>From the Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser Rochester, Monroe County, New York MAY 31, 1900 - Part 2 Page 7 TWO PICKPOCKETS HELD FOR TRIAL Conclusive Evidence Against the Buffalo "Grafters." Operated During the Decoration Day Parade but Came to Grief Through Vigilance of Police. Examination Results in Both Being Held for the Supreme Court — Committed to Jail. Roswell CAMPBELL and Charles BROWN, the two pickpockets who were arrested yesterday while operating in the Decoration Day crowd, were examined in the Police Court to- day, and the examination resulted in both being held for the grand jury. The evidence against them was conclusive. The amount of bail was not fixed, and they were committed to jail. The cases will at once be taken before the grand jury, which is now in session. Both of the young men hail from Buffalo, and they are members of a gang of four pickpockets who came to the city yesterday morning for the purpose of operating in the crowds on the streets while the parade was passing. The two who were arrested were the "grafters" who were in the gang, and the two who were not arrested are the ones whose duty it was to be near when the "grafters" operated, so that the stolen pocketbooks could be handed to them for the purpose of destroying the evidence against the ones who actually committed the theft. The two members of the gang who got away were seen by a number of persons and the pickpockets who were captured were identified as men seen in company with the others. The catches are two of the best made in the pickpocket line in Rochester in some time. It is a difficult matter to get evidence against pickpockets, as it is necessary to catch them in the very act of stealing in order to be sure of a conviction. So the fact that there is conclusive evidence against the men in custody shows how cleverly the police did their work. CAMPBELL was arrested at the Four Corners by Detective O'BRIEN while he was picking the pocket of Mrs. Elizabeth FOLTAN of 108 Curtis street. The woman testified that she was at the corner and that she knew nothing about her pocket being picked till the detective showed her the pocketbook that had been stolen from her. The detective described the arrest of the man substantially as it was given in The Union yesterday. He said that he was at the corners and that he saw four men who were acting suspiciously and watched their movements. The result was that he saw CAMPBELL pick Mrs. FOLTAN's pocket and placed him under arrest before he had a chance to pass the stolen pocketbook to his companion, who stood near at the time. BROWN was identified by the detective as one of the four he saw at the corners before he arrested CAMPBELL. BROWN was arrested at the corner of East avenue and Main street, east, for picking the pocket of Mrs. Mary LANGSCHWAGER of Gilmore street. He was arrested by Officer HURLEY, who does duty on Main street, east. The woman who was robbed stated that she felt some one tugging at her skirt, and, putting her hand into her pocketbook she found that her pocketbook was gone. She turned and saw BROWN making off with the pocketbook. She gave the alarm, and HURLEY, who was near, made his way to the young man, who by this time was in the act of offering the stolen pocketbook back to the woman. It contained about $7. Officer HURLEY took him to the police station. After hearing the evidence in the case, Judge ERNST held both of the thieves for the Supreme Court, and committed them to jail without fixing the amount of bail. That the young men are professional crooks there is no doubt, and the police will probably have their records in a few days. They have operated all along the line between New York and Buffalo. They were defended by an attorney, showing that members of their gang came to their assistance to look after their interests. Mrs. David HARE of 28 Saxton street was one of the victims of the pickpockets yesterday. Her pocket was picked when she was watching the parade at the Four Corners. Her purse, which was taken, contained $1.09. SUICIDE OF A HOTEL MAN. Despondent R.S. AIKENHEAD, Ends His Life With Poison in His Room at the Livingston. R.S. AIKENHEAD, who had been engaged to manage the Livingston Hotel during the summer season, while the proprietor, George W. SWEENEY, is at the Hotel Ontario, was found dead in bed in his room at the hotel at noon yesterday by a chambermaid. In the room was found a bottle of laudanum. It was evident that none had been taken from the bottle. The man was found lying on his bed, dressed in his vest and trousers. He had evidently died while smoking, for a half-burned cigar was found on this shirt-bosom. Coroner KLEINDIENST was called and ordered the body removed to the morgue. After investigation he this morning issued a certificate of death from poison taken with suicidal intent. In the man's pocket was found what is supposed to be memoranda for a will. The notes say : "Pay Harry BELL $100. Pay F. HARVEY $100, and whatever my proportion of the lot amounts to. Pay Max AMBERG cash $35 and for clothes about $26.50. That's all." The following memoranda is supposed to indicate the dead man's assets : Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit League, $1,500; New York Mutual Life Insurance Company, $1,000; Berkshire Life Insurance Company, $1,000. AIKENHEAD came here two weeks ago from Niagara Falls. He did not appear to grasp the plan which Mr. SWEENEY had arranged for the conduct of the hotel during the summer, and