Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed
Mar 15, 1905
INDICTMENT MAY COME THIS WEEK
Murder Case Evidence Practically All In
Gates Woman Examined
Mrs. Hess, Who Saw Jackson on the Night of the Killing,
Goes Before District-Attorney - Friends of the Negro Talk Confidently
Prosecution of the official theory of the murder of Charles M. AMES
by Berry G. JACKSON has reached the stage where the county attorney's may not,
with prudence, make public further developments in the investigation. Abrupt
cessation of news from District-Attorney WARREN's office yesterday indicated
this, and additional assurance was given by the sudden change of tone in the
defense. It is apparent that the inquiry has become an open struggle between
counsel for the life of the accused man.
The first bit of proof the prosecutors found it advisable to
withhold from the public was the statement of the woman from CHENEY's store, at
Barhydt's Corners, in Gates, who insists upon being recognized as Mrs. HESS.
That her proof is important to the prosecution of JACKSON is admitted by the
authorities. Mr. WARREN even characterized her addition to the people's
knowledge of the crime as "cumulative, corroborative, strengthening what
was already known, material and valuable." In the same breath the cautious
counsel refused even the remotest hint of the character of the new evidence.
Mrs. HESS is known in Rochester. Attaches of the
District-Attorney's office say she was Mrs. OLIVER. Mrs. HESS was first
subpoenaed under the name of Mrs. OLIVER and declined to accept service by that
name. It is said she once resided on Ford street, or its vicinity.
According to her statements to Mr. WARREN yesterday, Mrs. HESS is
keeping house for an uncle who lives in Gates. Her relation with John CHENEY,
the negro, she says, is limited to the business association growing out of her
ownership of the stock in his Barhydt's Corners store.
"Important Witness," Says Warren
District-Attorney WARREN concedes that Mrs. HESS will be "an
important witness" against JACKSON, or, more accurately, for the
prosecution, which is directing its investigation toward JACKSON. The calling of
official attention to the woman by Constable KLEINHENZ, Mr. WARREN admits was a
"development" in the case, a term which has come to signify newly
discovered proof of more than passing value. What the woman has told, may tell
or can tell, is a broad target for conjecture.
To sum up the value of Mrs. HESS's new proof, there is the
statement of Mr. WARREN that "no entirely new link in the chain of evidence
has been furnished by her, but what she knows, and what she has told is
considerable value in strengthening what the authorities before could partially
establish.
She was not absolutely needed in the prosecution's case, but she is a very
acceptable addition. Her testimony will be material and valuable."
Mrs. HESS's examination by the District-Attorney occupied the
greater portion of an hour, and the general impression in the Court House is
that the production of the Gates woman was another detective victory for the
stellar officer in a quick and thorough piece of police work, Constable
KLEINHENZ.
"Probably all the people's evidence on the murder charge
against JACKSON is before the Grand Jury," was the statement given out by
the District-Attorney's office last evening. The reservation as to the extent of
the proof presented is doubtless to allow for developments to-day, or before the
Grand Jury shall ballot for indictments.
Indictment Friday, Possibly
The Grand Jury's work has progressed to the point where only the
arising of new business for it, in the shape of fresh crimes, can delay its
rising on the expected day, next Friday.
It is difficult for an outsider to know whether the jury has done
any voting for indictments yet, but the presentation of evidence has been wound
up, and, also the deliberation entailed by it. If the list of indictments should
be handed up Friday afternoon to Justice FOOTE in trial term of Supreme Court, a
true bill against Berry G. JACKSON, providing one be found, which seems likely,
would come then, District-Attorney WARREN is authority for the statement.
Coroner KLEINDIENST's inquest will be resumed this afternoon, and,
probably, concluded in one session. Mrs. HESS may be put on oath at the inquest.
Whether she will be is a fair test of the importance of her proof.
The prosecution would be unlikely to permit the defense to learn what the woman
will testify to, if there were anything new and weighty in it.
Solomon BERNSTEIN and Saul SIMONS, the butchers shown over the
JACKSON premises Sunday afternoon, and before whom JACKSON is said to have used
violent language about AMES, explained to the District-Attorney yesterday that
they failed to answer the Coroner's inquest subpoenas, on Monday, because not
notified in time. They were before the Grand Jury yesterday, and may be
questioned by Mr. KLEINDIENST today.
Like the inquest, the docketed examination of JACKSON before
Justice of the Peace LEDDY, on Saturday morning next, amounts to a mere legal
formality because of the Grand Jury's concurrent handling of the case. Should an
indictment be presented against JACKSON Friday, the magistrate's hearing will be
dispensed with.
No More Evidence to Get?
That the prosecution has "played out its string" of
evidence, as Mr. WARREN confidently admits, is plainly the belief also of the
defense. George RAINES is as barren a source of information about the probable
case for JACKSON as at any time since the negro's arrest, but there is a change
in his tone that is significant. Friends of JACKSON hinted yesterday that a
strong probable defense had been definitely formulated.
What the defense will be is; of course, a matter of conjecture for
the public, Counsel's remark, early in the investigation, when accumulating
proof seemed to darken the outlook for JACKSON, that the defense's fight would
be a straight battle over the people's evidence, now appears to have been no
guess, but an indication of a campaign planned when Mr. RAINES was retained by
JACKSON the morning of his arrest.
