Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 26-1893 ILLEGAL FISHERMEN CAUGHT. A quartette of Alabama men accused of fishing illegally in Oak Orchard creek in that town were captured Thursday night by George M. SWARTZ of Rochester, State Game and Fish Protector, assisted by George AMES of Wheatville. The men were Ira HOWLAND, Alexander HALE, Charles HALE, and Richard WEST. For a long time the law had been violated by fishermen in Alabama and it was thought the time had come to put a stop to it. Protector SCHWARTZ reached Alabama Thursday evening and within an hour had made the capture and confiscated the fishermen's net, which is said to belong to a Mr. CLOSSON. The net is a fine one and is valued at $60. It is 200 feet long and is what is called a triple gill net. When the game protector swooped down upon the fishermen two of them were in a boat and two others were on the shore. The men objected to giving up the net, but Protector SCHWARTZ said that under the circumstances it was proper for him to take charge of it. It was decided to have the trial of the men take place before Justice STEDMAN of Oakfield today. Assistant-District-Attorney Howard H. WIDENER of Rochester to act as prosecutor. The Rochester 'Democrat' says: "Protector SCHWARTZ is going to have Rufus FARNSWORTH of Oakfield hauled up next week for fishing with a net in Oak Orchard creek on August 16th. Mr. FARNSWORTH, who is a wealthy grain dealer, was caught in the act by some gentlemen who believe that the game law should be observed just as strictly as any other law." ++ THIEVES AT WHEATVILLE. Thieves attempted to gain an entrance to Mrs. VAUGHN's house during the high wind Wednesday night, but only succeeded in getting the screen door off. Mr. PURDY's lecture was much enjoyed. The next in the course will be delivered next Wednesday night in the Methodist church by the Rev. J.A. SMITH of Le Roy. At the Wheatville school meeting John JOSLIN was elected trustee. Miss Lizzie McRUTTLE, who graduated from the Buffalo Normal in June, is to teach the school this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Walton WRIGHT of Washington are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R.R. ROBERTS. Miss Anna TIEDE of Akron is visiting Miss Anna NICHOL. Mrs. Harmon NORTON, who has been visiting the World's Fair, was suddenly called home by a telegram Thursday, stating that her son, who had a severe attack of cholera infantum, was not expected to live. He is a little better at present, however. ++ CONSULT THE ADDRESS LABEL. If the time you have paid for The News is almost up renew your subscription now, so you will not miss any numbers. ++ ANTHONY VOLZ'S FUNERAL TODAY. The funeral of the late Anthony J. VOLZ was held from St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock this morning, the original intention of holding it tomorrow morning having been abandoned. It was very largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings, among them being a crescent and star from Branch 29 of Batavia, C.M.B.A., of which the deceased was a member. The members of the Branch attended in a body and some of them acted as bearers. ++ $12.00--CHICAGO AND RETURN--$12.00 The Erie will run another of its popular day coach excursions to Chicago September 2nd, leaving Buffalo at 8:30 p.m. Elegant new high-backed day coaches with uniform porters and passenger representatives in charge. Train leaving Batavia at 6:04 p.m. will make connections. Call on the Erie agent for detailed information. ++ BATAVIA SHORTHAND AND BUSINESS SCHOOL. Fall term will begin September 4th. Miss S.M. BLOUNT, Prin. ++ HOSE RACE TO BE RUN. The fire alarm hose race on Tuesday, the day of the Cycling Association's meet, will take place after all, members of the Board of Aldermen having signified their consent to the project. It appears that the opposition arose on account of a misunderstanding in regard to the matter. The alarm will be sent in between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon, under the direction of Chief Engineer AUSTIN, and the company reaching the hydrant nearest the box pulled and laying 100 feet of hose first will receive the prize offered, a handsome silver water set of four pieces. All that it will be necessary to do will be to lay the hose, as no connection is to be made with the hydrant. All the prizes offered by the Association are now on exhibition in one of McKENZIE, RYAN, & STORMS' show windows and the display is a very handsome one. ++ A PLEASANT SURPRISE. The members of the pastor's class of the Bank street Sunday-school surprised their teacher at his home, No. 159 Bank street, last evening. When they had been there a little while, Mr. DURKEE was lured from the parlor and on his return the President of the class, Mark LUSK, presented him in behalf of the class an elegant study chair. Mr. DURKEE was completely surprised, but responded in a few appropriate words of thanks. After spending a pleasant evening the class separated, well pleased with the success of their surprise. ++ MRS. OLIVE LORD DEAD. Mrs. Olive LORD, a native of Batavia and a resident of this village up to about a year ago, when she went to the County House, died at that institution last night, aged about 50 years. She had no relatives in this vicinity. ++ A BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Harry McBRIDE, a young son of Engineer A.J. McBRIDE of the Water Works, was near the Central's bridge shortly before noon today, with a number of other boys. Edward THOMAS, one of the lads, had a target rifle and shot at a mud turtle. The ball struck the turtle's shell and rebounding struck young McBRIDE just over the right ear, causing a painful but not serious scalp wound. ++ DEATH OF CARRIE MCDONALD. Carrie, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McDONALD of Clifton avenue, died yesterday morning. Beside her parents, she is survived by two brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held from the house at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. ++ The Utica 'Globe', on sale at Smith's, has excellent pictures of four of the victims of the Le Roy accident. -- FOR SALE. Second hand stone, all widths, very cheap, at Weaver & Winslow's yards, 28 Swan street. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt