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UO CHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1897. 10 tion Agency against Jennie Stiles. This THE OLD YEAR AMUSEMENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. OSCAR KNEBEL'S "EIGHT BELLS" AT THE STATE ARMORY ran contends that he was solvent at the time and had an unquestioned right to deed his wife a house and lot, if he felt so disposed.

He is represented by Perkins Hays. was an actiwn brought by Alice Gorman, Sadie Cogswell and Ernest Chase to "re cover for services rendered. It will be re membered that one of the features of the trial was the principal witness for the de fense swearing that he wrote three different hands, one kind when he was drunk another when he was sober, and still other when he was convalescent. B. F.

LaRue appeared for the plaintiffs and Seward French for the defendant. A GIRL'S BRAVE ACT. Gertrude Callister Prevented What Might Have Been a Serious Conflagration. Officer Henry Callister resides at No. 114 Campbell street.

His two daughters, Gertrude, aged twelve, and Edna, aged five years, had an experience yesterday morn ing n't about 7 clock, which came near resulting seriously to the elder. The children sleep upstairs, and- both got up as usual at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, it wan dark, and one of them lighted a lamp, which was placed on the commode. While one of the maids was combing her hair, she accidentally tipped the lamp over. Some clothing was on a chair close by, and this caught fire. The older girl caught up a bundle of this and ran to the bath room, throwing it into the tub and pour ing water upon it so as to quench the flames.

She returned to the chamber and found more clothing to be on fire. She picked up a second bundle and again started for the bath room. She had made no outcry, and the parents were unaware of the exciting scene going on above their heade. However, the little girl, Edna, discovered that her sister's night dress was on fire, and she cried out "fire." This summoned her parents to the scene, who immediately tore the girl flimsy garment Com her before she had been burned by the flames. Officer Callister stamped out the fire on the burning clothing, and it.

was not long before the even aenor of things was restored in the little household. Gertrude Callis ter' brave act probably resulted in saving a big conflagration. She was burned slight ly about the hands in her endeavor to put out the fire unassisted. Had it not Ixi'n for the fact that her little sister gave the alarm, it is extremely probable that she would have been seriously if not fatally burned. Rewards are not usually given for such deeds, but if they were, Gertrude Callister would le honored.

A STAY FOR BUCKLEY. His Case Will be Appealed to a Higher Court. A stay of proceedings has been granted by Judge Carnahan, in the case of John A. Buckley, who was recenctly ordered to le committed to jail for contempt of court, in refusing to turn over his Raines law certificate to a receiver. A thousand dollar bond was then put up and the case appealed to the appellate division.

The main issue involved in the Buckley appeal is whether a transfer of liquor tax certificate can le made after the indictment and arrest of its owner. Buckley was indicted last June for violating the Raines law, but the indictment was never pressed. His attorney now holds that under the new law the license rannnt le transferred and is only liable to be hypothecated by the state on Buckley's conviction on the indictment The real owner of Buckley's license, it is claimed, is the Union Company, which, it is said, advanced $20 to Buckley last Jnne and took an assignment of the license as collateral security. DANCED IN TWO YEARS. Second Annual Ball of the Press Cycle Club.

The second annual New Year's reception rnd ball of the Press Cycle Club was held last evening at Kerr's dancing academy on State street. The large hall was filled with merry dancers, who tripped the light fantastic while the hours of the old year glided out and those of the new year took their place, to the strains of Malone's orchestra. Everything was carried out successfully and the dancers went through a pro-grarime of twenty-two numbeis. The eom-mittees in charge-of the reception were: Anangement, C. 11.

Burger, W. Held, XV. llnnan, E. J. Walsh and E.

Thompson. Reception, I). McGarr, C. Cansdale, T. Glantsehnig, A.

J. Benjamin, J. T. Woods, J. Sutherland, A.

R. Ide, Ed Boisheim and George Donie. Floor, J. I). Parke, manager; G.

Burger, F. Jischke. H. Leigh Ed Thompson, XV. Held, V.

Kief-er, II. Peiffer, R. F. Luscier, W. Hunan and II.

Arnold. BRIEF COURT NOTES. Justice Dunwell has denied the motion of Perkins Hays, plaintiff's attorneys, to strike out the answer in the case of August Neresheimer against Thomas A. Smythe as frivolous. The action was brought to recover on a note for $20,000.

Justice Dunwell has practically dis posed of the business in special term, which was convened the first of the week. Noth ing but ex parte motions were heard yesterday. A number of cases are under Justice Dunwell's consideration, decisions in which will be handed down soon. In municipal court yesterday morning there was but one judgment taken and that was against Solomon Schwarzchild, of this city, and in favor of Owen, Moore of Portland, for the sum of $101.08. The judgment was for merchandise purchased and not fully paid for by the defendant.

