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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
A PITCHED BATTLE
WITH BURGLARS AT DnlDoEponr
EARLY Yesterday Moruiag-onc of the
Thieves Opens Fire on n Citizen, Who
RETURNS It and Arouses the Town.
Tho Three burglars Escnpe.

There was another sensational episode
ut bridgeport yesterday morning Mt MI
early hour. burglars entered the ticket
Office Of the @. & p. Railroad Company,
in tho passenger depot building, opened
the safe, which was not locked, and ron.
tanned nothing OF value but u half dozen
lead pencils. Tho thieves secured an en-.
.ranceby epeninga window with jimmy.
They next went 10 tho freight depot, west
Of the other building, and entered It in
the same way. The safe here WINS locked,
md tho burglars bored the door and blew
it open with powder. The explosion made
n terrible wreck in the office, but the
thieves got nothing, for the safe was
empty.
The noise OF tho explosion attracted the
attention Of Uriah Stlepp, toll keeper at
the Back river bridge, who came 10 the
window 10 see what was up. A sentinel
had been placed By the burglars near the
toll house, and he ordered Shcpp to step
back. Shepp saw no 81 10 obey, and
the command was repeated, this timo I've.
ing emphasized with Il drawn revolver.
Ao ~ hSSoSA iot oUeSluS pIuLlItls
enough, the sentinel fired. Then Shepr
knew his previous remarks were address
edto him, and he stopped below the win.
dow, but answered the fire with his revol
yer. Tie two fired about four shots apiece
and several holes were made in the tol
house windows.
Thu firing brought out several neigh.
bors, and tho sentinel fled across III,
river, followed by a yollcy from reyolvers
s%hotsuns and other portable firearms.
Intelligence ofthc affair was telephonet
to the Wheeling police, and Il posse wen
over to the bridge, but saw no signs Of tin
thief.
Shortly after n light was noticed in til,
freight depot, and just then two mel
ieapcd from Il window in that buildin,
and made their escape, one going up til,
river and the other down. The latter wa
followed by officer McConahay to Yves
Wheeling, where hetook n skiii.
Aside from the damage 10 the toll hous
windows and the safe in the freight Office
no harm was done, and the thieves 70
nothing, as n Bridgeporter expressed il
but "a few lead pencils and scared"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18

An Insult Avensed-Gchcral Local News
Notes.

An Insult Avensed-Gencral Local News
Notes.
A few sleighs were on the streets yes.
terday.
The Liberty Hose Company will have q
ball at City Hall this evening.
Some Of the families living in the boat
houses tied along the river bank have got
to quarreling and are cutting loose one an
others boats.
This evening the double house occupied
by Chalkley Dawson and Mrs. Thompson
will be thrown open ior a social. The pro-
ceeds will 60 towards a Christmas treat for
the Second Presbyterian Sunday School.
a big crowd was drawn to Turnbull's
saloon, next to Mrs. Hohman's furniture
store, just at dark yesterday evening.
Smoke was rolling from the door and up
the front Of the building, but it all came
from q chimney which was for some reas.
on drawing the wrong way.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
9Th Private Secretary"

The indications point to one OF the
most successful engagements in the city
this winter forthe Madison Square Com
pany in Gillettc's"The Private Secretary"
For the artistic character OF the presenta-
ton, the fact that the company is under
the management OF the Madison Square
Theatre Company is sufficient voucher.
That the play is a pleasing one is to be in.
ierred from the fact that Mr.. Gillette
wrote 1t, or rather adapted it, and that is
to say the least spicy goes without saying
when it is known that it is from the
French. the original version having made
all Paris laugh for months. Reserved
seats are OH sale at Banners.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
STATE NEWS.
Accidents and lneidcnts In West virginia
w and Vicinity. A ]

