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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Feb 1, 1896

A STRANGE DEED

Mysterious Suicide Of Cashier Barnard
Sad Tragedy At Rome
His Body Discovered On An Upper Floor Of The Bank
No Reason Assigned
He Was Held In The Highest Esteem, And Was Noted For His Conservatism -
The Bank Closed And Its Affairs Are Being Investigated

Rome, N. Y., Jan. 31 - Hon. George BARNARD, cashier of the Fort Stanwix National Bank of Rome, committed suicide on Wednesday morning, but his body was not found until to-day. Mr. BARNARD often absented himself from home without leaving word with his family as to his whereabouts or intentions. His absence on Wednesday and Wednesday night, therefore, did not alarm his family, but when he failed to return on Thursday evening they began to make inquiries.
    They found his body hanging by a cord to the door knob of a closet in the bank store room.
Bank Examiner VAN VRANKEN reached Rome on Tuesday, and on Wednesday began examining the affairs of the Farmers' National Bank. He was to have taken hold of the Fort Stanwix Bank next. After the body of Mr. BARNARD was found, the directors held a meeting and directed that the bank be closed, pending an examination of its affairs. Nothing has been discovered as far as can be learned that would indicate that the bank's affairs are involved. It is reported that the bank's securities are locked up in the vault, and the key, which was carried by Mr. BARNARD, has not been found.
    The Fort Stanwix Bank is the oldest national bank in Rome, and is looked upon as one of the soundest institutions in the state. The bank was organized in 1848, has a capital stock of $150,000, a surplus of $30,000, and undivided profits of over $140,000. The Rome Savings Bank did business in the same office with the Fort Stanwix Bank and had upward of $100,000 on deposit therein. Bank Examiner VAN VRANKEN will say nothing for publication.
    George BARNARD was born and raised in Rome, and was nearly 63 years old. He became connected with the bank in 1860, when he entered it as a bookkeeper. In 1876 he was appointed cashier. He was a thorough-going business man whose name was a synonym for all that was honest and upright. He was a Democrat in politics had held several offices, including that of mayor. Friends believe that his mind finally gave way under the immense load of business cares which he has carried for years. They cannot believe that anything criminal can be charged against him. it is known, however, that the bank carried considerable paper that was not considered good, but it is not believed that the credit of the bank will be in any way affected.
    The inquest was held at the court house this evening. The first witness, Mr. BARNARD's youngest son, Fred M., testified that the last time he saw his father was on Tuesday evening. At that time he was cheerful and in his usual spirits. The inquest was adjourned subject to the call of the coroner.
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STRANGE SUICIDE

Cashier Barnard of the Fort Stanwix Bank Hung Himself

Rome, N. Y., Jan. 31 - Hon. George BARNARD, cashier of the Fort Stanwix National Bank, was found dead on the third floor of the bank building this forenoon.
    He had tied a cord to a door knob and with a slip noose around his neck had braced his foot against the door and strangled himself to death. He had been missing since Wednesday. A meeting of the bank directors is called for this afternoon. Bank Examiner VAN VRANKEN is here. It is believed that Mr. BARNARD had become insane.
    Bank Examiner VAN VRANKEN has closed the bank pending an investigation of its accounts. He refused to make a statement regarding the bank's condition. The bank is one of the oldest and strongest in the state and little fear is expressed for its stability.
    Mr. BARNARD was a very careful manager and never speculated, and it is not believed that the bank's credit will be in any way impaired. The bank's securities are locked up in the inner vault, of which Cashier BARNARD carried the key, which has not been found. The Rome Savings Bank, which had deposits of upward of $100,000 in the Fort Stanwix Bank, did business in the same office. The boards of directors of both banks have had meetings to-day. Individual directors state that the banks are all right and that there will be no losses, but no general authorized statement has been made. Bank Examiner VAN VRANKEN declines to say anything.
    The general accepted theory is that Mr. BARNARD had become mentally unbalanced by overwork, and that his mind gave way suddenly under the strain. He went to the bank as usual about 7:30 A. M., on Wednesday and looked over his mail. About 8:30 A. M., he left the bank and was not afterward seen alive. Mr. BARNARD was for many years a leading Democrat and held a number of political offices of trust and emolument, including that of mayor. At the time of his death he was a manager of the Utica State Hospital.
    The suicide of Mr. BARNARD is a severe shock to the community in which Mr. BARNARD was a leading and honored citizen, looked up to and trusted by everyone. He had been connected with the bank since 1860, when he entered its employ as clerk. In 1876 he was made cashier. He was looked upon as a man of the strictest integrity, and no one here believes that his suicide was the result of any criminal act on his part.
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Conference of Women Suffragists

Philadelphia, Jan. 31 - The National American Woman Suffrage Association held a conference here this afternoon in Association hall. Miss Susan B. ANTHONY was in the chair. The session was practically a continuation of the annual meeting of the association, which ended at Washington yesterday. The speakers, all of whom were delegates to the annual meeting, included Miss Susan B. ANTHONY, president of the national association; Rev. Anna Howard SHAW, vice-president; Mrs. Rachael Foster AVERY, corresponding secretary; Miss Lucretia L. BLANKENBERG, president of the Pennsylvania Suffrage Association; Mrs. Elizabeth U. YATES of Maine, and Mrs. Charlotte PERKINS-STETSON of California. a meeting will also be held to-night.
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Bills Signed by the Governor

Albany, Jan. 31 - Governor MORTON to-day signed chapter 9, ratifying the elections of councilors as members of the board of managers of the Buffalo Historical Society each year since 1891; chapter 10, legalizing the incorporation of the village of Middleville, Herkimer county.
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Hearing on the Niagara Bridge

Washington, Jan. 31 - A hearing on the bill to construct a bridge over the Niagara, ten miles below Buffalo, was the subject of an animated hearing to-day before the house committee on inter-state and foreign commerce. Delegation were present from Buffalo to advocate favorable action, and from Tonawanda and Niagara Falls to object. Representatives DANIELS and MAHANY of Buffalo addressed the committee in support of the bill, and R. G. HORR, Mr. GRATWICK of Tonawanda and Mr. MARSH of Niagara Falls against the bill.
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Senator Dupont Will be Seated

Washington, Jan. 31 - The senate committee on privileges and electronics considered the case of Mr. DUPONT of Delaware this morning from 11 till 12 o'clock, and then by strict party vote, ordered a report favorable to the seating of Mr. DUPONT. Those voting in the affirmative were Senators MITCHELL (Ore), HEAR, CHANDLER, BURROWS and PRITCHARD, and those in the negative, Senators GRAY, PUGH, PUGH, TURPIE and PALMER, Senator MITCHELL was instructed to prepare the report.
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Her Life Was Wrecked

Baltimore, Jan. 31 - Miss Minnie LEWIS, attempted to commit suicide by taking a quantity of laudanum in a Josephine street house of ill repute last night. She is at the Maryland University hospital in a serious condition. A letter was found in her room requesting that her body be sent to her uncle, John CARTRIDGE, of Oswego, N. Y. The letter also stated that the woman's husband. Thomas LEWIS, whom she married in Oswego three years ago, had broken her heart by driving her to a life of shame for his support. The couple came here three weeks ago.
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Serious Condition of Pugilist Sullivan

Springfield, Ill., Jan. 31 - The condition of John L. SULLIVAN is not as satisfactory this evening. The wounds on his head are suppurating and much inflamed and the patient is irritable, restless and feverish. A large number of telegrams were received to-day making inquiries concerning the pugilist's condition and some offering assistance, which was promptly declined, as SULLIVAN needs nothing. There is no immediate prospect of the patient's recovery, and should erysipelas supervene, it will be a very serious matter for the ex-champion.
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The Frank B. Smith Sanitarium

Nos. 19 and 21 North Washington St.