The case of Jerusha Ann Sheppard by committee vs. Albert L. Sheppard, et was called before Judge Nash in the equity term yesterday morning. The action was commenced to set aside a deed of fifty acres of land by Mrs. Sheppard to the defendant in 1894.

The plaintiff is represented by Harris Harris and the defendant by Cogswell Cogswell. By consent of counsel the papers in the case were submitted to Judge Nash without argu ment, it being purely a family difference. A Belated Christmas Tree. The first annual Christmas tree entertainment of Rebecca Lodge, No. 170, I.

u. u. was neid at the lodge room on State street last night. All members received a present from the tree. A bounti- ml supper was served, after which danc ing was the programme until the tl.twn of the ear.

Several useful presents were made to members of the order. The Rochester Club. The annual report of the Rochester Club was rued with, the county clerk yesterd ay afternoon. The m-onertv and eftWt re inventoried at liabilities $4 803.01; surplus, $20,203.44. Assignee's Accounting.

John R. Fanning, assignee of John XV Swandt, yesterday filed a statement of his account. I he debts and liabilities ore Sl 513; nsseU, nominal, actual, GREETS THE NEW Services Held in Different Churches of the City. IMPRESSIVE AND SOLEMN Many People United in Worship to Their Creator as the Last tiours of 1896 Passed Away Christians, Observe Watch Night. With' the dying of a year fraught with succos and failure alike, bringing gloom and light to weary mortals, looking back on broken promises, treasuring the memories of true hearts and achieved purposes, the Christian people gathered last night to watch the fading embers of the fire of the Old Year whiten cold, while 'the New Year dawned on bowed heads, praising and thanking the bountiful Creator for his goodness, and asking reverently that the future may be full of hope and promise.

There were watch services in many of the city churches and allied organizations engaged in Christian work saw the slow hands of the clock move around the circle until the magical strokes of deep toned bells and the shriek of whistle told of the coming of the new year. Spencer-Ripley Memorial Church held special services in honor of New Year's last evening. Owing to the fact that watch-night services were to be held the regular Wednesday prayer meeting was postponed aud opened last night's services. The first half hour of the meeting was devoted to a song service under the direo tion of Louis Tietenberg. Next Charles T.

Stott, president of the Epworth League, and the other officers of the league, held an interesting discussion upon "What the league may do for soul-saving." In the course of the discussion several plans for conducting the work were touched upon 1 and flattering reports of the work already accomplished were received. After the league had finished their part of the services the stiorintendent and of ficers of the Sunday-school led a dis cussion, upon tne matter or pro moting conversions in the Sunday-schools. This was followed by a class meeting and the relation of personal experiences by those present, which was continued until nearly midnight. As the old year died away and the new was born the heads of those present were bowed in prayer. At the conclusion the pastor, Rev.

John H. Stoody, made a few brief remarks fatting the occasion, and the people slowly passed out into the night to enter upon the work to which they had silently consecrated themselves. The only Presbyterian Church in the city that observed midnight services last night was the Memorial Church at the corner of Hudson avenue and Wilson street. The church was well filled with an audience that listened with interest to the appro priate exercises. Services were begun at 11 o'clock, and were made up almost entirely of music by the large choir inter-sjnrsed with scripture readings by the pastor.

Rev. Charles I. Coit. D. D.

The programme rendered was the "Midnight Service for New Year's Eve," prepared es-M'cially for the occasion by Dudley Buck. They were very appropriate and impres sive service, the singing of the choir mingling well with readings of the pastor. Director C. S. Hill had charge of the choir, which rendered the beautiful airs in an impressive manner.

The service prepared by Dudley Buck has been given but a few times in Rochester, but it is worthy of a more extensive acquaintance. Special watch-night services were held at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church last night. The time between 8 and 9 clock was occupied in a social way, after which an interesting chalk-talk was given by Rev. John Walton. After the chalk-talk, an address entitled "Reminiscences of Mission Work in the City," was given by Miss Laura Hopkins, of Cornhill Church, who has been the city missionary for several years.

A short ad dress was alo given by Arthur J. Q. Yor- hees on "Christian Evidences as Seen in Cirty Mission Work." The pastor, Rev. A. XV.

