The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-02
The Safe Burglary Trial.

! of Hayes by Mr.. Davldge, counsel Tor
defendants Hayes said he never enga-
ged in any illegal or disreputable busi-
ness until he went to Washington for the
secret service division. Several extracts
from the Congressional Committees re-
port were read, and the witness was ask
ed if he did not swear TO such things.
Hayes said he did not, that there were
several mistakes in that report as to
dates. Witness had stndied that book
very thoroughly.
Davidge-Well now Hayes, you must
behave yourself, as you will beirnsde to
do it or, the Court will take hold of YOU
Judge HumphIeys-Well, Mr.. Dav-
( idge, witness has the right to protect
himself.
/ Dsvidge-By impudence, your Honor.
| Judge Humphreys-l cant tell how
car impudence may be retorted.
Davidge-Well | AN not aware that
| merit that remark
Judge Humphreys-Now sit down
Mr.. Dayidge, or you will be made to
| do 20.
/ Davidgc-Ecry well sir.
At another stage in the cross-examina-
| tion Davidge said, II want to read an ex-
/ tract.from n report, and ask the witness if
it is true" He commenced reading
what Harrington said after witness had
left the commttec-room, and the defense
objected strongly
The Judge refused TO allow it to be
read in the presence Of the jury, and
said, "Mr. Davidgc, you know bow to
lay the foundation for the contradiction
of witness in legal manner, bur if you
undertake to bring in anything here un-
der pretensc of legality that ought not to
come in
Davidgc, interrupting said, "Your
Honor, l cannot proceed in this case if !
AIN to be -. Why this is an insult
Judge Humphreys-Will you just sit
down minute. This word pretense is
not used in the sense of impeaching your
sense of honor, or il any such an objec-
tionable manner, but in a legal way.
You are introducing what has not really
II right to be admitted.
Davidge-Wcll, Your honor can at
least allow me to reduce the proposition
to writing.
Davidge commenced to write, when
the Judge ordered the jury out of court
and directed Davidge to read, after which
the court sustained the objection.
Davidgc was about to submit another
proposition, and WAS searching printed
volume for it, when the court objected
to longer delay, and gave Davidgc the
privilege of calling this witness some
other time before the court adjourned for
the day. Albert CUM gave bail in the
sum of 5000 to appear for trial next
term.
More Disasters TO shipping.
DETROIT. November 1.-The harbor
tug Favoritr, after towing the schooner
Willie Keller to Lake Eric last night,
attempted to throw of the line, but it
became jammed, and the schooner NOV
ing on rapidly, capsized the tug, and she
sank. The female cook was drowned.
The schooner Queen City has been got
of, and arrived at Maiden this morning.
The second mate was accidentally killed
on Friday night.
: \ vessel name not asCcrtaincd, lumber
laden. is ashore on Green Island shoal,
otraights of Mackinaw.
The barge II. II. Brown, which Was
sunk ut the lime kilns, Detroit river, ar
rived here to-day.
MEMrHIS October 3l.-Ab"ut thrc"
o'clock this morning the residence of
Hon. Jacob Thompson, corner Of Lauder
dale street and fernando road, was set
on fire and totally consumed. A portion
of the furniture was saved. 1t is believed
the house was first robbed and then set
on fire. Mr.. Thompson and family are
absent in attendance on the Episcopal
Convention, New York. No insurance.
The residence of j. +. Mcrriman, cor
ner Pontato and Mulberry streets, was
burned this morning. 1t was caused by
defective fluc. Loss $1,000; covered by
insurance in the Home Of New York.
Weather clear and very cold.
AHQuiet In New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, November l.-On All
SAINTS day the tombs were decorated and
the cemeteries thronged with visitors.
The city is very quiet and no trouble
anticipated Tomorrow.
Weather clear and cool
startling Case Of ROBBERY and Arson.
PITTSBURGH, November l.-One of
most startling cases of robbery and arson
on record was pcrpetrated early this
morning. at No. 224 Federal street Al
lcgbenv city, a dwelling occupied by
Jacob Fell. Mr.. Fell awakened at 3
o'clock. and discovered the house on fire.
He alarmed his family, consisting Of his
wife, two sons and and servant girl
named Margaret Lynch. Finding es-
cape BY the stairway impossible, Mr.. Fell
and his wife escaped by means ofs rope
from the second story front window, and
his son solomon jumped from a second
story back window unharmed. His son
Joseph, however. rushed down the staff
wav through the flames and was seriously
burned. The girl, Margaret Lynch,
while attempting to escape from the third
story, wa overcome by the smoke and
suffocated. Her body. blackened and
disfgured. was found after the fire had
been extingui.hed. The burglars carried
awsy -ilverware and other articles Of
value. and then fired the house in two
places. Mr.. Fcll had one thousand
dollar. in her hand while escaping, but
during the excitement, it Wa dropped and
lost. Loss by fire $1,000; covered by
insurance. No clue to the perpetrators
has been discovered
Fire and Murder.
POTTsyILLE, Pa. November Last
night several stables were burned q;
Mahoning City, and after the FIRE wss
subdued dispute arose between mem
Der. Of the variou. fire companies, which
ended in q riot. Pistols, biilies and all
kinds Of available weapons, were freely
used. George MAJOR, Chief Burgess, was
shot, snd i now lying in n critical condi-
ton. the ball entering near his heart.
Daniel Doughcriy, who, it i thought,
shot Major, was shot ia the meek by VIM.
Major, aud dangerously wounded. otb-
ers were injured. and the excitement