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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
HEn rsooKr A ooMARp.


Bessie Mcdonald, Deserted BY Her Com
panlcn, Narrowly Escapes Terrible
Fate.
New YORK, April 16.-A Ridgewood
bellies desire to shun publicity enabled
four youthful ruflians TO escape prose-
cution in the jefferson Marked Police
Court Yesterday on the charge OF at
tempted criminal assault. The BASTARD
ly attack was committed in the stable
of David Nagle, at No. 12S Barrow
street, whittier the mlscreants dragged
their intended victim from Washington
place.
According to the facts gathered by Po-
liceman Morton, who made the arrests,
the young woman is Bessie Mcdonald,
a member Of one Of the most aristocratic
families in Rldgewood. Friday night
she accepted an invitation FROM well
known Brooklyn lawyer, whose name Is
withheld, to attend the performance OF
"Adonis' at the Casino with him.
After the play the couple took dinner
at the Holland House, at which wine
flowed freely. At midnight the couple
left the restaurant and entered cab.
The effect of the wine upon the young
lawyer was such that his conduct be-
came very obnoxious to Miss Mcdonald
aud she called upon the driver to pro-
tect her. This appeal kindled the law
yer's wrath TO such pitch that he
jumped out OF the cab and vanished In
the darkness.
BY this time the cab had reached the
corner of Washington place and Barrow
street. The driver said he would go no
further unless he was paid on the spot.
Miss Mcdonald discovered to her hor-
ror that she had but ten cents in her
possession. She realized that to reach
her home in Ridgewood with the funds
at hand she must walk to the Bridge.
She started for that point but lost her
way and turned into Barrow street.
Four young men who had witnessed
the brutal conduct OF the cabman wait
ed till be drove of and then glided up
10 the young woman. Before she real
lied her position a bandage was placed
over her mouth, thus precluding the
possibility Of her saving herself by
screaming. Two OF the ruffians arrayed
themselves on either side and quietly
though forcibly guided her toward the
stable. The building was reached with
out an incident, but just as the dark
forms were disappearing through the
stable door Policeman Morton espied
them and blew his whistle. The shrill
sound brought four other bluecoats to
the scene. A stampede followed, but
every one of the miscreants was cap
tured.
At the Charles street station they
gave their names as Thomas Kane,
twenty years old, Of No. 296 West
Hovston street; Edward Mcdonald,
seventeen years old, Of No. ~ Clarkson
street, Joseph King, eighteen years old,
of Ne. rs Morton street, and Michael
Fitzpatrick. aged twenty-five, of No.
557 Greenwich street. Miss Mcdonald
was locked up for safe keeping.
In jefferson Market Police Court to-
day the young woman refused to make
a complaint against her assailants.
Justice Grady would not discharge
them, however, and directed Policeman
Morton to make affidavit accusing them
OF disorderly conduct. Upon that COM
plant they were sentenced TO one
months Imprisonment on Blackwell's
Island.
Miss Mcdonald, was arraigned on
charge OF intoxication, was discharged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
ARRESTED FOR ELOPING.
W. II. Eokerman Gave Lizzie KaSper Dia-
monds TO Run Away with him.

W. n. Eckermnn Gave Lizzie hR2per Dla-
mOnds Co Run Away with him.
CLEVELAND, o., April 16.-Will 81.
Eckerman, a young hardware merchant
of this city, has been brought back from
Cincinnati under arrest for clipping with
Lizzie Kasper, beautiful school girl
10 years old. Both parties move In the
highest ranks of German society here,
ani Lizzie's father is determined to
prosecute Eckerman on the charge Of
endeavOring to place his daughter in a
house Of prostitution, the penalty for
which crime is five years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Eckerman had courted and been re-
fused by LizZle's elder sister. Last week
he showed Lizzie gold ring, set with
two diamonds, q diamond breastpin,
and diamond bracelets, and offered them
to her II she would elope with him. The
girl was so dazzled by the jewels that
she consented and the pair took a train
to Cincinnati.
There Eckerman registered at the
Denison hotel as husband and wife, and
persuaded the girl to let him occupy
the same room with her. Detectives
arrested them at o'clock in the morn
ing. They occupied one bed, but when
asked II Eckerman had taken any llber-
ties with her the girls eyes snapped
and she replied:
mo, sir; no man could until was
married to him. We are to be married
in the morning"
Lizzied expressed 8 desire to do what
ever her father directed. She was Bit
terly repentant of her folly, and she
cared nothing for EckermRn; it was the
Jewels that had influenced her. Ecker
man seemed TO think he had performed
smart trick, but Kasper, ST., swears
that Eckerman shall 90 to the peniten-
tiary, and as both families are wealthy
and close nelghbOrs. German society is
much scandalized over their affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
Loves Perseverance.