The failure of all but one of the street car men on whom the
prosecution frankly staked much of its case, to swear to the day on which they
saw JACKSON coming in from Gates, was a source of unconcealed satisfaction to
JACKSON's attorneys. The importance counsel evidently attached to this
development of weakness in the strong chain of circumstantial evidence woven by
the authorities, warrants the belief that Mr. RAINES will sweepingly attack the
entire important portion of the people's case built on the theory of JACKSON's
return to Gates the night of the crime.
Jackson's Friends Loyal
Business acquaintances and social intimates of JACKSON have stood
by him from the beginning of his trouble, the first that ever brought the
negro's name into disrepute in the community, and their known activity in the
case, presumably more or less under advice if not direction of Mr. RAINES, makes
the hints these men have thrown out lately significant.
"Berry G. JACKSON did not return to Gates that Sunday
night," said one apparently well-informed man yesterday. If the prosecution
continues to rely on its theory of the journey to the farmhouse after midnight,
to perfect concealment details, the District-Attorney is booked for a
disappointment, is the opinion of this man, seemingly based on knowledge of the
facts which JACKSON, or his friends, will seek to establish in contradiction of
the people's proof. The defense will be a surprising and convincing one
(unreadable) tantalizing dictum with which these devoted friends of JACKSON
dismiss discussions of the case that take an inquisitive turn. The defense must
needs __ surprising one, comment those who accept Mr. WARREN's case, if it is to
overcome the evidence the people will present.
Policy of Silence Now
The results of the examinations made respectively by Coroner's
Physician T. T. MOONEY and Jail Physician W. B. WOLFF, of the fingernail
scrapings of AMES and JACKSON, have not been made public by the authorities.
This is in line with the policy of silence adopted by District-Attorney WARREN
as the time approaches when the case will drop its theoretical character of an
impartial, purely judicial search for facts, regardless of whether they favor
the accused or the prosecution, and will become a bitter fight between the
defendant, with his able counsel, and the attorneys for the people.
Sheriff BAILEY and District-Attorney WARREN yesterday examined the
hammer picked up by the former in the farm house kitchen, about where the first
blow is believed to have been struck in the fatal encounter. Mr. BAILEY got the
tool the morning after the discovery of AMES's body. He and Mr. WARREN had only
a strong --eroscope to work with yesterday, but they are convinced that
stains on the striking surface of the hammer, with hairs sticking to them, are
blood clots. There are other stains on the side of the hammer head and on the
handle, similar in character. As there is some rust on the tool, chemical tests
will be necessary to establish the nature of the suspicious smears. The hammer
handle is initiated "C. A." It is not certainly known that the
"A" connects the implement with AMES.
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RICH PRIZE FOR THE WINNER
Innumerable boxes of candy and an oil painting were won yesterday
by Mrs. Carl MAYER, of No. 34 Caledonia avenue, when a judge whose name is not
revealed ruled that Mrs. MAYER's hair is not so dark as that of Miss Grace
LYNCH, of No. 98 Clarissa street. The losers of the wager are Mrs. A. FARRELL,
of No. 18? Spring street, and Samuel PLONTACK. The origin of the discussion that
led up to the wager hasn't been traced out, but it's immaterial anyway. The
wager was made, and the losers are expected to "deliver the goods" to
the winners without loss of time. The judge explained his decision by saying it
would be impossible to decide any question against Miss LYNCH.
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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FLOOD
Under the direction of Deputy Commissioner SCHLENKER employees of
the Department of Public Works have been cutting holes in the ice above the
Court street dam, so that the ice can be dynamited quickly in case of a sudden
rise in the river. The men report that the ice is about twenty inches thick. In
the early part of the winter it was twenty-six inches thick. Mr. SCHLENKER says
that the channel from Court to Clarissa street can be cleared in a very short
time if required.
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THEY'LL ALL SHOW 'EM SOON
Charles WESTFALL, a milk peddler, was arrested in Cleveland street
yesterday afternoon on the charge of having failed to display his license, as
provided by ordinance. He gave bail to appear in police court this morning.
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PERSONAL MENTION
Mrs. Jennie HUMPHREY has returned from a visit to relatives and friends in
Poughkeepsie.
Charles F. PETSCH(?), who has been visiting in this city, will return this week
to his home in Portland, Ore.
Mrs. A. E. WOLFF, of Chestnut street, and Mrs. M. ARONSON, of East avenue, have
left for Washington and Atlantic City.
Miss M. Louise MUNSON, of Alexander street, who was in Washington for the
inauguration, is traveling in the South.
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PEOPLE'S CASE NEARLY ALL IN
Rapid Progress Made in the Atkins Trial
Sharp Rebuke From Court
Spectators in Batavia Court Room Admonished Not to Laugh -
John Hauff, of Corning, on the Witness Stand -
An Actress Sworn
Batavia, March 14 - The trial of Burd Ray ATKINS, charged with murder, was continued in Supreme Court to-day. The case of the people was nearly completed. A rather trying scene was enacted during the examination of Robert WARD. Some one in the court room laughed out loud. In an instant Judge CHILDS stopped the proceeding and said:
"A repetition of that will result in clearing this court room. If people have so little sense of propriety as to be amused when a man is on trial for his life. I'll see that it will not be tolerated. If I can't stop it any other way, I'll fill this jail to overflowing. The idea that any one in Genesee county, in this twentieth century, should be guilty of such conduct shows ignorance and this court will not tolerate it. Officers of the court, if you find any one laughing, present him to this bench, without further orders." The silence that settled down on the court was positively painful.