1900 - e.,
and Vicinity
a monster Wild turkey was recently
killed In Doddridgc county that weighed.
when dressed, q pounds, Game appears
10 DO plentiful all over the State.
John Morrison, aged "a, died n few days
since in Braxton county. lie settled
there before tho county was formed, was
one Of the first officers under It's orsaniza.
ton and las since then filed many i'm
portant positions.
TLo r;,ht ~ w,v ,,ro,,,h Noso, conn,
tv Is hcinv serureJ with Int litils trouble.
i3r ,ho Thio River rona Ti,e ]nconic
down That way evidently npprcciate the
benefit That VIII naturally accrue to them
by the extension Of THIS road,
.Just abo,, ,ho flint Storbcnv;lle ia
hcc;mnin" ~ forcei I'm mvstcrioms nrmm.
,oot mann nj two ynars moo. apeihcr
scomnirci ;rst as N vs,er;ous cnmmenecs
lis work which Ia throwin" ncids on The
clo,hes ~ ncrsnns wn,k;nr alonc tho
strents Sovsral ,"rsons n lint ritv hive
Ind thcir ovcrcoa,s or 1wrans ruined by
x;tr;nI w;,b;n ti;a nos, fow. ,Inva
~, ~' ~.
ralfnlon1 couiie, =, tns N"lioiu. w.
Iol; Was .ns s az Mo'na! e.emshs ~
fairr.oh. VIII o'sr hi!y ehat.er ,nenlo Ti,s
sUmlrasins NY ~ 'S = e.,.hY pas,;,on NY
9T'cets are: D: r. i.eea' eHI%ires SH'
~. !; a,ayets, i.es'uent 19 atnr = is'ui'
ce,i,es'ae'I Ges. eeo. .l. aso't.u' y
2peakei a. =: otone' SecleutI!i = y y
cunh'"Eson ,r!ianc.Si eeGreu'! ~
Goaia, !teHsaiet; rev. -; =. ssy n
Ehapiala' ~. pickerson, os,lef' ~
riehiihs' y. talGea'
oihaSf, pooliNsPperi =; w. saatt.ey,
J nol4 risier anu !. y; Millei' trustees'
Cl,1 ~. plo"!aielu, Meu'sa' y ~.
woutci's afe e1Peg!en 70 oe i3f,,uu .n.s
"ecAa Nv u."''o.' o~i"fAsou's Aho oan'o'on
A meeting Of citizens was recently held
IN Charleston Tor the purpose o. tAklng:
steps to re.organize the defunct Historical
Society OF West Virginia. Several former
members were present at the meeting: A
preamble and a long string OF resolutions
were adopted setting forth that as the
charter granted the Society IL 1870 de-
sienased no laceasissh eadquaTteIsand io'
preserving its archives, library, collections
and donations and with q view TO 4 re-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
LOCAL nREvlrlEs.
Matters OF Minor Moment In and About
H the City, 1Hf'

lluLtefb w lAluuT AVulVu Ia Auu <AVbut |
the City.
OSr marriage license was issued yester-
day.
TIE last regular monthly meeting OF the
present Board OF Education will be held
this evening.
YESTERDAY, tomorrow and Saturday |
are observed In the Catholic church us
"Ember Days"
News ut the State House was very dull
yesterday. Everyone Is preparing for the
meeting OF the Legislature.
EDWARD SissoS X Sous have recently
purchased n few clips Of wool and will
ship from Point Mills. A few clips in that
vicinity are still unsold.
THERE was u good audience at Charley
Shay's yesterday afternoon, many Of those
present being ladies. Last night another
fair house was delighted by the Ida Sid.
dons party.
WoRH ut the Water Works on the new
pump Is progressing slowly but surely.
Yesterday the last shipment Of material
was made, consisting OF some important
connections. Superintendent Riddle ex-
poets 10 have everything is readiness to
start by January l.
4 MEETING OF unusual interest ia TO be
held Mt the Fourth Street NJ. L. Church
this evening at 1880 O'Clock, for the pur.
pose OF organizing q Woinan's Christian
Association. Addresses will DO made by
ministers Of different denominations.
Mr. Hare will conduct tho music.
MEssRs. ROSE 4 SiMoSs, who arc build.
ing n roller skating rink on the Island n.
the cornc Of Virginia and Huron streets,
have u force OF twelve men Mt work. They
propose opening the rink Christmas night,
at which time a band will be in attend.
ance. The skating floor will DC 100 by &c
feet.
Two men named Stanton and Christ
kill, travelling sign painters, were locked
up last night by Lieutenant Sylvis for dis
orderly conduct. They painted severa
signs for Otto, the restaurant man, anC
: there was a dispute about the price. Yes
terday he locked them out OF his restau
rant, when they broke the windows.
JASlron VoLrz is cleaning the secont
floor OF the State Building and has mad,
such y vast improvement that it is hardi,
7 recognizable. The Legislative halls anl
the Supreme Court room are now light IN,
: cheerful, the smoke-begrimmed walls ant
ceilings being hidden beneath light tin.
: Of kalsomine. They. were in n terribl.
filthy condition.
: FoE n Christmas or New Years presen
TO absent friends, send the W%EEGIYlSrEl
! LloEScEn. One dollar will pay for
whole year.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
INSANITY THE DEFENCE,

