Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-04
TESTIM 0NIAL.
SENATOR FAULKNER'S EFFORTS AGAINST TIE
FORCE BILL TO Be RECOGNIZED.
COL Morgan, Of Jefferson County, Brings Four COnvcts
to the State Prison, and Talks Entsr-
taiRiDgly to Reporter.

Col. Morgan, Sheriff Of Jefferson
county, brought four prisoners to the
State Penitentiary at Moundsville yes
terday, and in the afternoon ran up to
this city. The prisoners were Vernon
Miller, George Fry, Edward Allen and
Howard Fidenger, and they were con-
victed on a charge of burglary. They
were members of gang of youthful ter
rors who operated in Jefferson county
for some time, their ages ranging from l.
to 10 years. They were each sentenced TO
confinement in the State Prison for one
year about four months ago. They
were taken to Martinsburg to testify
against two accomplices in the robbery
and were; brought back yesterday by
Col. Morgan.
Colonel Morgan earned his title dur
ing the Rebellion. He commanded the
first cavalry regiment OF the Southern
army, which was organized in the Val
ley of Virginia and served throughout
the war. He served with "Stonewall"
Jackson, who took charge at Harper's
Ferry. At the death of Gen. j. L. b.
Stewart, Col. Morgan succeeded to the
command OF all the cavalry forces OF
the Army of Northern Virginia. He
was distinguished throughout the war
for his courage and bravery, being
rapidly promoted from the position of
CAPTAIN when he entered the army to
Colonel, in command of the cavalry
forces of the Army of Northern Virginia
at the end of the struggle. Col. Morgan's
object in visiting this city was to see
Hon. w. C. Handlan, and consult with
him regarding the tender which has
been made to him, Of the position OF
President of the organization which
has been formed for the purpose Of Sc
curing a suitable testimonial, to be pre-
sented to L. S. Senator Chas. j. Faulk-
ner, in recognition OF his services in de-
feating the Force bill, at the last seS
sion of Congress. He was unsuccessful
in seeing Mr. Handlan, however, and
returned to his home on the midnight
train over the B. Il O.
To REGISTER reporter, last night,
Col. Morgan said: The people OF
Maryland have testified to their appre-
citation of the untiring efforts of Senator
German toward securing the defeat OF
the Infamous Force bill by presenting
him with handsome silver service, and
we, as West Virginians, feeling that the
efforts of Senator Faulkner are equally
deserving of recognition, have adopted
this plan of giving expression to our APP
probation of his untiring energy and
interchangeable efforts toward securing
the defeat of that Infamous measure. 1t
is intended to make the movement
general one throughout the State, CIV
ing every citizen, Democrat and Repub-
lican alike, an opportunity to contribute
toward the fund for purchasing a suit
able testimonial. The meeting which
was held at Martinsburg was an enthu-
siastic one Hon. w. c. Handlan, of
this city, was selected as President, but
has not yet notified us OF his acceptance
of the position. An executive commit
toe of nine members was appointed
TO manage the affairs OF the organiza-
ton, and Vice President will be APP
pointed for every county in the State.
The movement is meeting with a hearty
response throughout the State"