Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Mar 16, 1905
ADMISSION BY JACKSON
Reports of Damaging Ones Made to Hayden
Farmhouse Find
Result of Another Search of Premises
Weapon of Murderer
Little Doubt That Stick With Which Ames Was Killed is Now in the
Possession of the Sheriff - Found Beneath the Flooring-
Search Made of Raines, Suggested
Self-defense was indicated by George RAINES yesterday as the theory of Berry
G. JACKSON's fight against the charge of murdering Charles M. AMES. Counsel
characteristically seized the psychological moment for development of the
defense. He got the prosecution to join him in a search of the Lyell road
farmhouse which resulted in the finding of AMES's iron-pointed staff,
established that it was the weapon of the slayer, and thus laid the foundation
of JACKSON's case. The double development released the accusation that JACKSON,
confessing to having hired a notorious Italian to kill AMES.
"If you find the dark cane with the heavy brass ferule, you will have
what AMES was killed with," is the substance of JACKSON's alleged admission
to the Chief, in the presence of one or more detectives. The alleged description
of the cane by the prisoner was its first mention as the fatal weapon. It is the
staff found yesterday by Sheriff BAILEY.
"I didn't do it myself," is the further statement attributed to
JACKSON by the detectives. "I paid BLANK and another fellow $100 to do
it." By BLANK is indicated the Italian." He was in custody at the time
AMES was killed.
"I am going to have another job done," the detectives claim JACKSON
added; "I am going to have ___ the nurseryman killed." JACKSON said
this proposed crime would cost him $200, it is alleged.
Hayden Mum Regarding Case
Chief HAYDEN declines to discuss the JACKSON case in any form. He will
neither affirm nor deny the alleged confession of JACKSON, declaring he has
nothing to say about the case until the proper time shall come for him to make
his statement. It could not be learned last night whether the Chief made an
official report to District-Attorney WARREN of the sensational utterances of
JACKSON.
Friends of JACKSON assert that he never made the statement alleged by the
officers. They gave no explanation of the coincidence of the description of the
weapon, alleged to have been given on March 8th, with its actual appearance.
"Innocent men say queer things often," was the comment of George
RAINES, when his attention was called to the cane story, and to other statements
of JACKSON's including his assertion that he did not see AMES that Sunday.
Counsel appeared to hold the alleged confession and contradiction in JACKSON's
statements to the authorities, very lightly.
Attaches of Mr. RAINES's office said last night that they understood that
JACKSON had been frank with his lawyer, and that a minute statement of his
words, from the time he was taken into custody by the police, was obtained from
him. In this statement the alleged admission to the detectives do not figure at
all, assert lawyers associated with the defense.
Points Defense Will Try to Make
In making JACKSON's fight for liberty Mr. RAINES will attack the testimony of
WELSH, who claimed to have driven JACKSON the latter part of the road from
Barhydt's Corners back to the negro's house. JACKSON never went back that day or
night, asserts the defense, and WELCH has been already contradicted and will be
further, it is declared.
The occasion when JACKSON was out in Gates at night, and returned on an early
car the following morning, will be accounted for as a perfectly legitimate
transaction, dated about the middle of the week before the killing, the defense
claims. The testimony of one street car man, out of five subpoenaed, that it was
Monday morning JACKSON rode down Lyell avenue from the city line, will be
conclusively refuted, it is claimed.
AMES's character will be the target of energetic attack by JACKSON's defense.
It is alleged he had a long record of assaults. One committed with a whittletree
in this city in 1889 went near to being a court matter for AMES, it is charged.
Service of a sentence in Auburn state prison by AMES as a young man will be
proved, the defense says.
Latest Find at Farmhouse
The defense starts out with what it believes to be a knockdown blow for the
prosecution. Yesterday morning Mr. RAINES arranged with W. E. WOODBURY,
JACKSON's employer and friend, and with Sheriff BAILEY and Chief Deputy HAWLEY,
to make a party of investigation and visit the farmhouse on the Lyell road in
which AMES was killed on Sunday afternoon, March 4th. With this mixed party of
officials and friends of the defendant, there went Attorney Harlan W. RIPPEY,
Mr. RAINES's managing clerk, and William F. LOVE of his office.
Arriving at the farmhouse about 2 P.M., a thorough examination of the
premises was made. Search resulted in the finding in the attic, under a strip of
flooring, of the end of the stick which, it was sufficiently proved at the
inquest, AMES carried into the house on Sunday afternoon. The broken end was
found concealed under the floor of the attic near the spot where AMES's cap and
gloves were found last week.
Blood Smears on Iron Tip
Nine hairs from the head of the slain man adhere to the blood-smeared brass
ferule of the staff. In addition to this important bit of evidence, the party
cut a piece of the flooring out of the first room in the rear of the house,
downstairs. This boarding contains two deep dents, fitting the iron end of the
weapon.
Blood marks on the wooden shaft, the brass ferule and spear-like iron tip of
the staff leave no room for doubt of its being the fatal weapon.
The theory of JACKSON's defense was clearly developed by these finds, and,
the officials realized that Mr. RAINES had artfully led them to bring the
evidence to light, establishing his genuineness beyond dispute. The testimony at
the inquest was that cuts in AMES's head were each one-fourth inch in width, and
several inches long. The necessary theory of defense thus disclosed is that AMES
entered the house and found JACKSON entirely surprised by his advent; that he
began an assault upon JACKSON with the stick and broke it by blows which landed
upon the floor; that JACKSON secured, in the scuffle, the iron-tipped part of
the staff and beat AMES upon the head with it.
The struggle continued from this point, to follow the theory of defense laid
bare by the discoveries, into the cellar, the wall of which is spattered for a
space of twenty feet, and as high as five feet from the cellar bottom, with
myriad blood spots.
Staff Probably First Weapon
Whether JACKSON changed his weapon in the cellar and took the piece of
scantling that was found there by the authorities, remains to be developed by
the defense when Mr. RAINES shall choose to make his defense known. But it
appears demonstrated to the point of necessary acquiescence by the prosecution,
that JACKSON's first defense of himself, or his first assault upon AMES,
whichever the encounter was, was made with the iron pointed staff that AMES
carried into the house.
The testimony of AMES's son at the inquest was that AMES remarked, when about
to leave his home on Starling street, that "he might meet JACKSON out
there." It is claimed by the defense as convincing (Line unreadable) AMES's.
The son's description of the stick to the authorities, it is alleged, positively
identifies it with the weapon found yesterday.
Description of the Staff
The stick appears to have been the staff of a military guidon. It has a
formidable spear-like head of blade-thin iron. The end is practically oval.