The defence outlined its policy. As
on the former trial, which resulted in a
verdict OF guilty, the plea is insanity. The
former verdict and the sentence 10 i'm
prisonment for life were set aside by the
Supreme Court OF Appeals, and a new
trial ordered. Hence the present rehear-
ing.
After some consultation the attorneys
for the accused last night concluded not 10
examine any witnesses until this morn
ing. Several physicians have been sum-
moned rs experts in insanity cases, and
evidence will also be introduced to show
that the prisoner has shown signs OF in
sanity at various times. The court .ad-
iourned until 8 O'Clock this morning.
The court room was well filled with
spectators yesterday. Schnelle looks bet
ter than he did at the time OF his former
trial, is less nervous, and seemed cheerful
yesterday as he sat in the court room.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
OLD @ AND o y
How the Iscspouse to tho ". U. u. Associn.
TONS Appeal WnsM Made.


In response to the appeal from the la
dies OF the Union Benevolent Association
Tor old, cast away toys and books-thosc
that the children had grown tired OIL
there were enough lett at Linsy Institute
yesterday afternoon, with the committee Of
ladies' appointed to receive them, to fill n
gool.sized store box. A very large num-
Der OF books were left, but not US many
toys rs the ladies' would have liked and
again they make an appeal for contribu-
tons OF this nature. They will be at
the building next Saturday when they
may be LETT. There wa no confectionery
left yesterday and they want some. There
are lots Of toys and books that have been
thrown aside that would make happy the
heart OF many poor child, il the present
owner would but take a minute or two to
hunt them up. The ladies OF the Associa-
ton are very much in earnest over this
matter and want everyone'sco.operation.
There is another thing that there is 4
great demand for and that is shoes and
stockings. Any kind OF clothing will be
acceptable to the ladies.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers In the City and Wheeling Folks
Abroad,

Strangers I'm the City and Wheeling Folks
Abroad.
Mr.. William Lyons, OF Marion, Ind, is
visiting r. N. tiilleland, on the South
Side.
Mrs. Crouch, who has been visiting the
family Of Mr.. ". S. Thompson, on South
Penn street, left a few days ago for her
home in Pennsylvania.
DR.. Edward Alexander and vile, for
merly OF this county, late medical mis-
sionaries and teachers in Persia, having
their residence in Teheran, will soon leave
ior 4 visit home.
Mr.. William Armstrong has returned
from Washington to his home in this city
to spend the holidays. Mr.. Armstrong
will while here, assist..thc Friday Club"
in presenting Engaged on the 39thand
3oth. The clubs entertainment promises
to be 4 very successful and popular So
ciety event. 1t is TO be given iorthe bene-
fit of the Women's Benevolent Union.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18

70 those who contemplate the purchase
Q! q carpet now or in the near future, an
invitation is extended to see the goods
upon which new prices have been made
Tor this holiday season. To those who
would carry into their homes a gift which
Stands ut the head OF the rich, the elegant
and the servieeable, a Velvet or a Nor
q!uette, OF Body Brussels, can be obtained
IN our carpet rooms, the product OF the
pest looms, Mt prices which will appear to
the best judges Of these values us marvel.
ously cheap. /. NJ. McGIlIlS & Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
IDLE MEN ABUNDANT.
Men Anxious to Do Anything to Earn n
Honest Dollar Not Scarce.

Men Anxious to Do Anything to Earn mn
Honest Dollar Not Scarce.
Wheeling has always been a bad place
for steamboatmen to engage roustabouts.
The through packets with big maniiests
for this city often telegraph from Marietta
or some other place down the river to
their agents here TO engage ten or fifteen
"rousters' to assist in unloading, espe-
cially il they are behind time or have a
lot Of iron on board. Usually six or eight
men were about all that could be engaged,
but the present hard times have changed
this. Plenty OF e are now to be found
on the streets, willingte-do almost any
work to replenish their depleted ex.
chequers.
There was an illustration Of this last
Friday evening, when the st. Lawrence
came 10 the levee. Capt. Kirkcr ind tele.
grapfied that morning iortwenty hands
to assist in unloading iron. Capt. Crock.
ard had no trouble in securing that num-.
Der before noon, and when the steamer
arrived about : o'clock there were about
twenty more anxious to get work. About
a halia dozen OF these.were put To work,
1t was q curious medley ofhumanity that
tramped up and down the steamers
planks with the pigs OF iron on their
shoulders. First there was the steamers
crew OF deck-hands; mostly -colored,
roughly dressed, but looking contented.
Then there were men who. it was easy
to see, were not accustomed to the worE.
Some were neatly but poorly dressed, and
their faces wore sober 4ooAs, nm indication
OF their realization OF their present
Strengthened circumstances. Others were
known to the police; who were
forced into the xors by their desire for a
little stake to invest In tred.eye" whis-
Ky. The Andes had no trouble Tuesday
in securing ali the ''rousters' she wanted.
Wheeling is by no means the only city
idlc men arc to be found. IN Pitts.
for instance, all reports are to the
effect that the Smoky City is full OF thea.
Tho coal boat fleet that passed down last
week required the services OF about 600
men to make up tilelr proper crews. For
Lhose 800 positions there were applications
At the steamboat Office from between 5000
md 5000 men. Many were. anxious to
get South in order to escape tile
Of this latitude that they were 10
poorly provided for.
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Dry Goods.
a ANITA CLAUS