Hayes, delivered a short sermon on "Mistakes to IV Avoided iu the Year to Come." The services concluded at mid night with a season of prayer and consecration. The programme wun interspersed with songs and testimonies. A goodly number of people were present at the services. Ever since the Monroe Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church has occupied its new edifice the members have not failed to observe watch-night services on New Year's eve, and they have always been of unusual interest. Last night was no exception to the rule.

A large company was present when the services opened at 8 o'clock. Addresses were made by Rev. I. N. Dalby, presiding elder of the Rochester district; Rev.

AVard D. Piatt and Rev. L. T. Foote, associate pastor.

The meeting closed with a consecration service at midnight. Watch night services nt Zion African Methodist Church last night were of the "good old-fachioued sort." It was nearly 11 o'clock before they were begun and by that -time there was a goodly number in the church on Favor street. There was scripture reading by the pastor, Rev. J. H.

Anderson, singing by the congregation I nd prayer by the pastor. The services were interesting and novel to the few strangers, aa well as profitable to the little flock. The Volunteers of America arranged a special programme for their services which were held in the headquarters in the old Advent Church on Cortland street. The services started at 10:30 o'clock and were continued until after the midnight hour. The programme consisted of songs, testimonies and short addresses by the volunteers.

An address on "Thoughts" was uolhcred by Lieutenant F. G. Matthews. At midnight the little band of earnest Christians dropped to their knees and in silent prayer consecrated themselves anew to the Maker. Services were held during the entire evening at the Salvation Army barracks on Spring street, consisting of speeches and testimonies.

They were in charge of Captain and Mrs. James Nan-kivell and Lieute-ant P. D. Titus. The Young People's Society of the Brick Church held their usual watch-night serv- ices.

A substantial supper was served dur ing the early part of the evening which was followed by a social time. At 11 o'clock the devotional services were com menced and were continued until the dawn of the year. More Testimony Taken. In the equity term yesterday more testimony was taken in the case of Jacob K. Post against Richard Curran.

The case will be argued by counsel on Monday morning. This action was commenced for the purpose of having a deed to a house and lot, valued at $3,000, set aside as fraudulent and void. The transfer of the property was made in 18S2. Mr. Cur Lyceum Miss Philadelphia Cook Opera House Incog "Miss Philadelphia" is Tery good fun.

That is both the critical verdict aud the verdict of one of the largest audiences of the season, that filled nearly every seat of the Lyceum last evening and seemed to heartily enjoy every minute of the two hours and a half that the performance lasted. The piece is a melange of songs, dances, amusing nonsense, bright costumes, light, color and glitter. These materials are unusually well put together by some one who understands what the average audience wants much better than do most of the coucoctors of entertainments of this sort. The thread of story in which the piece is strung is coherent and not uninteresting. It has a definite beginning and a definite end, and, oddly enough, has in it something of what playwrights call "heart interest." Moreover, "Miss Philadelphia," as becomes a Quaker City extravaganza, has a very respectable moral.

It is presented in unusually brisk fashion, but with a quiet discretion and elimination of variety show "loudness," that is particularly pleasant. Perhaps the extravaganza's greatest merit is its evenness of interest. Most entertainments of this sort are made up of a few bright spots and a good many bare spots. "Miss Philadelphia" struck the writer as interesting aud entertaining throughout and seemed to make the same impression on the audience. It is just the piece for a holiday attraction.

The Lyceum managers could hardly have made a hotter choice for New Year's Day if they had had their pick of everything now en the road. Among the many clever people in the large company, pre-eminent for cleverness, are Mr. Willie Collier, a genuine comedian, whose fun is made all the more effective by his easy and unexaggerated method, and Miss Louise Allen, an unusually bright, versatile and entertaining comedienne. She can act, dance, sing, and like "the boatman" in the old ditty "do most everything" in the comedy line and be ladylike about it. Which last merit is most unusual.

Plasing features of the performance are the dancing of Miss Lillie Collins, Mr. Bud Ross's tramp impersonation, the dancing of the Italian tambourine girl (Miss Hay Allen) and the street children to the music of a piano organ, the march of the City Troop with- its feminine brass baud, and the ladies' orchestra. This last deserves special mention. It took the place of "the regular theater orchestra throughout the evening and played overture, interludes and all the incidental music of the piece exceedingly well. The orchestra consists of four violins, viola, bass viol, two French horns, cornet, trombone, clarinet, flute and tympanies.

The ladies are competent musicians and are well led by Mr. Clarence West. Their good work was recognized and their playing was especially applauded. "Miss Philadelphia" will be repeated this afternoon and evening and to-morrw afternoon and evening. It will be en joyed by all who take pleasure in the lighter forms of stage entertainment and like a good laugh.

