****************** The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 11-1875 Mr. D. HOOPER, of Bergen, has reopened his hotel which has been closed for more than a year. We understand that the excise commissioners refused to grant him a license to sell liquor. The Le Roy Academic Institute closed its spring term on Thursday of this week. Lecture in the evening by Chas. E. FITCH, of the Rochester 'Democrat and Chronicle.' Friday, the examination exercises are to take place. State Senator and Mayor Heman REDFIELD, of Monroe, Michigan, is on a visit here to his friends. He is the oldest son of the Hon. H.J. REDFIELD. He has been Mayor of Monroe for the last five years, and bears his honor bravely. - 'Advocate' Eye-ognomy. - According to Dr. HEDLEY's teaching, at Ellicott Hall last week, black-eyed ladies are most apt to be passionate and jealous. Blue-eyed--soulful, truthful, affectionate and confiding. Gray-eyed--literary, philosophical, resolute, cold-hearted. Hazel-eyed--quick-tempered and fickle. Green-eyed--jealous. Barnum is to exhibit in Rochester Monday and Tuesday June 14th and 15th, and in Buffalo the two days following. By special arrangement with the N.Y. Central R.R., for the benefit of persons from this vicinity desiring to attend, the fare to either place and back including price of admission, will be only $1.35. The Delegates of the Alabama Press Association, forty strong, including four ladies, now visiting this State as guests of the N.Y. Press Association, passed through this place en route for Elmira Wednesday morning of this week. They are having a jolly time and will, evidently, return to their Southern homes with better opinions of the North and the "Yanks" than they have before entertained. Two men attempted to waylay and rob John DONIHUE, of Le Roy, last night about 12 o'clock, on the corner of Julia and Atkinson streets. His cries attracted the attention of a boy in a house near by, who warned Policemen CRAWLEY and B_rt_er. The would be highwaymen escaped and at last accounts had not been arrested, though the police were busily engaged in searching for them. A Batavia Boy Killed.-Chas. T. WOOLSEY, son of Whiting R. WOOLSEY, of this town, met with a fatal accident June 4th, near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Deceased was conductor of a train, running from Cedar Rapids, to Burlington. On mounting ___ the train at Carpenter station, finding the rear door of the Caboose locked, he went over his car and was descending the ladder of the first freight car ahead, with a view of gaining an entrance at the front door. While on the ladder he was hit by the side of a Howe Truss Bridge and fell to the timbers below in an insensible condition. Under the care of competent Physicians, he remained without the remotest idea on his part or on theirs, that he would not realize a speedy recovery. Sunday at 4 o'clock he dropped into a stupor and gradually sank away, dying at 6 p.m. His remains sent home by the R.R. Company by which he was employed, arrived here on Wednesday, and the funeral services were held on Thursday at the residence of his father. The afflicted friends have the sympathy of all. The deceased was about 25 years of age. * * The Annual Meeting of the Genesee Co. Pioneers at the Opera House on Tuesday last was quite largely attended and was full of interest. The meeting was called to order by the President, Hon. Benjamin PRINGLE. Mr. J.M. WAITE was appointed Secretary pro tem, and the opening prayer was made by Rev. T. McLEOD, of this village. The President made an excellent opening speech. A large and excellent choir, led by Prof. MORSE, sang two or three appropriate selections, which were well rendered. A record and a brief notice of those members of the Association who had died during the past year, had been prepared by David SEAVER, Secretary, who is now in New York, and was read by the Sec'y pro tem. The Treasurer, J.R. MITCHELL, reported a balance of $54.95 in the Treasury. The Secretary called the roll--many members absent. A Committee of one from each town was appointed to nominate officers for the ensuing year. More singing by the choir. A little time was then interestingly occupied with volunteer speeches, and recital of pioneer incidents, &c., by the pioneers. The election of officers for the ensuing year came next and resulted in J.R. MITCHELL, for President; Seth WAKEMAN, for Vice President; J.M. WAITE, for Secretary, and Alvin PEASE, for Treasurer. Mrs. NORTON was introduced and sang "The Danube River" with great sweetness and acceptability. A vote of thanks was given