Shortly after court convened District-Attorney STEDMAN addressed the jury. He briefly outlined what the people expected to prove. The first witness called by the people was John HAUFF, of Corning, who testified to the facts as he saw them on the night of the tragedy. His story was to the effect that on Sunday evening, July 12th, while standing in front of the show tent, SCHEER came along and called ATKINS to him. They went up a distance on the walk and he heard a shot and later another. In a few minutes ATKINS came down the walk with two revolvers in his hands and who said to the witness: "I have shot the ___, and he won't bother me any more." ATKINS left him and went into the GOODENBURY house.
Robert WARD, a piano player, testified at great length and to the facts of the quarrel between the two men which he heard. Upon cross-examination the witness proved that he had a poor memory and in many respects he contradicted the testimony given at the examination two days after the shooting.
The first witnesses examined in the afternoon were a number of young lads, Joseph HANLEY, William HALSEY and Arthur KLUG, who were playing in the vicinity of the tent when the shooting took place. Their testimony corroborated that of the previous witnesses. Joseph W. HOLMES, a surveyor, testified to the accuracy of maps and surveys places in evidence. Michael C. SHRADER, who was driving by at the time of the shooting, and Thomas GOODENBERRY, whose house adjoins the lot where the shooting occurred, were sworn. GOODENBERRY testified as to ATKINS's escape and denied on cross-examination that he advised ATKINS to "take to the tall timber."
Mrs. Mabel IMIG, an actress, testified to ATKINS's coming into the GOODENBERRY house with two revolvers, which she took away from him. She stated that ATKINS looked dazed and made no resistance when she took them away.
Coroner SNOW told his connection with the case, the results of the autopsy, identified the revolvers and the bullet which did the work.
Jeremiah SHEA of the Batavia police told of the arrest of ATKINS next day after the shooting and related in detail the conversation he had with the accused. This testimony was objected to on the ground that ATKINS was in duress at the time, but the judge ruled with the district-attorney that in view of the fact that there was no promise of immunity or other device that the testimony could be admitted. The last witness for the day was Dr. Ward S. WHITCOMB, one of the physicians who conducted the autopsy under direction of Coroner SNOW.
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MARRIED
JONES - ARMSTRONG - On Wednesday, February 22, 1905, at St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, Eng., by the Rev. David ANDERSON, rector, Thomas Harrison JONES, younger son of Clarkson JONES, of Toronto, Canada, and Helen BLOSSE, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. P. ARMSTRONG, of Toronto.
McFADDEN - BENTON - Tuesday, March 7, 1905, by Rev. Charles W. WOOD, at his residents, No. 57 Comfort street, Rochester, N. Y., James McFADDEN, M. D., of Appleton, N. Y., and Mrs. Arian T. BENTON; of Saratoga, N. Y.
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DIED
HENRY - In this city, Monday night, March 13, 1905 at the residence of his son, No. 25 Montrose street, John B. HENRY, aged 77 years.
-The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from No. 25 Montrose street, the residence of his son, David R. HENRY.
KARP - The funeral of Anthony C. KARP will take place from the residence, No. 21 Sellinger street, Friday at 8:30 o'clock, and 9 o'clock from St. Michael's Church. He is survived by wife, one son, one daughter, two brothers, Eugene, of this city, and Jacob, of Minneapolis; one sister, Mrs. WINTER, of Minneapolis.
BLEILE - In this city, Tuesday, March 14, 1905, at the family residence, No. 158 Morrill street, Frank Anthony BLEILE, aged 52 years. Survived by wife, three sons, two daughters.
-Funeral Thursday, 8:30 o'clock at residence, 9 o'clock at St. Michael's Church.
LOSEY - The funeral of Dr. Charles Hamilton LOSEY will take place at the First Methodist Church Thursday at 2:30 P. M. Kindly omit flowers.
MURPHY - In this city, at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. J. FORD, No. 18 St. Clair street, Tuesday morning, March 14, 1905, Mary MURPHY, aged 47 years. The deceased is survived by her sister, Mrs. W. J. FORD, also one brother and one sister in Ireland.
-The funeral services will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house.
HETZLER - In this city, Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 1905, at St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Elanora HETZLER, daughter of John and the late Sophia HETZLER, aged 7 years. She is survived by her father and three brothers, five sisters.
-The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church.
McGUIRE - In this city, Monday, March 13, 1905, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas FLANNERY, No. 9 Vinewood place, Mrs. Maria McGUIRE. She is survived by three sons, Michael, James and Daniel McGUIRE, and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas FLANNERY, all of this city.
-Funeral to-morrow (Thursday) from the residence at 8:30 o'clock, and at the Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o'clock.
TOWLER - At her home, in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, March 13, 1905, Charlotte Maria, widow of William H. TOWLER and only sister of Colonel I. H. COGSWELL, of Titusville, Pa.
