Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-01-20
PARKERSBURG.
The Pestoflice Robbery Casc-fRrns.
worth 10 Succeed Kenua.

Spccidt Ia the RCgtsfcT.
PAREERsBuRG, January 10 During the
past two DAYS the trial Of the three New
Workers who are charged with robbing the
postoiiice at Central last September, has ex.
cited considerable interest, and the spacious
court room has been crowded during court
hours. The Governments interests are
closely watched by Attorney General Flick,
but SO far has not made strong case
against tho accused. Geo. w. Neale. Esq,
is conducting the defense with his usual
,hrewdncss. Four more witnesses are
yet 10 be examined in the
case. In visiting the court
room the favorably impressed with the
manner in which business is dispatched.
The Drgnifcd Judge John J. Jackson on
the bench, the smiling Clerk, Col. l.. b.
Dellikcr, at his desk, the genial aud com.
petent United States Marshal g. W. Atkin-
son, with his efficient deputies, the portly
District Attorney General w. ii. II. Flick,
and last, but not least, the manly little
boys who act in the capacity OF pages, oil
tend 10 impress the visitor iayorlbly, and
reflect credit upon the power
that creates the attaches Of the court
in their several capacities. With due def
ference to all attaches Of the court, there
is one deserving more than passing men
ton. G.. u Gibbons, Deputy United States
Marshal. Of this city, il the one referred 10.
Major c. was appointed by NUnited
States Marshal Patton, and served with dis.
tinction during Col. rHtton's terra Of oiHce,
and when the present popular Marshal be.
came his successor, he found that Major
Gibbons IcCe I'd was such that IL msTited
a reappointmrnt, which was rendered aud
IL ia ha f,tEI, Ysn nl a. Msln
has been fully sustained. 4 part OF this
tine bis dulles have been labOrious, but
With his usual energy and promp'nesS The
labor hrs been performed 10 The satisfaction
OF the court and all connected there With.
During the present tenn Oi court Major q.
has, owing to the auaCCountHb!C abschce
Of Marshal Atkinson. been. acting as Mar.
shal, and in this capacity has also proven
himself capable in the highest degree win
ming golden opinions f.Vm tie ruurI, The
bar and every one else.
I viii bennington, prominent mrm.
Der Of tie Richie county bar is attending
court.
Dana L. Hubbard, Esq, the eniertsining
correspondent OF the REGisrgE at Washing
ton, is here q guest ni Hills Central.
4 gentleman here, one Of the leading
lights Of the Greenhack party, says that
Hon u. j.. r. FurnswOrfh, of Upshur. will
be th.ir nominee for Congress 10 III the
vaccrcy which will he occasiosef by the
resignation OF Hon John 4. Kenna in the
Third Congressional district.
Chas. W. Collins, of Wheeling, registered
at Hills Central, yesterday.
Hon. Romeo II. Freer hiss become Q per.
manert resident OF Parkersburg, and yes
teIday concluded an arrangement with
Col Piersol Of tie Standard, whereby he
becomes n partner in the business. The
Standard will contin ue TO be q fearless sd-
yocaie OF the Greenbock policy. Successt TO
the new firm.
Capt. J. W. Hsggefty, OF Hsggerty's De
teclive Agency. IL attending u. $. Court
Capt II. is sn important witness in the
Central PostOfnce robbery case above
alludcc 10.
Capt. Bsct with says tha, II was not an
earthquake which shook up Parksrsburg
yesterday morning. but il was caused by
Gen Flick who fell on the icy side walk.