELLA, wife of Edward KINSELLA, aged 26 years.
-Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
 
OLIVER - In this city, on the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, 1895, at his late residence, No. 30 University avenue, William OLIVER, aged 59 years.
-Funeral from the house on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 1895, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.
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MORTUARY MATTERS
 
--Emma, daughter of Edward and Martha ROSS, died yesterday, aged 6 years.
 
--Samuel WEBER died Sunday at his home, No. 5 Hudson terrace, aged 23 years.
 
--Frank Joseph KAISER, died Sunday morning at his home, No. 107 Hickory street, aged 72 years.
 
--Josie, daughter of Patrick and Mary SHEA, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 28 Glasgow street.
 
--Mrs;. Lovina W. CODDINGTON died Sunday in Chicago, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Charles FITZ SIMONS.
 
--Millie WAGNER, aged 22 years, daughter of Andrew and Barbara WAGNER, died Saturday at the family residence in Rush.
 
--Margaret, wife of Edward KINSELLA, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 7 Ward street, aged 26 years. She is survived by her husband and one child.
 
--Anna E., wife of John P. GRIFFIN(?), died Sunday night at the family residence, No. 338 Smith street, aged 27 years and 8 months. She is survived by a husband, one child, a father and three sisters.
 
--Miss Mary McCORT died Sunday in Seneca Falls. The remains were brought to the city yesterday and will be interred in Holy Sepulchre cemetery to-day, Charles McCORT, of No. 7 Ely street, is a brother of the deceased. Miss McCORT was well known in this city.
 
--William L. WHITFORD, of Woburn, Mass., brother of Secretary A. H. WHITFORD, of the Young Men's Christian Association of this city, committed suicide while temporarly insane from peritonitis. Secretary WHITFORD received the news of his brother's fate while attending the state convention at Hartford. He will not return to the city for some time.
 
--Mrs. Lorna W. CODDINGTON, who was born in Brighton, died on Sunday at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Charles FITZ SIMONS, in Chicago. Mrs. CODDINGTON was the daughter of the late Justin RILEY, one of the early settlers of Monroe county. For the past thirty years or more she has been a resident of Lincoln, Illinois. She was a sister of Mrs. S. M. CORWIN of this city.
 
--Charles T. HOYT, formerly of this city, but for the past few years a resident of San Francisco, committed suicide by hanging in St. Luke's Hospital in that city last week. He was admitted to the hospital May 7th, suffering from melancholia; this latter developed into insanity. The deceased leaves a wife, but no children. His surviving relatives in this city are sister, Mrs. A. S. MANN of No. 21 South Goodman street, and a brother, D. B. HOYT.
 
--The funeral of William KEEYS took place from his late residence, No. 384 Troup street, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were simple, but impressive, and were conducted by Rev. J. W. A. STEWART, pastor of the First Baptist Church, which the deceased had attended for the past twenty-seven years. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The interment was at Mt. Hope cemetery. The deceased was born a slave on the LEMMON estate, near Fredericksburg, W. Va., April 10, 1803. At the age of 21 he ran away and went to Canada, where he enlisted in the British army, in which he served all through the Canadian rebellion, receiving an honorable discharge. He returned to the states in 1851, and had lived in Rochester since that time.
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FOUR CHILDREN CARED FOR
 
Humane Agent HEBBARD caused four little children to be arraigned in the police court yesterday on the charge of not having proper guardianship. The name of the children is WALSH, the oldest is Martin, aged 6 years, and they range down to Clara, aged 2 years. The mother was in court and acknowledged her inability to properly provide for the little ones, and they were committed to St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
May 22, 1895

SCOTTSVILLE NOTES

Scottsville, May 22 - Wilson MARSHALL, an old and well known resident of Wheatland, died at his home near Garbutt Monday, after a very brief illness, the result of a severe cold, which developed into typhoid pneumonia.

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HE DIED IN POVERTY

End of One of Hugh McLaughlin's Lieutenants

Mayor Strong and the Insane Asylum Bill - The Prize Cat Nicodemus

New York, May 22 - The death of William A. FOWLER, ex-commissioner of city works of Brooklyn, and for many years the most trusted of all of Hugh McLAUGHLIN'S lieutenants, is announced. The notices failed to state where FOWLER died. Some of his friends supposed that he died in Yonkers; others that he died in West One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth street.