The number of invalids with various complaints that have been cured at The Frank B. SMITH Sanitarium increases day by day. Patients are surprised, delighted and grateful, and their friends are amazed; while the medical profession look on in death-like silence and wonder. Twenty-three hundred cases of terrible affliction, baffling the skill of eminent practitioners and abandoned by them as incurable, have been successfully treated by vital magnetism in the sanitarium during the past nine years.
    Nature's remedy, magnetism, will cure rheumatism in any part of the body. Acute or muscular rheumatism can be cured in from one to five days. It speedily cures shooting pains, sciatica, lumbago, and all rheumatic pains in the back hips and loins. It seldom fails to give relief after one or two treatments. Magnetism quickly cures all forms of dyspepsia, indigestion and stomach troubles, shortness of breath and all affections of the heart, loss of appetite, faintness or weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, faintness and lack of energy.  Magnetism in the hands of those magnetic physicians cures nervous exhaustion, depressed spirits, failure of memory. It cures general debility, stimulates and strengthens the nerves and tones up the whole body. It quickly relieves and permanently cures pain in the back and loins, kidney disease, dropsy of the feet and limbs, and diabetes. Through it catarrh is cured and the dormant liver whipped into action and the nervous, despondent, irritable person is made companionable with a few treatments.
    The Frank B. SMITH Sanitarium was established nine years ago and has been thoroughly renovated throughout. It is completely equipped with all modern improvement and is steam-heated and electrically lighted. Patients so desiring may reside there during treatment.
    Consultations daily without charge. Those residing at a distance furnished symptom blanks on application.
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AN UNKNOWN SUICIDE

Reported Seneca Falls Man Killed Himself in New York
But Cannot Be Located
Henry Neubert May Have Been Meant for Henry Newbery but the Latter's Whereabouts Unknown-

Seneca county News

A dispatch from New York received yesterday stated: "Henry NEUBERT, 35 years old, presumably of Seneca Falls, N. Y., committed suicide early to-day in a room at the Equitable hotel by shooting himself in the head. On being searched a number of letters were found in the man's pocket written in German, which indicated that his home was in Seneca Falls and that he had come to this city to look for employment. The letters also indicated that he had been at work in Altoona, Pa., and Rochester, N. Y. There was also found $1.20 in one of his pockets." No such person answering to the description of Henry NEUBERT has resided at Seneca Falls. The name is entirely unknown there. The nearest to the name of the would-be suicide is Henry NEWBERG, one of six children of a shoe maker, who lived at Seneca Falls some twenty years ago. Henry NEWBERG would now be a man of about 45 years of age. As near as can be learned the NEWBERG family removed to Rochester on leaving Seneca Falls. The name of NEUBERT does not appear in the Seneca county directory. The name of Henry NEWBERT or NEWBERY does not appear in the Rochester directory.

-Mrs. Mary A. SHANDLEY, aged 53 years, died yesterday at Seneca Falls. A husband, George SHANDLEY, survives her.

-Henry SUTHERBY, aged 65 years, died Thursday at his home north of Seneca Falls. A widow and six children survive him.

-Henry T. NOYES Camp, S. O. V., No. 199, of Seneca Falls, yesterday attended the quarterly convention of the Seneca and Cayuga Counties Association, which was held at Union Springs. The next meeting of the association will be at Seneca Falls.

-School Commissioner Francis S. GODFREY, of Waterloo, has just received from Albany a report of the results of the recent examination of candidates for teachers' certificates held in Waterloo, January 9th and 10th. The following were awarded second-grade certificates: Miss Sadie M. DEPEW, of Kendaia, Miss Evelyn HOSTER, of Canoga, and Miss Isabel KERNS, of Farmer. Those who will have third-grade certificates are Miss Myra BICKERTON of Hoyt Corners, Miss Mina PEARSON of Waterloo, and Miss Hattie L. STEVENSON of Waterloo. The successful candidates are all young women. Eleven candidates failed to pass the examination.

-Republican nominations for supervisors are Orrin ZELLNER in Varick, J. W. STRANG in Junius, Morgan La BOYTEAUX in Romulus. The Democrats have named Rynear ALLEN in Varick, James FISK in Junius and Josiah YERKES in Romulus. The Fayette Republican caucus Thursday, went as follows: Henry SWEET, supervisor; George LERCH, town clerk; Rufus B. COLE, assessor; Frank BRADY, highway commissioner; Harrison NEASS, collector. There was no nomination for justice. The Waterloo caucus nominated N. B. MAYNARD, supervisor; Jacob BROOKS, town clerk; Joel W. BACON, justice of the peace; Solomon CARMAN, collector; Charles W. PEIRSON, commissioner of highways; J. Kelsey CHIPPS, excise commissioner; George R. LANE, assessor. The Democrats nominated James E. BATSFORD for supervisor; Oliver C. CORE, town clerk; Warren HOFFMAN, justice of the peace; John IVERS, collector; Joseph SMITH, highway commissioner; W. H. DUNHAM, assessor; Charles DAY, excise commissioner.
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WAYNE

Suit Resulting From An Attachment Against a Merchant - Notes

-The funeral services of Julius BAKER were held from his late residence one mile east of North Rose yesterday, Rev. W. E. RIPPERY, officiating.

-The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of the late Pliny SEXTON was fittingly observed last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. RIGGS, in Palmyra.

-Mrs. Henry BULLOCK of Butler recently submitted to an operation at Rome for the removal of a tumor. Her condition is precarious, with but slight chances of recovery.

-A meeting will be held this evening in S. F. & I. hall at Walworth, at which time State Organizer Harry GREENSMITH, of Rochester, will endeavor to start a lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars.

-A horse distemper is prevalent in the vicinity of Clyde, L. N. SNOW of Rose has twenty horses ill with the disease. The sickness takes an aggravated form and although it does not always prove fatal the horses are unfitted for work for long periods.

-Henry L. EVERHART, of South Butler, on Thursday evening was driving north through the village when the horse suddenly became frightened and dodged out of the road and threw Mr. EVERHART from the cutter and then started for home. The horse was badly bruised and legs cut and the cutter completely wrecked.

-Joseph ANDROS, of North Rose, died Wednesday night at the residence of his son-in-law, A. R. PROSCOUS, aged 80 years. Mr. ANDROS, with the rest of the family, enjoyed the evening meal. Immediately afterwards he complained of feeling tired and in thirty minutes was dead. A widow and one daughter, Mrs. A. R. PROSCOUS, survive.

-The case of "Dutchy" MYERS, of Clyde, was brought before Police Justice HOWARD yesterday morning and adjourned until Wednesday morning, February 12th, for a jury trial. MYERS was arrested January 19th for an assault committed the evening before on E. Fred STOETZELL and John HAK. The police justice placed MYERS in the custody of his attorney, Frank BROWN, of Lyons.

-An adjourned hearing of the ANTHONY-PARKER damage suit was held yesterday afternoon before Hon. H. R. DURFEE, of Palmyra, as referee, G. Benton ANTHONY conducted a store at Macedon and Charles PARKER of that place levied on the stock of goods under a warrant of attachment, which was subsequently set aside by the court. ANTHONY now brings this suit against PARKER'S bondsmen for damages suffered by reason of this attachment.

-Ebenezer Le PAGE, a veteran of the late war, residing in Sodus, who has been carrying in his right hand ever since the battle of Antietam a rebel bullet, as he supposed recently suffered an operation for the supposed bullet. The operation, however, disclosed that instead of a bullet Mr. Le PAGE had in his hand a large splinter of wood, probably from his own gun-stock. At the time of the accident he was leveling his piece to fire when a bullet struck his gun in front of the trigger.

-A judgment of partition and sale has been entered in the Wayne county clerk's office in the action brought in the supreme court of Wayne county by Hon. Charles McLOUTH, of Palmyra, as attorney for John HURLBURT individually and as surviving administrator, against Charles HURLBURT and others, and the premises in suit, consisting of the Charles HURLBURT farm of one hundred seventeen acres, will be sold by David S. ALDRICH, referee, at the village hall in Palmyra, Saturday, March 14th.

-Andrew WALLACE of the town of Palmyra, while drunk, has of late, it is alleged, abused his wife to such an extent that she has taken what household goods she could and gone to her father's home. A few days since she went to the house of a neighbor, Isaac BALLARD, and, being afraid to return home alone, BALLARD'S boy went with her, WALLACE was behind the door and when his wife entered, it is said, he knocked her down and then pitched on to the boy. Not long ago WALLACE knocked at BALLARD'S door, while Isaac was patching his pantaloons, and stumbled into a chair. The old man went out to get help when WALLACE fell out of the chair and was left on the floor to sober up.
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WYOMING

Time of the Plucker Murder Trial - New Insurance Rates - Notes

-The I. O. G. T. of the county will hold a convention at Gainesville on February 18th.
-The Warsaw Monday Club went to Rochester yesterday morning to visit Power's art gallery.

