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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
HUGGINs MURDER TRIAL.
Main aud McAIasters Placed on Trial at
New Martinsyille.

Special Telegram 10 the Register.
New MARTINSvLLE, w. VA, Febru-
airy 2.-William Main aud James Me
Masters were placed on trial to-day in
the Circuit Court, Judge Jacobs, pre-
siding, charged with the murder OF
Benton higgins. The jurors are as
follows, viz: Selby Postlcthwalt, John
w. Rush, G.. w. Anderson, George
Blatt, Albert McHenry, William ii.
Truax, Presley Postlethwait, ii. A. Jol-
life, George RotElesberger, John
Springer, John Cain and Samuel Wayt.
During the forenoon OF October %, 1890,
Benton Higgins was found dead by John
and Roseberry Grimm, the body lying
along side of the county road, the
road running through L piece
OF woods about mile or a
mile and half from the town Of Lit
Teton, Wetzel county, Main and Nc
Masters are both young unmarried men,
and do not seem TO be very strong men
tally. They are both citizens of Greene
county, Pennsylvania, and were too
poor to employ counsel. The Court as
signed James Mcintyre and Il. Il. Snod-
grass, attorneys of this place, as their
counsel. The developments in the case
will doubtless follow closely the line Of
the old, old story of whisky, cards and
women, the only thing lacking is the
woman. 1t seems that during the af-
ternoon of October 20, 1890, Main,
McMasters and Huggins, together
with some others, perhaps en-
gagged in little Qnnocent) game
of draw poker. just to pass the time
away, you know" near the town OF Lit
Teton. The card party separated about
four o'clock in the afternoon, Huggins
having won 81 from Main and 50 from
McMaSters. After separating Huggins
repaired to saloon in Littleton and
filled up with bad whisky, and then
started toward his home. He was found
as above stated. The State claims to
have Il chain of circumStantial evidence
which will be convincing against the
accused, connecting them with the muir
der. The State claims to be able to
prove that Man and McMaStcrs fol-
lowed IIuggnS, and were seen about the
time the murder was supposed to have
been committed, near the scene OF the
murder, as well as finding some
OF the goods and chattelS,
belonging to IIugginS, in the
possession of the accused, and in other
ways connecting them with the murder.
There are also some hints Of conles-
sion of one of the accused, but | am not
informed under what circumstances the
alleged confession was made, II made at
all. II made under duress it could
hardly be used in the trial against them.
The defense, it is understood, will be an
alibi. a large number Of witnesses are
in attendance from the east end OF this
county, in the case.
Carmen, from near Littleton, was tried
and acquitted at 4 former day OF this
term of court for the murder Of his child.
The State was unable to make out a
case after the Court refused to permit
the wife OF Carmen to testify, who, it
seems, was the only witness to the affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
Attacked by Infurlated Women.

MAMMOTH PA, Februaby Supper
intendent Keighly, Of the ill-fated Mann
moth mine, was assaulted by the wives
OF the victims Of the recent explosion.
The attack was led by German woman
named IIeinlich. When the Superin-
tendent arrived at the mine this morn
ing he was met near the entrance by
the woman. who sprang at him like q
tigress. She was shaken of with con-
siderable difficulty.
The attack was followed by 4 number
OF Hungarians present who began TO
throw stones at him. He was struck by
some Of the missiles, receiving painful
bruises The families OF the victims are
being well cared for and there is no
actual want over $4,000 has been
given 10 the bereaved families and the
committee has as much more on hand 70
be distributed, while liberal contribu-
tions are still coming ia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
pnddIers Refuse a Reduction.

PorTsTowN, PA, February 9.-ThiS
morning the entire iron works OF Ellis
Il Lessig Steel and Iron Company, III
this city. shut down, throwing 700 men
out .of work. the pay roll for whom
amounted to about S25, 900 per month.
The company began paying off at noon.
This action was taken because
Of contemplated reduction
in the wages of puddlerS Of from II to
50. 80 ton, TO 20 into effect to-day.
The men objected to this reduction on
the ground that it was % cents per ton
lower than the other companies OF Potts
town were paying. During the past
two weeks conferences have been held,
a committee representing the pud-
dlerS and officials OF the company,
but an agreement could not be reached
The men offered TO accept s3.75, while
the company refused TO grant the offer.
The list submitted TO the firm stating
that the puddlers would not work for
81. 80 per ton was signed by 1856 men.
The officers of the company thereupon
told the puddlerS to call and receive
the wages due them. President Lessig
of the company says that the unfayor-
able and unsatisfactory condition OF the
iron trade at the present time IuStilles
the reduction. II the iron business
brightens the company promised to
raise the wages. The price paid at
Reading for pudding is 81 per ton. In
Pittsburg the price is - and $3.50 per
ton
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NO. 2O4

