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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
All Day Services

The following programme has been
arranged for the all day union services
to be held at the Chapline Street NJ. E.
church:
6 a. m, Sunrise Service-A. j. Nc
Nash.
10 to 1890 a. m, Song Service.
1870 to 10, Preaching-Dr. A. B.
Riker.
Soloist, Mrs. Edw. RYAN.
IL to D. m, Devotional-Rev. L. Il.
Jordan.
/ to . p. M, Topical-Rev. F. D.
Beckley.
Soloists, Mrs. Frank Stanton, Mrs. F.
D. Beckley and Miss Bird Chapman.
. TO 3 D. M, "Experience"-Rev. n.
B. Johnson.
3to4 p. m, "Consecration"-Rev. D.
A. Denton.
Soloist, Miss Morrison, Of Bellaire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
A Peculiar Snap.

Recently the new brand of chewing
gum, "Kis-Me," has sprung into popu-
larity in the city. A South Slider had
not the new gum and he had not heard
OF it, Into his confectionery a few
days ago stepped a handsomely and styl-
ishly dressed young lady. She stepped
up to the candy man aud asked "Kis-
Me-" The confectioner gazed at her
evidently thinking she had lost her rea-
son. An employe from the rear room,
also not onto the new wax, shouted for
him not to kiss her or he would tell his
wife At this stage the pretty girl
swept out of the store, showing signs Of
anger. People have a good joke on the
candy dealer now as result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
Street Lighting improvement.

The new arc dynamo at the city cleo
trio light station was running last night
on the Island circuit, handling about
sixty lamps. uperintendent Capps has
rugged up a new circuit, so as TO make
the new machine do its share OF the
work, and at to-night's session Of the
Gas Trustees something definitely will
probably be done about locating some
additional lights.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
Postnoned Again.

CHICAGO, February 14-Arguments
on the question Of new trial for Prem
dergast, the slayer of Mayor Harrison,
were postponed to-day before Judge
Brentano, owing to a disagreement OF
counsel. PreDdergast appeared in
court in much better physical condition
than at the time Of his trial, but ap-
peared extremely nervous and i'll at
ease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
BOY BItten.

About four o'clock yesterday after
noon a boy named Willie Foster, who
lives on Main street, was bitten IN the
left wrist by a large dog owned by 5. y.
Boyce, Esq. The boy was attempting
to lead the animal when he was bitten.
His Injuries are not serious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
D. GUNDL|NG & @'
Star COthiers, 81 and 36 Twelfth Street.
No Use
To Swear

II the bcys' Shoes swear
out in less than no time"
it's your fault, not his. II
yOu come 10 US for them
you'd get more wear for less
money. We have a line Of
good, honest School Shoes
that haVn't their equals for
, wear in the State. Come
here next time and see for
yourself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15

PROF. JOHN MULLEN will give his
closing social on Monday evening, Feb
ruary 10Th. Former pupils aud those
good dancers that are IN the habit Of at
tending are invited. Killmeyer will
Dlay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
TWO NICE CONTRACTS
secured by the Firm of G. MendeI 8 Co,
Yesterday

Yesterday.
Yesterday the bids for furnishing a
carpet for tue new A. .. Z. w. hall, in
the Grand Opera House building. aud
for carpets, shades, furniture, ETC., for
the new Masonic Temple. were opened.
and the firm Of G. Msndel & Co. cap
tured both contracts. This firm will
do all the work ia this line at the new
Masonic Temple, and the apartments
to be used By the Masons will present .
very fine appearance when they get
through with them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
ri OTHTNG-D CTTNrOY -, -
- 1-11s 49,; 9oNpLlNG a ca.
Paper is Patieni||

An old German saying, aptly fits the a :
the newspapers. They're impartialF@aa.e
paid for. You must pick the bone i P'a
were boys when we began business i l. ssl
Using. They saw us establish ourselrs oS''
by word and worth--nboastinelv 2 q
over these many years-not broken a.; tO9
You hear of tailoring prodigies Pr
dence you've got in us, in our resouros. q
YOU to BEWARE. Unless you want IL NV y, v
SUIT, buy good Ready-made Clothing - "a y
sheep raisers, not wool growers. and on, 9gss
only mintweight But modesttr anknessl =
us bountiful business. The quantities Wy wa
mould the market, the quality We dem,'I
only the competent and trustworthy. W@S
not lowest in price-look to the WORTH
find the reason. Day after day We ajr..
make comparisons here and everywhere
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
Transfers OF Real Estate Near Elm
Grove.