On Saturday last there died at No. 206 West One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth street a man known as William CAMPBELL. He had been under the care of Dr. Thomas COURTNEY, of No. 204 West One Hundred and Thirty- Ninth street, who treated him for abscess on the brain. Monday a hearse drove up in front of the house, and the body was removed to a receiving vault in a Brooklyn cemetery. Only one carriage followed the hearse.

From the description given of the deceased CAMPBELL, it is believed that he was none other than FOWLER. Dr. COURTNEY would not admit this, but the people with whom CAMPBELL took his meals partly affirmed that his real name was FOWLER.

William A. FOWLER had been separated from his family for several years on account of domestic differences. It was said that CAMPBELL or FOWLER lived in the One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth street house alone.

FOWLER was at one time almost as big a celebrity in Brooklyn as McLAUGHLIN. He had complete charge of all political legislation in Albany, where he occupied tweed's rooms in the Delevan, and his hospitality was so lavish as to cause much comment. He was 57 years old and was born in the old FOWLER mansion on Pacific street, Brooklyn.

Several years ago he abandoned Brooklyn politics and moved to this city, where he engaged in brokerage business with an office in Broad street. He was wealthy at one time, but had lost almost everything he possessed in speculation.
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The six-toed cat NICODEMUS, who tool first prize in the second-class at the recent cat show, is now on exhibition in a dime museum, to which he was taken from his owner's office, No. 242 center street. NICODEMUS rather distinguished himself at the show by breaking away from his attendant on the night the show closed and disappearing from view. Three days later, however, he entered his master's office a repentant and hungry cat. The story of the exploits of NICODEMUS having leaked out, Brian G. HUGHES, his owner, was at once bombarded by people who wished to buy the cat, and sums far in excess of the market value of any cat were freely offered. Mr. HUGHES finally wearied of the would-be purchasers. As NICODEMUS had cost him only 10 cents, he could not conscientiously sell him at any exorbitant sum. So when the dime museum people made an offer to put NICODEMUS on exhibition and treat him well. Mr. HUGHES said, "Take him," and he was taken.

NICODEMUS was being carried to a watery grave a few days before the cat show by a small boy, when the six toes attracted Mr. HUGHES' attention.
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TWO CORONERS AT ODDS

Both Claim the Case of a Wilson Suicide - Two Inquests

Niagara Falls, May 21 - An exciting and thrilling affair occurred at Wilson, just east of here, Sunday. A druggist of the place committed suicide in a most determined manner, and the interesting spectacle is now presented of two coroners fighting over the remains.

Merton W. JONES was the name of the young druggist. He had been drinking hard lately and all efforts at reforming were unavailing and becoming despondent he walked into the buffet of the Sutherland Hotel and called for a drink. The bartender gave it to him, when JONES took a small paper from his pocket, poured a white powder into the glass and drained the contents. He stood for about five minutes and then threw up his hands, pitched forward to the floor, and when the bartender reached him he was dead.

Coroner SLOCUM of this city and Coroner WALKER of Lewiston were both notified of the suicide and hastened to Wilson. Both took the same train on the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg road, and had a race for the hotel, both claimed the case.

In the meantime Justice of the Peace BURGER had taken charge of the case and adjourned the hearing. Coroner SLOCUM announced that the hearing would be had to-morrow night and Coroner WALKER named the next night. It looks now as if both coroners would hold inquests as neither will give up the case.
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WRECKED THE RIG

Second Experience of Dr. W. G. Stedman of Caledonia

Caledonia, May 22 - A young horse belonging to Dr. W. G. STEDMAN of this village ran away yesterday morning and did a great deal of damage. Dr. STEDMAN hitched the horse in front of Place & Foote's store and was taking his cases from the back of the cart when the horse threw back his head, breaking the bridle. This, frightened the animal and he ran down State street on the sidewalk at a great speed until he ran against a stump, which loosed him from the cart. He then dashed against the fence in front of W. J. WILLIAMS' residence, where he fell with such force as to break the iron fence and the sidewalk. The horse received bad cuts and bruises, but escaped without serious injury. A child in James DAY'S yard barely escaped being run over. The cart was badly broken, the top thills and harness being demolished. This same horse ran away during the winter and smashed a new cutter.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed May 22, 1895
 
MORTUARY MATTERS
 
--Jacob HAENEL, an old resident of Penfield, died May 21st, aged 75 years.
 