JACKSON is a veteran of the United States navy. AMES was a veteran of the United
States army. If the weapon is a guidon, it was more likely to be AMES's than
JACKSON's. The defense claims it can establish that the stick came from AMES's
home. His carrying the iron-tipped, heavy walnut stick to Gates is characterized
by the defense as an unnecessary transaction, and of sinister aspect.
Acceptance of the weapon as AMES's own stick will be offered as inferential
proof that JACKSON was caught surprised by AMES's entry to the house, instead of
lying in wait for him. Another point for JACKSON has been made by the
prosecution, which adduced proof that the negro left the farmhouse on Sunday
evening, carrying nothing but the dustpan and broom that he returned to CHENEY's
store.
Interest in Sheriff's Find
There was considerable speculation as to the precise nature of the
metal-tipped stick when Sheriff BAILEY brought it to the Court House. The bloody
stick is three feet seven inches long, the wooden staff about an inch and a
quarter thick, terminating in a three-inch wide brass ferule, into which is set
the spear point. In the side of the ferule, just at the end, is a brass screw,
which is believed to have made a tear in AMES's cap, apart from the rent cut by
the blow on the back of his head, which puzzled the authorities to account for.
The spearhead is about an inch and one-half at its widest, tapering from a
thickness of one-half inch at the base to perhaps one-sixteenth at the point.
The term point indicates the extremity of the blade, rather than its shape, for
the end is rounded. The blade is slightly bent near the end. Blood smears all
parts of this weapon, and AMES's hair clings in a tuft to the ferrule. The staff
is splintered almost its entire length and the butt shows a fresh break. Another
part of the guidon of which it probably was a part was picked up by Mr. BAILEY
on the attic floor, north of the chimney, on Thursday. The ferrule that jointed
these parts is missing.
The Sheriff got the weapon between the strip of flooring that runs through
the attic and the plastering. It was between the second and third sleepers south
of the chimney. BAILEY and HAWLEY brought boards of the attic flooring in their
sleigh to the Court House, also a board from the side of the cellar, alongside
the steps which bears three smearing but district bloody finger prints.
Course of the Trail of Blood
The trail of blood in the house leads from under the west window in the so
called kitchen. The spots were light at the start. Running east to the steps
into the hallway, down the steps, turning to the right to the cellar stairs, the
trail is distinct. Nowhere are the splashes of blood as much as two feet apart.
The window had two large panes. The lower was smashed, and most of the broken
glass fell outside it would seem as if AMES lurched against it when struck. The
outside door of the house could not be locked, although it could be securely
fastened with a brick by one acquainted with its peculiarity.
The finding of the weapon bears out the opinion of Coroner's Physician
MOONEY, after the post-mortem on AMES, that something harder than the scantling
made the fracture in the skull, especially the gash on the back on the head.
District-Attorney WARREN and Assistant MATSON continued to gather details of
proof yesterday, although the Grand Jury case is complete. Mrs. HESS was again
before the officials, and is believed to have developed into a more
communicative person than she at first appeared. Her daughter, Rita, who claims
to be seventeen years of age, interested the officials. She was examined by Mr.
MATSON as to her knowledge of JACKSON's movements, if any.
Verdict of the Coroner
Coroner KLEINDIENST concluded the AMES inquest yesterday, and at the finish
announced his verdict, holding JACKSON for the murder of AMES, in the following
language:
"I find that Charles F. AMES came to his death on the day of Sunday,
March 5, 1905, at the farmhouse owned by one Berry G. JACKSON, situated on the
Lyell road, in the town of Gates, 'I find that his death was due to a fractured
skull. I find that said fractured skull was produced by some blunt instrument in
the hands of one Berry G. JACKSON."
Two witnesses were examined, Solomon BERNSTEIN, of No. 198 Chatham street,
and Saul SIMON, of No. 5 Herman street. These men drove out Lyell avenue on
Sunday afternoon, February 5th, between 2 and 3 o'clock. Near Frank street they
met JACKSON, who asked them for a ride. They told him to get into the sleigh. On
the way out Lyell avenue JACKSON recited his troubles to the cattle men.
BERNSTEIN said JACKSON spoke of his farm being situated out in Gates and that he
would like to find a tenant that would be satisfactory.
After they reached the farm, BERNSTEIN said, they could not enter the
dwelling. It was locked, and JACKSON, he said, forced a window open. Several
loose doors were observed in one of the rooms. When JACKSON saw the doors,
BERNSTEIN alleged, he exclaimed: "That ___ ___ has left some doors here. I
am going to throw them out. If he were here I would throw him out, too."
BERNSTEIN told the Coroner that he and SIMONS then left the premises, and
going to the HESS farm bought some cattle. They said JACKSON requested them to
stop for him on their way back, as he would like to ride into the city with
them. They stopped in front of the place on the return trip, and shouted
(unreadable) JACKSON appeared, and told them they need not wait for him, as he
would walk down. SIMON'S testimony was a corroborative of that of BERNSTEIN.
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VERDICT IN ADKINS CASE
Found Guilty of Manslaughter First Degree
Out Five Hours
The Prisoner Sentenced Last Night
Got 20 Years In Auburn
Murder Trial in Supreme Court of Batavia Completed in Remarkably Short Time -
Jury Came Into Court With the Verdict at (:05 O'clock Last Evening
Batavia, March 15 - The jury in the case of Burd Ray ATKINS returned into court at 9:05 o'clock this evening and rendered a verdict of guilty of manslaughter in the first degree. The jury was out five hours.
The Court sentenced the prisoner to Auburn for twenty years.
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Batavia, March 15 - The case of Burd Ray ATKINS, charged with murder in the first degree, was concluded in supreme Court to-day. The nearest approach to any sensational feature in connection with the trial was to-day after the defendant's attorney had outlined his defense as that of self-defense the defendant went to the stand and swore that the shooting was an accident. He said he fired the first shot for the purpose of intimidating the man. SCHEER approached him and hit him, and in the melee the gun was discharged. The case went to the jury at 3:15 o'clock.
A. J. TRUNKEY, of Geneva, O., associate counsel for the defense, made the opening statement to the jury, in which he said he would prove a case of self-defense, that the boy was but performing his duty in guarding his employer's property, that he fired the first shot to scare SCHEER away and the second shot to project himself from a powerful antagonist.
Thomas J. ATKINS, father of the boy, was called to the stand. He stated that Burd had left home a year before that he had not attended school for nine years and he was 10 years old.
Burd ATKINS, the defendant, went on the stand. He made a good impression. He showed little nervousness and was quite at ease. His blonde hair was carefully combed and the only weakness he showed was a hacking cough. Only once did he show any feeling when a hard question was put to him by the district-attorney as to why he did not come away from SCHEER and why he took the matter in his own hands.
