Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-01-13
QUITE A TIME.
Extraordinary Scenes in a Council
Chamber.
Outrageous Accusations by Republican
Members Against the Clerk
of the First Branch.

The First Branch Of the City Council
is now tie between the Democrats and
Republicans, with Republican presiding
officer TO decide all weighty matters on the
side of his party. This state Of affairs
came sbout last night through the resigna-
ton Of Mr.. Biogsl, member from the
Eighth ward, aud the election in his atead
of Squire J. ". Schultzs.
When the ho1r of opening last
nights session of the First
Branch arriyed there were only
seven members present, viz: Messrs. Dob
bins, Donaldson, Haller, Hoffman, Myles,
NcGregor, and A. J. Schuliza. Messrs.
F5rrel ard Kinney had been aOout the
Council Chamber previous to the calling Of
the goll, bat thinking that there was
LITTLE PROSPECT OF A QUORUM
getting together they had gone away, Mr..
Farrell leaving his oyercost in the cloak
room. Ar. Alfred Caldwell had also
reached the City Hall and started to go up
stairs, but meeting the two above named
gentlemen on their way out he conversed
a moment with them and then left the
house.
While the members were lettering about
engaged in conversation and awaiting the
appearance of the eighth man, it became
rumorsd about among the Republican
members that Mr.. c. D. J. Biugell had Of
tered his resignation, that it was then in
tha pocket Of the Mayor, and that Clerk
Barney Galligan, aware Of the existence
of the document, and DESTROYS of prevent
ing the election of a Republican to fill the
yacaucy hsd persuaded Messrs. Caldwell,
Farrell and kenney to 90 home in the hope
Of
MAKING IMPOSSIBLE
the obtaining Of q quorum. IL happened
taa, NJ. Galigan had conversed with
each Of these gentlemen, as well as with
other Democrats, duriGE the evening, but
on matters entirely foreign 10 the allegis-
uoU. and vas ~ that time entirely unaware
iha, Mr.. Binge!l had resigned. 4 close
va ch was kept en- his every movement,
hu~eyar, and shortly after the departure OF
RE three Democrats the Mayor was In
toruued that the CLERK was doing his best
10 prevent the presence of a quorum.
The Branch was at once called to order
and t, roll ordered called. Messrs. Dob
bins Donaldson, Haller, Hoffman, Myles,
NcGregor aud Schul,ze responding. The
Sergeant was instructed to send for the
abssutees and the members present
SAT DOWN TO WAIT.
The Republicans knew that if one man
was obtained they would have majority,
and could elect q Republican after the
resignation OF Mr.. Biugell had been read
and accepted but for fear that more than
oue-snd all Democrats-might be
brought 10 the chamber by the officers,
they sent q messenger to DR.. Wingerters
residence, and that gentleman, although
in feeble heath. was dragged out into the
cold and hurried to the City Hall. Mr.
keuuey vas also found about the same
time and escorted to the Council chamber,
and then nine, members being present
six Republicans and three Democrats
Ia" FD4l Was aIa'l GAAACu dAu Tue ECcAE Ia
tion Of Mr. BiDgell produced and read.
A motion TO accept prevailed, and then
Mr.. Schul'ze nominated Squire j. ".
Schuitze to fill the vacancy.
rGE NOMINEE WAS ELECTED,
and then the miscellaneous business was
taken up.
Shortly after clock the reporters, who
had been busy in the Second Branch all
this time, entered the room and were at
once informed by Messrs McGregor, Dob.
bans aud other Republicans, that Clerk
Gslligau had been med5liug with Council
by attempting to prevent the obtaining Of
q quorum, that he had circulated among
Democratic members advising them to 90
home, and had succeeded in getting
Messrs. Caldwell, Farrell and Kenney to
leave the building, one Of them leaving his
oyercoat in his anxiety to
GET OUT Or SIGHT;
and so on in the same strain.
This was important, If true, and the re-
2orters fingered TO gather up the details,
Nothing of moment occurred until the sd-
iournment of the session, although there
was a good deal Of quiet laughter and no
little indignation as well, among the Re.
publicans at Gslligsns alleged course and
discontinue
Tna table being cleared and the session
dissolved, the Clerk, who had heard of the
assertions made by the Republican mem.
hers. sccos.ed Mr. McGregor in the lobby,
and the following conversation ensued:
A STRANGE SCENE.
Mr.. Galhgau-Mr. McGregor, did you
tell the reporters that | endeavored to pre-
vent meeting
Mr.. McGregor sir.
Why did you do it?
Because it was fact
No, sir; it is not
1T is: you induced Mr.. Caldwell, Mr.
Keruey and Mr. Farrell to 90 home"
That ia not so. never said word
10 them on the subject, SIS you can sscer-
tain by asking them
All the same you did. You were seen
talking to them and they all went away
"Of course | talked to them, and to
other members tool talked to Mr.. Hotf.
man and Mr. Myles. Mr.. Kinney lad
dressing that gentleman, did say word
to you about leaving the building
Mr.. Kenney-Not a word.
Mr.. Galigan-There is not wcrd Of
truth IN the matter, and it's
A VERY SMALL BUSINESS
for you to be scattering i. about among
the reporters. state right here, publicly,
in the presence of the reporters, that the
story il false and en- willing to swear
to it.
Mr. Haller-It looks very mach like it