--Lena McMILLEN, aged 14 years, died at her late residence, No. 28 Glenwood avenue, Saturday, May 18th.
 
--Joseph F. PRESTON died at his late residence on the Charlotte boulevard Tuesday, May 21st, aged 43 years.
 
--The funeral of the late William OLIVER will be held from the family residence, on University avenue, this afternoon.
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RUMORED RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. GREEN
 
It was rumored about town last evening that Monroe A. GREEN had been re-appointed superintendent of the Caledonia fish hatcheries. It is thought by local sportsmen that the visit of the commissioners to the hatcheries yesterday was made not only to inspect the plant but to notify Mr. GREEN of his good fortune. Mr. GREEN has occupied the position for many years, and the commissioners last evening, although they would not say that Mr. GREEN had been appointed, had only the warmest praise for his past work.
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NUISANCES ORDERED ABATED
 
Health Officer SIBLEY yesterday ordered the abatement of nuisances at No. 14 Wilcox street, No. 3 Henry street, No. 128 Kelly street, No. 42 Evergreen park, No. 301 Central avenue, No. 32 Drayton street, No. 47 Cortland street, No. 6 Bloomingdale avenue and No. 114 Weld street.
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GRIBBROEK - DANCY
 
Albert GRIBBROEK and Mrs. Mary DANCY, both of this city, were united in marriage yesterday at the residence of the bride, No. 139 Hudson avenue, by Rev. G. W. WRIGHT.
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A CORNER STONE LAID
 
Rome, May 21 - The corner stone of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in this city was laid at 11:30 o'clock to-day by very Rev. J. J. KENNEDY, of Syracuse, vicar-general and administrator of the diocese in the absence of Bishop LUDDEN, assisted by Very Rev. Dr. LYNCH, of Utica, and Rev. M. CLUNE, of Syracuse.
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MARRIED
 
GRIBBROEK - DANCY - In this city, at the residence of the bride, No. 139 Hudson avenue, Tuesday, May 21, 1895, by the Rev. G. W. WRIGHT, Albert GRIBBROEK and Mrs. Mary DANCY, both of Rochester.
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DIED
 
McMILLEN - In this city, Saturday, May 18, 1895, at her residence, 28 Glenwood avenue, Lena McMILLEN, aged 14 years.
-Funeral from the house Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial at Seneca Falls.
 
PRESTON - In this city, at his late residence on the Charlotte boulevard, Joseph F. PRESTON in the 43d year of his age.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
MURPHY - In Buffalo, Monday, May 20, 1895, Thos. MURPHY. Remains will be brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. RANSOME, 38 Anderson Ave.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
HAENEL - In Penfield, Tuesday, May 21, 1895, Jacob HAENEL, aged 75 years.
 
OLIVER - In this city, on the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, 1895, at his late residence, No. 30 University avenue, William OLIVER, aged 59 years.
-Funeral from the house on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 1895, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.
 
SHEA - In this city, at the family residence, No. 28, Glasgow st., Monday, May 20, 1895, Josie, daughter of Patrick and Mary SHEA.
-Funeral Wednesday morning at 10:15 o'clock, from the Immaculate Conception Church.
 
CODDINGTON - In Chicago, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Charles FITZSIMONS, Sunday, May 19th, Mrs. Lovina W. CODDINGTON.
-Funeral services at Mt. Hope Chapel this morning at 10:30 o'clock.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed May 29, 1895
 
DEATH OF LAURENCE HOENNER
 
He Has Suffered From Severe Illness for Over Thirty Years
 
Laurence HOENNER died at 4 o'clock this morning at the family residence, No. 33 Wilder street, aged 77 years.
     The deceased was an expert mason by trade, but had been ill for the past thirty years and had been unable to work. For the past eighteen months he had been closely confined to his home. He was born in Alsace, France, and came to this country in 1852. Since then he has made Rochester his home.
     During this time he had been a member of SS. Peter and Paul's Church and of St. Paul's Society. He was always a Democrat in politics.
     He is survived by a widow and one son, George J. HOENNER. The funeral will be held from the late residence at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning and from SS. Peter and Paul's Church at 9 o'clock. The interment will be at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--The funeral of Owen REDMOND will take place from the family residence, No. 112 Spencer street, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning, and from the Cathedral at 9 o'clock.
 