"Incog" was presented last night at the Cook opera house before a good-sized audience. It is a three-act comedy made famous by Charles Dickson, and was given last night with. Sidney Wilmer in the principal role. The action of the play is based on decidedly old material of mistaken identity, which playwrights find in dispensable in producing complicated and funny situations. the idea is very clearly worked out in "Incog," where instead of two, there are three men who are mistaken for one another.

The dialogue is bright and the audience was kept in a state of hilarity most of the evening. The cast is strong in some parts and arna teurish in others. Mr. Wilmer is very good indeed, playing his part with a dash and ease well suited to the character, and Harry Mack as General Stanhope was the ideal dyspeptic, irascible, and withal, good- hearted old man. Charles McDonald and Albert B.

Gillaras were very good as Dick and Harry Winters, and Miss Jessie Dar-rington and Miss Irene Leslie were quite acceptable as Mrs. Winters and Miss Sum mers. The piece was preceded by a one-act farce "The Fellow Who Looks Like Me." This attraction will continue at the Cook opera hoi'se the remainder of the week, with an extra matinee to-day (New Years). Announcements. Robie'a Bohemian Burlesquers will be at the Academy of Music next week.

"Shannon of the Sixth" will be the attraction at the Cook Opera House all next week. Special New Year's Day matinees will be given at all the Rochester theaters to day. See "To-Day Doings" for the at tractions. The concert to be given at the Lyceum next Monday evening by Madame Nordica aud her associates promises to be an event of social as- well as of musical importance All the prominent families of ithe city will bo represented in the audience, which is likely to be the most brilliant that the Ly ceum has had since the performance of Lohengrin there by the Damrosch opera company. There are still a few good seats to be secured at the box office.

PEItSOXAE MENTION. Miss Anna Ryan and the Misses Crowley will spend New Year's in Ontario. The Misses Rohr, of Buffalo, spent Christmas week with Miss Charlotte Friede of Strathallan park. Mr. and Mrs.

E. E. Keller, of Titts burg, are spending the holidays with Mr, and Mrs. J. B.

Keller, of South avenue. Miss Laura E. Fairchild and Miss Ida Montgomery, of Silver Creek, N. are spe'ding holidays with Mrs. Gaffney of Arnold park.

Miss II. Ethel Perrine left to-day to visit her sister, Mrs. XV. M. Butler, of Binghamton.

Miss Perrine, who is one of the leading sopranos of Rochester, will sing in the Third Baptist Church of Binghamton, while in that city. At the Eureka Club. The friends and members of the Matinee Mreicale gathered at the Eureka Club last evening to listen to an entertainment un der the auspice3 of the Musicale. An en joyable programme was rendered and at the conclusion those present danced the old year out and the new year in. Genesee Conference Meeting.

At the next regular meeting of the Genesee Baptist ministers conference, to be held In the chapel of the TheologicaloSemInary, Mon day, January 4th, the speaker will be Rev F. L. Anderson. His subject will be The Re-birth of the World." New Year's Morning Service. New Year's moraine from 10 to 11 o'clock a devotional service, including the hrilv Ymmunicn.

will be held at the Cen tral Church. All who are so disposed are cordially mviteu to worsnip wun this church. NEW YEAR'S GIFT Appointed by the Mayor to Succeed John. U. Schroth.

SOME MAD DEMOCRATS Friends of Rival Candidates Not Exact ly Jubilant Doubt Expressed Regarding His Confirmation by the Council. Mayor Warner completed his first year as chief executive of Rochester yesterday ty announcing the appointment of Oscar Knebel to the executive board, 'to succeed John U. Schroth, resigned. The appointment was sent to City Clerk Pulver about 1:30 in the afternoon, and at 2 clock there were nearly as many disappointed Democrats to be seen as on the night of the recent fiction. The mayor had held numerous informal receptions to as many delegations representing some of the thirty or more candidates, and it finally became the one important query in municipal cir cles, "Who will succeed Schroth i But as time passed, the aspirants with drew one by one, until the announcement was made by his honor that the appointment rested between Messrs.

Knebel, Gerling and Curran. And then there were more delegations and petitions, records, credentials, recommendations, until the mayor's desk resembled that of a schoolroom on examination day. Along at first, when the skirmishing was taking place, the friends of W. W. Barnard became possessed of the idea that it was but necessary for them to announce Billy as a candidate, and the ap pointment would follow immediately, but as the mavor dallied with the name of their favorite, and tossed it over into the pile marked "miscellaneous," they were wont to say that a clean record, loyal Democracy, and exierionee in the board did not cut as much ice as a Good Govern ment indorsement, and instead of resorting to palaverous persuasion, they stamped round and eround their teeth in true Democratic style, vowing vengeance and blowing blue fire.