Recently there has been important
real estate transfers at Elm Grove.
James Hervey sold piece of land near
the IS" bridge TO John Huff, of Roney's
Point, of thirteen acres, for $50 an
acre. The purchaser will use il for
gardening purposes. John Supler
bought Mr.. Huff's farm OF 80 acres for
81 600 Benjamin Springer has sold
several small tracts which will be used
for market gardening and fruit raising.
Shepherd Thornburg has sold % acres
along Middle Wheeling creek, and the
Kimmins' mill farm has been sold
again. This farm contains so acres.
Transfers in that locality have been
much brisker already this year than for
several years back.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
Se9istet
rnarmomarer rlaoora.

MrC. Sohuepf, tue Opera House drug
Eist. made the following observations OF
the temperature yesterday; q. m, %;
ga m, IS; IL NJ, "a; p. m, 59i P. n,
81. Weather, chsngeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
index to New Aaverusomsuss
rnrprH rAsE-

Handy Atlas OF the WoFld-Stanton's OLD
City Book Store.
Self-Raisinr Buckwheat-Albert Stole & Co,
Money 90 Loan-ROlf x Zane.
The Oliver Slot Machine.
Notice Of Probate OF VIII.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15

In note to the Receiver, the Auditor
says he will certify the taxes Of the
Wheeling Railway Company and the
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal In a
short time. The total OF these railroad
taxes last year was SO, 926sS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15

Boys High Cut Shoes, sizes II
10 2...............'' 49,. .pLsOO
Misses School Shoes, sizes II
TO 2.................. .olsVO
Boys High Cut Shoes, sizes 3
TO D PAs w
Boys High Cut Shoes, Lace and
Button, IL to .$ls2O
Boys Shoes, Lace and Button, all
solid, 3 to 5.................$1. 90
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15

-Four fine Card Photos only so cents,
for this week. Bring the babies.
PLUMNER's, 1888 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15

m rou wish "a have the best local and
taieEra phic parkr 10 the clty left &C vour
door reEularl. very mornknE, 4nDscrloo
for che Daily SUNDAY edit Of the
NaEiFtErs Is per week
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
Now on sale at this popular and Pro8T529,'.
How will these prices agree with your pu'''

90 pieces Lancaster Gingbam
! Light Ground Prints.
Bales Extra Good A UnbIeached Muslin
lot Dark Prints and Crepons
One lot Fine Zephyr and Dress Gnghams ,,
Bats to catch your trade? No indeed. Neither 90 t "a
profit other goods the values Of which are m'i'
witness these additional prices:
Beautiful Striped Wash silks.
Pure Japanese Silks plain coors.
Plain Atwood Henrettas. all color
Crepons, all the DELEGATE tiBts
Stylish Atwood Mixed Sungs
flnest Atwood Cnaiiies
Pure White Terry Towels sizes 2OX44, only ..'.''.'' ..
One lot Bleached and Unbeached Table Damaks ...'''
One lot Unbeache1 Table Damasks ~
Extra Good Mixed Seamless Half Hose. ..r
Children's Superior Seamless Fast Black Rooed h0's ~
Wrappers made Of Merrimack Print
Genuine Lonsdale Muslin Night Dresses 10 large sizes 1
late Tor our special ~
Other arrivals prices of which It will not Be ,8lt
Priestleys New Silk Warp "Eudora," the gea1 ~
Antique Silks. Neat and Pretty Printed French paes Pa
Satines In Plain aud Bocaded Grounds Organo Ortgsr
Seersuckers and Outings Figured Crepe and oA. Cnbae
Printed Dimities and Irish Nansoos o"t.
Antique Embrodories ia Matched Unmatched Fay 81
Edges IN Match Widths. Black Cream aud bcfu 'H
Lace Curtains at lowest prices known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
LADIES' 6 HIa
WRAPSI|

viii he sold no yourour,..
unreasonable Vs. stI t,r. u
choice lmAtchl CURTAIN FNNe II
You will need tagm 'bls-.t
now when YOU can go ih.-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
ONLY ONE WEEK /
- BEF02EN
STOCK 7AET

And We wautto ts.lyrlrr,
great desl more than cost,
cut prices WAY 1rw-. s.r,,,
goods, A. We CANNOT aEo,l (. ,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15

Freedom buyers privilege; satisfaction jus, 3
his right Who Money back stet ,
Because its fair aud square. we've always done
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-15
CITY Railroad Taxes.