finally, on his employer learning that he was in the habit of sleeping from one to two hours after each meal, was informed that his services would be dispensed with. Night before last he announced to Mr. SWEENEY that he was going home the next morning. Mr. SWEENEY invited him to remain over a few days as his guest at the Hotel Ontario, and the man consented. That was the last seen of the man alive. He went to his room immediately after the conversation with Mr. SWEENEY and evidently died a short time after lying down. Mr. SWEENEY stated yesterday that in his opinion the man was slave to some drug, as at times he appeared stupid, and also on account of his habit ... (didn't get rest of article). WILLIAM R. GRAY. Death of a Well Known and Highly Respected Citizen. William R. GRAY, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Rochester, a man who held the respect and esteem of all who knew him and whose many kindly acts had endeared him to hundreds of people, died this morning at his home No. 33 Pearl street, aged 78 years. Mr. GRAY was born in Scotland and came to this city in 1842, residing here continuously since. He was a member of the Universalist Church for more than fifty years and had attended First Universalist Church on Clinton avenue, south, since it was built. He was a life long Democrat and since the outbreak of the Boer war a most ardent sympathizer with the defeated Boers. For many years Mr. GRAY conducted a merchant tailoring business in this city, but for the past fifteen years had not been actively engaged in any mercantile pursuit. He is survived by his wife, one son, William C. GRAY, and two grandchildren. ROSCOE B. ASHLEY. Death of a Well Known Rochesterian at Los Angeles, Cal. Roscoe B. ASHLEY, a well known Rochesterian, died yesterday morning at Los Angeles, Cal., aged 76 years. He was the son of Isaac ASHLEY and with his father conducted the old Clinton Hotel on Exchange street for forty years, until 1880. On account of Mrs. ASHLEY's failing health Mr. ASHLEY went with her to Los Angeles four years ago. He had been seriously ill for the past ten days. The deceased is survived by his wife, four sons, George, Chester, Lewis and Fred ASHLEY, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alfred WRIGHT, all of this city. The interment will be made in Los Angeles. Announcements. — Margaret McNEIL died yesterday at the Home for the Friendless, aged 80 years. — Mary E., infant daughter of Louis and Lena MURA, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 54 Wagner street. — The funeral of James FOWLER was held from the residence of his brother, Henry FOWLER, in Chili, at 9 o'clock this morning and at 10 o'clock from St. Fechan's Church. — The funeral of George M. CONE was held from the family residence, No. 181 1-2 North Union street, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. — William Richardson GRAY died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 33 Pearl street, aged 78 years and 10 months. — Lena SCHAEFER died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital, aged 31 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Joseph, and a sister, Mrs. Anna GOEHRY. — The funeral of Mrs. Mary D. TEFFT was held from the family residence, No. 234 West avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. — The funeral of Mrs. Joseph STEPHANY was held from the family residence, No. 79 Nassau street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church. — The funeral of Mrs. Anna PLANER was held from the family residence, No. 251 Maple street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church. — Mrs. Charlotte A. PELKINGTON died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S. HENLY, No. 400 Central park, aged 73 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Frederick W. PELKINGTON, and two daughters, Mrs. S. HENLY and Mrs. Ida M. RUGRAFF. MAY 31, 1900 Page 10 KELSEY — MUNT. Wedding of Le Roy Young People LE ROY, May 31. — The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. KELSEY, four miles north of this village, was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday afternoon, when their daughter, Miss Flora A. KELSEY, was given in marriage to George E. MUNT, also of Le Roy. The house had been prettily decorated for the occasion with flowers and especially the parlor where the ceremony took place. Here was a bank of ferns and lilacs. At 3 o'clock the bridal party descended the stairs leading to the parlor, Mendelssohn's wedding march being played by Miss Mary C. MAC VEAN. Rev. James A. ANDERSON, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony in his usually impressive manner, which was witnessed by about thirty guests. The bride, who was attired in a gown of lavender and white organdie trimmed with lavender ribbon, carried bride roses and was attended by her sister, Miss Florence KELSEY. The latter wore white Persian lawn and carried pink roses, Edward MUNT, brother of the groom, acted as best man. At the close of the ceremony a bountiful repast was served and the bride and groom departed on the evening train for a short trip. Upon their return they will reside at the groom's home, northwest of Le Roy. The young couple were the recipients of many gifts. Two more Le Roy young people were united in marriage on Tuesday at West Bloomfield by Rev. Mr. STEVENS. They were William P. BRADLEY and Miss Neva THOMAS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry (didn't get rest of article). Submitted by Sylvia Olson