"No, I did not take the matter in my own hands," snapped the witness.
His story was to the effect that the second shot was an accident, the gun going off when SCHEER struck him.
The cross-examination failed to shake his story.
Thomas DONNELLY and C. C. HOLLISTER, of Perry, testified to their knowledge of SCHEER, that he was a man of quarrelsome disposition and ugly when drunk. H. C. SENA, of Batavia, also testified to the same effect. The result of a commission appointed to take testimony in Ohio as to ATKINS's character was admitted and six citizens of Geneva, O., testified to the good disposition of the defendant. The defense then rested.
Mr. LeSEUR summed up for the defendant and made an address lasting an hour. District-Attorney STEDMAN in his closing address briefly reviewed the testimony.
The Court charged the jury for an hour. He defined the degree of homicide a reasonable doubt and made many law points. Mr. LeSEUR called attention of the court to a number of charges which he wished the Court to make, some of them he complied with and others he refused to entertain.
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FATAL CROSSING ACCIDENT AT HORNELLSVILLE YESTERDAY
A Young Man Named John Kinney Was Struck by a Switch Engine at
Canisteo Street - Body Was Mutilated Almost Beyond Recognition
Hornellsville, March 15 - One of the most horrible accidents that has occurred in Hornellsville in some time happened about 2:15 o'clock this afternoon, in which John KINNEY, of No. 16 Charles street, was instantly killed. The accident occurred on the Erie crossing at Canisteo street. Switch engine No. 873, in charge of Engineer Fred KURTZ, was running in on track No. 9 near the ice house. The engineer saw a man slip just ahead of the engine, but before he could check the speed the engine had hit him.
The body was drawn under the wheels and crushed and mutilated almost beyond recognition. The engine was stopped as soon as possible and the lifeless form placed on a stretcher and carried to the baggage room in the station. Al HARDY, a switchman, was called and at once identified the body as that of his adopted son, John KINNEY.
The body presented a truly horrible appearance. Both legs were cut off, one arm was completely severed, and his head and face were crushed in.
KINNEY was employed by the Erie as a caller until a short time ago. He was 2? years of age and had resided with Mr. and Mrs. HARDY ever since his father died, over twenty years ago. He has a mother and sister living in Corning and one sister, who also makes her home with the HARDYS.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORGANIZED
Batavia, March 15 - The newly elected Board of Village Trustees organized this evening. Mayor BURHART presided and began his fourth term as mayor. There were six new members who had never served on the board before, John FORSYTH, Democrat, Clifton C. BRADLEY, Republican, Albert E. BROWN, Republican, H. M. JOHNSON, Republican, Charles C. CAMPBELL, Republican, Philip
WEISE, Democrat. The matter of the appointments was deferred for two weeks, in order to allow the six new members to familiarize themselves with needs of the village.
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GOOD SHOWING IN THE ANNUAL REPORT
Le Roy's Finances Are in Better Shape Than They Were Last Year
Le Roy, March 15 - The Board of Aldermen to-day issued the annual report of the village and also that of the Board of Water and Light Commissioners. The receipts of the village amounted to $20,757.15 and the disbursements were $16,542.61, leaving a balance of $4,214.54 in the treasury, which was more than $2,500 in excess of the surplus last year.
The Board of Water and Light Commissioners reported receipts amounting to $17,557.40. The disbursements were $16,593.26. leaving a balance on hand of $4,054.21. The showing made by the water board this year was a very creditable one. The receipts for water were more than $4,000, which was larger than ever before.
During the past year the system of water works has been extended to the Osborne well, so that the village now has plenty of water for all purposes.
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FIRE AT LE ROY
The Home of Mrs. James Hart Burned to The Ground
Le Roy, March 15 - The home of Mrs. James HART, near the salt shaft, south of the village, was destroyed by fire yesterday, together with most of its contents. Mrs. HART was in the house alone and did not know of the fire until a passerby informed her that smoke was pouring from the upper story in the front part of the house. An alarm was given and some of the neighbors responded, but as there were no means at hand for fighting the fire the flames continued to spread.
Some of the furniture on the ground floor was taken out, but that in other parts of the house was destroyed. It is supposed that the fire started from the chimney which now appears to be defective. The loss is estimated at $1,200 and was partly covered by insurance.
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MRS. MILO S. OATMAN
Alexander, March 15 - Mrs. Mary OATMAN, wife of Milo S. OATMAN, died at her home in Alexander yesterday, aged 62 years. Mrs. OATMAN was born near Ottawa, Canada, October 9, 1843. She and her husband came to Alexander about a year ago from Lakeville, Livingston county. She was taken ill about ten days ago with heart disease, which caused her death. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Mrs. Carolyn MAIL, of Alexander, Mrs. Minnie S. DANIELS, of Rochester, and Charles N. OATMAN, of Buffalo.
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MARRIAGE ANNULLED
Le Roy, March 15 - Judge CHILDS, sitting in Supreme Court at Batavia, yesterday annulled the marriage between Amy G. GRIFFIN, of Le Roy, and Charles GRIFFIN, of Bennington. The former was formerly Miss Amy G. GATES, of Le Roy. The couple were married in Le Roy March 23, 1903, by Rev. F. S. PARKHURST, then pastor of the Methodist Church. The groom was many years the senior of the girl and the couple only lived together about ten days. E. Leo FAY, of Le Roy, was the attorney for the plaintiff.
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H. COLLINS MAPES
Gorham, March 15 - H. Collins MAPES, one of the best known residents of this place, died at his home in Gorham March 10th of Bright's disease, after an illness of sixteen weeks, aged 69 years. Mrs. MAPES was a retired farmer and was well known in this section of the community. His funeral was held on Monday at 2 P. M. from his late residence. The service was in charge of Dr. J. McCALL, of the presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. A. H. KNIGHT. The deceased leaves his wife and three children, Mrs. A. J. ROUT, Miss Nellie MAPES and Lee Collins MAPES, all of Gorham. The remains were placed in the family vault in Gorham cemetery.
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PAPER PUBLISHED BY STUDENTS
Canandaigua, March 15 - After a suspension of several years The Academan, published by students of Canandaigua Academy, has once more made its appearance. It is an eight page paper, well edited and interesting, especially to the pupils of the academy and union school. The official staff is as follows:
Editor-in-chief, William SMITH; business manager, Philip MONTO; alumni, Earl CASE; local, Elizabeth HUBBELL; athletic, Henry HOWE; Myron WILDER and H. A. TOWNSEND; advisory editor, Miss Florence B. CAVANAUGH.