-The Farmers Institute for Wyoming county will be held at Pike Thursday and Friday, February 20th and 21st.

-Miss Anita Leslie RICHARDS, of Perry, has joined the "Uncle Sam" dramatic troupe for a tour of the Western states.

-The total amount of money drawn on the public fund belonging to the village of Attica during the past year is $4,967.10.

-The trial of William PLUCKER, of Arcade, held for the murder of Hilas MARTIN, will be held the next spring term of court.

-Frederick CONKLIN, of Attica, has issued administration papers on the estate of his mother, Mrs. Harriet CONKLIN, late of Attica.

-The Warsaw Industrial School, which has been closed since Christmas, will reopen to-morrow. The sessions are held every Saturday afternoon.

-A "temple meeting" under the auspices of the W. C. T.U., of Attica will be held in the First Baptist Church in that place Tuesday afternoon, February 4th.

-The I. O. G. T., of Silver Springs last evening gave a benefit for Edward O'CONNORS, who was recently shot in the head by F. TYLER. The shooting was accidental.

-Philo PARSONS, one of the early business men of Perry, having been a merchant in the town in 1838, died at Winchenden, Mass., recently at the age of 79 years.

-The board of trustees of Warsaw village organized on Thursday evening by electing Charles L. HAIN president, Jacob M. SMITH was appointed street commissioner.

-Mr. and Mrs. Paul FLACH, of Attica, have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Mary F. FLACH, to Frank C. RADDER, of Attica, Wednesday, February 12th.

-John L. WOODWORTH, a prominent Warsaw attorney, has taken into partnership Clarence E. GREFF, who has been a student in his office for some time and was recently admitted to the bar.

-The board of state underwriters have made new rates for the county and lowered the risks from 15 to 25 per cent, on all property except the opera house in the corporation of Perry.

-The Young Men's Club of the Congregational Church, in Warsaw, met with Mr. and Mrs. B. P. GAGE last evening, the topic of discussion being, "Our Navy." Papers were read by C. L. HIGGINS, Robert MANN, S, W. LAMBERTON and George LUCE.

-The funeral of John D. JONES, whose death occurred Wednesday, was held yesterday from the house of his grandson, Richard JONES, who resides about five miles east of Attica village. Mr. JONES was one of the oldest residents of the town of Attica and was 86 years of age.

-A new and fatal disease has made its appearance among horses south of Attica in the vicinity of Varysburg. It has all the symptoms of poisoning. The afflicted animal becomes entirely paralyzed, which begins with the throat and extends to the fore legs, and then over the entire body. The animal lives only about twelve hours after being first taken with the disease. Messrs. P. ZAHLER and W. MAXON have each lost valuable teams within a short time.

-Miss Evelyn REEVES, for several years first primary teacher in the Attica union school and academy, revered her connection with that institution yesterday. Invitations have been issued for her marriage to Rev. Frederick E. DARK, pastor of the Congregational Church at North Java, Tuesday, February 4th. Miss Rose ATHERTON, a graduate of the Geneseo Normal School, who has been elected to fill the vacancy, will begin her duties next Monday morning.
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YATES

Nelson Townsend Serves Divorce Papers Upon His Wife - Penn Yan News

-Papers in the divorce case of Nelson TOWNSEND against his wife have been served on the defendant, naming Elmer E. MARLOW as co-respondent.

-Bert G. TRACEY, of Penn Yan, who is attending the Moody Institute at Chicago, was assaulted by the proprietor of a saloon because he left some circulars relative to gospel meetings in his place of business. TRACY was quite seriously injured.

-Mrs. Mary A. JAEGER, nee MORRIS, died Thursday at the residence of her step-father, William BARROW, in Bluff Point, aged 24 years. The deceased lived in Rochester for some time and was on a visit, Wednesday she skated on the lake to Penn Yan. She died of a hemorrhage.
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CATTARAUGUS

-The Republican caucus in the town of Dayton was held Thursday and it resulted in the defeat of Norman M. ALLEN for supervisor. This is a noteworthy fact for the reason that for thirty-five years continuously Mr. ALLEN has received the nomination for supervisor in that town and has always been elected. This is the longest term on record in this county and probably can hardly be equaled anywhere else in the state. For a number of years there has been a strong feeling in that town that he should step aside for a younger man, but never until this year has the opposition to him been strong enough to secure his defeat. His successful opponent is J. J. VOLK, a young merchant of that town.
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ORLEANS

THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Celebration of the Pullman Memorial Church at Albion
The Work of a Year
A Banquet in the Church in Celebration of the Completion of the First Year Since the Dedication of the New Church - Orleans County

    The Congregation of the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church at Albion celebrated the first anniversary of the dedication of their beautiful temple last evening. The members partook of a banquet in the dining room, after which Edwin PORTER, who presided as toastmaster, made a brief address of welcome, and introduced the speakers. Seymour OLMSTEAD read the remarks of George P. PULLMAN on the occasion of the dedication and delivery of the deed of the property. He was followed by Fred W. TANNER, who responded to the toast, "The Sunday school as an Educator of the Young, and the Nursery of the Church." Mrs. Charles FLUHRER, president of the Ladies' Aid Society, responded in behalf of that organization, to the toast, "The Ladies' Aid, an Indispensable Factor in the Upbuilding of Every Church." Harry G. ASHBY gave a recitation. The toast, "The Young People's Christian Union, An Aid to Personal Culture and a Means of Creating Interest in Church Work," brought up Homer B. THOMPSON, the president, who responded for the young people. F. E. KITTREDGE paid a tribute to the builder in speaking to the toast, "George M. PULLMAN, the Generous Donor of This Church and Our Gratitude to Him," after which the entire assembly arose and drank Mr. PULLMAN'S health. The last speech of the evening was by Rev. Charles FLUHRER, D. D., the pastor, who spoke of "A Year of Universalist in Albion." Dr. FLUHRER was made pastor at the time of dedication, and compared himself to the captain of a ship returning to port after a year's successful voyage with all its manifold experiences. He believed that the church had wrought a leavening and broadening effect in other communions in Albion, and that Mr. PULLMAN'S gift, like the handful of corn on the mountain, would produce fruitage like Lebanon.

-A. J. HUNT, of Medina, is suffering from injuries received by falling on an icy pavement. Among his more serious injuries are three broken ribs.

-News has just reached Albion of the death of Mrs. Willis LOVELAND at the home of her daughter in Chicago. Mrs. LOVELAND went from Albion in the fall with her husband to spend the winter in Chicago. The remains will reach Albion to-day.

-The funeral services over the remains of the late William CONLEY, of Medina, were held yesterday. He was 39 years old and leaves a wife. He was president of the C. M. B. A. and up to the time of his death had been employed by the New York Central railroad.
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The Effect of Climate on Health

    In our variable climate and intense competition in the marts of trade and professions, nervous exhaustion claims thousands of victims. In order to successfully combat this insidious disease application of specific remedies are necessary. Medicines, prescribed by the most eminent physicians have proved unavailing. But man's inventive mind is constantly discovering counteractants for the dangers which beset him, and, hence, the discovery and application of electro-magnetism, the sovereign remedy for nervous exhaustion. This is nature's own specific and to its use are due the scores of remarkable cures effected at the Electro-Magnetic Sanitarium, No. 20 North Clinton street. Cures of cases which were pronounced incurable by some of the ablest general practicing doctors.
    Some of the symptoms of nervous exhaustion are: General langnor, loss of ambition, impaired memory, restlessness, dyspepsia, ringing in the ears, sore, distended stomach, shooting pains, dragging down sensation about the hips, loss of appetite and general derangement of the functional organs.
    The sanitarium is patronized by Rochester's best citizens for the treatment, not only of nervous exhaustion, but of all chronic diseases, and many of them have not only given permission but requested that they be referred to by the suffering who have lost hope. Consultations daily, without charge.
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ONTARIO

Assault of a Geneva Hotel Keeper Upon a Customer-
Notes and News

-News was received at Geneva late Thursday evening from Concord, N. H., announcing the death of George NASH, the youngest son of Professor Francis Philip NASH, of Hobart College. The deceased died of pneumonia and was 17 years of age.