Nothing succeeds like success, and a
young man in Detroit is In fair way to
prove the truth of the axiom II perse-
verance is any sign Of ducks nest. He
has been in love with a girl for a long
time and there is has been no doubt in
the minds OF their respective friends
that she has refused him more times
than one. Not long ago he told his
roommate that on that evening he was
going TO ask her again. At midnight
when he returned be was so cheerful
that his friend hardly thought IL neces-
sary TO ask him about his success, bat
be did.
He shook his head.
WHAT She didn't refuse You, did
sheP"
yes
That's too bad. BY Jsve! I'd let
her CO."
ITS all right" said the suItor, con-
fidently. II didn't expect any better
luck. It's the thirteenth time I've ask
ed her. and, OF course, she wouldn't ac-
eept. I've got an open field now before
me, aud you bet I'll have her yet"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER
WORKS.

The now Water Works Board meets
this Afternoon to organize, and prob
ably to relieve the Democratic incum-
tents in that department Of further
service.
} What a sight it viii be, if that be a
part Of the programme, when the
veteran superintendent, the man who
knows the condition Of every piece Of
machinery, and every inch Of pipe be-
longing to the works. and who has dis
played such unusual fitness for that re-
sponsible position, is requested to hand
in his resignation. Mr.. JOHN w. CUM
MINGs isrecognized as having no superior
i'm practical knowledge Of his duties;
further, he has proved himself full
OF resources in times Of great emer-
gency. In all the many years
OF his superintendency the people have
never been Inconvenience for want Of
water, except for a few hours while
cleaning out the OaSln. Ills care, Nlgl-
lance and foresight have always been
equal 70 the occasion.
At present the city is making impOr-
tant Improvements and extensions in
her water supply It is partly COM
pleted. Mr.. CUMMINGS is virtually in
charge and knows ell the minuti@ Of
this great work. His practical knowl-
edge and experienced eye are especially
needed TO look after the work till it is
completed.
viii the Board recognize the general
wish sof the people, and the absolute
necessity Of keeping Mr.. CUMMINGS in
charge? Wait and see
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

The girl was fair. Soft blue her eyes
as the skies, and pink and white her
cheeks as the mountain peaks at sun
rise, and golden light her hair as the
moonlight air.
All, she was verJ fair.
Uncrowned, save by her tossing
tresses, she stood facing the east and
the sun came and kissed her.
Kissed her long and lovingly.
Her mother saw her there and called
to her.
"Let me linger here, dear mother, "
pleaded the fair being. THE air is so
sweet, the fragrance OF the flowers so
rich, the skies above me are so tenderly
blue, and mother, dear, l feel as II /
were little queer standing here in the
glorious reign of the sun"
The mother appeared at the door.
"Fudge," she exclaimed, you ought
to have sense enough to come in out Of
that sort OF reign. Don't you know
you'll be freckled worse than turkey
egg?"
And a heavy black cloud rose up and
swiped the sun across the face. .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
"RAM,s HORN" WRINKLES.

Oak trees cannot be raised in hot
house.
Thought in spring poetry does not
wear well.
The nickel plating does not give any
power TO the engine.
Smallpo is not any more contagious
than good example.
The biggest dollars we see are those
just out OF our reach.
The shortest cut TO wealth is through
the lane of contempt.
The man who is always looking for
mud generally findsit.
The man who chases bubbles will
bark his shins sooner or later.
The man who controls himself makes
unwrltten laws for many other people.
We are not always ignorant because
we do not learn, but because we forget
too much.
1t often happens that the man who
pays the preacher tl1s least wants to
boss him the most.
Religion, pure and undedled, does not
leave all its money at heme when 1t goes
TO church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
The HOUSE Doctor.