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ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE RIPPEY CLASS
Prof. Silvernail, of Rochester, Spoke before Geneva Young men.
Geneva, March 15 - The seventh annual banquet of the Rippey Bible class of the First Presbyterian Church took place to-night in the class room. There were over 200 partakers of the feast and the affair was the most successful of any of these annual functions. The Rippey class is a class of young men, numbering between 50 and 100, of whom Thomas E. RIPPEY is the teacher. It has held a banquet each year for the past seven years, to which are invited the young men of the city. The occasions are looked forward to with much interest.
After partaking of a substantial menu at gayly decorated tables, toasts were responded to as follows under the direction of Dr. L. L. VanSLYKE as toastmaster: "The Sunny Side of the Street," Rev. H. Grant PERSON, of Seneca Falls; "A Growing City." Dr. W. H. JORDAN, Geneva; "The Struggle of the Classes," Arthur M. SEEKEL, Union Springs; "Religion and the Man," Professor J. P. SILVERNAIL, of the Rochester Theological Seminary.
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COMING ENTERTAINMENTS
Canandaigua, March 15 - The Amherst College Glee and Banjo Clubs will give a concert at the Opera House on the evening of April 8th.
To-morrow night, at Bemis Hall, a three-act farce, entitled "All a mistake," will be presented by the Rochester Players' Club, for the benefit of St. Mary's building fund.
Special meetings will be held at the Salvation Army temple, on Phoenix street. Sunday and Monday next.
Ensign BAILLIA and Adjutant LYON, of Buffalo, will be in charge. Monday night there will be an illustrated lecture.
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SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF
Geneva, March 15 - Edward J. HARDING, of the Black Diamond Hose Company, has been appointed second assistant chief of the Fire Department. HARDING joined the Black Diamond Hose Company May 1, 1897, and on September 6, 1898, was elected first assistant foreman. He was re-elected in 1899 and in 1900 was chosen foreman, which position he has since filled to the credit of himself and company.
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NEW TELEPHONE LINE
Canandaigua, march 15 - A telephone line from Canandaigua to Rushville, via Cottage City and other east Lakeside resorts is being erected by the Empire state branch of the Bell Telephone Company. A complete exchange is being established at Rushville, with service all through the rural community round about, giving local subscribers a service that puts them in touch with the entire Middlesex valley.
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SURROGATE'S MATTERS
Canandaigua, march 15 - Surrogate DITMARS has issued letters of administration to John A. MURRAY, in the $3,300 estate of John KANE, late of Phelps, and to Charles L. BIGELOW, in the $900 estate of Rachael A. BIGELOW, late of Phelps. The will of Mary Ann KENNEY, late of Geneva, was admitted to probate.
The estate is estimated at $1,100, and John B. KENNEY has been made executor.
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AN ARREST LIKELY TO BE MADE SOON
Cayuga County Authorities Have Two men Under Surveillance.
Auburn, March 15 - Despite every effort put forth by the county officials in the Conquest murder case, the man who murdered the aged recluse last Friday is still at large. There was a persistent rumor this afternoon that an arrest had been made, but Constable GILHOULEY, who has charge of the case in Conquest, telephoned the sheriff that the report is untrue. Certain it is that important information has reached the office of the district-attorney and it is expected that an arrest will be made soon.
Six of the county and city officials left for the scene of the crime this forenoon. They were District-Attorney DAYTON, Under Sheriff WALKER, Assistant District-Attorney CLARK, Walter BENCH of the Sheriff's office and Detective GRANEY of the city police force.
Two men are under close surveillance and will be kept so until the authorities are satisfied that they can shed no light on the mysterious case.
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ORLEANS
The Premium Lists of the County Fair Have Been Revised
Albion, March 15 - The managers of the Orleans County Agricultural Society have revised the premium lists for the county fair. In the fruit lists the premiums for the largest collections of fruit have been increased to $10 and $5. On twenty varieties of apples the offers were raised to $10, $8 and $6; fifteen varieties to $8, $6 and $4; ten varieties to $6, $4 and $2. A district class was made for edible nuts. In the sheep classes rams of all grades were stricken out.
In the poultry lists the premium were raised to $1 and 60 cents and an entrance fee of 25 cents for each bird entered from the county and 50 cents for those entered from out of the county. In the flower classes, second premiums were added and prizes of $5 and $3 were offered for funeral designs by professionals. The domestic, fancy work and fine arts classes have been thoroughly revised and the prizes about doubled.
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MRS. THOMAS QUIRK
Death of an Old Resident of Fairport and Penfield
Fairport, March 15 - Mrs. Mary QUIRK, wife of Thomas QUIRK, died at the farm home, about three and a half miles north-east of this village, yesterday forenoon, aged 75 years. Mrs. QUIRK had been ill since about the first of January, and yesterday she suffered an apoplectic shock, from which she did not rally. Mrs. QUIRK was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came to America when about 25 years of age. She lived in New York for a time. About three years later she was married to Thomas QUIRK and came to this place to live, and the remainder of her life was spent in this town and Penfield.
Near surviving relatives are the husband and five children: Mrs. Mary FITZSIMMONS, of Penfield; Michael QUIRK, of Newark; Jeremiah QUIRK, of Fairport; Mrs. Catherine LYONS, of Rochester; Morris QUIRK, of Penfield.
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CUSTODIAL ASYLUM MATRON RESIGNS
Mrs. Winspear Will Leave Newark Institution After 12 Years' Service
Newark, March 15 - Announcement was made in Newark this morning of the resignation of Mrs. W. C. WINSPEAR as matron of the State Custodial Asylum, in this village. In an interview with her husband, Mrs. WINSPEAR, who is the superintendent of the asylum, he stated that her reason for resigning is due to the inadequacy of the present arrangements for the superintendent's family within the main building of the State Custodial Asylum. The Board of Managers is making arrangements to remodel the cottage at the Church street entrance of the asylum grounds as a suitable residence for the superintendent's family. This arrangement will afford Mrs. WINSPEAR the benefits of domestic life. She has been a most efficient matron of the institution for twelve years, and her resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors with much regret.
She wishes to be relieved of the position as soon as possible and the Board of Managers has requested the Civil Service Commission to send the names of three persons eligible to the office, one of whom will be selected. The new matron will probably commence her duties the first of June.
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NEWARK BOY INJURED
Newark, March 15 - Junior VAN INWAGEN, the 12-year-old son of Charles VAN INWAGEN, the well known nurseyman of this village, had a narrow escape at the school building last evening. He was making the traveling rings in the gymnasium when he fell a distance of ten feet, striking on his head and shoulders. Dr. J. A. REED was called and worked over the lad for three-quarters of an hour before consciousness was restored.