-On Thursday evening occurred the death of Hon. Ulysses S. WARNER at his home near Orleans; cause of death being pneumonia. Mr. WARNER was 83 years of age. He was born and lived all his life at the old homestead where he died. His death removes one of the oldest residents in that vicinity.

-A fracas occurred at Geneva early yesterday morning in which a revolver was brandished pretty freely. Thursday evening there was a dance at the BREWER hotel on Exchange street. About 1 o'clock yesterday morning Edward HIGGINS and a friend stepped in at the BREWER place and bought a sandwich and a glass of beer for himself and friend. A stranger who was standing at the bar called for a glass of beer which he drank and left the place. After the stranger left the place HIGGINS handed Mr. BREWER 20 cents to pay for what he had ordered, but BREWER, who, it is alleged, was somewhat under the influence of liquor, insisted that the bill was 25 cents, claiming that HIGGINS was to pay for the stranger also. HIGGINS said he did not know the stranger and would not pay for him. At this BREWER, it is alleged, pulled out a revolver and ordered HIGGINS out of his place, but the latter did not propose to leave until he had done something to be put out for. BREWER then came from behind the bar and attempted to take aim at HIGGINS, when the latter knocked him down and left the place. BREWER was afterwards found where he was left in an unconscious condition. No arrests as yet have been made.
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STEUBEN

A Brakeman Falls From a Car and Under a Train - Town Nominations

-Frank ENN of Cohocton and Miss Mary SCHLAX of Buffalo were married in Buffalo Wednesday last. They will reside in Cohocton.

-The I. O. G. T. of Cohocton will have a public installation of officers this evening. County Chief Templar CHUBB will be present.

-George J. SCHOULDICE has been nominated for license commissioner in favor of license and George S. COWARD against license, in Cohocton.

-Mrs. John STEELE, the woman injured so badly at Pittsburg, Pa., last Monday, where she lost two small children in their overturning a lamp which exploded and burned them alive before her eyes, died yesterday. Mrs. STEELE had two other children which she rescued, but herself succumbed to the injuries she received in saving them. Mr. STEELE formerly resided in Corning and his relatives left yesterday to attend the funeral.

-George TROOP, of Hornellsville, brakeman on Erie extra 625 with MALONEY, conductor, came near losing his life in Corning yesterday morning while on duty on top of the freight train. He attempted to give a signal to the engineer and leaned too far forward when he fell between the cars and struck with his back on the bumpers and then fell to the track, where he had the presence of mind to scramble away from the approaching wheels. Dr. T. A. McNAMARA examined him and found some dangerous bruises and contusions around the small of his back. TROOP suffered great pain and was removed to his home in Hornellsville. He said this was the first time he had been injured in sixteen years.

-The town of Hornby nominated officers on the Democratic ticket yesterday as follows: A. JEWETT, supervisor; C. NIXON, clerk; J. McLAUGHLIN, highway commissioner; D. RODGERS, assessor; F. F. STANTON, justice; J. D. SCOTT, overseer of poor; W. BEDIENT, collector; D. COOK and C. McLAUGHLIN, inspectors; W. BEDIENT, L. ROBSON, T. P. SMITH, M. WARD and J. SPROUL, constables. The Republicans nominated: E. J. EASTERBROOK, supervisor; H. W. WHEAT, clerk; M. J. HARRISON, highway commissioner; P. B. HUMPHREY, assessor; H. D. L. ADAMS, justice; T. G. RANDALL, overseer of poor; J. A. McCARTHY, collector; E. G. RODGERS and R. G. BIXBY, inspectors; P. H. WELLMAN, J. McCARTHY, J. MORISON, O. WARD and C. H. BURNAP, constables.

-The town of Corning held its Republican convention on Thursday night to nominate town officers, resulting as follows: 
M. W. ROBBIN, supervisor
H. ZEAK, highway commissioner
W. A. SPENCER, clerk
J. V. ROSE, collector
E. B. SHOEMAKER, justice
B. BURT, assessor
W. ELLISON, overseer of poor
J. L. PACKER, auditor
A. BETHLOSS, W. THOMAS, P. MILLSPAUGH, A. L. GORTON and E. F. VAN ETTEN, constables
Dean BALCOM, inspector
The Democrat convention of the town of Corning nominated officers as follows:
J. GOFF, supervisor
A. RHINEHART, highway commissioner
F. H. JOHNSON, clerk
A. W. HUY, collector
W. GILLETT, justice
P. F. REASON, assessor
J. JOHNSON, overseer of poor
H. EGGLESTON, auditor
J. MURPHY, H. COE, E. VAN KEURAN, A. DETHOFF, constables
J. McMULLEN and C. HEAD, inspectors
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LIVINGSTON

Improvements Progressing on the Geneseo State Normal School

-Thirty-two persons graduated at the Geneseo normal this term. This is a larger number than has graduated hitherto at this time. Ten of this number have already secured positions.

-Two patients have arrived at the Craig Epileptic Colony at Mt. Morris; one from Bath, the other from Angelica. They are men probably in the neighborhood of 30 years of age. Everything is in shape to receive the full limit at any time. They may arrive.

-The highway in front of Knowlton's mill, which caused so much trouble and involved a law suit at Dansville last summer, has again been opened to the public. After completing the new bridge and cleaning away the obstruction in front of Knowlton's mill, Commissioner Conrad DICK declared the road open.

-To-day the farm of Newton H. CROSBY, consisting of 117 acres, situated in the town of Leicester, will be sold at the court house in Geneseo by L. C. O'CONNOR, referee. This sale is pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale of Eliza M. YOUNG against Mr. CROSBY and wife, the Niagara Grape Company, and others.

-The contractors for the new normal school building at Geneseo are pushing the work as rapidly as can be expected. Preparation is now being made for putting on the ceiling which is to be of steel plate. The building is to be heated by hot water and some of the radiators have already been put in place. The water is heated by ten boilers which have been connected to the hot water pipes. Dr. SCHMITZ will have the entire third floor under his supervision, and, as he is very anxious to have this part finished as soon as possible, the work on this floor is receiving extra attention and will, without doubt, be the first completed.

-Following are the names of the candidates who were nominated at the Democratic caucus held in Dansville Thursday night for the coming election:
President, Charles A. SNYDER
trustees for two years, William COGSWELL, E. R. WOODRUFF
clerk, Maxwell SWEET
treasurer, Frank UHL
collector, Fritz DURR
assessors, John C. WHEATON, N. SCHUBMEHL, A. H. LEMON.
At the Republican caucus Tuesday night the following candidates were nominated:
For president, Charles H. ROWE
trustees, for two years, John T. McCURDY, Frank BLUM
clerk, B. G. READSHAW
treasurer, Henery ALTIMEYER
collector, Richard KENNEDY
assessors, R. H. ROSS, William WILKINSON, Birdsall KENNEDY.
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GENESEE

A $5,000 Damage Suit as the Result of a Dog Bite - Batavia Events

-Ralph, the infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph SUTTERBY, of Le Roy, died on Thursday.

-Miss Mary SHEA and James METCALF, both of Batavia, were united in marriage on Thursday evening by Rev. Henry R. FAUCHER. The couple will reside in Rochester.

-The funeral of the late Elhanan L. RAGAN, of Batavia, who took his life with his own hands on Thursday, was held yesterday afternoon. His remains were taken last evening to Turin, Lewis county, for burial.

-Archibald ALLEN, of Buffalo, has commenced suit against Robert SELDEN, of Stafford, for $5,000, claimed by Mr. ALLEN for injuries received by his parents, who reside in Stafford, from Mr. SELDEN'S watch dog. It is said that on several occasions the dog attacked Mr. and Mrs. ALLEN. A few weeks ago Mr. SELDEN received word from Mr. ALLEN, of Buffalo, demanding that he kill the dog. Mr. SELDEN complied with the request, but the matter did not seem to end there, and this week he was informed of the action now brought against him.

-The following dates have been chosen by School Commissioner REED for the ensuing year for the examining of Genesee county teachers: First grade, March 5th and 6th, August 13th and 14th, at Batavia; second grade, March 5th and 6th at Batavia, April 24th and 25th at Le Roy, June 4th and 5th, August 13th and 14th at Batavia, September 25th and 26th at Le Roy; third grade, March 6th, June 5th, August 14th at Batavia, and April 25th and September 26th at Le Roy. Pupils' examinations for promotion certificates and diplomas will occur February 6th and 7th and June 11th and 12th.