of the Treasury for the direct payment
OF subsidies and bOunties. In the pres
ence OF such sentiment what ought the
Democratic representatives TO do? The
only thing they can safely do is az the
very threshold TO agree 10 stand to-
gether, mark out course Of legislation
in strict conformity with Democratic
ideas and carry IL through. There will
be urgent and persistent demands for
the enactment OF many class measures,
but halt should be called and a return
TO correct principles determined upon.
Class legislation, aside from its inlus-
tice, is unstable legislation. The country
needs stability; IL needs rest. For TWEEN
ty-fye years We have suffered from the
effects OF personal legislation. There
is not an individual SO humble or a bus
mess so insignificant that has not SUI
fered from the disturbance thus
wrought. What industry, trade or yo-
cation that would not prosper by
period OF rest from the Oft-returning
stringencles OF money, the nuctuation
OF prices and the uncertainty OF wages
and employment? Such course Of
legislation would inspire hope and con-
fidence, relieve many distress and heal
many fracture.
1t would not be wise. if proper. in
this article, to enter into detail as 70
the measures that should engage the at
tentiOn Of the members OF the next
House. That is a matter for them To
determine after they have become ful-
ly convinced OF the great importance of
unity and harmony.
Continued on Third PAGE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
A GREAT SCARE
stirred Up at Morgantown over the New
University Cadet Bill.

Spsciql telegram 10 ne Register
None GANTowx, w. VA, February ..
Considerable excitement and great
Indignation was manifest among the
students OF the university when II
was learned that bill had been intro
duced into the Legislature compelling
all able-bodied students To join the cadet
corps and deprying them OF books ana
stationery: IL was NJ once denomln-
ated another Force bill. 1t was at once
characterized both by citizens and stu
dents asa bill that would greatly reduce
the number of students attending the
University, first, by preventing many
from coming under the present wise
nrovision. as cadets: second, by prevent
ing a greater number from coming who
would not wish to take the military
course. No one who has not been through
il can understand what an amount OF
drudgerv three-yearS' military course
means. Fully one-half Of the cadets
only take e now upon the consideration
of receiving their books and stationery
free. while II they do not graduate they
return the books TO the university,
which are used again and again by
other cadets. Now only about one
cadet graduates out of every ten that
enters. so that the expense To the State
is small indeed. Those that take full
military course and graduate by the
drudgery they undergo, fully earn
the free books they receive sev,
eral times over. If this OIL
were framed for the purpose OF build
inc mn the Ohio schools and those OF our
other ncighboriug States, it could not
be much better framed. 1t Will have
the effect of driving those students who
do not wish TO take the military course
Immediately oHt of our State by reason
of the greater expense il will entail mp
ON them. for IL is well known that mill
tory uniforms are about twice aS eXpen'
Siye as ordinary citizens clothing. Inc
nresent wise provision under which ca
dets are appointed, has been the one
great maiuStay to the unlverSi--
Nv TO which it has grown, and
is now proSpering; it makes the
moor mans son the equal OF the rlcl
mans son while they are in the nj
versitv. 1t helps him on his feet
There is one other point which seems
worth consideration. Under the present
policy of appointment the university Is
nroSpering, and our young men nave
something definite to look forward IL
and depend upon. After every radical
change confusion inevitably exists loi
some time the policy OF Management
for a State institution should be settled
and not constantly changing. We know
our legislators have the oe'l
interests of our noble institution al
heart. and it is believed here 0oth oy
citizens and students that the enactment
of this bin into law would be dlSaS
trous to our university. 1t is doing al
mirably under the present management
Would IL not be well to let well enough
alOnc2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
TIE SILVER POOL.
Owenby Proves to be Very Peculiar Wit
ness-nis Admissions.