-Interment at Brighton Thursday morning 10 o'clock.
SCHUTT - In Fairport, Tuesday, March 14, 1905, John Fred Theodore SCHUTT, aged 68 years.
-The funeral will be held from his late home in Fairport, Thursday at 12 o'clock.
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LIVINGSTON CO. TOWN MEETING
A Pretty Good Day For The Republicans
The Fight Over Licenses
Three-Cornered Combination Failed to Beat the Republican Ticket at Nunda -
Democratic Supervisor Elected in Lester
Mount Morris, March 14 - Candidates and election workers were active at town meeting to-day. The battle of the ballots was waged all day until the polls closed and the totals showed one of the biggest town meetings Mount Morris has ever had. Highway commissioner, collector and justice of the peace each furnished a hot contest.
The license and no-license canvas for votes was marked by extreme activity in Mount Morris, as in Caledonia, Geneseo, Groveland, Leicester, Livonia, Springwater, Nunda and Portage.
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LIVELY ELECTION AT AVON
The Main Fight Made Over Commissioner of Highways
Avon, March 14 - Notwithstanding the fact that Frank E. HOVEY and William H. FARNUM, Republican candidates for supervisor and town clerk, respectively, had been indorsed by the Democrats, the town meeting held here to-day was one of the liveliest of years. The main fight was between Henry CHAPEL, Republican candidate for commissioner of highways, and Frank P. MURPHY, the Democratic candidate, the former winner by thirty-seven votes.
The majorities are: Supervisor, Frank E. HOVEY, on both tickets; town clerk, William H. FARNUM, on both tickets; Justices of peace, William A. WHEELER, Republican, 184; Harry C. FOLLETT, Republican, 157; Cortez LANDOR, Republican, 161; commissioner of highways, Henry CHAPEL, Republican, 37; collector, John J. LACY, Republican, 48; overseer of poor, John W. GILBERT, on both tickets; assessors, T. V. STEPHENSON, Republican, 70; Albert M. Bristol, Republican, 52; Truman M. HOUSE, Republican, 66.
The Republican constables were elected by about the same majorities as the assessors and justices.
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NO LICENSE CARRIED THE DAY
Large Vote Cast Yesterday at Town Meeting at Caledonia
Caledonia, March 14 - A fair, bright day greeted the voters of this place for their annual town meeting and a large vote was cast, the number being 544. The following officers were elected: Supervisor, John R. McKAY (Rep). 134 majority, town clerk, William C. PLACE, (Dem), 31 majority; assessors, W. H. WALKER (Rep), 138 majority; James ESPIE (Rep.), 150 majority; both tickets, George B. RIX (Rep.), 539 majority; justice of peace, D. D. CAMERON (Rep.), 80 majority; William S. McKENZIE (Rep.), 118 majority; commissioner of highways, George M. ESPIE (Rep.), 30 majority; A. B. JOHNSON (Rep.), 66 majority; William FEELEY (Rep.), 92 majority; collector, John MONROE (Rep.), 61 majority; overseer of the poor, Duncan SMITH (Rep.), 130 majority.
The greatest contest of the day was on the excise question, with the result that no license was carried by 34 majority.
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NUNDA WENT REPUBLICAN
Combined Opposition of Three Parties Was of No Avail
Nunda, March 14 - At the town election held here to-day the whole Republican ticket was elected by majorities ranging from 28 to 103. The Prohibition, Democratic and Citizens' party united on candidates against the Republicans. There were 667 ballots cast, the largest vote cast in several years. D. C. HALSTED, Republican candidate for supervisor, was elected by a good majority. It was a big victory for the Republicans.
It will be several hours before the result on the license vote is known.
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ELECTION AT LIVONIA
Livonia, March 14 - Results of town election held to-day were as follows: Supervisor, Clarence E. DENSMORE, Dem.; town clerk, George J. GROSS, Rep.; justices of the peace, Frank S. ROE, Harry PEASE, Rep.; collector, Lee F. RICHARDSON, Rep.; highway commissioner, Thomas GALLAGHER, Rep.; assessors, F. M. DAVIS, E. L. LONG, T. H. KAVANAUGH, Rep.; overseers of poor, George RITZENTHALER, Charles H. TRIMMER, Rep.; constables, George COLLAR, William COMPTON, George A. WIMUTT, W. J. CARNES, Rep. The hotel license proposition was carried by a majority of 3, the other license propositions were defeated.
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TEMPERANCE PEOPLE WON
Springwater, March 14 - After an exciting contest over the license question in this town the temperance people have won by a majority of one hundred and twelve, the total vote being five hundred and fifty-six. Springwater has been without license for over thirty years, and this is the first time in many years that any determined effort has been made to carry the town for license. As the liquor people have so signally failed after having done their best to get out all the votes it is not likely that the question will come up again for several years to come.
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THE RESULT AT PORTAGE
Nunda, March 14 - Everything went Republican here to-day except town clerk. Fred M. WETNER, Republican, was elected supervisor; Edward R. HENKLEY, Democrat, was re-elected town clerk. The town went no license on all four propositions by forty-four majority.