Auditor !. V. Johnson has certified
to Receiver Kindleberger railroad taxes
due the city as follows:
The morning call., 1894-05-08
TWO LETTER MARVELS.
Machines Which Can Cancel Thirty
Thousand Stamps an Hour.

The four men who so deftly destroy
stamps in the mailing department of the
P0stoffice will from to-day be assigned to
other duties. Two little machines, each
of which can spoil more stamps in an hour
than a mar could in day, were being set
up yesterday in the back part of the Post
Office building and by this forenoon they
will be in operation.
The stamping machines are marvels of
ingenuity and celebrity. The San Francisco
postal authorities have been trying to get
them for the past eighteen months, and
they are now very much pleased at having
succeeded in getting the department at
Washington to furnish them.
One of the chief difficulties in the way
was the lack OF power in the old building.
The electric companies furnish power only
during certain hours of the day down in
that part OF the city. and stamping has to
be done at all hours of the day and night.
SO after surmounting many difficulties the
POstoffice officials succeeded In having a
turbine-wheel put in. and they can now
run their machines by water power
The stampers will cancel 10000 stamps
an hour. that is they could if the letters
could be fed in at that rate. They do their
work with almost human intelligence and
with much more than human accuracy
and accuracy. The varying size of the
envelopes makes no difference to them.
When the letter flashes along through the
row of revolving wheels that carry 1t 10
the stamps it catches daub and an i'm
print which effectually destroys the stamp
and leglbly postmarks it. There will be
no more blurred postmarks and no more
imperfectly effaced stamps. The machines
have the latest improvements and do their
work perfectly. lt will take two men to
run it, but they will get through with
mail in ''jiffy" and the other two NAV
devote their entire time to other matters.
The first stamping machine used by the
Government was put In the Boston post
office. ten years ago, but its work was
child's play as compared with that of the
two little repeatedly improved devices
which Mail Superintendent Ford has lust
had presented to him.
The morning call., 1894-05-08
FOR BUNKER HILL DAY.
An Effort to Have 1t Made Legal
HOLIDAY

A meeting of the Bunker Hill Associa-
ton was held in the Nucleus building yes
terday, William G. Badger presiding. The
committee on grounds and transportation
reported having COMPLETED full arrange
ments and that the celebration and picnic
will be held at Camp Taylor on Saturday,
June 16 A communication was received
from ST. Adams Sunday-school announc-
ing that the pupils would attend the pic
mic in body.
The secretary reported having written
to the Secretary of War and the Secretary
of the Navy. Washington, d. c., to have
the customary salutes and guns fired on
the anniversary of the battle of Bunker
Hill. The literary committee reported
having invited j. T. Rogers, att0rney-at-
law, to deliver the Grafton, and having
received his acceptance of the same.
The secretary was authorized to confer
with the societies of the Tuolumne Assn
citation, the Veteran Firemen and also the
Merchants Club, all of which organiza-
tions will celebrate the day, with view
Of having the day declared legal holiday.
Hugh Clarke. chairman of the music COM
mlttee, was requested to see Cassasa of
the Worlds Fair band in regard to supply
ing the association with music.
On motion, Albert Wheaton. the secre-
tary, was reminded to invite the Board of
Supervisors as well as the Board of Edu-
tion to attend the celebration in BODY.
After other minor reports and remarks
the meeting adjourned.
The morning call., 1894-05-08
j. B. EIiot's Narrow
Escape From Death.
SHOT AT BY JAKE RUDOLPH.
The Ex-Convict Was After M.
Ii. de Young.
BUT GOTTHE BUSINESS MANAGER
An Exciting Affray at Midday in the
Chronicle Business Office With
Buckley's Henchman.