He was severely bruised about the head and shoulders.
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MRS. MARY DE WINDT
Newark, March 15 - Mrs. Mary DE WINDT, widow of John DE WINDT, died at her home on Pearl street last evening, aged 64 years. She had been in failing health for some time, but had been confined to her bed only a few days. She was born in Holland, and came to this country with her husband twenty-three years ago, her husband having died a few years ago. The survivors are a son and daughter, Augustus DE WINDT and Mrs. C. E. VANDEBROOK, both of Newark.
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SCHUYLER
New Pastor Installed in the Presbyterian Church at Watkins
Watkins, March 15 - Rev. Selden(?) Long HAYNES was duly installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church last evening. The programme consisted of an invocation by Rev. John D. WARREN, of Elmira, moderator of the Chemung Presbytery; scripture reading by rev. F. A. ALDEN, of Montour Falls; sermon by Rev. R. Lew WILLIAMS, of Elmira, constitutional questions by the moderator; charge to the pastor by Rev. Frederick W. LEWIS, of Albion, who has been an intimate friend of Mr. HAYNES since boyhood; charge to the people by Rev. Dr. MACKENZIE, president of Elmira College; prayer by Rev. William WYLIE, of Burdett and benediction by the new pastor, all interspersed with selections by the choir.
During the afternoon there was a meeting of the Presbytery of Chemung, at which Mr. HAYNES was received from the Presbytery of Chemung, and Rev. Oliver HEMSTREET, of Hector, was received from the Presbytery of Albany.
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94 YEARS OLD AND VIGOROUS
Birthday of Well Known Waterloo Woman
Two Daughters Live Here
Pleasant Event Celebrated Yesterday by Mrs. Eliza McCURDY -
A Native of Vermont - Had Lived in Seneca County Over 70 Years
Waterloo, March 15 - To-day was a memorable one for one resident of Waterloo, Mrs. Eliza McCURDY, as it marked the ninety-fourth anniversary of her birth, she having first seen the light of day near Springfield, Vermont, March 15, 1811. She is of Scotch-Irish, descent, her father having been an Irishman and her mother Scotch. When 11 years of age her parents moved to St. Lawrence county and (line unreadable) in the vicinity of Ogdensburg. She remembers their crossing Lake Champlain on the ice at the time they moved from Vermont, and vividly recalls many other happenings of her early youth. In fact, she states that her mind is clearer as to things that happened in the early years of her life than it is as to the happenings of more recent years.
She has resided in Seneca county for over seventy years and for many years lived between Waterloo and Geneva, moving to this village some thirty-five years ago, when her husband, Royal McCURDY, died. She resided with her granddaughter, Mrs. William LAING, at No. 76 West William street. Her home was visited to-day by a large number of her friends and acquaintances, nearly all of whom have brought her some little remembrance of the day.
She has one son and three daughters living. Charles R. McCURDY, who resides in the West; Mrs. Ettie SOULE, of Rochester; Mrs. Mary BRIGNAIL, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lucinda Jane BODINE, of Waterloo.
Mrs. McCURDY is still an active woman, moving around the house readily and was one of the jolliest of the many who called upon her during the day. Her eyesight and hearing are both excellent and she reads considerable, while her memory is perfectly clear and she readily recalls facts that she learned during her school days. She is not at all gray and takes pride in declaring that she is no older than her daughters. Her daughter, Mrs. SOULE, of Rochester, spent the day with her.
A neighbor of Mrs. McCURDY, Mrs. Harvey KELLY, celebrated her seventy-fourth birthday to-day.
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STRUCK BY MAIL POUCH
Churchville, March 15 - Stanley SPRONSE, a young man of this village, was struck and seriously injured by a flying mail pouch at the New York Central station this afternoon. The pouch was thrown from the fast mail train due here about 4:40 o'clock.
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WYOMING
Pretty Home Wedding Occurred at Attica Last Evening.
Attica, March 15 - A very pretty home wedding took place at 8 o'clock last evening, when Miss Edith CONRAD, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob CONRAD, of Pearl street, became the wife of John HARLOFF. The ceremony was in charge of Rev. C. E. ODELL and took place in the new home of the young couple on Genesee street.
The bride was dressed in a gray suit trimmed with white and carried pink and white carnations. She was attended by Miss Erna NADLER, a cousin of the groom. The bridesmaid's dress was also gray and she, too, carried pink and white carnations. Albert HARLOFF, brother of the groom, acted as best man. An elaborate wedding supper was served, covers being laid for thirty.
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MRS. SOPHIE D. EASTMAN
Attica, March 15 - Mrs. Sophie D. EASTMAN died at her home on Main street Monday night, aged 69 years. Mrs. EASTMAN was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John TOMS, and had been a resident of this village her whole life. She was united in marriage to Truman EASTMAN, also of this village, with whom she had lived for the past forty-eight years. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Willie EASTMAN, who has for a number of years made his home with his parents, and one daughter, Mrs. James SANBORN, of Tonawanda, N. Y. Mrs. EASTMAN was one of the old residents of Attica, and is well known and respected by an exceptionally large number of friends, who will be much saddened to learn of her death.
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MRS. IRVING BRISTOL
Churchville, March 15 - Mrs. Irving BRISTOL died at her home on South Main street this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, aged 28 years. The romantic circumstances of her marriage three years ago are fresh in the minds of the villagers. Her engagement to Mr. BRISTOL had been announced and on the death of her father they were married beside the casket before the funeral. Mrs. BRISTOL submitted to an operation last night and had not sufficient vitality to rally. She leaves her husband, mother, a sister and two brothers, Mrs. Warner COVERT, Willard RANDALL, and Stanley RANDALL, respectively.
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CAUCUS CALLED TOO LATE
Republicans of Pittsford Nominate at Ticket by Petition
Pittsford, March 15 - The Republican caucus, called for Friday evening, was not held, as it was not called within the required time, fifteen days being the time before election when the nominations should have been filed. In consequence, a union party certificate of nomination was circulated which requires the signature of at least one hundred electors of the village to be filed with the county clerk ten days before election.
The matter was taken up by a number of the politicians and one hundred fifty names secured. All signatures were acknowledged before a notary and the following ticket filed, which will probably be elected on March 21st: President, Eugene H. SATTERLEE; trustees, Gustave REHBEIN, Charles SPELLMAN; collector, John FISHER; treasurer, Angelo L. CRUMP. The Union Party chose the anchor for its emblem.