-Yesterday morning occurred the death of William S. BROWN at his home in Le Roy. Mr. BROWN was the second oldest business man in Le Roy and one of the best known citizens. He was born in Palmyra, June 22, 1828. In 1857 he went to Le Roy. In 1866, he built the brick block on Main street now occupied by The Gazette. He married Harriet E. THOMPSON, of Bethany, who still survives him, and their only child is Louise D., wife of Professor F. M. COMSTOCK, of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. BROWN had been supervisor of the town for one term and also corporation assessor. He was a member of Olive Branch Lodge, having served as its master in 1868 and 1870. He was also a member of the Universalist Church and prominent in its affairs.
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NIAGARA

-The annual meeting of the Niagara County Veterans Union was held at Lockport yesterday. Dr. W. Q. HUGGINS, of Sanborn, was elected president; Comrade L. D. Le VAN of Wilson, and Comrade J. K. SWICK, of Lockport, vice-president; Rev. L. J. ROSS, of West Somerset, chaplain, and Comrade DOTY, of Lockport, secretary and treasurer. A camp fire was held in the evening. The meeting was largely attended and the occasion greatly enjoyed by all. The Women's Relief Corps furnished refreshments.
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MONROE

THE FATHER A BRUTE

Cruelty Inflicted Upon a Child Because it Refused to Dance
Mother Assaulted, Too
A Mendon Man Who Struck His Little Girl With a Poker, 
Threw Her Against the Wall and Assaulted the Mother -
Monroe News

Mrs. Frank DIETZ, of Mendon, appeared Wednesday before Justice STAYMAN and applied for a warrant for her husband's arrest. Upon inquiry she told a story of abuse and neglect from the husband and father, who she related, is of a hasty, ungovernable temper. According to her complaint, on Wednesday morning he desired one of his little children, aged 2 years, to amuse him by dancing. On its not complying with his request he struck it with the stove poker. On the mother's remonstrating with him he took the child and threw it against the wall and turned on his wife and brutally beat her, then struck his little girl in the face. The justice and Constable WOOD accompanied the woman to her home, where they found her story to be true and the family in distressing circumstances. Four little children were left alone in the house during the mother's absence, the youngest four weeks old and the eldest less than 5 years. They had had nothing to eat and there was nothing in the house except a little corn meal. Application was then made to the poormaster for help, which was granted. It was deemed best to take them to the county Alm house and preparations were made at once to remove them there. Ehile putting the family in the wagon the father appeared and forbade them doing so, threatening to shoot them, but keeping his distance so the warrant could not be served. His whereabouts are not known. Constable WOOD has telegraphed a description of him to all the surrounding towns. He is of a quarrelsome disposition and has been in several fights in the town in the past.

-The remains of Samuel G. BEACH, who died in Rochester Wednesday afternoon, were taken to Brockport yesterday afternoon and interred. Mr. BEACH was 75 years of age. Between forty and fifty years ago he resided in Brockport.

-Numerous inquiries have been received by J. W. GEAR and Postmaster Burton N. WILTSIE, of Pittsford, concerning the man found dead several weeks ago in a barn on the farm of Mr. GEAR, but as yet there is no trace to the dead man's identity.

-A painful accident happened Thursday to Mrs. WEBSTER, who resides at the home of Cyrus PALMER, about four miles south of Churchville. She was ascending the steps leading to the doorway, when she fell, breaking her left leg at the ankle. Dr. VAN HORN of Churchville was summoned and reduced the fracture.

-The dedication of the new Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsford will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The addresses will be given by Rev. J. T. GRACEY, D. D., a former pastor of the church; Rev. Ward PLATT, of Monroe Avenue Church, and Rev. A. W. HAYES, D. D., of Asbury Church, all of Rochester, Presiding Elder Rev. James E. BILLS will take charge of the evening service and preach the sermon. The quarterly conference will be held in the church at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

-The farmers' Institute at Pittsford was well attended yesterday and will continue to-day with two sessions, both of which will be opened with the question box. There will be two addresses in the morning, "Fertility of the Soil," by F. E. DAWLEY, of Fayetteville, and Dr. L. L. VAN SLYKE, of Geneva, will speak on "Work of Experiment Stations." The subjects of the addresses in the afternoon are, "Success in Farming," Warren G. WARNER; "Business Sense on the Farm," A. R. EASTMAN, Waterville.
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SCHUYLER

-The following nominations for town offices have been made in Hector:
Republican
For supervisor, E. L. BECKER
town clerk, J. M. DEAN
assessor, Elihu STILWELL
highway commissioner, C. E. WICKHAM
overseer of the poor, Maxfield HUSTON
collector, J. J. KELLOGG
justice of the peace, C. M. WIXOM
constables, M. C. McCUTCHEON, William PROPER, Robert ROGERS, W. K. FOWLER, G. A. SOULE
inspectors of election, George BRAMBLE, G. W. ELY, Eugene STILWELL, D. D. WAKEMAN, Howard COATS, Mott MILLER, Charles REYNOLDS, J. W. WARD, G. E. WIXOM, E. M. TINKER.

Democratic
For supervisor, M. T. FISH
town clerk, G. A. USHER
assessor, Elihu STILWELL
highway commissioner, James ROBISON
overseer of the poor, Henry ELY
collector, Frank BREED
justice of the peace, S. A. HOVENCAMP
constables, Charles SQUARES, James CHASE, Ansel WITHIAM. Lee STRONG, George KELLOGG
inspectors of election, Edward FLOOD, Harry ELY, Frank WHEELER, Edward MAGEE, J. M. BANKER, Jehiel CHESLEY, Parvis KILBORN, D. H. BOYCE, B. C. SMITH, Leroy WELCH
excise commissioner, for license, O. W. MANNING
Prohibition - For supervisor, W. H. LAMOREAUX
town clerk, G. J. CASE
justice of the peace, John AGARD
assessor, William CARMA--
highway commissioner, H. W. SMITH
overseer of the poor, D. L. SMITH
collector, Flavius MURRAY
constables, Johnston JA--ISH, Arthur SHRINER, R. A. HOPKINS, E. ? WIXOM, S. A. STILWELL
inspectors of election, K. M. CHRYSLER, George JOHNSON, J. M. SWICK, Richard SHRINER, Herbert AGARD, Charles TRIPP, H. S. BERRY, E. G. CASE
excise commissioner, William WIXOM.
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MRS. H. H. POTTER DEAD

A Loved and Lovable Woman Passed Away After a Long Illness

    Mrs. Hannah H. POTTER, widow of the late J. L. POTTER, died yesterday at the residence of her son, J. Forbes POTTER, No. 105 Park avenue, aged 73 years. Mrs. POTTER had been ill something over five months and during the last few weeks realized fully that she would never recover. Yet through her suffering she was so cheerful, patient and resigned that her friends could hardly believe that she was at the point of death. Her noble character sustained her to the last.
    The deceased was born in Wheatland in 1823, where she spent her infancy. Thence she moved to Albion and finally to New York, where the largest part of her married life was spent. Her maiden name was Hannah HEATH. Her husband was for thirty-seven years prominently connected with the New York custom house and was well known throughout the state as an able straightforward politician. Mrs. POTTER leaves one son, at whose home she lived for the past four years. She in her quiet way had won many friends in the city, who will miss her gentle, kindly presence as but few women are missed. Unobstrusive in her charities, she did not become actively identified with any of the larger benevolent organizations; yet her generosity and thoughtfulness for others, especially those in distress, had endeared her to many. She had a beautiful disposition and many indeed are the persons who will remember her with gratitude as a friend and mother.
The funeral will take place from the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Rudolph STARK died Tuesday at his residence, No. 110 Thomas street.
-Jacob SPEIS died Thursday night at the family residence, No. 40 Cypress street, aged 68 years.

-Ulysses WARNER died Thursday at Orleans, Ontario county, aged 84 years. Eleven children survive.

-Catherine, wife of the late Conrad ESTER, died Thursday night at the residence, No. 18 Sigel street, aged 56 years.

-The funeral of Margaret Anna KREUTZER was held yesterday at 8:30 o'clock, from the residence of her parents, No. 205 Orange street.

-Sophia C. LONG died yesterday at the family residence, No. 41 Scio street, aged 64 years. A husband, one son, George M., and two daughters, Mrs. John RAUBER and Mrs. George DAKE, survive.

