Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 4-1887 -part 2- An Infernal Machine. New York.--About ten o'clock Friday night a man dressed in the uniform of a district messenger, called at the residence of James WECHSLER, at 369 Washington avenue, Brooklyn. A member of the family received a package from him, and the messenger went away. Mr. WECHSLER was not at home. Mrs. WECHSLER took the package into the parlor and opened it. When the cover was removed there was an explosion. Pieces of wood and metal struck the lady in the face and on the hands. Her little son who stood near was also hurt about the face. Mrs. WECHSLER's injuries are serious. The wounds are jagged, and there are traces of acid about them. Blood-poisoning is feared. The infernal. machine was so blown to pieces that there is only conjecture as to its character. Detectives are working on the case, but, so far, without results. Mr. WECHSLER is at a loss to know why he has been singled out for destruction. He says he has no enemies that he knows of who could wish to cause his death. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************