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CONDUCTOR COMES BACK AT POLICE
Conductor P. J. NOLAN, of the Rochester Railway Company, says the police have an easy way of clearing up hold-ups and other crimes that baffle them by crying "fake." He says he doesn't expect them to do any better, but as any man would have done under the circumstances he informed them of the robbery of Monday night. Nolan says he desires to correct any false impression the public may have got from the police. He says that the money that was stolen from him is not a loss to the company, but to himself.
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FIFTY YEARS OF MARRIED LIFE
Golden Wedding of Esteemed Avoca Couple
Friends Surprised Them
Took Possession of the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester J. Beals
and Helped Them Celebrate - Handsome Gifts Presented to Them
Avoca, March 15 - A company consisting of over a hundred of the relatives, neighbors and intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester J. BEALS, took them by surprise this evening by suddenly invading their home in Grant street, and assuming possession of the premises. It had been learned some days ago that the worthy couple completed to-day just a half century of their married life and their friends took this method of appropriately commemorating the occasion.
The guests brought with them ample refreshments, which were served during the evening. Before the company departed Rev. Dr. REDMOND made a happy address in which he cordially congratulated Mr. and Mrs. BEALS on having lived so happily together for so many years and on being able to occupy such a warm place in the hearts of their friends and with them to celebrate their golden wedding.
Dr. REDMOND in behalf of the company presented the honored host and hostess a handsome gold-headed umbrella and to each an elegant easy chair. Mr. BEALES feelingly expressed their grateful appreciation of the kindly expressions of regard and he cordially thanked the friends for their generous gifts.
At the home in the village of Prattsburg of Absolum and Jerusha JONES, March 15, 1905, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Sophia, and Sylvester J. BEALS. They went to live on their farm on West creek, a few miles above this village, and remained there until they came here to reside, nearly twenty years ago. their only son, Fred L. BEALS, is a resident of this village, but has been spending the winter in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. BEALS have been life-long members of the Presbyterian Church. They have enjoyed in unusual measure the respect and esteem of all with whom they have come in contact, and hundreds of friends unite in the wish that their declining years may be replete with peace and joy.
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ANNUAL MEETING
District Grand Committee of the Odd Fellows in Session at Bath
Bath, March 15 - The district grand committee of Odd Fellows in the first district of Steuben county held its annual meeting with Kohokton Lodge in this village to-day. There was a large attendance, fifty-seven past district deputy grand-masters being present, together with delegations from every lodge in the district. The recently organized degree team of Kohokton Lodge gave an admirable working of the first degree upon several candidates.
The annual election of a district deputy grand master resulted in the choice of Frederick SCHONWEITZ, of Kohokton Lodge, of Bath. H. Ward TIMMERMAN, of the same lodge, was elected to the office of grand secretary. It was decided to hold the annual meeting next year with Wallace Lodge.
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MAGEE-VANDA
Avoca, March 15 - Two well known residents of this village, Miss Mary VANDA and Perry MAGEE, were married this evening. The ceremony was performed at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Nancy WILLIAMS, on Steuben street, where for some time past the bride has lived, by Rev. DeForest O. CHAMBERLAYNE, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the presence of a small company of intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. MAGEE will continue to make their home in this place.
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LIVINGSTON
Democratic Encumbents of Town Offices Re-elected at Dansville.
Dansville, March 15 - The regular biennial town meeting of the town of North Dansville was held here yesterday and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominees, most of whom are the present incumbents of the respective offices. Following are the successful candidates and their vote:
Democratic ticket, Bertrand G. FOSS, supervisor; George L. KREM, town clerk; John HAVER, highway commissioner; Henry K. WHEATON and Oscar WOODRUFF, justices of the peace; Nicholas SCHUBMEHL, ?. Burt CR??ER and Nicholas HE??MER, assessors, William PHILLIPS, overseer of the poor, Charles W. DENTON, collector,
William J. WELCH, Frank S. SCHUBMEHL, Harry K. WELCH, Martin MALONEY and Frank MEHLENBACHER, constables, George E. KERN, Samuel F. CONSALUS and Charles C. VEITH, town auditors.
William J. WELCH, for constable, received the highest vote, and Frank S. SCHUBMEHL, for constable, next highest, accorded to any candidate, and B. G. FOSS received 579 votes for supervisor and George L. KREM received 567 votes. On the Republican ticket, Abram H. SUTHA, for highway commissioner, received the highest vote on his ticket, 398, and Sireno F. ADAMS, for justice of the peace, received the next highest vote, 387.
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MRS. HENRY G. HATCH
Caledonia, March 15 - News was received here this week of the death of Mrs. Henry G. HATCH, a former resident of this village, which occurred at the home of her niece, Mrs. MULFORD, of Battle Creek, Mich., where she had lived for the past seventeen years. Mrs. HATCH was a native of Pembroke, Genesee county, her maiden name being Harriet LAWSON. Her late husband, Henry G. HATCH, was for many years one of the leading business men of this place. Mrs. HATCH'S age was 86 years. She is survived by a stepson, Charles HATCH, of Norfolk, Va., the family of another stepson, the late Gaylord HATCH, of Rochester, N. Y., and two granddaughters, Mrs. J. W. GRUMIEAUX, of Le Roy, and Mrs. Oscar L. HOWK, of this village.
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NO FURTHER USE FOR WAX DOLL
Simeon FORD tells of a little girl of his acquaintance who constantly carried about with her a big wax doll that the hotel man had given her.
Recently there arrived in the household to which the little girl belongs another youngster. During the afternoon following this interesting event, Mr. FORD chanced to encounter his little friend on the street. He at once observed that she was without her usual companion, the big wax doll he had given her. "Why, Marie," said he, "where's your nice doll?"
Whereupon the little one elevated her nose to an unwonted angle. Said she: "I don't have any use for wax dolls now. We've got a real meat baby at our house, and that takes up all my time."
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FELL FROM BEDROOM WINDOW
Aged Man Couldn't Re-enter House Suffering From Exposure
Frank DRESSLER, aged 84 years, is a patient at St. Mary's Hospital, where he was taken after being found near his home at No. 161 Scio street early yesterday morning. He was suffering from exposure, and it was said last night at the hospital that his condition was serious.
DRESSLER rose from his bed Tuesday night and fell from the window of his room. He did not fall far and was not injured, but he was unable to re-enter the house. Being clad lightly, the chill air soon affected him. He made a number of efforts to awaken other persons who occupy rooms in the house. Failing to do this, he went to neighbors, with the same result. Finally Philip HORN passed the house and saw DRESSLER. He, too, made an effort to arouse some of the residents of the house, but to no purpose.
HORN then called a carriage and took DRESSLER to police headquarters. There were no accommodations at the station for a man suffering from exposure, so DRESSLER was taken to the hospital.