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GEORGE L. CARVER ARRESTED BUT QUICKLY DISCHARGED
"Bribery" Charge Made Against Ex-Postmaster of Lyons Created
Much Excitement but Proved to Have No Foundation
Lyons, March 14, Great excitement prevailed on the streets here this afternoon when the arrest of ex-postmaster George L. CARVER on a charge of bribery was made by Edward P. BOYLE, a special deputy, sworn in for the exigencies of election day. Mr. CARVER is a staunch Republican, a prominent business man and politician. Mr. BOYLE served as village policeman for several terms under the last Democratic police justice. The affidavit upon which the arrest was made was sworn to by James RICE, an infirm old man, who claimed that he had been offered a dollar by Mr. CARVER if he would cast a Republican vote.
The arrest was made at half-past 2 in front of the engine house, where the polls were established for the day, and Mr. CARVER was taken to the local jail. There at first Deputy Sheriff Jerry COLLINS refused to receive him on the ground that he had no legal right to do so, as there was no proper commitment. On second thought, however, Mr. COLLINS, fearing the Democrats might think he was using his official position to block their scheme, decided to let Mr. CARVER remain in his custody.
Mr. CARVER demanded an immediate examination and within two hours after his arrest he was brought into police court before Acting Police Justice Dr. Andrew F. SHELDON. There, to the utter discomfiture and chagrin of those back of the charge, RICE, when put on the stand, utterly backed down, said that he did not have any charge to prefer against Mr. CARVER, that he had put his name on a paper because somebody had told him to, but that he did not know what it was he was signing, and Mr. CARVER was, of course, immediately discharged.
The Republicans are having a good laugh at the abortive efforts of their political opponents to fix a bribery charge upon one of the prominent men of their party. At a matter of fact, a cleaner charter election day never was known. No money was used by either side, not a single "floater" saw even the color of any man's money and for 'purity in politics" Lyons presents at the closing of the polls a record as unsulled as the reformers in both parties could have wished.
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AN OLD RESIDENT
Death of Henry C. FENSTERMACHER at His Home in Dansville
Dansville, March 14 - Henry C. FENSTERMACHER died at his home on Liberty street at 6 o'clock last evening after a sickness of two weeks. His disease was an aggravated form of asthma, terminating in heart failure. He was born and brought up in this village, having lived here all his life, with the exception of a few years about thirty-six years ago, during which time he made his home in Wellsville. His father dying when he was an infant, he was brought up by Captain PORTER, of Dansville. His parents were both natives of this state and his mother, Mrs. Jane DECKER, is still living in the Canaseraga valley, a few miles from this village. She is 80 years old.
Besides his mother he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred A. OWEN, wife of F. A. OWEN, president of the F. A. OWEN Publishing Company, of this village; two sons, Edward and Daniel FENSTERMACHER, of this village, and one daughter, Mrs. William OPP, of Wellsville.
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POSTOFFICE BROKEN INTO
Livonia, March 14 - This morning about 1 o'clock the postoffice was broken into by burglars, but it is supposed that they were frightened away by Night Watchman HILLMAN before they could get at the cash drawer, for nothing of any positive value was taken. When the postoffice was opened this morning it was discovered that entrance had been effected by burglars through the door by cutting the casing with a chisel and also that a window had been pried open. Later it was learned that the barns of HUMPHREY & MARVIN and of Christopher LANE had both been entered during the night, but nothing of value taken from either.
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FIRST MEETING OF NEW VILLAGE BOARD
Mayor Bennett Appointed Frank Smith Chief of Police of Bath
Bath, March 14 - The first meeting of Mayor BENNETT and the newly elected village trustees was held Monday evening. Mayor BENNETT announced his appointment of Frank SMITH, formerly turnkey at the jail, as chief of police, succeeding John W. LINDSAY. Robert ROYER, the present street commissioner, was reappointed with an increase of salary, $55 per month.
The board voted to re-establish the office of village attorney, and fixed the salary therefor at $50 per year. This office was abolished by the board a year ago. No appointment was made for the office, although, it will be by the next meeting of the board.
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FORMER RESIDENT OF AVOCA MARRIED
Avoca, March 14 - The numerous friends in this place of Frederick E. VAN PATTEN, formerly of this town, now of Meadville, Pa., have received the announcement of his recent marriage to Miss Willie Helene OREM, of Cambridge, Maryland. Miss OREM was married on her twenty-second birthday. Mr. VAN PATTEN was born and brought up in Avoca and has a multitude of friends here who will extend cordial and sincere congratulations. For years he has been successfully engaged in the jewelry business in Meadville, Pa.
He is the son of Mrs. John H. VAN PATTEN, and a brother of Ernest H. VAN PATTEN, of this village.
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CAYUGA COUNTY OFFICIALS RETICENT AS TO CLEWS
IN THE CONQUEST MURDER CASE
Auburn, March 14 - Although the county officials have been diligently at work, no clews of importance have been discovered as to who murdered aged Robert KIDNEY, of Conquest. The district-attorney's office gives out that some slight clews have been discovered, but just what they are the officials will not say. While refusing to give out any information that he may possess, the District-Attorney is of the opinion that the crime was committed by someone familiar with the old man's habits, and who knew that he had money in the house.