Fever blisters, when they are allowed
to develop, are very painful and most
disfguring, and yet they can easily be
cured in the beginning by keeping a
ball OF ssltpeter on hand, at their first
appearance moistening the ball with
water and rubbing It on the spot.
Hot water is good for sprains.
Raw oysters are good for hoarseness.
Turpentlne is good for lockjaw.
Raw eggs are good for cut.
Salt water Is good for falling hair.
Ouicklime 10 water is good for poison.
Tar on sugar is good for weak lungs.
Hot lemonade is good for colds.
Sugar molstened with vinegar is good
for hiccough.
Hot milk is good as q stimulant.
MIX buildings and stewed fruit are
good for bilious dyspepsia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
DAVE sHEA,s DEAD puok.
Is Could Perform Many Tricks and Was
Fond of Booze

SUMMIT, n. J.,April 16.-Dave Shea's
trick duck Pete has been stolen. and
David Z. Clifford, boy Is years old, is
under arrest on a charge Of having kill
ed and eaten it. Pete was highly ed
ucated duck, and knew as much as the
barkeeper, Harry Courtney, who had
taught 1t all he knew.
Pete would stand on the bar and tell
one coin or bill from another, bringing
the barkeeper any coin he named.
When the latter gave customer a
nickel in cnange for glass Of beer the
duck would steal the nickel and drop it
behind the bar II the customer did not
look sharp. 1t would pick coins out OF
the bottom Of glass Of beer, but OBJ
jected to inserting It's bill In whisky.
The duck would also light a match in
its bill, drink q pint Of beer day, and
pick the ace of hearts out Of deck Of
cards without fail. 1t did not care to
swim In water but would scratch in the
dust like hen. 1t mad learned to say
good luck" and quick" 'quick,"
plainly, and was learning to hold a
piece of chalk in its bill and write its
name of Pete on the bar, when some
one with more stomach than brains
stole the bird to kill and eat 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

QUITE a furore has been created in
New York 10 the set in which Miss
CoRNELIA MARTIN moves because she
is to be married to the Earl Of Craven
in "soiled dress" Notwithstanding
the fact that her father, Mr.. BRADLEY
MARTIN, has sworn that the dress has
been worn several times, the custom
officials have their doubts about it, and
are making a secret examination with
the view Of confScating the gown II the
facts are not as stated. Meanwhile, all
await developments on the tip-toe Of ex-
pectatiOn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
uoN. 5os. 5. mILLEn aErs IN AaAIN.

HON. JOS. S. MILLER GETS IT AGAIN.
Yesterdays issue Of the REGISTER
made this editorial comment upon the
appointment OF Col. MILLER to the In
ternal Revenue Commissionership:
Ex.Bommissioner Of Internal Revenue Jos.
S. Miller was r3sppointad yesterday by the
President % his old place. This is high hon
or conferred upon Mr.. N Her because under
the rule few OF the exes are being recognized,
and those who are preferred, have It TO their
credit that it is because OF their splendid work
and superior capacity while occupying the po-
sitiou before.
The REGISTER extends cordial congratula-
tions.
It is generally known that in certain
quarters there has been a strong oppo-
si.lon to Col. MILLER's appointment, and
our congressional delegation, for al
legged obvious reasons, has been severe
ly criticised for endorsing his applica-
ton. The REGISTER believes these
criticisms unjust and really without
reason when the situation is carefully
considered.
1t has been well understood since the
Presidents Inauguration that he was
very partial to Col. MILLER's reappoint-
ment. It was further understood that
II our delegation did not endorse him
that important position would 60 TO
some other State than West Virginia
Even though our congressman were
unfavorably inclined TO Col. MILLER
which we do not insinuate, but simply
inject here for sake of argument, would
it have been good sense and good poll
ties with the light before them, to have
objected to his appointment? Assured
ly not. Here was an opportunity TO get
an important department head con-
ierred upon sWest Virginian, which
meant a number Of excellent su6or-
dinate positions for other West Vlr-
glnians, and which, II not accepted,
would go to another State, and this
State get nothing. Out upon such dog
in the mGnger politics as that.
Again, as it was known to be the Presi-
dents wish to appoint Col. MILLER,
would these objectionists with icOno-
elastic tendencies so far forget them
selves il placed In the position Of our
delegation as not TO gracefully yield to
the implied request Of the President to
place no obstacle in the way of the Col
oners appointment? We believe that
they would have had too much sense to
do such a silly thing, and from our
knowledge Of the practical political
character Of these gentlemen, we be-
lieve they would have done exactly
what has been done, because it was the
best that could be done and therefore
the best thing Tor the party.
The REGISTER hopes that now the ap-
poiutment is made further criticism
about 1t will cease, and like good Demo-
Gratis as they are acknowledge the eter-
nal fitness of things and gracefully ac-
cept the inevitable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
GROWING Far ON ICE CREAM.