-Elizabeth, wife of John COOK, died yesterday at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth COFFEY, No. 27 Emmett street. Besides the husband three children, a mother, three brothers and three sisters survive.

-The death is announced in Albany of Maria WEED ALDEN, widow of the late Ogden ALDEN, of Milbrook, and the last surviving child of Thurlow WEED, who figured so largely in political history in past years, when he resided in this city. Mrs. ADEN lived in Rochester about eight years of her life, leaving in 1830, when her father moved to Albany to establish the Evening Journal. Mrs. George HOLLISTER, of this city, is a daughter of Mrs. ALDEN'S youngest sister, the late Mrs. BARNES, of Albany.
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Counterfeiter Eckes Pardoned

President CLEVELAND has pardoned Anton ECKES, of this city, who was convicted last winter in the United States court of counterfeiting. The pardon was gained through Attorney SCHOENNEBURG, of this city, on the ground of previous good character. ECKES was a member of the famous Wakelee farm gang, which operated quite extensively in the eastern part of the city some time ago and was captured by the federal authorities. His pals are still doing time.
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Met and Adjourned
    The Cleveland Legion held an extra and an extra short session at its headquarters on Irving place last evening. The meeting was called to listen to a report from a committee which has been searching for a new place of meeting for the legion. The committee reported progress, so it is said, and asked for further time, which was granted, and the meeting was adjourned to Monday evening next, the regular date for the pow-wow of the legion.
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Mr. Pattison Installed

A United Press dispatch received here from Hartford, Conn., late last night says that the Rev. Harold PATTISON of Rochester was ordained pastor of the First Baptist Church in that city last night. The ordination sermon was preached by the Rev. T. Harwood PATTISON, D. D., of the Rochester Theological Seminary, father of Hartford's new preacher.
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Purely Personal

-Rev. C. M. STEFFENS, pastor of the Second Reformed Church, has gone to his home in Iowa for a few weeks' rest.
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Senator Gorman Will Stay at Home

Washington, Jan. 31 - Senator GORMAN to-night said that the report that he had declined to serve upon the sub-committee of the national committee appointed by Chairman HARRITY to make arrangements for the Chicago convention was true. "I am not," said the senator, "going to Chicago in that capacity and I so informed Mr. HARRITY. Nor am I going to the convention at all. I will spend the summer at home taking care of my health. Meanwhile all my time will be taken up in the discharge of my duties in the senate."
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Death of Ex-Judge Hakes

Hornellsville, N. Y., Jan. 31 - Ex-Judge Harlo HAKES of this city died to-night aged 73 years. He was born in Harpersfield, Delaware county, and was admitted to the bar in 1853. He was elected member of assembly in 1856 and district attorney in 1862, was appointed register in bankruptcy in 1867 and trustee of the Soldiers' Home at Bath in 1880. In 1883 he was chosen judge of Steuben county, which position he held until his term expired by age limit three years ago. He was a Republican. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Presidential Appointments

Washington, Jan. 31 - The president to-day sent to the senate the following nominations: William H. ANDERSON, of Maine, surveyor of customs at Portland, Me.; United States marshals; James S. McCABE, of Rhode Island, district of Rhode Island; William H. CANNON, of Wisconsin, western district of Wisconsin. Postmasters: New York, A. B. DAYTON, Port Jefferson; Elmer WINNER, Liberty.
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The Indian Appropriation Bill

Washington, Jan. 31 - The sub-committee of the committee on Indian affairs, in charge of the preparation of the Indian appropriation bill for the year ending June, 30, 1897, will report the measure to the full committee to-morrow for its action. As at present arranged the bill carries a total, in round numbers of $8,478,000, a decrease from the total of appropriation for the current fiscal year of about $400,000.
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Affairs Unsettled in Johannesburg

London, Jan. 31 - A dispatch to the Central News from Johannesburg says everything is unsettled and that there are no signs of resumption of business. It is rumored that the government is contemplating another coup, involving additional arrests of prominent men in Johannesburg.
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Gustave Milburn Assigned

Gustave D. MILBURN, a photo materials dealer, whose place of business is on Platt street, yesterday made an assignment in favor of J. M. STULL for the benefit of his creditors.
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Speakers at Plymouth

Dr. CREGAN, of the American board, Dr. HAGEN, of India, and Mrs. BATES, of Turkey, will address two services at Plymouth Church Tuesday, February 4th. A women's meeting will be held at 3 P. M. and at 7:30 o'clock a general service is announced.
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ANTHONY STANKOWITCH

A Piano Recital at the Genesee Valley Club Last Evening

   A very pleasing piano recital was given by Mr. Anthony STANKOWITCH in the concert room of the Genesee Valley Club last evening. The programme was of a light character, consisting wholly of the shorter works of some of the best known composers. First came a group of six selections by Grieg, beginning with the beautiful "Norwegian Bridal Procession" and ending with the breezy and vigorous little fantasy, "On The Mountains." The latter was playing with fine technique and a certain wholesome forcefulness that greatly pleased the audience. Henselt's "Cradle Song," and "If I Were a Bird" followed, and were played in a fairly acceptable but not striking style, the latter being given with too heavy a touch, and with a lack of the crisp and delicate clearness which is essential to bringing out its true beauty. The Chopin prelude in D flat was played smoothly, but with an absence of sentiment, but the posthumous waltz in E minor was a delicious bit of clear and sparkling execution. The selection which brought out Mr. STANKOWITCH'S technical powers most brilliantly was "Elves at Play," by Heymann, and the one which seemed to enlist his own sympathy and enthusiasm, as well as the pleasure and appreciation of the audience, was a transcription of the closing scene from Wagner's "Die Walkure." There were two trifles by TSCHAIKOWSKY, "Sad Scene" and "Scherzo, and three selections from Liszt, "Variations on a Polish Song." "Pastoral," and "Valse Impromptu." The first of these three was played with special energy and clearness, and the programme was brought to a satisfactory close by Moszkowski's bright Tarantelle, which afforded opportunity for a fine bit of brilliant execution.
    Mr. STANKOWITCH impressed his hearers as being a well educated pianist, with good command of technical requirements, dignity of style and conscientious fidelity to the best ideals of his art. He seems to be lacking somewhat in the romantic temperament and in definiteness of aim in his interpretations, as a result of which his playing was at times rather vague and unsatisfactory. Nevertheless he was complimented by frequent applause from a discriminating and cordial audience, and his performances were so suggestive of reserve power that the listeners naturally wished that one or two more pretentious compositions might have been given in place of half a dozen of the eighteen small pieces which made up the programme.
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HOW THEY HAD HIM COLD

Hicks, the Firebug and Bigamist, Sentenced to 8 Years at Auburn
Casts Of His Footprints
Arduous Detective Work of Assistant District Attorney Widener and Deputy Salyerds All for Nothing - A Hardened Criminal

