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Evening journal., 1894-09-28
PROFESSOR sHoRTLDae CLEARED.
Jury Returned Verdict Of Acquittal
After an Hour and a half.

MEDIA, Pa, Sept. 2s.-The remark
able trial of Professor Swithin @. Short
lidge for the killing Of his wife came to
an end yesterday at o'clock
As was expected from the start,
the verdict was acquittal be
cause Of insanity. Although adiudged
insane by the jury's verdict, the wretehed
man had been freed from the charge of
murder. and his friends were satisfied
The jury was out about an hour and a
half, and Professor Shortlidge aud his
brothers did not leave the court room.
The professor stroked his beard uer
vously as the jury filed in When the
verdict was rendered, mot guilty, be-
cause of insanity" the court room was
half filed with people, all known to the
professor. There was q ripple nf sp
plause for while, and then those near
est crowded around Mr.. Shortlidge and
graspsd his hand His little
golden haired daughter climbed Oh
his knee and threw her arms
around her fathers neck and cried
Nearly everyone in the room shook hands
with him The people kept filing past
Mr. Shortlidge, whare he sat in deer
emotion. As.tbey shook hands each on,
spoke a kind, encouraging word. ThesI
evidences Of sympathy SO deeply touched
the professor that he could say nothing
in reply except to nod his head and weep
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
strII,ers won nc mani.

Providence, Sept. 2s.-A strike Of 12
hours duration ended at the Harris Cor
liss engine works here In victory for the
strikers.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
Denth Of a Banlter.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa, Sept. 2s.-W
]. Hitchman, the retired banker, died at
his Marleton summer home, aged 81 years.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
t,Ieared for uayre F-anoa

The British ship Constance, cleared for
Dunkirk, France, this morning, with a
cargo of 10,2S2 barrels, or 527, 600
gallons crude petroleum, valued at
$2S. 935 She is commended BY Captain
q NJ Fdpett
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
Illed by an Electric Car

PHILADELPHIA. sept. 28.-John Nice,
supposed TO be from Cincinnati, was In.
stantly killed by an electric car.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28

The Clayton House is a family hotel.
Every effort is made by the management
20 make &c home-like and attractive TO
those who live there.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
Ernnae.s CnndltInn Innrnved.

LONDON. Sept 2S The condition Of
James Anthony Froude, the historian, Is
improved.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
me Menfhnr.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day, partly cloudy TO cloudy, slightly warmer
weather win prevail, with fresh to strong
northsasterly and easterly winds aud rain
a 'ong the coast, but generally fair weather,
with light, variable winds In the western dis
tricts. On Saturday. in both OF these sec
tions. cloudy to partly cloudy, warmer
weather will prevail, with strong, northerly
winds and rain along the coast. and on sun
day. fair to partly cloudy weather, with light
and fresh variable winds.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
New York Hernld Weather Voreoasts

New York Herald Weather Forecasts
The southern storm has moved very little
during the last twenty-four hours, and was
central at Wilmington, n. G last night. IL
has diminished considerably in intensity. and
VIII probably not be severe IN this section.
although rain and high winds will occur
along the coast during the day. The depres-
sion in the Northwest is central In South
Dakota, and Is accompanied by warm
wave,n the temperature reaching 9s degrees
AT Huron. S. d.. during Yesterday afternoon "a
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
CAPE may, N. J.

Sea Breeze Excursion House,
Under new management, every thing new.
Regular dinners and hot lunch any time In the
day Dinners 90 cents Formerly on Washing
ton street. y. T. POWELL, Proprietor
Evening journal., 1894-09-28
THE CHALFONTE.

Under new management; appointments first
class. Special rates for season.
c. W. cox.
Evening journal., 1894-09-28

Edward q Bradford resumed argument
of the case Of the Penn Mutual Life In.
gursnce Company, Of Philadelphia, Us.
the Walton aud Whann Companies and
its receivers He represented the de-
PENDANTS he said that the company
was paralyzsd by thei Intervening power
which threw the corporation into the
hands Of receivers The company WAS
Evening journal., 1894-09-28