A handful of silver coins saved Joseph
B. Eliot. business manager of the Chroni-
Gle. from death by murderous bullet yes
terday.
Jake Rudolph, the ex-convict and hench-
man of Chris Buckley. was the would be
murderer, and 1t is due to no fault of his
that he is not now charged with murder.
Rudolph was on the trail of M. III. de
Young, ana had he run across him before
he met the courageous business manager
he probably would have accomplished his
desire. The shooting occurred in the busi-
ness office of the tall building on the cor
ner of Kearny and Market streets a little
after noon.
Jake Rudolph entered the business office
and asked for Mike de Young. qualifying
the name OF that gentleman with choice
assortment of Barbary Coast billlngsgate.
On being told that Mr.. de Young was not
there the ex-convict became very excited.
He cried, II want to see that --. l
owe him S17 and | want to pay it to him
- him. / will shoot that - il get t
him. Where is De Young, the -? say.
Where is he %
The noise and general disturbance
alarmed the whole office. The private
office of Mr.. Eliot is in the rear, looking
out on Market street. The business mana
ger heard the row and got up to see what
The morning call., 1894-05-08

was the matter. He went out and ac-
costed Rudolph, who at that moment was
swearing and crying out for De Young
worse than ever.
"What do you want?" asked Eliot.
He asked again for De Young and then
Eliot ordered him out of the office. For
reply Rudolph reached behind and pulled
out big navy revolver. pointing it di-
rectly at the business manager. Mr.. Eliot
is nervy man. He jumped at the ex-con-
vict and grabbing him by the throat with
one hand pushed the pistol hand down
with the other. Rudolph fired. but Eliot
held on to his man and struggled across
the office.
The shot had thrown the whole clerical
force into wild alarm. Clerk Carson,
however. jumped to the assistance of the
business manager, and Solicitor Rose. who
was talking at the time with Mr.. Rae, also
went TO the assistance of his chief All
three hustled Rudolph about the office. The
would-be murderer fought like wild
animal, but he was finally thrown out of
the door. Eliot retaining the pistol. The
shot had attracted large crowd outside
the Office. and Rudolph in getting out or the
d door fell into the hands of ex-Police Officer
Guilfoy. who jumped upon the ex-convicl
and pinioned his arms behind. He pushed
The morning call., 1894-05-08

and showed his man across the street to
the police box and turned in call for the
patrol. While that was on the way ne
had lively struggle holding on to Rudolph,
and a big crowd gathered in the vicinity.
Then the shooter was carted off to the new
City Hall and locked up in a strong cell.
All kinds of wild rumors spread around
town as soon as the shot was fired. One
story was that M. II. de Young had been
shot and killed. Another was that he had
been wounded. Still another story made
the business manager a dead man and the
ex-convict badly wounded. An excited
crowd thronged the Offices, and all the
afternoon in fact more or less large
gathering watched the business Office with
morbid curiosity.
AS matter of fact Mr.. Eliot was not
killed nor even very seriously wounded.
AS stated above, his life was saved by
handful of silver coins in his trousers
pocket he had in this pocket some dol
lars and half-dollars and his keys. When
Eliot forced down Rudolph's hand the bullet
struck him in the region OF the right
trouser pocket. Three dollars and half
dollar are all bent and doubled
up where the ball struck them. The
bullet split into three pieces ard one piece
glanced along the inside of the thigh.
abrading the flesh and causing painful
confusion, while another piece lacerated
The morning call., 1894-05-08
AN EASY VICTIM.
HaIf-Interest .Swindlers
Still Busy.
An Aged EngIishman Duped Out of
$500 in the Usual Simple
Way.

M. M. Hogan arrived in this city from
New York in February last. and as he had
saved some money he looked out for
profitable investment He made the ac-
Quaintance of K. Kenny. who runs a real
estate office at 1904 Market street. who
represented to him that one of the part
ners OF the California Real Estate and
Business Exchange, III Market street, was
sick and was anxious to sell his one-half
interest for $780, The business was rep
resented as a paying one.
Hogan was introduced to j. Perquigney,
the other partner. and Kenny drew up the
papers for the transfer, Hogan handing
over the $500. After sitting in the Office
for nine days and no business turning up
Hogan got disgusted w. Neustadt. who
has been implicated in numerous half
interest swindles, was acting as book
keeper for the firm, and hearing Hogan
expressing his dissatisfaction generously
offered to buy his share. On February %
be gave Hogan prOmlssOry note Tor
S507 25, the amount actually paid by HO-
gan, payable sixty-four days after date,
and Hogan felt glad.
When the note became due Hogan called
at the office and presented it tn Neustadt
for payment Neustadt was full of eX-
cuses and got him to allow the matter 10
stand over for three or four days. But as
evidence of good faith he wroe out tram
fers to Hogan Of property in Utih. which
had existence only in his Imagination.
Hogan for the first time became suspi-
cious, and on Saturday be again called at
the office and threatened to have Neu-
stadt arrested unless he got his money.
Neustadt put him off with soft words but
when he went 10 the Office yesterday
morning and found it deserted he has
tened to police headquarters and told his
story. He was advised to apply fol war
rant for Neustadts arrest. aud will do so
this morning.
Hogan is an Englishman and spent sew
eral years in Africa. He then returned to
England, and finally concluded to make
his home in this country. He lived for
few years in New York and then came on
here. He is a man about 90 years of age.
and considering his varied experience it Is
almost incredi Bile that he could be so easily
victimized. He now feels very sore. and is
determined to punish he men who swim
died him, if at all possible.
Kenny was one of the parties implicated
in swindling an Australian out of 5000
some months ago in precisely the same
manner, the business being the employ
ment agency Oh Powell street. then oper-
ated by Guy 5. WhitcomDe, another half
interest swindler.
The morning call., 1894-05-08