--The funeral of Hannah DOLIN will take place from the family residence, No. 32 Yale street, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning, and from St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
 
--Mary SPLAIN died this morning at the Rochester State Hospital, aged 72 years. The funeral was held from the hospital at 3 o'clock this afternoon, and the interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
 
--Emma MYERS died in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica, yesterday. The remains were brought to this city to-day, and taken to the residence of Isadore ROLAND, of No. 10_ Evergreen street, a brother-in-law of the deceased.

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Union and Advertiser
Rochester, NY
May 29, 1895, page 7

MURDER CHARGED
Result of the Inquest Over the Remains of Dominick Kearns
Evidence of Various Persons Who Witnessed the Shooting
Deceased Came to His Death from a Bullet Fired by Egbert H. Chatfield

As a result of the coroner's inquiry into the death of Dominick KEARNS, Egbert H. CHATFIELD stands charted by the coroner's jury with murder.  It is understood that the case will be presented to the grandjury some time to-day.  Several witnesses who will go before the grand jury did not testify at the coroner's inquest.  These men will swear to what took place in Mrs. WALTER's place previous to the shooting.  Officer WILLIAMSON will be one of these witnesses.  About an hour before the murder took place Pat SLATTERY approached him as he was walking on Plymouth avenue and asked him why he did not arrest CHATFIELD.  SLATTERY, it is said, claims that CHATFIELD had tried to shoot him. 

John MATHIAS, who as on the stand when The Union went to press yesterday, described what took place in the Curvin barroom, as follows:  "Chatfield and Kearns walked up and down the length of the table six or seven times.  I first saw the revolver in Bert's hands as he stood at the bar.  He was tapping it nervously on the bar.  Kearns said Chatfield was a coward and did not dare to shoot.  Witness was sitting down.  Stewart stood still and took no part in the discussion. Curvin called to the men to keep quiet.  Bert went around the end of the table.  Kearns said to him "You are a coward if you do not walk out".  Chatfield went to the southwest corner of the table and drew a revolver.  Kearns said "That cuts no ice with me; I'll jam it down your throat".  They passed around the table till Kearns stood at the northeast corner and Chatfield at the southeast corner, and the shooting followed.  I saw nothing in Kearns' hand.  I heard Chatfield say he had a revolver to protect himself from Slattery and his gang, who would waylay him if they got a chance. This was before Kearns called him names."

It will be noticed that there is a discrepancy as to the relative position of the two men in the room at the time of the shooting.  Mathias and Stewart place Kearns at or near the end closest to the bar and Chatfield at the other extremity of the table.  Curvin is not positive, but thinks the position of the men was reversed, and the remaining eye-witnesses, John J. Curvin and Cooligan say Chatfield was at the bar end of the table and that Kearns was at the north end.

Dr. HINCKELL described the results of the autopsy which he performed on the body of KEARNS.

Thomas CURVIN, the proprietor of the hotel where the shooting occurred was called.  He said:  "Kearns came in first and walked to the bar and called for a glass of ale, and I went behind the bar.  A fuss started about the A.P.A.  Chatfield said he was a member, and Kearns called him a name.  There was a wrangle, but I can't remember just what was said.  Kearns said something about Chatfield not daring to shoot after he had called him the names.  I heard Kearns invite Chatfield to go outside after he had called him names, and he walked toward the door as he did so.  They then walked towards the table in the center of the room.  I heard Chatfield rap the revolver on the south end of the table.  I can't say for sure but I think at the time of the shooting Chatfield stood at the end of the table nearest to the bar and Kearns at the opposite or north end.  I am not positive.  I told Kearns to keep quiet.  After the shooting Kearns said. "I'm shot." and some one suggested getting a doctor, but I don't recollect who it was.  Kearns walked out and fell down outside.  I locked the door after him. Steward went out with him and came back and called for help and I went out (didn't get the rest)  psm

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The Union & Advertiser
May 29, 1895