Increase in Weight of an Invalid Who
Who Adopted the Palata5le Diet.
James Tobin, living near Crawfords-
vile, Ind, was confined TO the house last
summer, afflicted with stomach trouble
that almost batiled medical skill. 1t
was found that no food, except ice
cream, could be retained long enough
to be digested. So, since, July IA, he
has eaten nothing but ice cream. On
that date he weighed 14O pounds, and
now he tips the scale at 210 and works
early and late. A gallon of rich ice
cream is frozen every morning and is
sufficient for the day.
Tobin can take other kinds Of food
now, but has suffered so much from in
digestion that he thinks IL best to leave
well enough alone and not worry about
the monotony In his meals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
The Late LIudlsH Murray.

A rather skepItical Detroit school
teacher at recent sDiritualistic seance
asked to see the naturalization of Lind
ley Murray, the great grammarian, and
in A moment or two faint knocks were
heard from the cabinet.
Who's that?" asked the teacher.
"Its me-" sQueaked voice from the
cabinet.
who's me?"
"Lindley Murray. Didn't you ask to
see me?"
Eyes, but your grammar is wretch
ed"
"Grammar?" came the voice, scorniul
and much stronger; grammar! make
grammar" and the spirit Of Lindley
stalked forth and strobe up and down
the nisle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

Another item to be included, at least
in our imaginary purchases, is street
gown which is copied exactly from
portrait of lady in the time OF Henry
II. away back in the sixteenth century.
The material is heavy brocaded stone
gray silk and the bodice comes just be-
low the waist line. The stuff is
slashed across the bust, all darts being
avoided thus, the spring from the
slashes allowing for the curve OF the
figure. The sleeves are very full, and
are slashed in regular lines. Epaulettes
are at the shoulders and stand out over
the sleeves. Through the slashing OF
bodice and sleeves the under bodice OF
white cloth shows. The collar is high
and a high white ruff is worn about 1t.
Rufus are close around the wrists.
The skirt springs promptly from the
waist and is about five and half YARDS
around the foot, and touchs the ground.
1t opens up the front, to show narrow
strip of the white cloth skirt beneath.
On the head is worn what we would call
now Henry VIII. cap, round brim OF
gray and q soft crown OF brocade with
fluffy white feather held by q jewel
standing up at one side. A silver link
collar and a similar band about the hat
completes, with white gloves, the Co.'S
tune. In material, color and cut 1t is
an exact reproduction OF the style OF
four hundred aud more years ago, yet,
set forth for inspection now 1t Is merely
extremely mOdish. tLoRErrE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

THE blue laws OF Pennsylvania may
cause a monkey and parrot time in the
Smoky City. The crowd who wanted
10 suppress Sunday newspapers are now
threatened with an anti-croWd Of much
greater proportions, who propose to en-
force the law against all kinds OF Sun
day work, even to the arrest Of under
takers in the prosecution Of their avo-
cation. The way to repeal an obnoxious
law is TO enforce it literally. It's unfair
20 make FISH Of one and flesh Of another.
Treat all alike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
The Bread Question.

His wife was woman who was very
charitable, and her charity was Of the
kind that took her into the houses OF
poverty, where she could see for herself
the condition OF the uhfortunates. The
other evening he was reading lot OF
odds and ends from the newspaper 10
her.
THE Egyptians kneaded bread with
their feet" he read among other odds.
Her thoughts were elsewhere.
"Those poor children / saw to-day"
she said abstractedly, needed bread
with their stomachs," and the man
looked up over his paper at her curl.
ously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
Knew What He Waited.

A man at Coburs, Cal, recently 90.
piled for some postage stamps, and
when the official offered him the new
Columbian stamps he refused TO accept
them, saying: you can't bunco me,
mister" The postmaster insisted they
were legal, but the man would not &C.
cept them. He was finally reconciled
by receiving the old style and went
away satisfied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

THE Washington Star, in referring 10
the appointments Of the Judges Of the
new Court Of Appeals Of the District,
says:
Senatorial interest rather tagged when
30 was found that neither Senator t'auIk'
ner or ex-COugressman Hempniu were 70
be included IN the new bench. senator
Gibson late yesterday evening made a n4ai
sppeal To the President for Senator Faux
ner's appointment He was informed, now
ever. bv the President that, owing 70 the
doubt of the eligibility Of the West Nlr-
ainia Senator, the appointment would De
impossible 10 is understood that the
Presides, has held that the spirit OF the
Constitution barred the appointment Of
both Senator Faulkner and eN-Congress-
man Hemphiu from the fact thst both
were members Of the Congress which pass
ed the bill creating th8 new court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
Census Surprises.