Edwin O. HICKS, who was arraigned before Judge CARNAHAN yesterday and pleaded guilty of arson in the second degree, has led the officials of the district attorney's office quite a dance. The prisoner is an old-timer, and at this arraignment his plea of guilty saved him from prosecution for bigamy and other offenses. HICKS set fire to the barn of Morgan SCHEILLER, of Wheatland, on the night of November 1st, last, and has since kept Assistant WIDENER and Deputy Sheriff SALYERDS busy accumulating evidence against him.
Attorney George M. WILLIAMS, as prisoner's counsel, said that his client pleaded guilty against his advise, but that, as he knew but little of the case, the judge could tell better than he what to do with the man.
   Assistant District Attorney WIDENER then related the incidents connected with the fire and the character of the prisoner. He said that this was his second offense, his first having been grand larceny in stealing money and valuables from the house of James HAYDEN, of Rush, for which he had served a term in Auburn prison.
Judge CARNAHAN then said that the sentence for a second offense must be at least the maximum for a first, and gave him eight years at Auburn. The prisoner was led away apparently but little moved.
   HICKS surprised the district attorney's office by his plea. They had been preparing for a vigorous defense, and had accumulated a mass of evidence. Had the charge for which the prisoner was indicted fallen through, he would have been arrested for bigamy. The gathering of the evidence was a hard task, but Deputy Sheriff SALYERDS and Mr. WIDENER covered the ground quickly and thoroughly. They called three women to whom he is nominally married before the grand jury, and secured their evidence; they visited the scene of the fire in Wheatland, and through the assistance of Le Grand BROWN, secured casts of the foot-prints left by the incendiary on the night of the fire and had them ready for evidence; they then secured the shoes of the criminal and tried them in the casts. They fitted to a charm. They also learned that in several places where he had previously lived, mysterious fires had occurred, for which the prisoner was thought to be responsible.
   The best bit of evidence accumulated was that of the foot-print. Going over the ground carefully the day after the fire they were able to make out some ten distinct tracks and others less clearly marked. Engineer BROWN made a map of the neighborhood on which the course of the incendiary was accurately plotted.
   The first wife is now living in Rochester with a family of children; the second lived in Penn Yan when he married her; the third was wedded to him in 1894 by Rev. A. S. CRAPSEY. She is not now in the city. 
The first two wives are very bitter against HICKS and say he abused them shamefully and deserted each in turn. They were the wives who appeared against him before the grand jury. The wife he married at Penn Yan tells a story that seems to illustrate the man's insincere character. She says that after he married her he took her to Mt. Hope and pointed to a grave said it was that of his first wife. He tenderly placed a bouquet upon the mound and she says that his apparent grief was so touching that she wept with him, their tears flowing together over the supposed last resting place of the first Mrs. HICKS. But the first Mrs. HICKS was then living and is living now. She is an energetic French-American woman and her denunciation of her husband to the grand jury was no doubt the strongest for hearing the second's wife's tale and comparing facts with her.
   After HICKS married Mary McNARY in this city he went to live with her at Hemlock village in Livingston county. They bought a home for $400, put $450 insurance on the house and $200 on the furniture. One day HICKS took his trunk to Rochester and he says he removed most of the furniture to another building. Then the house burned at night. The neighbors assisted the woman with clothing. The insurance company investigated, then dropped the matter and compromised by paying $600. Two stores had burned in the village soon after this house.
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COAL GAS DID IT

An Entire Family Narrowly Escaped Asphyxiation Thursday Night

George EMRICH, his wife and two small children, and his father, Joseph EMRICH, aged 76 years, all living at No. 206 Chatham street, had a narrow escape from asphyxiation Thursday night. EMRICH conducts a tailoring establishment at that number, and has living rooms in the front. He prophesied that the night would be a cold one and after filling the kitchen stove with a supply of fresh coal closed all the windows and doors and retired.
   About midnight he was awakened by some one walking and discovered that it was his wife. The coal gas which was filling the room, alarmed him at once and he made an effort to reach his wife, who was staggering about in a helpless manner. When he attempted to rise he found that he, too, had inhaled a large quantity of the deadly drug and after several attempts to get up, fell back on the bed unconscious.
   About 6 o'clock the men employed in the tailoring establishment reported for duty, but could not get in. They thought it strange, and were about to force an entrance, when the grandfather, who was aroused by the noise, managed with great difficulty to open the door. Dr. Albert GEUMLARTS was hastily summoned and soon resuscitated the victims, although they were, of course, very weak and will not recover from the effects of the gas for some days.
   The physician was surprised to find that the grandfather and the youngest child, aged 15 months, were the least affected, and the youngest was the only one who was able to enjoy his breakfast.
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AFRAID OF HANGING

Welsh Caused a Pitiful Scene in Court-
Other Grand Jury Prisoners

John WELSH, the first prisoner arraigned before Judge CARNAHAN in the record division of the county court yesterday morning, created quite a pathetic scene when the sheriff's deputy brought him up. He was indicted for burglary, bigamy and several other offenses.
   The prisoner sobbed piteously for some time, and now and again would pray to the judge and sheriff not to hang him. When his name was called by Assistant District Attorney WIDENER he fell into a paroxysia of tears and hysteries. It was clear that either he had no control over his emotion or was a very clever actor. So hysterical did he become, that at Mr. WIDENER'S request, Judge CARNAHAN appointed Drs. W. A. KEEGAN and W. j. HARRIMAN to investigate his mental condition. It is thought that he may be sent to the insane asylum. WELSH made a similar scene before Judge ERNST last year in police court.
   The next prisoner arraigned was William GERBER, indicted for outraging Ida KAUFFMAN. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to jail.
   John BUCKLEY pleaded guilty of larceny in the third degree and was sentenced to Elmira reformatory.
Albert P. JACKSON was also sentenced to Elmira reformatory. His crime was burglary, third degree.
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DRIVER MURPHY'S FALL

A "Protective" Thrown From the Supply Wagon and Injured

   An alarm of fire from box No. 16 of the Standard electric signal system, summoned the fire department to A. J. JOHNSON & Co.'s shoe factory, at No. 42 Center street, shortly before 6 o'clock last night. The flames were extinguished before the arrival of the firemen, without serious loss.
    While running to the fire the supply sleigh of the Protectives, containing four men, was overturned and the driver, William MURPHY, of No. 44 Bronson avenue, was thrown out, and suffered a fracture of three ribs.    He held the team down before rounding the corner of State street on to Center, and, after making the turn, gave the horses their heads, not thinking of the street-car tracks which are laid a short distance on Center street for the purpose of shifting cars about the barns. The team had hardly gotten under speed again before the front bob struck the truck and instead of crossing over the rail, the sleigh stuck and was tilted over.
William GREGAN, the foreman of the company, was on the seat with Murphy and was thrown out, but not injured, while MURPHY, James O'KANE and Daniel JACKSON, the steward, were dumped out.     MURPHY struck on his back and side with considerable force, and lay helpless, while O'KANE struck on his head and was considerably stunned and confused for several hours. JACKSON was unhurt and with Foreman CREGAN, ran to the assistance of the other two, while some bystander sent in an ambulance call to the Homeopathic Hospital. The ambulance was soon on the scene, and the injured driver was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where it was found that three ribs were broken and his body bruised. His injuries are not in the least dangerous, and he was resting comfortably last night. O'KANE was able to go home, carrying a large swelling on his head.
    The horses ran down Center street as far as the Steam Gauge and Lantern works, where an effort was made to stop them. They were evidently out to find the fire, and wheeled about and ran back to Platt street and then down Elizabeth to the corner of Hill, where they were stopped by some pedestrian passing. Neither of the horses was injured in the least, and the sleigh was all right, as it righted immediately after the men were thrown out. It was a narrow escape for the four firemen, and had it not been that the team were not yet running full speed after turning the corner, it is quite probable that all of them would have been seriously injured.
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BIDDEN WELCOME

Members of Plymouth Church Tender Their New Pastor a Reception

    Rev. and Mrs. William F. KETTLE were tendered a reception last evening at the church parlors of Plymouth Congregational Church, at the corner of Plymouth avenue and Troup street. Mr. KETTLE has recently assumed the pastorate of the church, taking the place of the late Dr. Myron ADAMS. He is a Scotchman by birth and previous to coming to Rochester had been associated with churches in Chicago and Elburn, Ill.
    There were some two hundred present at the reception, who found in the new pastor a most pleasant and interesting friend, who possesses the "push" characteristic of most Scotchmen. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presence of a large number of the young people of the church, a fact which is too seldom observed on occasions of a similar nature. Refreshments were served during the evening, the young ladies passing the coffee and cake to those present.
    Mr. KETTLE was called to the church as assistant pastor, and upon the death of Dr. ADAMS became the acting pastor, making the fourth since the organization in 1855. He was preceded by the Reverends Johnathan EDWARDS, Dwight K. BARTLETT and Myron ADAMS, in the order named.
    The new pastor proposes to resume the evening services, so long discontinued, commencing with this next Sunday evening. Under his supervision the "Men's League of Plymouth Congregational Church" has been formed, with the following officers: President, Henry S. BOOTH; vice-president, E. F. WELLINGTON; secretary, J. W. ROBBINS; treasurer, Dr. J. E. SANFORD.
    "The specific work of the league," so says the constitution, "shall be to devise and put in operation plans for increasing the interest and effectiveness of the Sunday evening service."
    Mr. KETTLE hopes to secure the co-operation in this manner of the male members of his congregation in the furtherance of his church work. Regular meetings of the league will be held every six months, at which time officers will be elected and other necessary business disposed of.
    On Friday, the 14th inst., the league will give a banquet, at which several of the clergymen of the city and prominent members of the church will speak and it is the purpose of this organization to arouse interest in their work by this means.
    An interesting bit of history in connection with the building of the church now occupied by the society may not come amiss; Henry C. BOWEN, one of the editors of the Independent, published in New York city, sent his check for three thousand dollars to further the work of building the church and hence his name is one that will always be remembered with deep gratitude by the members.
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HE AROUSED SUSPICION