Our Store-room is packed
with choice Fancy and Staple
Goods suitable Tor HOLIDAY
GIFTS, and as there never was
a time in the history Of the Dry
Goods trade when a dollar pos
scssed greater purchasing pow
ers than now, we can assure the
public that great bargains await
them in every department.
Please call as earlyin the day as
possible and avoid the great
rush that usually occurs in the
middle Of the afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
TIE MAYOR REPLIES
To Some OF the Points in Col. %Campbcll's
BH NH. Article.

NhhNs ~ WA Nlhllbbelxh
Article.
To the Editor Of The Intdtigenocr.
SlE:-To fully answer the long articles
OF r. Campbell and SD. Minor in your
paper this morning, would require more
space than I would ask or you probably
would be disposed to give. .
l reat!irm and adhere to everything that
was stated in my card OF December 18th,
and in addition thereto will say that
Council is aware Of the fact that I re-
ported to them the price OF SIS blocks,
and that the Board had not done SO.
When l stopped Off on my way to
Pittsburgh l called at the Enterprise
Works and saw n man who l suppose was
Mr.. Minor. l did not desire tn ask for
prices OF any firm with which Mr.. Porter
was connected, and very early in the cotl-
versation ! was told hat that firm was
Minor, Porter Il Co., or at least the name
"Porler' occurred in the firm name rs
given me. The man l talked with men
toned n price on common sized fire bricks,
but he certainly is mistaken il he thinks
that asked for or he gave me n price on
paving brick blocks, or that I declined 10
give my name. Mr.. Porter had, been SELL
ing the blocks 10 the city and it was not
necessary to ask the price OF any firm or
association with which he was in any
manner connected.
! received an offer Of a O. to Z pound
brick at $40 per thousand delivered,
which was not submitted to Council-not
being the size needed.
was not in New Cumberland on De-
cember Sth or at any other time during
the past three years. On that day | went
to see q party living opposite Toronto,
who had 4 few days before called to see
me, but failed to do so on account OF nv
absence from the city. He was the only
person [ called upon on that occasion,
not having the time or intention to call
on anyone else. The, whole time spent
by me in the fire brick neighbor-
hood, within the past three
years, has not exceeded seven hour.
The intimation that the articles written
against me have something to do with my
refusal to be a candidate for the mayoralty
lsa mistaken idea. They may have the
effect oi..caising me to reconsider a conclu.
sion upon that subject arrived at in Feb
ruary last, although l have thought that
nothing could induce me to do so.
]. 4. MILLER.
-a vII l.. n - tnN -##
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PHILApELPn,A. Pa, Dec. lz.-Flour dull. Wheat
INN; "a; 2 red Dssemhs, .;<za7sei January iss5a
tons dull: car lots weaker; No. s mixed lSs..1rr.
10. yellow 4sa.9c: No. - mixed 47Es;se:
January sSaiGc; February i51IssatGe. Oats ii mod.
sigte demand; rejected while &111t{c; No. 8 white
SJ14G3ic; No. . white ike, "
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18

\ slight snow began to fall yesterday
morning shortly after midnight, and the
fall increased till by daylight there was
probably two inches OF snow on the
ground. The condition Of the ground
made excellent sleighing, particularly on
the newly paved streets, and many cutters
were out, especially last evening. The
street cars all hadtodoubleu up their teams,
and salt was freely used on tho tracks.
The Bridge Company had q force OF men
at work shoveling off the suspension
bridge all day. Some little difficulty was
occasioned among the telegraph and tele-
phone wires, but no serious inconvenience
was experienced.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
Steel Nails Mt the Top Mill,

4 report has been in circulation for 4
day ortwo past to the effect that the Top
mill was going extensively into the manu-
iacture OF steel nails. Meeting Hon. C.
D. Hubbard yesterday, a reporter asked
him as to the truth of the rumor. lie
answered that the mill had procured some
steel from the Riverside furnace and
would make a few steel nails next week.
''Some OF our customers have been asking
for them and we will make enough 10
supply their demand and so rs to be pre-
pared for any others that may want them.
Then those that want iron or steel nails
from US can be accommodated"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Tho Feature. OF the Money and Stock Mar,