When it became certain that some one of the big three would pluck the plum, there was more hustling, of the kind commonly known as tall, and when Mr. Schroth's resignation was received, the excursions to the city hall, and to the mayor's legal headquarters, became so numerous that the elevator man always stopped at the fifth floor of the Ellwanger Berry building if he had more than two male passengers, feeling confident that it was another delega tion. Then his honor kept the wouldhe on the qui vive by stating that he would with hold the appointment until Mr. Schroth resignation had been accepted, and like the brook, the delegations of influential friends continued to flow on, and to be seech and urge until the mayor's fire-proof patience was nearly exhausted. But he continued to smile blandly and answer pleasantly all the questions that he wanted to, while the delegates thought good tilings about their respective candidates, and tried to look into the future.

When it became necessary to do a little guessing, the friends of Gerling. Curran and Barnard were amazed at the long shot placed on Knebel. They showed how he had not done aught else but receive favors without giving value received, and pointed to his old-time snap as supervising archi tect of the Federal building; a job which the Hon. George Raiiutt secured for him. aud then the old timers told how Knebel swayed toward the golden wing of the party last fall, and how he refrained from joining in "the festivities which character ize the party caucuses, until they U'came imbued with the idea that the mayor saw him in the same light.

But their prophecies were smashed yes terday and as they hurriedly asiembled to talk it over, the disappointment pictured upon their faces was so thick that it held back the words which they would have spoken, and all 4hey could do was to look at each other and scowl. When they had swallowed their disappointment their minds became calmed to a certain extent, and in a short time they were hustling to ascertain how the ap pointment was regarded by the members of the common council. The mayor ad mitted that he had not been assured by any member of the council that Mr. Kne-bel's appointment would be confirmed, and furthermore he would not ask any one of the aldermen. Not so with the disap pointed delegates.

They did not possess any such modesty, and although the Re publican members of the council were not disposed to state whether they would, or would not. vote to confirm the appointment, it is definitely known that several Democratic members of the council are not in ecstasies over it. Alderman Ward did not throw his hat high in the air, and it is rumored that Alderman Tracy and Kelly did not re ceive the news of the appointment with anything like boisterous glee. Alderman Tracy is quoted as saying that he had not authorized anyone to say that he would vote for KnelM-1, and it looks as though the mayor's disposition to disapprove of the council's actions at times, would be like bread cast upon the waters. The appointee is an architect, with effices in the Ellwanger Barry buildln.

He was a candidate for the place to which he has just been appointed in the fall of 1805, when Mayor Warner was elected, but he lacked about as many votes of be ing elected as the mayor had to spare. He has never been conspicuous in Democratic clam-bakes, campaign parades, or in the pleasant little caucuses of the party In Rot-Lester, but his silence seems to be gold en, and he has not broken it as yet. Even during the anxious days of a month past, when other candidates were grow ing gray with Mr. Knebel has kept making the plans which come in hk way ns an architect, and has builded bet ter than he knew. He is rumored to have some doubts regarding his confirmation, but will accept the office if his appoint ment is confirmed.

It is almost a foregone conclusion that Commissioner McMillan will succeed Mr. Schroth as chairman of the board. He has not been a member of the board any longer than Commissioner Seitz, but has been a member of the common council, and a chairman or member of several of the more important committees, which have familiarized him with municipal matters. Meeting of City Hospital Managers. The annual meeting of the managers of the Rochester City Hospital will be held at the institution on Monday afternoon, January 4th, at 3 o'clock.

A cordial invi tation is extended to all interested friends who may care to attend the meeting to be present. For the board, S. R. Iloyt, Cor. Sec.

Judgment for the Plaintiffs. Judgment for the plaintiffs for' $23 was rendered yesterday in municipal court in the case of the Rochester Law and Collec Dr.WELLER PAINLESS DENTIST, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 Sixth, floor ELWOOD BUILDING Christmas Trees Photographed ALL THIS WEEK. THE KODAK EXCHANGE, 5 and Smith's Arcade. SLEIGH RIDES! If you wish to take a sleigh rid leave your orders with SAM GOTTRY CARTING CO at Erie office, 12 Exchange street, or house, 8 Thompson street. Telephone 1058 or 643.

MONEY TO LOAN. On Stocks and Bonds. On First Mortgages. On Life Insurance Policies. Bonds, Mortgages and Stocks negotiated.

