The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-25
Another Negro Outrage.

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the clothing store of Hammer n Co.. cor
ner of Main and Winchester streets, and
while one was examining suit of clothes,
the other, named Brooks, attempted to
steal pair of pants and run with them.
Mr. Hammer discovered the theft, and
seized Brooks, who drew razor and cut
Hammer across the cheek, barely miss
ing the jugular, and then across the hand.
Simon Hammer coming to the assistance
of his brother. was cut severely on the
arm and hand by Brooks. The elder
Hammer then drew pistol and shot
Brooks in the groin, and both jumping
on him, beat him until he surrendered
and was carried to the State House.
Railroad Bonds Placed, in the Mar.
ket.
New YORK, December 24.-The
first mortgage bonds, the guaranteed
bonds and the cx-land grant bonds OF the
Grand Rapids and Indiana Central Rail
road, and twenty million dollars worth
of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy
consolidated mortgage seven per cent
bonds, have been placed upon the Stock
Exchange list.
Fatal Accident.
NASHVILLE, December PA horse
attached to M Express wagon, ran away
on Church street this afternoon, running
over Mrs. Moore, who wa, crossing the
street ut the corner of Church and Vine,
breaking both of her legs and arms, also
crushing in her skull DR.. Eve was
called in and pronounced her wounds
mortal, and could live but few minutes
She was taken to her residence on Spruce
street.
A Royal Slsigh-Ride.
New YORK, December 2i.-king
Kalakuua and party had sIcigh-ridc in
Central Park, to-day, and afterwards
visited the Normal College.
His Majesty this afternoon, visited the
Stock Exchange accompanied 10y h's
suite and the members of the Common
Council, where he was introduced to the
most prominent members.
Ex.President OF Harvard College
Dead.
BoSTON, December 24.-James Wal
ker, ID. d., formerly President of Har-
ward College, died yesterday at his resi-
dcncc IN Cambridge, aged so years.
Josie Mansfield W. the Estate OF Jas.
Fisk, Jr.
New YOKK. December 2i.-Thc .uit
of Josephine Mansfield against the estate
of james Fisk, jr., to recover the suit OF
two promissory notes. with interest,
amounting altogether I" $4,000, resulted
in favor of the plaintiff.
DcspcradO Captured.
JEFrER>oNvILLE, December 4.-Bill
Rodcfcr. the convict and noted de,prr-
ado, who scaled tn" walls and escaped
from the State prison, Tuesday morning,
and robbed the residence Of Mr.. Mann,
in New Albany, tha, night. was arrested
to-day Mt Memphis, Clark county, Ind,
after desperate fight. R"hifcr entered
Mat Coomhs' store for provisions and
was recognized by Mr.. Reynolds, who
stepped out and got assistance. On re-
turning they met Rodifcr and attempted
to arrest him, when Roditer drew a
huge knife, dcfyng any person
10 arrest him, started down street L.
where the horse was hitchcd. He cut
the horse loose, mounted and rode away
at fearful rate, holly pursued by men
on foot and horseback. Being pressed
closely he turned and taught his pur,u"rs
desperately. After number of shotc
were fired at him, he was surrounded and
clubbed till hc threw up his hand, and
surrendered. when h. was brought her"
and placed in his own quarters at the
prison