Owing to his extreme age, his chances of recovery are not good.
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MERELY A LITTLE ARGUMENT
Henry JOYCE and Frank BURNS will be arraigned in police court this morning on a charge of creating a disturbance. The men were fighting Tuesday evening when Patrolman McKENNA met up with them at the Four Corners. JOYCE said he employed BURNS, and that BURNS claimed he owed him money. They disagreed on that score. In police court yesterday the men insisted that they had not fought. They said their trouble was merely a little argument. McKENNA will be on hand this morning to give Judge CHADSEY his version of the incident.
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DR. BARBOUR TO ADDRESS ETHICAL CLUB
"A Great Rochester Citizen" is the title of an address that Rev. C. A. BARBOUR, D. D., of the Lake Avenue Baptist Church, is to give before the Woman's Ethical Club to-morrow afternoon. The meeting will be held at 3 o'clock in the Park Avenue Baptist Church. An informal ballot will be taken preparatory to nominating officers.
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HAD A FIT IN TROLLEY CAR
A man who gave his name as Matie FUNK, of Irondequoit, had a fit in a St. Paul street car last evening. The other passengers nearly did likewise. A hurry call was sent to the Homeopathic Hospital and the ambulance was sent to Hose 12 house. FUNK was taken to the hospital. He is subject to attacks of epilepsy, so the physicians said last night.
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HARRIET MAY MILLS EXPECTED
It is expected that Miss Harriet May MILLS, chairman of the State Organization Committee of the Woman's Suffrage Association, will be at the meeting of the Political Equality Club, to be held this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George D. FORSYTH, No. 22 Atkinson street. This will be the last social gathering of the club this season.
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BRIGHTON HAS ITS EYE ON HIM
Thinks "Nooker" Cline is Accountable for Thefts From Henhouses
John J. CLINE, popularly known as "Nooker" CLINE, was arraigned in police court yesterday on the charge of creating a disturbance in the New York Central station one afternoon last week. Prosecutor ZIMMERMAN asked that the hearing be again deferred until to-morrow. CLINE'S attorney tried hard to force a hearing, but the Court acceded to Mr. ZIMMERMAN's request. Deputy Sheriffs ABBOT and SMITH stood in the corridors leading from the court room, ready to arrest "Nooker," had he been released, for alleged complicity in chickencoop robberies in Brighton.
Among the Brighton chicken owners whose coops have been robbed are Daniel McFARLIN, a man named ROSS, and another named WARREN. A week ago sixty fowls were taken from McFARLIN's coops and six ducks from ROSS'S. Twenty-seven chickens and two ducks were stolen from WARREN. Thirty chickens were pilfered from another henhouse. The thefts are being investigated by the Grand Jury.
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ADDRESS BEFORE MOTHERS' CLUB
Mrs. Hobart L. CHILDS is to speak before the Mother's Club of the Rochester Industrial School, Exchange street, to-night, on the Light in the Mother's Face." She once addressed the National Congress of Mothers in Washington on the same subject.
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AGREE TO LIVE APART
Otto SCHIEMAN and his wife occupied fifteen minutes in the consultation room at the Central police station yesterday, and after they returned to police court SCHIEMAN announced that they had agreed to live apart. SCHIEMAN will take one child and his wife will keep the two others. SCHIEMAN agreed to give his wife $4 a week. SCHIEMAN said he earned $16.50 each week, and the Court thought Mrs. SCHIEMAN was not getting her share, but as she seemed to be satisfied he dismissed the non-support proceeding.
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The will of Jonathan MASON, who died at Spencerport on March 6th, was admitted. It disposes of an estate of $5,000. The widow, Hattie H. MASON, is named executrix and is given life use of the estate. A son, Harry W. MASON, is the residuary legatee.
Letters of administration were issued upon the $550 estate of Frank SKUSE to James SKUSE, father of the decedent.
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FIRE IN AN APARTMENT HOUSE
Fire near sliding doors that separate a parlor from a rear room did slight damage in the Winstead, an apartment house at Nos. 6 and 8 Scio street, near East avenue, early yesterday afternoon. The apartment is occupied by Jacob FLOESCH, chief engineer of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company. The flames were extinguished by the use of small hand chemicals, after some of the door casing had been removed. Chief LITTLE said he could not determine what caused the fire. The building is owned by Charles KLINE. The damage is less than $100.
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GETS $2,000 FOR MENTAL SHOCK
Rochester Persons Win Suit Against Railway
Had No Bodily Injuries
Toronto Court Gives Mr. and Mrs. Geiger Damages for Fright -
Omnibus in Which They Were Riding Caught Between Two Parts of Train
Decision in a unique action in which Rochester persons are involved was handed down by Trial Court in Toronto Tuesday. The action was brought by Christian GEIGER and his wife, Emma Marie GEIGER, against the Grand Trunk Railway Company for damages from an accident in Toronto July 21st last. The decision was handed down by Justice TEETZEL, awarding the plaintiffs damages for about (unreadable) including costs. Mr. GEIGER is a salesman, living at No. 129 Laburnum Crescent.
According to the facts brought out at the trial, Mr. and Mrs. GEIGER were being driven in an inclosed omnibus July 21st last from a wharf in the city of Toronto to one of the hotels. When crossing the Grand Trunk tracks running along the Esplanade at Yonge street, the omnibus was caught between the two parts of a freight train, which were about to be coupled.
The omnibus was caught between the two sections of the train and considerably damaged. Neither of the plaintiff's, it was said, suffered visible bodily injury, beyond a few slight bruises, but both complained of serious injury to their nervous systems as a result of fright.
The jury found that the railway company was guilty of negligence in not giving proper or sufficient warning; that the negligence was the cause of the injury to Mr. and Mrs. GEIGER and that "the injury was due to mental shock only."
In every negligence action the shock to the mental or nervous system is put in as part of the complaint and as reason for additional damages, but it is rarely that damages are recovered "for mental shock only." If no physical injuries are proved, there is generally a non-suit or an award of merely nominal damages.
Justice TEEZEL held "that the damages for mental or nervous shock were not too remote, in view of the fact that there was direct physical impact through the negligence of defendants. Judgment for plaintiffs for the damages assessed, with costs."
After the judgment was rendered, the Court granted a stay of proceedings for fifteen days. It is expected that the railway company will appeal the case. E. E. A. DuVERNET and W. M. BOULTBEE appeared for the plaintiffs and W. R. RIDDELL, K. C., for the defendants.
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BANK PRESIDENT ELECTED
At a special election of the German American Bank held yesterday officers were elected as follows: President, Eugene SATTERLEE; first vice-president, Albrecht VOGT. Mr. SATERLEE was first elected a director of the bank in 1887 and was immediately appointed a member of the Executive Committee. He was subsequently elected second vice-president and then vice-president and chairman of the Executive Committee.
The election of a second vice-president and director to succeed Mr. COOK will be held soon.
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SLIPPED ON WALK< FELL ON NOSE
On a crosswalk at State and Brown streets early last evening a man named McMANNIS fell forward, striking on his face. He lay prostrate until Patrolman DOYLE went to his assistance. DOYLE called St. Mary's ambulance. McMANNIS was taken to the hospital. The surgeons took five stitches in a cut across his face.
McMANNIS was in a semi-conscious state when he arrived at the hospital, and was unable to give his name.
Later he revived sufficiently to say that he lived on University avenue.
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BENEATH WHEELS OF A TRUCK
Child Falls and Wheels Pass Over Her Leg, Fracturing It.
Anna SAUNDERS, the 6-year-old daughter of Mason SAUNDERS, of No. 190 Chatham street, was run over by a heavy wagon of the Macauley Fien Milling Company at Chatham and Kelly streets yesterday afternoon and her left thigh was fractured. The wagon contained a load of flour weighing two tons. The horses were walking.
The child ran against the wagon and fell beneath the wheels. The screams of the little one attracted a number of persons to her assistance, and a hurry call for an ambulance was sent to the Homeopathic Hospital. There the fracture was reduced. The child escaped death by a narrow margin.
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KEPT STRAIGHT FOR TEN YEARS
Barbara H. REILLY, of Gates, promised Judge CHADSEY yesterday that she would not break her pledge again in ten years if he would release her from the clutches of the police. She was given her liberty. The woman came to this city Tuesday to see a fortune-teller. The latter told her she was soon to be married again, and the joy Mrs. REILLY experienced was too much. She had not tasted liquor in ten years, but the glad news caused her to fall by the wayside. A policeman found her wandering about in the western suburbs of the city. After, being released in police court yesterday Mrs. REILLY attempted to embrace Court Attendant John DEAN, much to that officer's embarrassment.
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KEMP SENT TO PENITENTIARY
Albert KEMP, sent to the penitentiary for six months from police court yesterday, had been arrested on complaint of his bride of three months, who alleged that he had not properly supported her, KEMP told the girl he was a member of a noble English family and had an income of $50 a week. After marriage the $50 per dwindled to about $7. Knowing little about law, husband and wife agreed to divorce themselves, at their last meeting in police court, not recognizing the fact that the courts would have to pass on that somewhat important matter. Judge CHADSEY informed KEMP that by producing a bond he could obtain his release at any time.
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POLICE TOOK PENNY MACHINE
Patrolmen George SULLIVAN and DWYER entered the saloon of John STIFFLER, at Child and Jay streets, last night, and removed therefrom a penny-in-the-slot machine. The machine was found to be nearly full of pennies, and the whir of the cylinder could be heard some distance from the place. The machine was loaded into the patrol wagon and taken to police headquarters.
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GLEN HAVEN COMPANY INCORPORATED
Albany, march 15 - The Glen Haven Amusement Company of Rochester, was incorporated to-day to conduct an amusement park. The capital is $100,000, and the directors are Samuel J. LYNCH, Robert WALTER, W. S. WALTER, Horace M. SMITH and Lewis W. WALTER, of Buffalo.
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NEW DINING ROOM MANAGER
J. L. STONE, of this city, will succeed Michael JONES as night manager of the New York Central dining room. Mr. STONE has been with the company for some time, having been stationed in Buffalo and latt?rly as day assistant in the local restaurant.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth ZEGEWITZ, widow of J. Adam ZEGEWITZ, took place yesterday at 9:45 o'clock from the residence, No. 3 Amity street, and at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church. The services were attended by many friends of the family. Mrs. ZEGEWITZ was for many years a communicant of St. Joseph's Church Solemn high requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Leonard SCHWABL, assisted by Rev. Joseph LOWEKAMP as deacon and Rev. Alois ENGELHARDT as sub-deacon. Professor Francis BAUER was at the organ, and members of the choir sang. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Michael SCHLEGEL died yesterday at the home, No. 39 Hollister street, aged 73 years. he leaves his wife, Regina; four daughters, Mrs. A. H. DANIELS, of Buffalo; Mrs. C. E. CHADWICK, Mrs. Philip WULIE, and Miss Carrie SCHLEGEL, of this city; six sons, George F., Charles W., William J., and Henry J. SCHLEGEL, J. C. HOFFMAN and John KOEPLIN; an adopted son; twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a member of Peisner Post, G. A. R., a corporal of Company B, 140th Regiment, New York volunteers, and was also a member of the Aid Society of Zion's Church.
Mary A. SCHERLOCK, widow of James H. SCHERLOCK, died last evening at her home, No. 33 Hudson avenue, aged 75 years. She leaves two daughters, Miss Cecelia SCHERLOCK and Mrs. Charles STOPP.
Edward GOGGIN died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock.
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"POST-MORTEM" BATH BEFORE DEATH
Waterbury, Conn., March 15 - Mrs. Mary UPHAM BERRY, formerly matron at the Waterbury Insane Asylum, appeared before the Legislative Committee to-day and told of a woman patient who, she said, was given a "post-mortem" bath before life was extinct. The patient died during the bath.
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MARRIED
CURTIS - ROCHE - At the residence of Dr. Charles E. HAMILTON, Wednesday, March 15, 1905, Mrs. M. FRASIER-ROCHE and James T. CURTIS.
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DIED
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 1 o'clock.
CHEEVER - In this city, Tuesday, March 14, 1905, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George H. LAMSON, No. 408 Jefferson avenue, George N. CHEEVER, aged 82 years. Deceased is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Robert C?E?STON, Mrs. George H. LAMSON, Mrs. William H. BURNS, Mrs. George SNYDER and Mrs. Charles D. EVANSALL of Rochester, Mrs. Edward C. HOWARD, of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. William H. HALL, of Lancaster, Pa.
-Funeral will be held from the residence of his daughter, No. 408 Jefferson avenue, Friday at 3 P.M. Burial at Mount Hope cemetery.
WALKE - In this city, Tuesday, March 14, 1905, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. ELLIOTT, No. 4 Emanon street, Mary S. WALKE, aged 78 years.
-Funeral from her daughter's residence Thursday at 2 P.M.
SIDDONS - In this city, Wednesday, March 15, 1905, at the family residence, No. 214 Glenwood avenue, Charles King SIDDONS, son of Minnie and the late Frank P. SIDDONS, and brother of Henry E. SIDDONS.
-Funeral and burial strictly private.
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