ness-nis Admissions.
WASHINGTON, February 2.-ln the
silver pool investigation to-day Repre-
sentative Abner Taylor, Of Illinois, tes-
titled that he had bought on margin on
July Il, 1890, 10000 ounces Of silver az
lO99i, and on the 18th Of August. 1890.
had sold the same at ll2i.. He wished
to be put on record that the purchase
was made three days after the silver bill
became 4 law. Had not bought any
silver since.
James A. Owenby, was sworn. His
business last year was that OF broker.
| He hand ed all sorts Of securities and
when he had an opportunity he dealt in
silver. His original business was min
ing.
Mr.. Payne. who conducted the exam
ination asked II the witness had talked
with Mr.. Stevens, the correspondent OF
the Globe Democrat. in september last.
Owenby said he did not remember the
exact date, but propably had.
Mr. Payne Have you talked with him
about silver pool?
Witness probably have used the
word pool in speaking OF parties in CON
versation about silver. had some
knowledge Of different parties who
were, believe. engaged boo silver
trading, but Of an organized pool
don't believe | did In reply 10 fur
ther questions. he said that he had per
sonal knowledge OF persons Interested
in silver during the last year. lie had
seen accounts made up on the books
OF Wells, Fargo * Co. The witness
was asked number OF questions 10 find
ont II any Of the names on those books
were those Of Senators or Representa-
tives. lie eyadcd the questions. asked
the definition OF "purported. aud final
" did not know whether he had seen
the names Of any Representatives iu
connection with the silver transactions
During his testimony the witness 90
one time asked II his questioner meant
books Of any bank
Mr.. Payne wanted to know after a
while what the witness meant by his
question, and finally learned that hc re-
fcrred to the books Of j. NJ. Donald,
cashier Of the Hanover National Bank.
and OF Hall. the assistant cashier
Owenby was asked II any Of these
books there was in the name Of
any Senator or Representative, and after
pondering the question a while be- re-
piled that Donald held up some cores
pondcnce, and said IL was that Of q Sen
ator. The witness was examined closely
with reference 10 his conversation with
Donald when the correspondence was
exhibited. lie said that Donald picked
up a letter while they We're canyassing
the silver situation and said.
That man is ia il: ] know what he
will do.
Mr.. Payne-"IIo mentioned the name
did he?'
Owenby-"You are very anxious 20
have me mention that. are you' les.
will state positively that il was Sen
ator's name.
As an excuse for not being able %
give information with regard to other
questions asked, Owenby said that the
information was in his books Some ~
the books were in Chicago and other-
were burned up. The books were in
safe deposit company aud not acccssi-
bic to him. lie did not want 10 get ac-
cess to them, and put them whore be-
could not get them. lie did that after
stevens evidence before the Committee.
Adjourned tin tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
1T NAY BE M'kINLEY.
The Vacant SecretaryshIp- New is
Favorably spoken OF.
SD,ciQt TelsoTqgl 10 the Re0isfer

WASHINGTON, d. c., February .
Notwithstanding the obstacles in the
way Of Major Mckinley being made
Secretary OF the Treasury, there is 4
growing feeling here that he is likely
to be the man. This feeling is quite
strong tonight. 1t is said that McKin-
ley is not as confident as he was some
time ago that he can be elected Cover
nor of Ohio in the fall, and there are
some Ohio people here who even declare
that McKinley's nomination could not be
brought about without sharp struggle.
The Major himself is understood To be
dubious about the outlook, mainly by
the growing strength Of the Farmers
Alliance in the State, which he feels
threatens the future aScendancy of the
Republican party with which his own
fortunes are bound up. If Mckinley
accepts the SecretaryShip it will OF
course mean that he not only gives up
hopes OF being Governor Of Ohio, but
also his Presidential ambitions. This
will, as already pointed out. be re-
Election on his own tariff bill, To which
the present discOuraging fight Of the
lNtUlullA ais - III a Ahii'tNN4 @C'N - - ~
due.
Next to Mckinley the strongest talk
for WINDOWS successor is John c. New,
of Indiana. 1t is said United States
Senator who is very close te President
Harrison to-day, sounded Indiana peo-
pie here rs to how the appointment OF
New would be taken. and declared that
the President would not allow geograph-
ical considerations to influence his selcc-
tion when he found the man he wanted
for the Secretaryship. II New should
be appointed it would be apt to pre-
cipitate a row in indianapolis. United
States Treasurer Houston, also an
the Indiana man thinks the President
should make him Secretary in recogni-
tion for his services 10 Harrison during
the campaign. Huston felt very sore
because he was compelled TO take the
minor Office of United States Treasurer
at the beginning OF llarrison'S admins
tration. aud he has besides other griev-
anceS against the President Huston'S
friends intimate that if New is now
made Secretary Huston will resign and
break with Harrison entirely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
status of Electric Light Bill.
,p.eial 7.l.aram 70 ne R.qist.r.