A mysterious stranger was seen in the vicinity of the old man's home Friday afternoon, of whom the authorities have a very good description. A man has been arrested in Syracuse who is thought to be the man seen in Conquest. A report reached this city this morning that another mysterious stranger was in Montezuma, and a deputy sheriff was at once sent to that village. While District-Attorney DAYTON did not take much stock in these reports, he is determined to look into every rumor which may lead to a clew.
Late this afternoon a reward of $250 was offered by the county of Cayuga for the arrest and conviction of the murderer.
As the result of a more thorough search of the old man's house $80 more was discovered in an old trunk. The house is filled with all sorts of quaint furniture and it is expected that further search will reveal still more money.
The funeral services of the murdered man will be held in the Conquest Methodist Church to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock.
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QUARRY COMPANY CHANGES
Arrangements Being Made to Start Up Albion Industry
Albion March 14 - The new Orleans Quarry Company has made some changes, George C. UNDERHILL, who has been the general manager of the company during the past six months, has resigned and gone to Vermont, his old home. E. F. FANCHER has been elected general manager and is now in charge of the quarries. The company will operate the quarries, giving work to a large number of men. It is now getting ready to fill a large number of orders which are now on their books.
The company's office in Albion is in charge of H. E. KILBORN, of New Milford, Conn., the treasurer of the company. These arrangements are gratifying to a large number, and that the quarries are in such capable hands is also pleasing to Orleans county people, as well as to those employed.
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EXAMINATION OF HAAK
Newark Young Man Arrested in Michigan on Forgery Charge
Newark, March 14 - On charges preferred by the Arcadia National Bank of this village, Isaac HAAK, also a resident of Newark, was arrested in Cadillac, Mich., charged with forging a note for $395 which was signed with the name of William DesCAMPS, of Arcadia, and indorsed by Albert PEIRSON and Isaac MATTHEWS, also of this place. HAAK is 21 years of age and married and had worked for James HOS?E in the Eagle meat market for some time.
He was brought to Lyons as soon as arrested, and yesterday was brought to Newark by Deputy Sheriff Jerry COLLINS.
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PALMYRA HAD MINISTREL SHOW
Good Performances Given on Successive Nights -
Fine Electrical Effects on the Stage -
Clever Songs and Amusing Jokes Made a Hit
Palmyra, March 14 - Amid a gorgeous array of colored electric lights and roses and a beautiful first part setting, the curtain rose on the first part of the Hook and Ladder Minstrels at the Opera House in this place last night. Never before did a local minstrel open to a larger house, and it is doubtful if any local attraction ever gave better satisfaction. When the curtain (unreadable) darkness, but it hardly reached the top when the electricity was turned and the stage presented a blaze of lights and a chorus of about thirty voices. The end men then made their appearance and a neat drill was gone through with and the grand opening chorus followed.
John H. MILLER, of the M. Story Dry Goods Company, made a good interlocutor and the end men, six in number, all sang their songs in a manner that would do credit to any of the big traveling organizations and their jokes were very amusing. The singers in the first part were Charles FRENCH, George CONANT, Eugene WHITMAN, Master, Nelson BAREHAM, Charles TRAVIS, Oscar TRUMBULL, Edward FARRELL and Thomas BIRDSALL.
The tambo side comedians were Edward FARRELL, Eugene WHITMAN, Charles FRENCH and Thomas BIRDSALL, George CONANT and Roy PULLMAN rattled the bones. The first part was followed by a clever olio of vaudeville consisting of buck and wing dancing by Bruen BAVIS; coon songs by Messrs. ORLOPP and DIBBLE; "Just a Few Minutes" with George MARTIN; ORLOPP and FORD, musical mokes; Polly McGILLIGAN's Band and a farce entitled "A Haunted Hotel."
The production was staged under the personal direction of Eugene WHITMAN , of Lyons, with George GUCKER as musical director.
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A FINE PROGRAMME
Meeting Held By The Scottsville Literary Society
Scottsville, March 14 - The Scottsville Literary Society met last evening with Miss Julia GRIDLEY, Admiral HANFORD presiding. The following programme was given:
Paper, "The Louisiana Purchase, National Expositions as Purveyors of Intelligence," Eli M. TRAYHERN; vocal solo, Rev. James B. ARNOLD; paper, "The Art of Simple Living (as to food and nourishment), Criticism of Wagner's Simple Life," Mrs. James B. ARNOLD; paper. "Political Economy. It's meaning; Should It Be in the Curriculum of Every Academic School," Professor B. G. EELLS; recollections and comments on the inauguration of our presidents. Music arranged by Miss Frances SANDBOLT.
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REV. MR. SWEET INSTALLED
Canandaigua, march 14 - The installation of Rev. Louis M. SWEET as pastor of the Presbyterian Church was formally solemnized this evening in the presence of a large assemblage. The officials of the Geneva Presbytery, who officiated, were as follows: Moderator, Rev. W. S. CRANE; presentor of charge to the pastor, Rev. Arthur S. HOYT, D. D., of Auburn; the charge to the people, Rev. W. W. WELLER, of Geneva; installation prayer, Rev. Henry A. PORTER, Ovid. There was music by the choir, with an organ voluntary by the organist. Miss Gertrude DURAND, and a greeting by the congregation concluded the programme.