Tho Features OF the Money md Stock Mar,
kcts,
New fioRE. Dec. 1,.-Moncy casy st !alk pcr.
cent, Prime mercantile paper i,<a6 percent s!crl.
mand SiS;,. d 49, ~
GoTKESMESTs-EasIer,
RAILROAD BoSDs-Iycgu!a.,
STATE sEcrRtrIE-Qu!ct.
STocEs,,The mArkeiat,es being arm nj tho omen,
ne and advanesdH TO ~ peacyt became weak
sna oppressed, I~Aekawanna, special card. breaking
tiom " ~ tho close Yesterday 10 92%: III, 1875 shnrts
cnAheeu hhlAds on b eway down. The Immediate
Saae , MaS iae announcement that the White pool
m inni> t4Wtdatsd soae days ago a, an average Of
lv!aa.olS, This led 10 selling for long account
aaa shoss also Increased their outstanding con.
~ De!awarek Hudson was heavy. sall,ns OF srom
i 20 % On The publication Of tho annual report.
.ns eears made frequent raids on Western Union
anu bsoke The price from COZ TO SIX The market
GleeeI weak nj or near the lowest point Of tho day.
hios, ous!hesA Of the day WIS active and lane
S!ecka OF some leadipg shares thrown on the mar.
I'll Y ne news current was bea,Ish. CofuJarct
i M,sa ias' night, closing prices are HKas55i percent
Transactions 80, 600 shares. f,
u;s, Y, lol14s:u !. :. ", llask: us. new Is, 1oak.
inSiic 6 q ~. lel; Central Pacific. llak: Erie, So:
ttHHnish Wilkes, sg15{ asked; Louisiana consoiy, E55:
Mssouit e, l911; 81. Joseph, 10; s. r. &s.C e
asSl uo3ft;; Teaaessse6 Is old, u; Do new, Il; Texas
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INDICATIONS.

WAsH1SoroS, D. G., Dec. Isl 4. ~
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, clear
ing in, the Ohio Valley, with local rains
and SHOWS, followed by clearing weather.
For tho Tennessee, %northerly winds and
nearly stationary temperature.
For tho Lower Lakes, clearing weather.
lower temperature, north to west winds,
barometer.
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Jotcrh Hilton Acquitted.

The case OF Joseph Hilton. tho colored
boy indicted inthe US. Court for robbing
the mails, was finished yesterday and sub
mitted to the jury, which about IL o'clock
last night returned q verdict Of not guilty.
The trial OF the case had occupied over a
week. The verdict is regardedLy outsiders
who heard the evidence as Just and right,
Capt. Dovener and George 4. E. Gilchrist
defended Hilton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18

= .H.n'4hI |n.H ..|.' .H. ,.l.a|H- H.a@ .aa-ar#
Considerable mail is ct Booths boat
store for riyermen.
The Scotia up and the Emma Graham
down are to.day's through packets.
The Resolute passed down. The Iron.
sides passed up with a tow OF iron ore.
The Chesapeake departed at II A. NJ. 70,
Pa~rkeEsbUrg. The Diernal is this morn,
ing's packet. q
Lewis Muhleman. a popular engineer,
IS at present on the Andes, and as q mat.
ter OF course, has the machinery in Der,
feet order,
James D. Campbell, who has had charge
OF the steamer Princess, has received lis
papers and it is now Captain Campbell.
Congratulations Jeemss b.,
nnc Of the largest trips ever received BY
the Andes or any other Upper Ohio packet
from a local packet was that received from
the, q IVY. Bachelor Tuesday morning, It
included 5000 peiees OF sewer pipe, a large
amount OF oil and a big manifest OF mis-.
cellauey.
Capt. Charlie Muhleman writes that the
Andes excursion to the New Orleans Ex,
position now seems to be a certainty, as
the required number OF passengers is al
most sure to be made up. a plan OF the
steamers cabin and stateroons A
be found at Booths boat store, and those
intending 70 go are requested to call and
staterooms beforethe o3d inst,
The steamer will leave on the 30th,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-12-18
ALL.w00L KNIT JACKETS.

We have now In stock q full line Of tho
above Jackets; also, au extra heavy quail
ity for butchers, md n full limo Of Scotcl,
Wool Underwear, warranted rot TO
shrink. G. HESS l. SONS,
Merchant TuIl0rs and Gents Furnislers,