arrested for shooting at Police Officers
AVIAN. Eaton and Harry Fassett on Green
and Stockton streets. On September II,
following, he was sentenced to four years
in San Quentin, having been convicted on
a charge of assault to murder. Since he
served his time Rudolph has come under
the public notice in variety of
ways. Chief of these was as the
body guard of Chris Buckley. When
Buckley skipped to Canada he took
his henchman with him, and during the
chiefs absence in Europe and the East
Rudolph has been in charge of the ranch at
Livermore. Since Buckley's return he
has been very often in the company of his
distinguished chief. Rudolph was divorced
from his wife about year ago. and the
effect of this has had something to do with
making his temper still worse. When
sober he is looked upon as a 'pretty de-
cent fellow" but any one whom he dis
likes he invariably talks about shooting
when he gets drunk.
Captain Lees has taken possession of
the revolver. coins and pieces of bullet.
Detective Silvey has been assigned to work
up the case.
Rudolph was yesterday afternoon
charged with assault 10 murder"
Judge Low last night fixed Rudolph's
bonds at $4,000, but he was not bailed
out, as his friends thought it would be un-
wise 20 do so.
Several of his friends called to see him
last night and talked with him till 10
o'clock, the hour fixed for all visitors TO
take their leave. Then he was locked up
for tha nirht
The morning call., 1894-05-08
THIRTY DAYS RESPITE.
Police Force Retirements Postponed
Until TObin Returns.

The Board of Police Commissioners met
last night aud after being in executive ses-
sion for about an hour and half ad-
lourned. There was no waiting crowd in
the anteroom and in the corridors as on
the occasion of the two previous meetings,
and the place seemed deserted.
After the adjournment Chief Crowley
said: There is nothing to report as only
routine business was disposed of. The
question of retirement was talked of, but
the two Commissioners present thought it
advisable that such an important matter
should be dealt with by full board Be-
sides President Tobin before leaving on
his vacation requested that the considera-
Iion of all matters outside of routine
should be deferred till his return in thirty
days."
This will necessarily include the final
consideration of Sergeant Spillane's case,
who was on the list of probable dismssals
in connection with Chinatown boodling.
The morning call., 1894-05-08

which the fatal shot was fired must have
been not more than Is inches from its
object.
William j. Shreye, gunsmith, in an
affidavit stated that the bullet which
killed Herrick could" have been fired
from pistol such as was carried by book
keeper Melvin, a 44-caIiber Smith &
Wesson. Powder marks on the clothes
worn by the deceased showed that the
pistol must have been held not more than
twenty-fOur inches away. On these aft
davits new trial was asked.
Mr. Hosmer. in opposing the motion, got
little mixed as to details. owing to his
ignorance of the facts. but he was set
right by the Judge and by Detective Sey-
mour. He said that everything advanced
by Mr.. Colwell in support of his motion
was of speculative character, and was
moreover, not new. 1t had all come out
and been argued at the trial. He could
not see that there were sufficient grounds
to grant any such motion.
Mr. Colwell, in reply. said that no fair
play had been shown by the prosecution
in conducting the case. "They withheld
from us everything. so as to prevent US
from having anything TO say. Take these
clothes, these firearms, all referred to in
our afidavis. The prosecution never
brought these things into court. never gave
us a chance to look at them for ourselves.
Take the jury. l say that all those
Jurors were one OF three things-moral
towards, knaves or ignorant No jury
would have brought into court a verdict of
guilty in such way. II they had paid
any attention to my evidence and theory
for the defense they would have at least
agreed that it was plausible, and have re-
turned a verdict of not guilty. But they
went out and returned in seven minutes
with verdict which meant the death Of
this defendant.