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THINK MURDERER GOT LITTLE MONEY
Clyde Relatives of Aged Man Murdered in Cayuga County Saw Remains
Clyde, March 14 - Yesterday morning Alvin J. TUCKER, a nephew of the aged miser and recluse who was murdered in his lonely cabin about two miles north of Conquest some time on Friday last, accompanied by representatives of the other heirs of KIDNEY in this village, went to Auburn to view the remains of the murdered man.
Mr. TUCKER says the only living relatives of KIDNEY (unreadable) , Mrs. C. ?. SMITH, Auburn, Mrs. J. G. CORRIGAN, Mrs. C. WOOD and Mrs. Lydia ORCROCKER, of Clyde, nieces, and Alvin J. TUCKER, of Clyde, a nephew. The heirs in Clyde are of the opinion that the murderer did not secure a very large sum of money, as KIDNEY had been accustomed for years to using an old trunk in the attic as a depository for his money, and carried about his person only a small sum in coin in two bags attached to a bell. They believe that the $1,880 found in the old trunks was all the money that KIDNEY possessed, excepting the small amount in silver that the murderer secured from the bags carried on his person.
The latter part of this week the heirs will apply to the surrogate of Cayuga county to appoint an administrator for the settlement of KIDNEY's estate. Mrs. ORCROCKER says KIDNEY was a very eccentric character.
For years his brother lived with him in the old log cabin where he was murdered. Owing to some fancied grievance, the brothers did not speak to each other for years, notwithstanding they occupied the only room in the cabin together. About six years ago the brother died, since which time KIDNEY has lived alone, supporting himself by occasional loans of small sums of money. He was not of a social nature, never corresponded with any of his relatives and had no intimate associates.
No person entered his cabin except on business. The murderer doubtless was one of these visitors who called ostensibly for the purpose of securing a loan.
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DEATH OF EDWARD HOUSE
Lyons, March 14 - Edward HOUSE died to-day of dropsy in the hospital of the Wayne County Home. He was born in Huron forty-eight years ago. He will be remembered by the summer colony at Sodus Point, where he was in the employ of the CHAMBERLAIN family as a chef at the Shaker tract farm and at the boat house for the past fifteen years. He was taken ill six weeks ago and asked to be taken to the county hospital, where he died.
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CHARLES BROWN
Clyde, March 14 - Charles BROWN, an old resident of this town, died this noon at the residence of the only surviving member of his family, Miss Emma, wife of J. G. CORRIGAN, on Glasgow street, of pneumonia, aged 65 years.
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JOHN F. T. SCHUTT
An Old Resident of Fairport Passed Away Yesterday
Fairport, March 14 - Another of Fairport's old residents and business men died this morning, John Fred Theodore SCHUTT, aged 68 years, died at his home on East Church street, after an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. SCHUTT had been failing in health for some time and had not been able to work at his trade of carriage making this winter. Some weeks ago he went to a hospital in Rochester, where he was informed that he had cancer of the stomach. Four weeks ago he returned home and had been confined to his bed ever since. Mr. SCHUTT had been in business in Fairport for thirty-three years, conducting a general carriage factory on East Church street and was widely known.
Surviving relatives are his widow and eight children: Fred C. SCHUTT, of Rochester; Henry SCHUTT, of Grand Rapids, Mich; Mrs. E. A. BIRCH, of Watertown; Mrs. Freda PATZWALD, of Rochester; Mrs. Robert PECK, of Pittsford; William and Roscoe SCHUTT and Miss Caroline SCHUTT, of this place; also a sister, Mrs. Fred SWARTZ, of Egypt, and brother, Carl SCHUTT, of Nebraska.
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SHERIFF FORGOT TO BRING WARRANT
David Bishop of Geneva Consented to Go To Penn Yan Without One
Geneva, March 14 - David BISHOP, a boatman of this city, was arrested at the home of his father on South Exchange street late last night by Officers KUNEY and KINNEY, at the request of Sheriff PULVER, of Penn Yan, who told Chief KANE over the long distance phone that he had a warrant charging the Genevan with first degree assault.
BISHOP was held at the station until to-day, when Sheriff PULVER came after him. Chief KANE asked to see the warrant, but the chief executive of Yates county had forgot to bring the important document. Then a hot argument was started. Attorney BISHOP, of Watkins, a brother of the Geneva man, held that the Sheriff had no right to take the man back without the warrant. The Sheriff contended that he was an escaped prisoner, although he had never been in custody in Yates county for the present charge.
Finally the matter was compromised and BISHOP and his uncle went to Penn Yan, where he was arraigned late to-day and admitted to bail. The assault is alleged to have taken place at Dresden some five weeks ago, when it is said BISHOP fired shots from a revolver. BISHOP denies this, and says that he simply fired one shot through a window in a hotel and another into the flooring. BISHOP is well and favorably known here, and his arrest was a surprise to his friends.
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AN OLD LUMBERMAN
Olean, March 14 - William Wallace WESTON, aged 75 years, was found dead in bed this morning by his son, Wallace WESTON, with whom he lived. The old gentleman, who was one of the oldest lumbering men in this section, had been troubled with heart disease for some time. In January he felt quite badly and went to Porto Rico for a health trip, returning feeling quite well. He had been in excellent health since and last night was very well when he went to bed. He came to this vicinity from Steuben county in 1851 and built up a large lumbering business, conducting for many years one of the largest mills in this section.