The Man With a Long Coat and a Slouch Who Dodges the Police

   A suspicious looking man, wearing a long black overcoat and a slouch hat of the same color, has been twice detected within the past few days hanging about the house of Mrs. E. STONE, No. 7 Meigs street. On Wednesday morning a boy carrying morning newspapers saw the man standing near Mrs. STONE'S porch, but the boy's first fears were removed by seeing the early morning visitor seat himself upon the porch with a familiarity that would lead the passerby to think him an inmate of the house. The carrier boy did not get a look at the fellow's face, as he kept it turned in another direction, but he noted the long coat and slouch hat.
   Thursday morning shortly after 4 o'clock, the same boy in delivering his papers, again noticed the man, who was this time endeavoring to open a window. The boy at once realized that the man was a burglar, and was too frightened to give an alarm. After leaving the paper he hurried away, but not until he saw the strange prowler again seat himself upon the porch and open the paper. When the boy had gone a short distance the man lost interest in his reading very suddenly, and taking another direction, was soon out of sight.
    Later in the day, the carrier boy reported the matter to the family and learned that the man did not belong there. Mrs. STONE communicated the facts to the police, and an officer was assigned to watch the house Thursday night. The officer remained on guard until 5 o'clock, but saw nothing of his man, who is described as being very tall, and wearing a soft pair of shoes. He is thought to be the same sneak that has been pilfering in different residence sections for some weeks past, and doubtless waits until the night force goes off duty, that he may operate without fear of discovery.
    About 10 o'clock on Wednesday night, Officer LEARY saw a man on Joiner street who answered the description of the man who has been so troublesome. The officer started toward the man, who immediately ran in another direction, with the bluecoat in pursuit. The fellow ran down Chatham street, and as he turned a corner fired a shot at the officer, who did not relinquish his sprint until his man had passed from view. He had a long start of the officer, and was thus able to elude capture.
    The number of peddlers about during the past several weeks has aroused the suspicions of the police, from the fact that these itinerant tinware and soap salesmen are in the habit of plying their trade shortly after supper time, when householders are frequently out for an evening call or attending the theaters. They could easily enter the premises without creating suspicion, as they carry their goods on their backs, and even though the family should be at home, it is an easy matter for these men to locate the windows which are most easy of access, and send the "tall man with the long coat" to burglarize in the morning. Nearly all complaints state that the thefts have been committed either while the day and night police are changing tricks in the evening, or after the night men have gone in at 4 o'clock.
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FORGOT THEIR MARRIAGE VOWS

Two Police Court Cases Resulting From Family Disputes

    Several cases of domestic infelicities were rehearsed in police court yesterday morning. Emma FLANNIGAN complained that her husband, Patrick, was not living up to that phrase in the ceremony which commands the man to "love, cherish and protect," while in the other case Charles PHIFER stated that his wife, Jennie, had forgotten about the "love, honor and obey" clause in the same ceremony. Denials by the defendants and counter-charges were made, and the FLANNIGAN disruption will be dealt with this morning, while the PHIFERS will have an opportunity to air their allegations on Tuesday.
    George HANNAN, who was arrested for assault on George SPRAGUE, was also brought into court, after enjoying a few hours' slumber in the sleeping apartments below. The warrant was sworn out by SPRAGUE on Thursday, but it was after 4 o'clock yesterday morning before the officer could find the man. The hearing was postponed until this morning.
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MORE PATENTS

New York State Gets Her Share of New Inventions, as Usual

Recent patents granted to citizens of this state are reported by Hey & Parsons, No. 344 Powers building, as follows: Willard L. BUNDY, assignor to Bundy Manufacturing Company, Binghamton, workman's time-recorder; Charles A. CALVERT, assignor by mesne assignments, to George L. SQUIER Manufacturing Company, buffalo, cane mill; Milton H. COOLEY, Brockport, apparatus for warming and ventilating; James T. DOYLE, Skaneateles Falls, nicker check for looms; John C. FAGAN, Watertown, electric switch; Edgar FRIEDMAN, assignor of one-fifth to L. BAEPPLER, Dobbs' Ferry, barrel charging or discharging apparatus; Elthera P. McKAIG, Richmond Hill, pilot for railroad cars; Frank L. ROBISON, Albion, assignor of one-half to A. C. ROBINSON, Canandaigua, baling press; Hervey D. THATCHER, Potsdam, parrafined pail.
Out of a total issue of 344 patents, fifty-four were granted to citizens of New York state.
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FIRE IN AN OLD BUILDING

The Once Famous Ely Street Opera House Had a Narrow Escape

Fire was discovered at 8:30 o'clock last night by Officer SHAYNE in the top story of the old brick building at the corner of Ely street and Minerva alley, owned by MOLONEY Brothers, and occupied on the ground floor by Edward CLARK'S livery stable; on the second floor by C. W. SIMMONS's paint shop, and on the third floor by J. L. HOPKINS'S carpenter shop. The fire is thought to have originated in some woodwork which had been left too near the stove, and when the firemen arrived it was beginning to light up the interior. It was soon extinguished and the loss will not amount to more than $25. Two horses were in the stable below, but were gotten out without difficulty.
    This building is familiarly known to the older residents of the city as the Ely street opera house, as it was used as a variety hall a score or more years ago, and enjoyed a fast if not enviable reputation. It was originally built for church purposes and was known as the French Catholic Church.
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Finance Committee and Executive Board

Chairman JOHNSTON and a number of the members of the finance committee of the common council held a conference last evening with the members of the executive board in the board rooms. It did not transpire what action was taken, if any, although it is probable that the amount of the appropriation desired by the board for the current year was under discussion.
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HE HAD HIS FALL

He Then Retaliated by Having His Say on the Sidewalk Subject

An old resident of Rochester, who had just been assisted to his feet yesterday afternoon, after having taken a hard fall, said this concerning the condition of the walks:
    "It seems to me as if, on a day like this, when the walks are neither entirely covered with snow, nor entirely free from it, it would be well if every property owner were required to keep his walks covered with ashes or sawdust. Especially dangerous are the iron sidewalk traps. Such traps are very slippery, and it is very difficult to step on one without feeling that you are going to fall, or else really falling. If one does not care to run the risk of breaking his neck, he had better steer clear of them."
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MAY BE A RELATIVE

Mayor WARNER yesterday received a letter from Lizzie FARRELL, of Ardmore, Pa., stating that the writer wished information about James FARRELL, who was killed by falling from Vincent street bridge in this city December 26, 1895. The mayor sent the letter to Corner KLEINDIENST, who had charge of the case.
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New Rails on West Avenue

The West End Improvements Association will hold a regular meeting next Monday evening in their rooms in the Lennox building, West avenue and Prospect street. The question of new rails to be laid on West avenue will be discussed.
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Lunacy Examiner Appointment

Dr. E. S. SAYLES was appointed examiner in lunacy yesterday by County Judge CARNAHAN. The appointee is a graduate of the University of Michigan, of the class of 1880.
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DIED

ESTER - In this city, Thursday, Jan. 30, 1896, at 7:20 P. M., at her late residence, 18 Sigel street, Mrs. Catherine M., late widow of Conrad ESTER, aged 57 years.

POTTER - In this city, Friday morning, Jan. 31, 1896, at the residence of her son, J. Forbes POTTER, 105 Park avenue, Hannah H., widow of the late J. L. POTTER, aged 73 years.
-Funeral from 105 Park avenue, Sunday afternoon, February 2, at 2 o'clock. Burial private.

WARNER - At Orleans, Ontario county, N. Y., Thursday, January 30, 1896, Hon. Ulysses WARNER, aged 84 years. Deceased is survived by eleven children.
-Funeral services will be held at his late residence in Orleans on Sunday, February 2, at 2 P. M.

COOK - In this city, Jan. 31, 1896, at her mother's residence, 27 Emmet street, Elizabeth, wife of John COOK. She leaves a husband and three children, a mother, three brothers and three sisters.
-Funeral from the house Monday morning, February 3, at 8:30, at St. Bridget's Church 9 o'clock.

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