to the retiring President. Miss Kittie TYRRILL sang a song with most excellent taste and melody. Both she and Mrs. NORTON were heartily applauded. A vote of thanks was heartily given to Ex-Secretary David SEAVER, for his efficient and laborious efforts in behalf of the Association. Adjourned one hour for dinner, but so bountifully and toothsomely had the St. James and Washburn Hotel provided for their guests, that it took them nearly two hours to go through the "bill of fare." Afternoon meeting called to order at half past 2 p.m. Opened by song--"O bear me away on your snowy wings," by Attie GAINS from the Institution for the Blind. Attie sang to the hearts of the old people and they enjoyed it greatly. Rev. E.A. WHEAT made a short but very interesting and most appropriate address. Song by Attie GAINES,--"My Father's Old Arm Chair." It brought tears to many eyes. The Medal was presented to Mrs. DOWD of this village, the oldest pioneer present--90 years old. By request Attie sang "My Mission," and "Sweeping Through the Gates." The meeting then broke up with great good feeling--many of the old people saying that the day had been to them a most enjoyable one. May they all live to meet and enjoy again. * * Alexander.-The spring term of the Genesee and Wyoming Seminary closes on Thursday, June 17th. In the evening Prof. H.B. BUCKHAM, Principal of Buffalo Normal School, will lecture in the Seminary Chapel. The public generally, and the patrons of the school and former pupils are especially invited to be present. * * For Crockery, don't fail to go to Kenyon's. They have the largest stock in the county to select from. Hotel ware, farmers' heavy ware, medium and light ware, imitation French china, together with plated ware and cutlery. [Adv.] * Pembroke.-A small segment of our bright and beautiful village is draped in mourning. Business in certain quarters is suspended. There is anxious hurrying to and fro-mysterious consultations-dejected countenances-exclamations of sorrow, and despair.-The usually benignant features of Gen. Petra indicate that he is sitting on the ragged edge of something. All the signs bespeak some terrible catastrophe. The initiated are aware that all these evidences of perturbation are the last throes of a certain "ring," radiating from the office of the blind goddess, in its death agony. That through the able efforts of the gifted young attorney from ----[sic], they are beaten ignominiously-squelched and routed. Later in the day an affecting tableau-the placid features of the "Guardian" turned wistfully and sadly towards the setting sun, apparently gazing into the dim and misty future, endeavoring to catch a last glimpse of a rapidly dissolving $4,000. Oscar F. KING, who was severely wounded in the knee by the accidental discharge of a pistol, a short time ago, is out and doing well. The many friends of Oscar congratulate him upon his rapid recovery. It is believed that Sterling LONG would like a few more goats. If anybody has any to spare, send them along. Our farmers are planting an unusual quantity of beans and onions. Potato bugs are lively. * * Corfu.-And now the voice of the gentle mosquito is heard in the land as he blandly presents his "little bill." The Griffith Brothers have bought a corner lot of John TYRRELL and will erect a dwelling thereon. The Methodist society will hold a Pineapple festival on Wednesday evening for the purpose of raising funds to cancel the debt incurred in upholstering the pews. Every "feller" and his girl will be there. When you meet a woman now-a-days with a full head of steam on, desperately grasping the hem of her garment with one hand, while the other conspicuously displays a well worn portmonie, her teeth firmly set and eyes flashing fire, you may conclude she is after that "sweet little bonnet" for which she has alternately coaxed and scolded her liege lord for a fortnight. Mrs. DRAKE has them "and they are such dear little things"-"perfect little loves." They have arrived. We mean the "potato bugs." He looks well and healthy, and is a good feeder. Am told by one man that he caught 600 in one day. Do not think they are in sufficient quantities to cause serious apprehensions at present. The knights of the soil will wage a war of extermination and give no quarter to the pests. * * The Simplest, The Strongest, The Lightest Draft The Most Durable, The Safest. A. Platt & Co. Buckeye Mower& Reaper. Highest Honors in Europe and America. Styles and Prices to suit all. Factory, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 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