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SENECA
Waterloo Real Estate Notes - A Number of Important Sales Made
Waterloo, March 14 - Recent real estate transfers in Waterloo have included the following:
Mrs. Henry ELLIOTT to James W. GIBSON, residence corner of Clark and Elisha streets, consideration $1,000, and the same has been leased to H. S. TOWNLEY, who is to move there on April 1st, the residence that he vacates being taken by Ernest G. MAY and family; George E. ZARTMAN to Herman F. BREHM, property in Waterloo, consideration $1,835; William WILSON and Ida L. VAN HORN to Mrs. Minerva WHITE, village lot, consideration $25, Daniel FORD and others to Mrs. Mary FORD, village property, consideration $1; Daniel W. PARISH to Daniel PARISH, 20 acres in Waterloo township, consideration $1; Charles KUNEY to John W. PAINE, village property, consideration $50.
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MRS. LEROY SATTERLEE
Loving Tribute to Memory of Woman Paid by Many Who Knew Her
The story of a useful and beautiful life was closed yesterday when throngs of friends gathered in her quiet home in Meigs street to pay their loving tribute to the memory of Mrs. LeRoy SATTERLEE. When so long and honored a life is ended, it is fitted that those who remain should gather up fragrant memories and preserve them; for such lives built into the city's growth are its true and lasting wealth.
Harriet SATERLEE was educated in Temple Hill Academy, Geneseo, and was a young woman in 1849, when her husband came to Rochester to be principal of School No. 5, at that time the leading public school of the city. From that day to this her life has been here, and there are hundreds who know how sweet and strong, have been the influences emanating from this quiet, unassuming woman. There are no stirring deeds to record, no striking achievements, yet the life is full and rich, because it is beautiful within.
Harriet SATTERLEE was rich in her personality. People did not easily forget her face, her voice, her winning manner. Little children took to her; young girls confided in her. It was natural for burdened people to lean on her strong arm, and for a whole circle to brighten when she joined it. There was an informality and directness in speech and action that were exceedingly attractive, and a heartiness in voice and hand-clasp that invited trust.
Her good cheer was infectious and her ability to clear away difficult situations was proverbial among her friends. Strong in courage and confident in hope, she could either find a way or make one.
It followed inevitably that this vital, warm and generous nature was rich also in friends and in influence. It was amazing to see the strength of the hold she had on those who were pupils in the famous old Collegiate Institute, her husband's school for so many years. Her girls that she mothered through their happy school days never forgot her. They returned to her again and again with loving acknowledgment of all that she had meant to them. Her years of successful work in the primary department of the Sunday school, in the Missionary Society and in the social life of the church were just so many opportunities for touching and molding other lives. So, when she came to the dim valley of age and weakness, there was a boat of people, rich and poor, young and old, simple folk and wise men, who remembered her with love and spoke often of what she had been to them. Her children also call her blessed.
Richest of all was she in spirituality. She was a woman who had never lost the vision of the eternal. Prayer was no luxury, but her daily bread, and her Bible was really her guide. All her life long the springs of comfort and strength rose for her in these uplands of the soul -- the Bible and prayer. From these fountains of living water she drank. And so she, being dead, yet speaks; speaks not only of human love and goodness, but of a human life whose strength was in God.
HELEN B. MONTGOMERY
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GEORGE W. CHEEVER
George W. CHEEVER died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George H. LAMSON, No. 408 Jefferson avenue, aged 82 years. He was a member of Company I, 140th New York Volunteers, during the Civil war and a member of F. E. Pierce Post, G. A. R. The decedent leaves seven daughters, Mrs. Robert CRANSTON, Mrs. George H. LAMSON, Mrs. William H. BURUE, Mrs. George SNYDER and Mrs. Charles D. EVANS, all of Rochester; Mrs. Edward C. HOWARD, of Cleveland, and Mrs. William H. HALL, of Lancaster, Pa.; twenty-three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a resident of Monroe county, all his life. F. E. Pierce Post will meet this evening to arrange for the funeral.
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JACOB SCHRAENKLER died Monday night at his home, No. 188 Edward street, aged 63(?) years. He leaves his wife, one son, George, and four daughters, Miss Catherine SCHRAENKLER, Mrs. H. SAUCKE, Mrs. G. BRUCKER and Mrs. C. ESTER; six grandchildren, one brother, of St. Paul, and one sister in Germany. The decedent was a cigar manufacturer and was a member of the Cigar Makers Union, Baden Benevolent Society and Salem Benent Society.
Mrs. MARIA McGUIRE died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas FLANNERY, No. 9 Vinewood place. she leaves three sons, Michael, James and Daniel, and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas FLANNERY, all of this city.
JOHN B. HENRY died Monday at his home, No. 25 Montrose street, aged 77 years. He leaves one son, David, and two daughters, Mrs. M. BENNER and Mrs. M. LEE.
SAMUEL STEVENSON died Sunday, aged 82 years. He leaves one son and one daughter, Mrs. Susan SIMMONS.
Mrs. NICHOLAS WALKE(R)?, aged 78 years, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. ELLIOTT, No. 4 Emanon street.
ABEL DELIN, aged 47 years, a stonecutter, died Sunday in this city.
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