YERKES BURGESS, INVESTMENT SECURITIES, 128 Powers Block. John B. Simmelink Co. GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE. Norwich Union Fire Ins.

Co. Phenix Insurance Co. United States Casualty Co. 411 Ellwanger Barry JoIinB. Simmelint Join A.

P. Walter Turning Over New Leaves will be in order now. The best resolution you can make is to give BIG FLOUR a trial. is made in mf Rochester. Are your 1 ,11 1 1 interests hprft Ai 11 MOSELEY MOTLEY Milling Co.

Phone 133. Foot Brown Street. AMUSEMENTS. Friday and Saturday. Tr-day Jan.

1st and 2d. Matinee New Year's and Saturday, Jan. 2d Thos. D. Van Osten's Monster Extravaganza, MISS leHILDEXZHI-A- A glittering-, brilliant, picturesque absurdity.

Presented on the same magnificent scale as seen for 100 nights in Philadelphia, with all the original and massive scenery, exquisite costumes, and the unctuous and popular comedian WILLIE COLLIER, surrounded by the largest company America. 109 people. Including the latest successful innovation, Tlie Ladies' (Symphony Orchestra. Prepare to see it. seats on saie.

LYCEUM THEATER. A MUSICAL TREAT, Monday Evening, Jan. 4th MME. LILLIAN NORDICA, The foremost dramatic soprano in this country. Management of Al.

Havman. Klaw Erlaneer. Assisted by MME. SOFIA SCALCHI; Mr. Barron Berthald, tenor: M.

J. C. Iempsey, Baritone Mr. T. Luckstone, pianist.

Prices $1, SI. 50, $2. Gallery, 50c. Seats on sale. COOK OPERA HOUSE.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 31st, Jan 1st and 2d. extr-t matinee Friday, New Year's Bay, regular matinee Saturday.

Chas. Dickson's Famous Comedy, INCOG. Bright, brilliant, beautiful and incomparable cast. 150 niirhts Bijou Theater, New York city Week of Jan. 4 "Shannon of the 6th." ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

Prices 15c to 50c L. C. Cook, Manager. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Week commencing Monday, Dec.

28, Grand Presentation of the Scenic Melodrama, Hands Across the Sea. With its wealth of spectacular stage settings, marvelous mechanical effects, and a company of rare excellence. A T'lay u'l OT pathos, comedy and sensation. Grand Extra -Matinee New Years' Day. Next attraction liobie's Bohemian Bur-lesquers.

Do You Know That the "II. J. Stone" Wheat Meal Graham has many imitators, but no equal? Beware of worthless imitations and u.e only the Genuine H. D. STONE" WHEAT MEAL.

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WHIPPLE Sl CRIPPEN UNDERTAKERS, 114 West Main St. Telephone 618. OPEN ALL NIGHT. C. F.

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rpO LKT 01 6 rooms; bath room, I cement cellar, in good order. Inquire 8 Sophia. 1-3-6 616 rr SHERIFF SCHR0IH ASSUMES OFFICE JohnW. Hannan Retires To-Day With a Mo3t Creditable Record. With the Incoming of the new year John U.

Schroth assumes the office of sheriff of Monroe county, to which he was elected by the people last November, while the retiring sheriff, John XV. Hannan, goes out to resume private life with a clean record. At 10 o'clock this morning SherifE Hannan will formally transfer the jail, prisoners and other effects over to his successor. Sheriff Schroth will, with his deputies, first repair to the county clerk's office, where they will be sworn In. As above stated, John XV.

Hannan retires from the shrievalty of Monroe county with an unblemished record. He has filled the position two terms, one several years and to the satisfaction of the taxpayers. He has been prominently identified with politics, having been a lifelong Republican, as has been his successor, and his political career lni been un honorable one. He was first elected to the office of sheriff In ISSi, when he received a plurality of over William Keith. He was the last sheriff to occupy the old Blue Eagle jail.

Nine months after he assumed office he went into the present jail on Exchange street. His management of criminals has been one of credit to himself and the county. During his first term but one prisoner made his escape from the jail, a safe blower, who got on. to the roof and let himself down to the ground by means of a rope made of strips of blai.ket which he had torn up and fastened together. He has had charge of many noted criminals, and they always spoke highly of the just treatment that they received at his hanos, which upheld a wand of firmness and justice mingled with mercy.

During his first term of office he dis posed of one stock of goods valued at as the result of a civil action, another valued at and a number of others ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. The ad ministration of his office has been invariably accomplished with a certain true business tact, which is spoken of highly by his many friends, who wish him a Happy New Year and a successful career as he re- ei.tcrs private life. Mr. Hannan completed his Srst term In 18S7, being succeeded by Thomas C. Hodgson and Burton H.