Candidate Lockwood and Lieutenant Gov
ernor sheeban Get an ovation at Buffalo
and Make Congratulations Are
sim Pouring In on HIM.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The ordinance regulating the use OF
bicycles was postponed. 10 this con-
nection the following communication
was submitted.
$40 the Honorable City Council OF the cry o.
Wheeling:
UGrvrLr,fEy:- Committee on Or
dinances are 10 report an Ordinance he
stric,iug the Rights OF Wheelmen' on tne
citv's thoroughfares. which meets with the
on1robation Of right minded whee!men,
ySitb the exception of one provision, that
releriing the attachment OF lamp TO
wheels The lamp on bicycles is consider
| "a unnecessary and its use is rapidly pc
/ ccriny obsolete. The object OF the ordl-
nonce in ouestiou is 10 provide for the
| safety of pedestrians. This can be accom-
/ nIished BIZ the use Of belts, whlcn Is
\ provided foS in the ordinance. were
| the city's thorOuChtares IN poorly
| lighted condition, the use OF the ramp ihlsh
find excuse, if not luSuhclton, ouI Is
| the streets are remarkably wei hghteu al
over the CITY, the provision for lamps seems
| needless. Besides being an expensive az
I tachment. q lamp is an awkward tnlng 1I
have on a bicycle, and none vet constructed
are reliable. -. ,..z.,, .h,,l
MON and yyheelwonen Of Wheeling, we pray
that your honorable body may so amend
the ordinance that it will not include th'
rrovision for lamps. With the bell o
IvSistle and limited speed OF ten mile
an bour. as provided in the ordinance, w
fsal snre that the safety ofpedestrlans, Ga.
or night will be guarded.
Chief Consul"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

Entry blanks are prepared for the
Trl.State Field Day At the Fair GROUNDS
on the 2lst Of this month under tie aus
pices Of the Wheeling association. The
associations which are to take part Will
be those Of Washington, Martins Ferry,
Steubenville, Beaver Falls, East Liver
pool and Wheeling. The contests will
begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and
all members Of the associations named
will be permitted TO take part All en-
tries must be signed and forwarded to
this city before the 18th OF this month.
There are to be first and second prizes
for local contests, list OF which ap-
peared in the REGISTER. The prizes
are being collected, but are not yet
classified
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
Clean Up ! !
DON'T YOU2
THAT'S OUR FIX WE EXPECT COMPANY

This Fall and great deal of it. too We have cleaned up
inside and out to make room for the large stock of Fall
Goods which the company coming to see Our immense
Fall and Winter stocks arriving IN large quantities.
Queer Clothes queer neckwear will queer man VINO
otherwise might succeed Ours are the correctly tailored
Goats, Pants and Vests the correct styles Of Neck
wear We could not afford to show anything but the
strict mandates of fashion, for which we have been known
anv years Our best advertisements not our say
ngs in the papers, but dongs at the store Our goods
are right prices, too We tit all shapes: we can mt
you Our Clothing possesses qualities OF which no man
need feel ashamed but of which every Wearer Is proud
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
IT WAS POSTPONED.
ZEE FATE OF fHs NEW TELEPHONE FRAN
CaISR IN COUNCIL.
Esavy Drafts on the City Treasury Made Last
Nighl-Ths Street Car Fender Matter Prob
ably dung Up by the Second Branch.
Miscellaneous Business.

Council met in regular session last
evening, the members present in the
First Branch being Messrs, Caddle,
Caldwell, Dobbins, Farrell, Grimm,
Hadlich. Horstman, Irwin, Menkemil-
Ter, Otto, Richards, Robinson and
Weidebusch. Ia the Second Branch
those present were Messrs. Brill, Britt,
Brock, Burke, Dinger, Filan, Cruise,
Hamilton, Hupp, Israel, Killeen, Max
well, Warneks, Wheat, Zoeckler and
Mr.. President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12


caught.
and the
accident al,
people TO the 5
A son OF the
Wood street, made
row escape yesterda.
being killed by the stree
was. the boy was badly
not seriously hurt. The BOY,
wears. was coming from sent
o'clock. In front OF Cook
works. on South Jacob street,
coroht on behind road wagon TO
A street. car came down the thorcu,
fare ~ their usual rapid rate OF spec
| THE driver of the wagon In pulling
| from The street car tracks, caused
tha boy TO fall in front OF the street car
nv great exertions, the motorman GOV
! his car checked just as It struck tue
! uttle fellow. Young Scnultze was
bnrled from the tracks. lie was plcSed
mn and carried to DR.. j. w. Myers Oh
6cs AZ FortY-third street. Bis elbows
knees and feet were badly bruised. Ihe
lad will be laid up for some time Is tAe
result.
Mrs. William Hayes, the well known
I.6v n Boggs Run who brings market
inc IN the city, had an accident yester
Gav oftarnoon at 4 o'clock on Forty
fourth street. She was GrlYlng thsl
in her cart. Her horse trlppea ana lei
and Mrs. Hayes was thrown out. Sn'
was badly bruised, but not seriously
| hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
Xylrcs bitxed Up.

