The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-15

with messengers the company retains three
days pay until satisfied that all messages
have been properly delivered by discharged
employees. This was the case with young
Oppenheimer, and although aware OF the
rule he tried to get his money before the
stipulated time He went TO the Office Sun
day night and was told to see the Superin-
tendent the next day.
oPPENHEIMER RETURNS.
He returned yesterday morning. and 60
ing to the window of the Superintendent, in
The rear OF the main office, made an insoent
demand for his money.
"YO GU can have it if you will come back
in an hour" said Mr.. Weihe, for he did not
know the exact amount due and had not
yet Orened the safe
you'll pay me now or I'll make trouble
for youW hOwled Oppenheimer.
" on VIII have TO waitas told you" re-
piled the Superintendent.
Il want my money nOw!" shouted the
discharged messenger, as he drew 44-eali-
Der bulldog revolver and snapped it within
few inches OF Mr.. Weihe's face. The
cartridge did not explode. and Wehe turned
his back on the assait&nt laughing loudly
at what he thought was only bluff to
get the money. He had miscalculated how
ever, and as he turned around there was q
loud report, and he felt a burning pain in
his back. Then the Superintendent more
than realized that the pistol wielder was
not joking. He again turned toward the
fred a second shot, the bullet grazing mis-
right cheek. Quick as flash came a third
shot, and Neihe had another narrow escape
from death. lie threw up his right arm to
protect his face, and the bullet went through
the sleeve of his coat
wEIHE FRIGHTENED.
By this time Weihe was badly frightened
and realized his perilous position. Open
heimer was raising the pistol for the fourth
shot when Weihe hurriedly exclaimed: IN
give you your money. Don't shoot again.
Give ME time to open the safe"
The Superintendent lost no time in start
ing for the safe, with the shooter In close
pursuit. Mr.. Weihe tTembled violently as
he stopped down and turned the knob of
the safe. ODpenheimer stood over him with
the pistol close 10 his head. As Weihe
worked at the combination as though his
life depended upon opening the safe door.
| Oppenhemer lei the right hand with the
pistol drop by his side. Weihe observed
| the movement and grasped the weapon. A
| desperate struggle followed, during which
the young ladies employed in the office
screamed with excitement. Wehe retained
| his hold on the pistol and shouted 10 those
who had Deen attracted by the shots to help
| him.
For Gods sake, give me hand" he
| cried; Il have got his pistol"
No one in the crowd volunteered any as
sista1ae until Officer John Connolly arrived
and placed Oppenheimer under arrest
FROM the Southern Station the assailant
| was sent to the City Prison and booked for
an assault to commit murder.
wEIHE's NARROW ESCAPE
Weihe was placed in hack and taken to
| the Receiving Hospital, where an examina-
| ton show ed that he had almost miraculously
escaped without serious injury. The first
| bullet struck the buckle of the suspenders.
| causing only an abrasion of the skin. The
| second glanced off through the cOat-sleeye,
| while the third merely grazed the skin of
the small of the back. Mr.. Weihe breathed
| a sigh OF relief when informed Of his lucky
escape and quickly left the hospital TO re-
sumo his duties.
When questioned By a CALL reporter
| Oppenheimer said be had no home or
| parents and that he Is 10 years old. He has
| been living in various lodging houses and
! last roomed on Bush street
why did you shoot Weihe?" he was
| asked.
Because / wanted my money"
=, low mueh ala the company owe you?"
Three or four dollars"
Were YOU excited when Won did the
| shooting?"
mo. l did it because ! wanted the
money" '''
Are yon glad you did not Kill the Super
| intendent?"
No; l thought of that before opened
| up on him."
More than this he would not say. and
when questioned further he looked yery
stupid and growled, go away, you make
| me tired"
Young Oppenheimer looks very much as
though he is addicted to the use of NOR
phin.e