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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
DEMPSEY DENIES ALL.
Very Seriously Agitated While on
the Witness Stand.
HIRED THE MEN TO ACT AS SPIES.
Dempsey Wanted Statistical In
formation to Prove That the
Carnegie Steel Company Was
Loosing Money With Non
Union Men-Wanted to Uuse 1t
as an Argument on Carnegie.

P1rrsBURG, PA, January lS.-The de-
Tense in the Homestead poisoning case
against Hugh Dempsey, occupied the
morning session OF court by examining a
large number Of witnesses to prove that
the sickness in the mill was not unusual.
Many wOrkmen testified that previous 70
the strike they had suffered from illness
the symptoms Of which were similar 70
those which killed some Of the nOn-unlon
men.
At the afternoon session OF court, the
defendant, Hugh +. Dempsey, was called
10 the stand:
II am District Master Workman Of ID.
- A No. 3, X. Of L.; the X. OF l.. had moth
Ing 70 DO with the Homestead strike; the
Amalgamated Association had charge or
that; 1 first saw Gallagher in my ofdc; he
was brought there by Beatty; Mr.. David
son was there; they were introduced 10 me
by Beatty; Beatty said they were men who
were 70 20 10 Homestead TO get work and
report TO me how things were running IN
the mill; nothing was said about putting
powder in food did not employ them for
that purpose; / told them had four men
in the mill az the time but that
wanted more reports so that l could oy
statistics show that the Carnegie Co. was
not succeeding with nOn-uniOn men; Gala
CHER would come down two or three times
week. i pEOullSeQ Luclu compensation 0NA
told them 70 get work in the mill so that
the company would have 10 pay them; new
er gave Gallagher nor Davidson any pow
der; did not say I wanted 70 give these men
anything 70 weaken them; did not talk 70
them about strike in Chicago; was IN
Homestead frequently; in the mill only
once; know nothing about the plot 10
pOisOnl
Much stir was created in the court room
during Mr.. Dempsey's crOsS-eXaminatiou,
by his great agitation. He became more
exhausted and fears were entertained that
be would faint and thus produce some
what unfavorable impression. When ask
ed why he hired men 70 spy for him IN the
Homestead mill, he replied:
Because / got telegram from New
York asking me to learn the condition OF
affairs in the mill, as they were trying 10
arrange a settlement with Andrew Car
negie'
At the conclusion Of Dempsey's cross
examination Court adjourned.
The local assembly Of the X. Of L. to-day
adopted resolutions Of confidence in Demp-
sev, and promising him moral and financial
assistance in his trial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
NATIONAL League for Good Roads.

WAsHIxGTos, ID. c., January lS.-The
convention Of the National League for
Good Roads met again this morning. 1t
was resolved that so far as possible the
business OF road building should
be separated from partisan action; (;
that the College Of Agriculture and
mechanic arts in the several States should
make a specially Of thorough instruction.
scientific aud practical. In the construction
and maintenance Of good roads. and that
this was a proper subject for the agricUl-
tural experiment stations, supporter Dy
Congressional appropriations.
The Committee on Legislation recon-
mended that application be made TO Con-
gress for a charter for the league, and tnat
in the meantime an organization Do made
under a charter from ore OF the STATES
II also recommended that al approprla-
ton of $1,000 be asked Of Congress 70 en-
able the Secretary Of Agriculture 10 make
a general inquiry into TIE conditon OF the
highways in the United States
Both reports were adopted
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
National Board of Trade.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January lS.-The
National Board of Trade at its session to-
day took up the question Of REORGANIZATION:
A resolution by the Scranton Board OF
Trade, condemning diverse systems Of leg
islation in the several States, was adopted.
The proposition submitted by the New
York Board of Trade recommending toe
passage Of bills now pending 70 register
and protect trade marks was adopted.
At the afternoon session the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the National Board of
Trade hereby recommends the strict en-
forcement Of the immigration laws Of the
United States, and further recommends
that those laws be so amended as
10 REQUIRE from every immigrant de-
string to come TO the United States a
certificate from the authorities Of the town
or district that he is person OF good moral
character, has never been convicted OF
crime. has never been a public
charge, and is Of industrious habits
and capable Of taking care Of himself, such
certificates TO be countersigned by the
nearest United States consul.
ResoIred, That the National Board ol
Trade RECOMMENDS the establishment oy
law Of national quarantine regulations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
THE GOVERNORS RECEPTION.
A Successful Social Event in Honor OF the
Legislature and GovernOr-Elect Mac