About5 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
men fixing telephone wires at Forty :
third street, let a wire drop on one Of
the fire alarm wires. The City Hall
clock struck several times and the one
at the Eighth ward hose house struck a
dozen times. The Eighth ward alarm
APPARATUS was burned out. Chief Haley
located the trouble after searching over
the South Side. Repairs were az once
begun. 4 half dozen telephones near
the Mace, where the wires came to-
cether, were burned out, aud the Ben
wood connection was shut Of for several
hours.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
The Y. M. ID. O.

The Young Mems Democratic Club
OF this city will nod Z very important
meeting Tomorrow night at the clubs
headquarters, on South Main street,
near Twenty-Grst street. Business or
importance to every Democrat Of the
city is to be transacted, and none can
well afford TO miss being there. While
the meetings have been very encourag-
ing in all ways, it would be pleasure
to note more there at the coming meet
ing. Since the last assemblage there
has been increased enthusiasm among
the membe Of the party In all parts oil
the city 10 make the club big success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
RssoIu ions OF Res
HALL OF LINCOLN LoDG.
/. o. o. F.,
REDWOOD, ". VA, sep

HALL OF LINCOLN LoDG.
/. o. o. f.,
REDWOOD, ". VA, Sep
- stated meeting Of l.
M 20 I.O.O.F.. held in their
dav evening, September ;, le9
49,, resoIutlons wore adopted
WTSEg1s. In accord with the
nature our worthy and beloved
u Rroun has been removed II
midst by death; and -. .h,.
WErHE4s. II is fitting that THIS
sbonId show some mark OF sorrow
Vret on account Of this, our loss' inert
be it 49,. s...b ~ Rro
D Rroun this lodge has lost worthy
balovsd brother. q faithful Odu 81
$50 one that was Jealous and watchIo
tba councls of the lodge, ana tne 9
n1nnitv ia which he lived an honest anu
right citizen, and the family q lo'lns
i11nlqeut husband and fatner.
- I31.SIr,d. That we extend to the Ianii.
-. doceesed brother our sincere
| heartfelt sympathy in TINS tneir rI no-,
bereavement, and point them 20 hlln
| has said: ''Elessed are tneJ II li'ui =
they shall be comforted-
Rssolred. That the charter "
monfning for thirty days, and
he resolutions be fu-ni
9aufv n our deceased bIotn9
be spresd upon the
&sud kabllshed in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The ordinance for the regulating OF
street vendors came up in the First
Branch on its second reading Inc
measure was passed. The Second also
passed it, but not by the necessary two
thirds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12


The Peoples Telephone Company
ordinance came mp in the First Branch,
there being a strong array Of lobblsts
for and against the measure. The petit
fleming Company was represented by
Hon. j. b. SommerVile and Messrs.
Randolph Stalnacker, William johnson,
Joseph Wood and one or two others,
while General Alfred Caldwell, Mana
ger NJ. r. Wolf and others looked after
the interest OF the Central Com pany. a
good deal Of active work was done
among the members before the session,
and the fight early promised 10 be
lively one. 1t will be remembered that
when the proposed franchise was bsiore
the Ordinance Committee, week or so
ago, the Committee recommended that
the franchise be granted, with
the proviso that the wires should go
under ground between Tenth street on
the north and Wheeling Creek on the
south, the ordinance conforming in
other requirements TO the franchise OF
the Central Company, which recon-
mendation was very unsatisfactory TO
the Peoples Company, and hence the
effort made in Council last evening.
When the report.of the Committee on
this subject was read, the ordinance as
amended being transmitted, Mr.. Rich
ards raised the point that the rule re-
curing printed copies had not been
complied With. It was agreed the
paper should be read first time and
then, If the members were not satisfied,
ii should go over. After the ordinance
had been read first time Mr.. Farrell
objected to a second reading and the
paper went over To be printed and
copies mailed TO the members.
There is no doubt but that a majority
of the members of COuncil-in line with
a majority of the people-are of the
opinion the wires should go under
ground.
The conclusions of the Committee on
Ordinances regarding safety tenders for
street cars were embodied in report
ich recommended that the ordinance
nv Council be suspended until
7vestigation, aud that the
20 empowered TO go TO
g fgldets now
created some
ranch MEM
came up
rs of
he
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The report Of the Committee on Real
Estate stated that policies had been
written on the City Hall 10 the sggre-
sats amount of S42, 500, the premiums
nnon which were Ss50. The amount
WAS equally divided among seventeen
Iocal companies and agencies. The ae-
Ton NJ the Committee was approved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The Board OF Equalization and APP
peals reported that an examination OF
the books OF the Assessors and ColleC-
tor showed that the taxes on sixty
acres of land near Mt. Wood had not
been paid for five years, and recon-
mended that the Solicitor be Instructed
to take immediate steps to secure the
payment of the sum due. The recon-
mendatlon was adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
a.
on Hea
| considerati
was adopted.
49, 1,lnrl,,s rennrt showeu