Davy. In 18SM he was again elected to the shrievalty over Jacob S. Halght by the magnificent plurality of 7,067. His administration durinj? his second term was as faultless as the first, and many were the reso lutions commending bis excellent management which were adopted by succeeding grand juries and boards of supervisors. He exercised great judgment in selecting his deputies and as a result of this "Sheriff Schroth has retained the present staff with but a single exception.

Mr. Hannan may hereafter be found in the law office of Foote Havens. The new sheriff, John U. Schroth, is well known to the citizens of Monroe county. He has served the city government in the school board, the common council, and lastly in the executive board, to which he was elected In April, 18i)l, and re-elected in 1S14.

In the various positions he has occupied, he has served the city in a business-like manner, and he carries with him into his new srhere the gcod will of his thousands of friends. While a member of the executive board he has had abundant opportunity to demonstrate his capacity for business, and his tact In saving money to the taxpayers. Both the retiring and the new sheriff have been especially urbane la their dealings with the press. IN SURROGATE'S COURT. There Waa Plenty of Business Done Yesterday by Judge B2ton.

The will of Jacob Odenbach died in this city on December 3d, was admitted to probate yesterday. The estimated value of the real estate is $30,000 and the personal property $3,000. The entire estate is left to the widow, Mary Odenbach, who is named as sole executrix. The will of Catharine Guinan, whose death occurred on the 20th of last May, was also admitted to probate. The deceased left real estate estimated to be worth $2,400, mortgaged for its full value, and $100 in personalty.

The decedent in her will directs that her executor sell hor real estate, pay all debts and divide the remainder, share and share alike, among her daughters, Mary E. Flynn, Margaret A. Ferguson, Catherine E. Rice, Rose M. Brown, Sarah J.

Feller and Elizabeth Guinan. The executor is also directed to divide the personal property among the daughters. Peter F. Guinan, a son, is named as sole executor. Letters of adminstration were granted the following persons: Emma W.

Moses, of Rochester, the property consists of $0,500 in personalty: Emaline Whitbeck on estate of Samuel Whitbeck, of Mendon, the proierty consisting of $400 personal and $2,200 in realty; Anna Smith and Elda C. Merritt, on estate of Charlotte Merritt, of Tarma, the property consisting of $2,500 in personalty; Anna Smith and Elda C. Merritt, with will annexed on estate of Gilbert Merritt, of Tartna, property valued at Henry Sands, on estate of Alice Harriet Sands, of Chili, property valued at Catherine Voit, on estate of Sigmund Voit. of Rochester, $100 in personal and $1,500 in realty; James P. Flemmiug on estate of Anne Flemming, of Greece, property consisting of $1,500 in personalty.

CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS. Children of United Presbyterian Church Sunday School Made Happy. The last day of 189( was celebrated by the children of the United Presbyterian Church, on Allen street, with the annual Christmas festival of the Sunday-school. An entertaining programme was provided for the. occasion, which consisted of songs, recitations and class exercises.

Among those who took part were Fannie Puffer, Willie Crowley, Bessie Schman. Katie Dinsmore, Agnes Hynes, Robbie DeTraiu, Bertha Crowley and Sarah Kane. At the conclusion of the programme E. J. Reibling, assistant superintendent of the Sunday-school, announced that Santa Claus had arrived to pay his annual visit to the school.

That he was welcomed was manifested by the many faces which lighted up with happiness. John DcPuyt, who personated Santa Claus, then divested a well laden Christmas tree of presents, of which each child received one, together with a box of candy. Anna E. Swezey, wife of Henry XV. Conklin, died yesterday at the family residence, No.

48 Vick park. Toilet seta, $1.49, $1.98, $2.98, special for to-dny; dinner sets, gold traced, at $5.98. "The Fair," 50 State street. Zinc etchings seem to be quite the thing for newspaper advertisement just at present. Leave your order at the job department of the Democrat and Chronicle.

Fourth Annual Ball of the Second Separate Naval Division. SAILOR LADDIES' EVENT One of the Most Successful Social Events Ever Held in the State Armory Over Three Hundred Guests Present. One of the most pleasant events in the social world so far this winter was t'uo fourth annual New Year's reception, given last night, by the members of the Second Separate Naval Division, at the fatatc armory. That the affair was a success from any point of view, goes without men-tion-ing, for the sailor boys had established by their efforts on former occasions of thi kind, a record which was not to be lowered. The Second Naval Division claims the credit also of having inaugurated in tiie city what is known as a military ball.

Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it must xi admitted that the mulor laddiea are thoroughly acquainted with the principles of making such an occasion successful and ever remembered by those who attend. Such, at least, was the opinion of the dancers last evening. As fast as the guests arrived they were conducted to the cloak rooms on the ground floor, and thence to the spacious drill hfill above, where the dancing was held. The hall was lavishly and tastefully decorated and festooned with large American flags and streamers, bunting, palni3 and cut flowers. The side walls and ceiling were completely hidden by the national colors.

The dress uniforms of the Naval Reserves and of the New York State National Guards were conspicuous everywhere. Mates and seamen, officers and privates, as well as many of their less fortunate friends who know not the pleasure of being Uncle Sam's protectors, these all with their lady friends were present to pat-ticipate in the festivities of the occasion. The music for the dancing was furnished by the members of the Genesee Falls band who were inclosed in a beautiful arch of evergreen and holly, in the center of the room. There were twenty-four dances ou the programme, consisting largely of the waltz and two-step. At each end of the hall two tents were pitched, containing easy chairs and sofas where the tired darcers could recline 8t ease.

A third tent was put up also at the furthest end of the hall, where lemonade end light refreshments were served. One of the largest crowds that the armory has ever contained waa gathered there last night. No otherfil dancing hall in the city could have accommodated so many. Many of the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic wandered up to the hall and took their seats to watch the merry young folks as they glided through the dances and recall the joyous scenes of their younger days. The dancing was begun promptly at 9 o'clock and continued until the "we sma hours" of the morning.

Exactly at the midnight hour the music was stopped and eight bells were rung to announce the advent of the glad new year. Ninety-six was happily ended, ninety-seven was joyously begun. The programme card itself made a neat souvenir of the occasion. On the outside of the card was a cut of a pilot at the helm, under which was inscribed, "Second Separate Naval Division, N. December 31.

1S90." On the reverse side was the order of dances arranged under the official seal of the division, stamped in gold and blue. A purple cord attachment finished the general make-up of the card. The young men who composed the committee of arrangements, and to whom most of the credit for the success of the reception is due. were as follows: Dr. Wallace J.

Harriman. chairman: Charles D. Drake, Charles II. Saunders, Charles M. Sutton.

These gentlemen acted also as a floor committee. COLLEGE WOMEN RECEIVED. A Pretty Social Affair at the Home of Mrs. E. R.

Andrews. The Wellesley College Association of Rochester tendered a reception to the college women of this city at the residence of Mrs. E. R. Andrews yesterday afternoon.

The house was tastefully decorated with Christmas holly and cut flowers, the dining room, where luncheon was served, being especially so. The reception was Informal in nature, and was the first of its kind ever held in this city. Some of the leading women in medical, literary and social circles were represented. Nearly one hundred and fifty representative women were present, including graduates from Wellesley, Oberlin, Ann Arbor, Boston. Bryn Mawr, Chicago.

Nassau, Elmira, Syracuse and Mt. HoTyoke. The reception committee consisted of the following named ladies: Miss Olive Davis, president of the association; Miss Andrews, vice-president; 'Mrs. William A. Montgomery, Miss Elizabeth M.

Paire and Mrs. E. II. Andrews, of Oberlin. Chafing Dish Cookery.

A special course in chafing dish cookery will be given iu the domestic science department of the Mechanics' Institute and Rochester Athenaeum by Mrs. Emma P. Ewing, commencing January (th. Mrs. Ewing has for four years held the position of professor of household science in the Iowa state university, and has given lectures on this subject throughout the country for the past fifteen years.

She had charge of a department in the Chautauqua school of cookery for eleven years. Arrested in Utica. A young man giving his name as Theron D. Shaw, and who said he lived In Rochester, was arrested in I'tica Wednesday night on the charge of attempting to pass a worthless check for $-3. He was held for examination.

Personal. Mr. F. Michels, one of our most popular citizens, was the lucky purchaser of the pictnre of "Ben Franklin lcfore the Court of France, in 1798" at Colonel Cain's sale yesterday afternoon, 43-45 State street, Ellwanger Barry building. This is without a doubt one of the finest jUctureH in the state and there is only 100 them in the United Kingdom.

We understand Mr. Michels got a great Iwrgaio in the purchase of this noted picture. It Brings Good Cheer. Langie's rure 'coal makes home more cheery through the happv holidays. Yards on North street, near railroad, and corner South Clinton and Alexander.

Banquet lani, cut price, $1.24, $1.49, $1.98. A $5 lamp cut to a $7.50 lamp cut to $5.08. "The Fair," 56 State street.