Murder Charged
Result of the Inquest Over the Remains of Dominick KEARNS
Evidence of Various Persons Who Witnessed the Shooting
Deceased Came to His Death from a Bullet
Fired by Egbert H. CHATFIELD

     As a result of the coroner's inquiry into the death of Dominick KEARNS, Egbert H. CHATFIELD stands charged by the coroner's jury with murder. It is understood that the case will be presented to the grand jury some time to-day.
      Several witnesses who will go before the grand jury did not testify at the coroner's inquest.  These men will swear to what took place in Mrs. WALTERS' place previous to the shooting. Officer WILLIAMSON will be one of these witnesses. About an hour before the murder took place Pat SLATTERY approached him as he was walking on Plymouth avenue and asked him why he did not arrest CHATFIELD.  SLATTERY, it is said, claims that CHATFIELD had tried to shoot him.

     John MATHIAS, who was on the stand when The Union went to press yesterday, described what took place in the CURVIN barroom as follows; "CHATFIELD and KEARNS walked up and down the length of the table six or seven times. I first saw the revolver in Bert's hands as he stood at the bar. He was tapping it nervously on the bar. KEARNS said CHATFIELD was a coward and did not dare to shoot. Witness was sitting down. STEWART stood still and took no part in the discussion. CURVIN called to the men to keep quiet.  Bert went around one side of the table and KEARNS went around the other way. KEARNS was in front of me, with his arm raised and his hand clinched when the shot was fired. "When KEARNS was shot," the witness continued, "he wheeled around and passed me, and leaned against the bar. He was standing between the bar and the table when he was shot, and CHATFIELD was opposite. Bert passed out of the Plymouth avenue door and I followed him out. I heard KEARNS say nothing. Bert said, 'Come over to Mun. OAKLEY's and I'll have him ring for the patrol.'  Other persons followed and two or three cried out, 'Ring the patrol.' Mun. came out with his keys and asked, 'What is the matter here?' Bert said, 'I've shot a man and I want the patrol.' Hi ROGERS came down and tried the patrol box and said the box was not in working order. Mun. went and told Bert's father that Bert was in trouble. I took a car and went home. I did not know that Bert had a revolver with him. Had seen him have it in a boat house about a month before and he told me he carried it as a protection against two vicious dogs in the neighborhood.

     Witness then described the pistol as he remembered it. In answer to questions by Mr. RAINES he said that when KEARNS changed his position just before the shot he stepped between witness and the door. Before Bert drew the revolver he told KEARNS to keep off.  KEARNS was close to the table and CHATFIELD a Little way from it.

      John STEWART was the second witness. He said he had known KEARNS for six years. On the Sunday night when the shooting took place he met KEARNS in WALTERS' place at about 9 o'clock. From there they went up Plymouth avenue intending to go to CURVIN's.  Near Pat MCGREGOR's they met CHATFIELD and MATHIAS. "I spoke to Bert CHATFIELD and we fell to talking and then we all started up to CURVIN's.  KEARNS made the assertion that he did not like A. P. A. people and he would fix some of them if they kept on."
     "Did you go in CURVIN's?"
      "Yes, sir."
      The witness then related incidents which occurred in the barroom and said:  "KEARNS moved toward CHATFIELD and the latter walked back."
     "Did you see KEARNS raise his hand as if to strike CHATFIELD?" asked Attorney FORSYTH.
     "No, sir."
     "Did CHATFIELD exhibit a revolver before KEARNS called him any names?"
     "Yes, sir."
     John CURVIN, the 22-year-old son of the saloon keeper in whose place the shooting occurred, was called.
     In effect he said:  "I saw KEARNS, STEWART, CHATFIELD and Matthias on the avenue just before they went into CURVIN's saloon. On the way to the place they talked some and CHATFIELD said:  'I am an A. P. A. man!'
Then KEARNS tapped CHATFIELD on the shoulder and said:  'I'm glad to think that you're an A. P. A. man and that you'll own up to it.'  Then we all went inside and that made seven in the room, the four men, my father, an old man named COOLIGAN and myself.  CHATFIELD remarked that everybody was trying to give him the worst of it because he was an A. P. A.  KEARNS called CHATFIELD a vile name and started toward CHATFIELD. The two of them had been standing near the bar. As KEARNS moved toward CHATFIELD the latter went to a small table a few feet from the bar and passed around the further end of the table, KEARNS after him. When CHATFIELD had nearly made a complete circuit of the table he stopped and said: 'Now you keep away from me.'  Then he pulled the revolver up and shot.
     "Right after KEARNS called CHATFIELD that name what did CHATFIELD say?"
     "He said he didn't want to have any trouble."
     "What did KEARNS say?"
     "He said that if CHATFIELD did not want to have any trouble in the house, he (KEARNS) would go outside with him. CHATFIELD said he didn't want to."