ances Of SIs3, 27s.10. The Receive,
renort showed total tax collections to
August 95th, OF Slll,So49S on account
of ff,7 cent levy and S2l,66292 on &C
count of ten cent levy, total OF Sl33,-
497 90.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

Grades reported that the Street Rail-
way Company had neglected and re-
fused to relay and repave along their
tracks, and also to take up the unused
tracks on Tenth street and on Zane and
Front streets, Island. The Committee
asked that the Solicitor be authorized
10 compel the Company to do the work
to the satisfaction of the Board within
sixty DAYS, and on failure to have the
charter of the Company repealed. The
recommendation was adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
IN SOCIETY.
some Past aud Prosp scsivs Eventsia the
Gay World

Gay World
There was an interesting tennis tour
nament at Echo Point yesterday, which
attracted an audience Of about one nun
dred and fity persons. half OF whom
were ladies. The contestants were
players from Steubenville, Bethsny,
Cadiz and this city. The games started
at $50 o'clock. There were several sets
OF singles and doubles, all OF which
were close and interesting. wheeling
was represented by John Storer and
Percy Norton, who carried of the hon.
ors of the day, with Stenbenville see
ond and Cadiz third. 0'NeiIl took sew
eral snap shots OF the assemolage, and
several amateur photograPhere were
present.
Itisa long time since there was as
enjoyable an event among prominent
South Side people as yesterday. The
ladies OF the popular Mozart Singing
Society to the number OF about twenty,
surprised Mrs. John Roth, wife OF the
grocer OF ThirtY-eighth and JACOB
streets, in honor Of her twenty-ninth
birthday. About o'clock 10 the after
noon the ladies' went TO the home OF
Mrs Roth, and she was escorted 10
Mozart Park. where an afternoon ana
evening of great enjoyment was
spent. As token OF esteem
the ladies presented Mrs. Roth
With a set OF solid silver knives,
forks aud spoons, purchased from
Becker & Co., the South Side jewellers.
In the evening, gentlemen, tho hus-
bands OF the ladies went to the parks.
Words cannot describe the great feast
spread before the guests at the park.
IL was prepared by Eberbard Hoifreu
ter, the caterer. After that. good mu-
sic, bowling and dancing were features
of the enjoyment. All who attended
will remember the event with pleasure.
-
What promises to be one OF the most
popular and attractive social events OF
the season will occur on the 27ih OF
this month. The Odd Fellows OF this
city have secured Wheeling Park for
the afternoon and evening, and viii
hold a family picnic and outing. Ar
rangemants will be made with the rail-
roads for reduced rates, aud 1t is OK
pected that all the lodges In the sur
rounding towns will take part In the
big street parade, which Will be made
one OF the features OF the occasion.
The Mozart symphony Club OF New
York, a world-renowned company, has
been secured to give two performances
matinee and evening. This company
is under the management Of Theodore
Houck, the greatest cOrnetist the word
ever knew. and has associated with him
company OF artists OF. equal renown'
Including 4 vocal quarfstte. That the
affair will be a big success there is no
dOubt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

Ir your eyes water. witch, tire, burn,
vour head aches after reading or
jnr. consult aud have them exam
for glasses, free OF charge, at lilo
,treet. next 10 Shook q Co.'S, oy
1eff. the optIcIsn. swI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

Dr.. J. ". MORRIS has removed bis
Office from 11l0 Chapline street 10
Egerter building, coraer Market and
Elavanth streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
AMUsEaENTs.
GEN. eoRDoN's LECTURE.