Some Of the revelations OF the census
will startle a good many people. For
instance, there are now more than 500,
GOO almond trees bearing in the United
States; there are hundreds Of thousands
OF bearing cocosnut trees; there are
more than $50, 900 olive trees, produc-
ing fruit equal to the best Mediterranean
varieties. There are more than 500, 900
bearing banana plants, 200, 900 bearing
lemon trees, 1900. 900 orange trees and
81 900. 600 pineapples.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

In veIvetS and new Wool Fabrics,
BrOadcIOths, COIOred SubIlmes, Glace
1affeta, Silks and Satins, Figured In
dia and Iapense Silks, Wash Silks,
CoIOred De Chimes, Plaid Surah for
Waists, Plaid VeIvets, Plain veIvets,
PriestIy Henrietta Cloths, Melrose,
Tamise, veilngs, Silk Warp Tamise,
Satins, Grenadines, Amazon Crepe
Tor Dresses. Picked Bird silk, Bro-
cade India Silk, Black Cravenett.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
Why Not9

"Tf It were not for my money I would
have been married long ago." sighed
Miss Fortune Left to Mr.. Fortune
Hunter.
But, my dear Miss Left, why not
buy husband? You do not hesitate u
purchase rare painting, a fine horse,
or other possession. Why not endow a
husband?"
Are you for sale?'' asked Miss Left
presently.
81 am"
Then consider yourself sold"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
Tn. He.ne.t Man

His wife went away for birthday
visit 70 her mother. and be gave her ex-
sctly the cost Of her fare back and
forth.
sBut I won't have anything TO spend
while I'm there" objected hls wife,
"Yes, you will" answered the wretch,
ssyou1l have your birthday to spend"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
NAME or ROAD,

A glance will show that these roads
receipts are more than one-fourth Of
the total for the entire country.
Mileage figures are not given, but
these roads probably make up one
tenth OF the entire railroad mileage Of
the United States, which amounts to
nearly 10, 600 miles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

SOME very important test figures are
given elsewhere in a communication
upon the subject Of prOlonging the life
Of roads and streets by wide tires
Economists in these important NUM-
cipal matters should read them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

A WE'LL merited appointment was thai
OF Hon. WM. L. KEE, OF Randolph 10
be principal clerk on private land claims
in the General Land Office. Dir. kEE
ia q capable man, a good Democrat
and has done excellent party service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

The unmarried young people Of Nc
Donough, Ca, intend forming mat
rimoniA alliance" The object OF the
club will be to secure suitable husbands
and wives for It's members. Each per-
son Joining this organization will be re-
oulred to pay an ioItiation fee Of $40,
which amount will be presented 10 the
first member who secures q mate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17
REFUSED HER FORTUNE.
Albert Ryerson Says lie Could Have Mar
rled Mrs. Henry Killer.

AIbert tsyefHUh o4iIs Ho NUVlN uHFS INIT
rled MRS Henry Killer.
DETROIT, Mich, April 16.-Albert
w. Ryerson, OF Boston, has arrived in
this city TO wed Miss Vina Marsh. He
saws that Mrs. Henry Hitler, the eccen-
trio Massachusetts widow, who has
married her Canadian coachman. offer
ed him (RyersOn) 100000 cash in hand,
5000 per month spending money, and
agreed 10 will him the most valuable
portion of her estate II be married her
and adopted the name Of Hitler. Ryer-
son refused all these temptations, he
says, in order to marry Miss Marsh, who
though not rich, is young and good
looking, and believes mis- stories i'm
plicitly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

OUR esteemed neighbor processes to
be greatly exercised concerning the re-
lstiops Of the Democratic party to Hon.
Jos. $. MILLER Perhaps If It's alleged
soecial kilograms from Washington
came by moro direct route it wouldn't
be in such futter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-17

Colonel, l hear you were social
lion at Washington"
Yes, sir; loaned three Congressmen
$40 apiece and got q chance to pay q
Senator's hotel bill. Atlanta Co1lstitlt-
tim.