     Wm COOLIGAN, whose home is in Dansville, said he had been in town less than two weeks; that he was not well acquainted with the principals of the affair but had seen CHATFIELD in the saloon before. Being questioned he said;  "I was in the saloon when KEARNS and CHATFIELD and CURVIN's boy and two other men came in. There was considerable talk about the A. P. A. question between CHATFIELD and KEARNS.  KEARNS called CHATFIELD a name and walked towards the Plymouth avenue entrance to the saloon. CHATFIELD walked around the end of the table. KEARNS said to him: 'You are a coward if you do not walk out.' CHATFIELD stood at the street end of the bar and said, 'I am no coward.'  CHATFIELD went to the southwest corner of the table and drew a revolver. KEARNS said, 'That cuts no ice with me; I'll jam it down your throat.'  They passed around the table till KEARNS stood at the northeast corner and CHATFIELD at the southeast corner, and the shooting followed. I saw nothing in KEARNS' hand.  I herd CHATFIELD say he had a revolver to protect himself from SLATTERY and his gang, who would waylay him if they got a chance. This was before KEARNS called him names."

     It will be noticed that there is a discrepancy as to the relative position of the two men in the room at the time of the shooting. MATHIAS and STEWART place KEARNS at or near the end closest to the bar, and CHATFIELD at the other extremity of the table. CURVIN is not positive, but thinks the position of the men was reversed, and the remaining eye-witnesses, John J. CURVIN and COOLIGAN, say CHATFIELD was at the bar end of the table and that KEARNS was at the north end.
     Dr. HINCKELL described the results of the autopsy which he performed on the body of KEARNS.

     Thomas CURVIN, the proprietor of the hotel where the shooting occurred was called. He said:  "KEARNS came in first and walked to the bar and called for a glass of ale, and I went behind the bar. A fuss started about the A. P. A.  CHATFIELD said he was a member, and KEARNS called him a name. There was a wrangle, but I can't remember just what was said. KEARNS said something about CHATFIELD not daring to shoot after he called him the names. I heard KEARNS invite CHATFIELD to go outside after he called him names, and he walked toward the door as he did so. The then walked towards the table in the center of the room.  I heard CHATFIELD rap the revolver on the south end of the table. I can't say for sure, but I think at the time of the shooting CHATFIELD stood at the end of the table nearest the bar and KEARNS at the opposite or north end. I am not positive. I told KEARNS to keep quiet. After the shooting KEARNS said,  'I'm shot,' and someone suggested getting a doctor, but I don't recollect who it was. KEARNS walked out and fell down outside. I locked the door after him. STEWART went out with him and came back and called for help, and I went out and helped to lift KEARNS onto the stoop.  I noticed he was breathing, but he did not live over ten minutes."
     This closed the evidence and the jury, after a short deliberation, returned the following verdict:
     "We find that Dominick KEARNS came to his death on the night of May 26, 1895, at CURVIN's Hotel, No. 3 Brooks avenue, in the city of Rochester, from internal hemorrhage, said hemorrhage being due to a bullet wound, said bullet having been fired from a revolver in the hand of Egbert H. CHATFIELD."  S

Union and Advertiser
May 31, 1895, page 6
Rochester, NY

NOT GUILTY
Egbert H. Chatfield Pleads This Morning--The Alleged Murderer of Dominick Kearns

Egbert H. CHATFIELD, who was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Dominick KEARN, was arraigned before Justice WERNER this morning and pleaded not guilty to the charge.

District Attorney FORSYTH then moved that the case be tried at the present term of court.  George RAINES, counsel for CHATFIELD, opposed a speedy trial of the case on the ground that he required more time to prepare.  "I don't wish to have any unnecessary delay in this trial," said Mr. RAINES, "but I fear that if the case were tried at this term of court an injustice would be done my client.  The next term of court will be held in September, and I ask your honor to hold the case until then."