Tomorrow evening Gen. john s.
Gordon. of Georgia, will deliver MS
famous lecture upon The Last Days
Of the Confederacy" at the opera
Uopse. He will no doubt be greeted oy
\ Iarre audience. Gen. Gordan Is an
eloquent and instructive lecturer ana
sneaks with authority upon matters
pertaining 10 his subject, as be Is one
If two great surviving generals on the
Confederate side. No lecture upon any
epbiect has received more catering no
tees from the press.
ROBERT DOWNING.
Robert Downing is adding to his his
,rionic lsurels this season By his splen-
aid PRODUCTION Of that great play "N'r-
cinns - in which he will be seen here.
assisted by Eugenia Blair aud q large
comnapv Of competent players. on next
Monday evening. Mr.. Downing Is
Known TO be generous as regards the
character of his support, his scenery,
costumes and stage accesstrles. The
noIicy he has followed Of striving to
Give the people the full vaipe OF their
money has reaped its reward in large
and constant patronage. A NJ, Down
Ing IS a great favorite bersAI p certain
that he viii p sIsI6i62 o. 's' AuU'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The Committee on Finance recon-
mended that the County Commissioners
DO asked to abolish tue toll gate AT the
top OF Fulton hill, within the city limits.
The recommendation was agreed 10.
The recommendation OF the Finance
Committee that oue-half the Collectors
bill for stationery and postage be paid
and the remainder sent to the Board OF
Education was adopted by the Second
Branch, but the First non-concurred,
ordered the payment of the full amount.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

LIQUOR licenses were granted to II.
Steel, No. 32Ol Chapline street; Thomp'
son IL Brown, No. 1908 Market street,
and ID. Goodfellow, No. 1914 Market
street. The license asked for by VIM.
Falloure. at No. 1917 Market street,
was refused, and the application Of C.
Hoffman,, at No. II Main street, was
referred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

Mr.. Hupp offered a resolution pro-
viding for standing Committee on
State Legislation, TO consist OF four
members-two from each Branch. The
resolution was adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The Committee on Ordinances re-
ported that it was inexpedient to pass
an ordinance regulating advertising,
and the Council concurred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12
INSTITUTE CADETS, A1TEs-
TIJN!

tn1 four measure for uni-
sss ms. Ne can save yen
sc your salts TO order OF
tn. Fit guaranteed.
-. 1919 SArket street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The Committee on Finance reported
settlements with the following loan
comm sSiouers:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

Louis A. Bowman, by his attorney
Hon. j. b. Sommervile, filed a claim
for $500 for damages to his property
caused by the change in the course Of
Caldwell's run. 1t was referred TO
Clsins
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

The Committee on Claims reported on
the NJ. Churc claim, In which there
was verdict against the city for $500
damages and S36S cash. The Commit
tee recommended that the cost be paid
and the matter closed up, and this was
acc uiesced In.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-12

run "anv man on e
twenty-five miles for q
weeks from signing ariic
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-12-07
A story About q Story.

Mrs. L. p. Terhune marion Harland)
tells curious bit of fact in connection
with one of her earlier novels, "Ruby's
Husband" The novelist was living in
Newark at the time of its writing, and
ON her frequent trips over the Jersey
flats TO New York her attention was of
ten conferred upon long, low rooted
white house visible III the far distance
from the cars She knew nothing of it
nor of its inmates but its isolation, and
on late winter afternoons its single eye
of light streaming eerily across the
stretch Of marshland attracted her story
telling instinct, and she wove the tale
about it.
Long afterward she found that it was
occupied by sporting character very
similar to the horsy Nick Sloane and
actually having his initials, and ne had,
too, young daughter, whose beauty
was as remarkable for her environment
as was that of the brilliant and unscru-
pulous Ruby. In the story Nick Sloane
is killed in a runaway accident, and out
of it the tenant Of the meadow house
came to a violent death by the cars, sew
eral years after "Ruby's Husband be-
came popular
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-12-07
A Matter of Fact Dog.

There are prosaic men and women
and there are matter of fact dogs. Fol
purely business purposes they are often
the best.
We once owned an excellent retriev-
ing spaniel Of the simple order of mind,
without grain OF humor. This dog ac-
companied us unasbed when we wanted
to shoot a bullfnch in the garden to
stuff The gun went off. and the poor
bullfnch dropped.
Now, this dog had been used, when
the gun was fired, to go and look for q
dead or wounded rabbit. So, instead
of looking under the apple tree, he dis.
appeared into the hedge, and in a few
minutes he returned with a rabbit in his
mouth So much for the value of q
matter Of fact dog.--London Spectator.