Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-17

berg, r. s.: Dodds, John; Davis. Thos.;
Frazier, w. 8; Gibson & Co, Colds
borough, John 7; Gayton, Maud; Ha-
herman, g.; Janday, Geo. Krayton, c.
A.; Kaisor, Jake; 1uens. Miss Arena;
McCloud, Dudley; Owens. John: Pal
mer, Ephraim; Ramsey & Fostor, Reed,
A. d; Reese, Prof. W. G.; Scuers d
Drake, schick, A; Wells, VIM. l..
LAST Sunday evening as the ex-
cursion boats were returning from the
Moundsville camp meeting one oil
them stopped at the foot Of Thlrty.hiih
street, and several people left the boat.
Among those leaving were two Eighth
ward Young ladies with their escorts.
They proceeded up Thirty-tifth street,
aud in due course OF time reached Chap
line street. At this point they encount-
cred the uncle OF one OF the girls, pow
eriul man, and who was somewhat un.
der the influence OF liquor. He made
dash at the Young lady, caught her by
the throat and choked her, and in the
,as'ee in which nearly every one took
hand, the young lady's clothes were
somewhat torn and disarranged. 1t is
understood the police have the matter
in char and interesting developments
are looked iur to-day.
The bell striker for the Capitol clock,
to be used in cOnjuntion with the new
fire alarm, is an effective and ingenious
piece vi machinery, and has attracted
MANY persons to the Atlantic engine
house, where it is stored. By a beauti.
fully simple arrangement, the break IN
the electric current releases small
lever which trips the bar, which in turn
trips the hammer. The latter is worked
by ton weight, and is carried back To
It's place, after the blow is struck, by
powerful spring. Such a hsmmer vii!
strike a heavy blow, and the bell should
take out an accident policy.
= 4 SUFFICIENT number OF persons have
declared their intention OF jJininS the
Smythe excursion to Fortress Monroe
this morning. to secure the Success OF
the undertaking. All expect to have
an enjoyable time, and there is no
doubt they will. There is nothing more
pleasant than the water in summer.
The ride down the Potomac will be de.
Iiyhtiul. especially as there promises to
be fine moon. There are many places
OF historical interest, with Mt. Vernon
at the head, to claim the tourists atten-
ton, and Mr.. Smythe will be on hand to
answer any questions and give any tx.
plantations desired. The fortress Will
be a centre of interest and the tourists
can prepare some tall stories against
their return. Altogether it will be a
most enjoyable and profitable excursion.
A TELEPHONE concert was given last
night to about twenty-five subscribers OF
the Exchange. At Moenkemoel!cr'
drug store Mr.. Henry Meyer performed
on several Instruments; at Bookings
drug store vocal music was furnished,
and at Lucas music store there were
sweet strains from ali manner OF instru.
mcn,s. The dnG'c or drum quartette at
the latter place was voted an immense
success.
THg Atlantic engine was taken u the
plug opposite the engine house yester-
day morning, and the new jacket hose
tested. After squirting the water
around ioi awhile, the hose was closed
and from $50 to 1870 pounds pressure
applied. The Chief was well pleased
with the test. The engineers OF the
other companies were present during
the testing.
YESTERDAY afternoon while Houston
Davis, colored driver in the employ OF
Simon Baer and Sons, was backing a
wagon load OF goods up To tine curb in
front OF Lauphin's drug store, he was
Jared off his high seat aud irsl, striking
his head on the cobble stones. He was
rather severely injured about the head
and shoulders.
The orchestra OF the steamer Andes,
at present on the Chancellor, composed
OF colored walters, gave this Office very
pleasant serenade last night for which
thanks are returned The orchestra is
formed by Ben. Coleman leader and
Harry Bell, Joe Wilkinson and Jack
Corcaran. They play very nicely.
TIE colored vocal quartette were ont
last night and rendered some OF their
choicest selections, They have their
voices trained SO that they sing very
nicely together.