Mr. FORSYTH said that if the case was postponed the defendant would be compelled to remain in jail all summer, since his was an unbailable offense.  "It was highly important," said Mr. FORSYTH, "that so serious a case should be disposed of at once."

Justice WERNER said that he could see no reason for an immediate trial, and therefore issued an order setting the case down for the first of September.

A THINNING OUT.
Liable to Occur Any TIme on the Rochester Team--No New Manager Yet.

Manager SHINNICK is very liable to remain Manager SHINNICK.  As every one knows, Charles ENGLERT has been down in New York looking for a new manager.  When he went down there he dropped around to Wilkesbarre to see if Denny SHANNON could be secured without trouble and if he could he would bring him home with him.  He had a bigger man than SHANNON in his mind, however, and was not disappointed at not getting him.

He went on the New York, where he secured the services of President Pat POWERS in helping him to negotiate for the big fellow.  But the big fellow would not negotiate and last evening a telegram was received stating that he could do nothing there.  He is now on his way home, but will visit one or two places on the way where there is likelihood of players to sign.  KENZIE, the new short stop, who was signed to take HANRAHAN's place, and who played so very poorly in yesterday's game (did not get the rest)

DORTHY PLEADS
The Lawyer Answers Not Guilty to Five Charges

Indictments Charge Him With Grand Larceny in the First and Second Degrees.

Also Accused of Obtaining Signatures Under False Pretences--Bail Fixed at $25,000--Mr. Dorthy Makes a Statement.

As was predicted in yesterday's Union, John F. DORTHY, the attorney, was one of those against whom sealed indictments were returned by the grand jury.  At 11 o'clock this morning Mr. DORTHY, accompanied by District Attorney FORSYTH, entered the Circuit Court room, where Justice WERNER was presiding.

Without formality Mr. FORSYTH at once said: "Your honor, I desire to move the indictments against John F. Dorthy."

Mr. DORTHY arose and stood before the bar while the district attorney said: "Mr. Dorthy, the grand jury of the county of Monroe charges you with the crime of grand larceny in the first degree, in taking the sum of $1,000 from the possession of Lena L. MUNSON, the lawful owner.  How do you plead?"

"Not guilty." replied Mr. DORTHY.

The contents of four other indictments against Mr. DORTHY were read, to each of which he pleaded not guilty.  The other indictments follow:

Grand larceny in the second degree, committed December 13, 1894 at Rochester in taking the sum of $1,000, the property of Letsie A. ALLEN.  (did not get the rest) psm

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The Union & Advertiser
May 31, 1895

CHATFIELD Held

Waives Examination in Police Court and Held for the Grand Jury on the Charge of Murder

    Egbert H. CHATFIELD, the young man who shot and killed Dominick KEARNS in CURVIN's saloon at the Rapids last Sunday night was taken to the police station from the jail this morning by Detective O'LOUGHLIN to be arraigned on the charge of murder. The young man occupied a seat on the prisoners' bench while waiting for the case to be called.  He showed signs of nervousness much in contrast to the air of indifference he assumed  on the day following the terrible tragedy when he appeared in court.  It is plain that he is beginning to realize the awful position he is placed in.
     The young man's father whose grief over the action of his son was plainly evident, visited the court room and had a somewhat lengthy interview with the accused. The scene was an affecting one, and when the father left the court room he spoke words of encouragement to the young man.
     When the case was called Hon. George RAINES who is to defend CHATFIELD, was not in court, but a representative who was there informed the court that the prisoner through his attorney desired to waive examination.  He was accordingly held for the grand jury and taken back to the jail.
     Young CHATFIELD has through the advice of his counsel, persistently refused to talk with reporters on the subject of the killing and at the jail his conduct has been little different than that of other prisoners except that at times he seems to brood over his incarceration.
     The grand jury which is now in session has probably already investigated the case and from the nature of the affair there is no doubt that they will indict the young man for murder as the coroner's jury's verdict held him responsible for the killing of KEARNS.
     Detectives are still at work on the case looking up any new evidence in the matter that there may be and it is probable that when the trial is taken up there will be a large number of witnesses, especially on the side of the people, to testify.  S