oVfIfWI IFIFVT tIITI 70 IIT7 tFVt'TTFs
CHARLESTON, w. VA, February p
The REGISTER correspondent made d
partial poll Of the Senate this afternoon
upon the Wheeling Electric Light bill.
4 majority OF the Senators expressed
themselves as feeling kindly disposed
towards the bill. Six expressed them
selves as not having examined the bill,
and could not express an opinion OF it.
Were it to come up in the Senate to-
morrow for passage it would pass by al
least a two-thirdS vote and possibly
more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS
Considered by the senate-All of the
Nominations Confirmed.

Spscial Telegram 10 tie Register.
CHARLESTON, February 2.-The Coy
ernor sent his appointments TO the Sen
ate to-day, and in executive session the
/ foil owing were confirmed:
Edward Robertson, Ohio county, State
Commissioner Of Labor for uneXpired
term commencing June /, 1889:
Regents of the West Virginia Univer-
sity: j. f. Brown, Kanawha county,
from Ninth Senatorial district, to fill
the unexpired term ending June 30,
1894, the vacancy caused by the reSigna-
tion Of ID. c. Gallaher; Thomas j..
Farnsworth, of Upshur county, for
the Tenth Senatorial district: Joseph
Moreland, OF Monongalia county,
for the Eleventh Senatorial dis
trlct for the unexpired term ending
June 30. 1895; John A. Robinson, Min
eral county, for the Twelfth Senatorial
district; w w. Brown, OF jefferson
county, for the Thirteenth Senatorial
district, for the uneXpired term ending
June 30, 1896.
Members of the Governors staff
Albert A. Franzheim, Ohio county,
CommiSSary General; John Hoee Rus
sell, Cabell county, PaymaSter General:
John w. Bosworth, Barbour county,
Surgeon General, each with the rank of
Brigadier General.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
The school Book Question.

Special Telegram, 10 ne Rsgis'sy.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, February =
The Senate Educational Committee and
the House Educational Committee met
tonight at the Capitol in Joint session.
Senator Wiley presided over the meet
ing. IL was decided that the meeting
be private. The object of the meeting
was To permit the school book publisher
20 state TO the Committees the
merits OF the school books they
wishes to place in our public schools.
II was decided that each repre-
sentative OF the publishing
house be permitted fifteen minutes TO
state his case. This was proven to be
ample time for each and all of the
agents ratified away rs only book agents
are capable of doing. The following
firms we're represented: CHM X Co,
Boston: Heath X Co., Boston; Hough-
tom. Minlin " Co.. Boston: Enngham,
MAYNARD Il Co., New York; Butler y
Co.. Philadelphia; Lippincott y Co..
Philadelphia, Porter Il Goats, Phlladel-
phia: Van Antwerp. Bragg X Co, Gin
cinnatl. The committee did not take
any action and adjourned until WedneS-
dav night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
The Worlds Fair Banquet.
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CHARLESTON. W. VA. February p
The Worlds Fair Committee on Invita-
tiou met at the Hotel RufIner this even
ing. Among those present were Col D.
W. st. Clair. Major Stalnaker' W. T.
Chiffon, Hon. Joseph :. Miller Major
Anderson. j. r. Dana, Col. Robinson,
Governor Fleming, II. c. Simms ana
Alfred RheinStrom.
j. II. Bramwell declined To serve on
account OF 500 health on the FINANCE
Committee. end the name of Stewart NJ
Rurk of the Flat Top Mining Company
was substituted. The Invitations wer'
ordered. and will be sent out in a few
DAYS. representative newspaper I meT
from all over the country will be invited
The time for holding the banquet wa
changed from the 18th TO "Wednesday
the 18th of February. The oan9ne'
will Doe held at the Capitol building
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
Looking to 1899.

TorEkA. K,S., February 9.-ltiS said
that the Alliance leaders are already be-
ginning to talk of Senator-elect Peitei
A. the Alliance or third party candidate
for President in ls9@. Speaker pro ten
Matchell said that such 4 thing would
not be out OF the question: kansas Is
going to be the leader in the Alliance
movement. The election OF United
States Senator and five Congressman
before the party is a year old Is
a greater victory that was ever ac
chieved by new party in any state
II puts Kansas in front in this great
movement, and this State may be called
upon to furnish a presidential candi'
cate. II Kansas names the leader IN
1899 il is probable that it would be tho
new United States Senator.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
W. TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 1891

foreign countries, the highest officers of
the army and navy OF the United States,
the leaders Of the social world, and citi-
zens representing all ranks of life.
The services were OF the usual i'm
preSsive nature, and at their conclusion
the remains were escorted 10 the Rock
Creek Cemetery, where the interment
took nlace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
New York. tribute Of Respect

New YORK, February 2.-In accord
ance with orders from Washington, all
of the United States Treasury Offices in
this city were closed to-day as tribute
of respect to the late Secretary Win
dom. The Custom House was kept
open only between 9 and 10 o'clock this
morning for the clearance Of vessels.
The Sub-Treasury and the Assay office
were closed and the fronts of both
buildings were hung with mourning
drapery. AT noon business was suS-
pended in the Barge Office. Flags were
lowered to half mast on all the public
buildings and many private business
houses, and over many dwellings a
similar token OF mourning was TO be
seen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
Som. of v.teran COurt-MartIal.

Special telegram to he Register
CoLrMRrs. O., February 2.-Auditor
of state Poe has received notice from
III. Webb, of Topeka, Kan, that he
has been appointed as member oi Il
court-martial to hear charges OF crook
edness that have been preferred against
Walter ;. Paine, Of Ohio, formerly
Commander-in- Chief OF the order oil
Sons of Veterans. Webb is now COM
nander-in-chief. and the charge IS that
paine failed to turn over to his sue
cesssor the property of the order. The
other members Of the court-martlal are
Cen. c. f. Griffin, past commander-ln'
chief; Col. J. W. New ton, OF lndlanai
| col +. u. Eddy, OF Miohigani Col i. H.
Iiaguly. Of West Virginia. c, IL; stad
dem. Of Illinois, and ii. :. Fuller oi
/ WiScO. sin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
.Judre Gresham Very Careful.

CHICAGO. February 2.-Judge Gresh-
am, of the United States Circuit Court,
went to Springfield, H., to-day. He
was careful to explain that his purpose
was to hold session Of his court there,
not to nurse a Senatorial boom. He de.
clined to say whether or not he would
accept the position II rendered him by
A fusion Of the Republicans and Farm
erS' Alliance men,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
Clarksburg's New Council.


1V--IU- uTT' 70 ~
CLARKsBURG, w. Va, February .
The first Council meeting was held to-
night under Mayor Vance's administra-
tion. 1t was a harmonious session. The
following officers were elected: j. ii.
Smith, Sergeant; Hugh Gallaghan,
Street Commissioner aud Water Works
Commissioner; NJ. +. Connell and j. Il.
BOgsess, policemen. and NJ. NJ. ThOmp-
son. Clerk Of the Water Works.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
New Corporations.

Spee,sl Telegram to the Re0iSter.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, February .
Charters were issued to-day te the West
Virginia Coal and Coke Company, the
principal place of business is to be Kept
at Glenvlle Capital stock subscribed
$500, and is held by o. Hardman, w. A.
McCaSS. q. II. Lutherbee, IL. c. Jack
son and {. IL. Shattuck, of Parkers-
burg.
TO the New York Coal and Coke Com
pany, the principal place of business is
TO be kept at Charleston. Capital stock
subscribed $3.50, and held by J. NJ. Nc
Conihay, f. l., BeardSley, A. d. ShrcwS-
bury and Z. j. GoShOrn, of Charleston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
A Cool Bath for His Pains.
Special Ttiegyam 10 ne Register.
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PARKERsBURG, w. VA, February >.
Mort Mcdonald, a moonshiner, was
found guilty before the United States
Court to-day. When on his way to
prison Mcdonald ran into Pond Run,
expecting to wade through. The rise
in the Ohio. however, had deepened the
creek and Mcdonald was caught in
mid stream by the Marshal, who cooled
him of by dousing him under until he
surrendered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
snrih Dakota Deadlock.

PIERRE. ;. d., February 2.-One bal
LOT for Senator was taken to-day with
the result nearly the same as Saturday.
The Independents gave Hardy AZ. and
the Democrats were still solid Tor Irlpp.
Among the Republicans Moody got 30,
Naville 10. the balance scattering.