A Successful Social Event in Honor OF the
Legislature and GOvernOr-Elect Mac
COrkle.
Special lTslsGrGsntO TIE Rsgtste-.
CHARLESTON, January 1S.-Governor and
Mrs. A. B. Fleming gave reception at
their home tonight, complimentary 10 the
members Of the Legislature now IN session
and GovernOr-elect MacCOrkle. Mrs. Mac
COrkle was unable to be present on account
ofillness. The affair was complete sue
cess
Those who assisted Governor and Mrs.
Fleming in receiving were the Governors
Private Secretary, James w. Ewing, oil
Wheeling; GOvernor-elect MacCorkle and
sister, Miss MacCOrkle; Ex-Governor VIII
son and wife, Judge Il. +. Fleming, MISS
Ida Watson, sister of Mrs Fleming.
In the supper room the following young
ladies oficiated most gracefully: Misses
Ida Fleming, Mary Long and Virginia
Fleming. In addition, the following ladies
and gentlemen assisted in entertaining the
guests: Miss Owings, of Baltimore; Miss
Torlton. Of Iowa; Miss Lively, Of Weston;
Miss Tarr, Of WelisOurg; Miss Knight,
Judge aud Mrs. G. p Snyder, Miss He'd
rick. ana Messrs. John b. White, George
w. Summers and Grif Smith.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
Eulogies In the House.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January lS.-In the
House this morning Mr.. Haynes, Demo.
crat, Ohio, who represents the town and
district in which eX-President Hayes for.
merly lived and which he once represented
on the floor of the House, announced In
feeling language the intelligence of the
death Of the eX-President and eulogized
him as citizen, soldier and a statesman.
Mr.. O'Neill, Republican, PENNSYLVANIA,
who served with MIR. Hayes in the Thirty
ninth Congress, spoke in the highest terms
of the ability, patriotism and fidelity OF the
deceased and mingled his tears with those
of the bereaved family.
Messrs. j. D. Taylor, Republican, Ohio,
and Cultivate, Ohio, paid loving tribute
to the character of the late ex.President.
ane Mr.. Curtis, Republican, New York,
added his need Of heartfelt sorrow. After
further remarks by MesSrs Storer, Owens,
Doan. Holman and Pattison. the House as
a mark of respect to the memory ofthe de-
ceased adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
SENATORS ELECTED YESTERDAY.

LANSING, Mich, January lS.-At noon,
in Joint session, the State Legislature iornl-
ally reelected Senator Francis b. Stock
bridge.
INDIANAPOLIS, January lS.-At noon to-
day David Turpie was reelected United
States Senator by the joint session Oh the
Legislature.
NASHVILLE. TRNN., January lS.-The
Senate and House met in joint session To-
day and reelected Senator Bate.
i SAN FRANCIsCo, GALA. January lo-Ste-
phen II. White, (Dem.) Of Los Angeles,
was elected United States Senator from
California TO succeed Hon. Chas. n. Eel
ton. on the first ballot in Joint convention
of the legislature to-day.
ST. PAUL, MINI, January l7.-Every
member of both Houses was present In
the Joint session, and on the FIRST ballot
Davis (Rep.), was elected United States
Senator.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, January 17.-ln
Joint session Of the Legislature to-day Hon.
n. +. Cockerell was reelected United
States Senator.
HARRrsBURG, PA, January 1S.-The
two branches of the Legislature met IN
ioipt session at noon to-day and formally
ratified the election Of Senator quay 10
succeed himself from March Atm next.
ALBANY, N, Y, January ls.-The Legs
lature in joint session to-day iormslIy
elected Edward Murphy, Jr, United
States Senator.
Boston, Mass. January ls.-The Legis-
latnre in Joint session to-day formally cleo
ted II. c. Lodge United States Senator
DOVER. DEL. January ls.-George Cray
was to-day formally chosen United States
Senator.
HARTFoRD, CoNS., January lS-ln Joint
session to-day the Legislature connrmeu
the election OF Joseph Il. Hawley to The
United States Senate.
AUGUSTA, NE, January lS.-The election
Of Eugene Hale TO the United States Sen
ate was confirmed in Joint session OF the
Legislature to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
TOO LIGHT A SENTENCE.
A Harper's Ferry Reprobate Who Had
No Regard for the Character of Wo-
Special 7.leoram TO the Recistr.

No Regard for the Character OF Ho-
men.
speeidI 7sEsoyGnu 10 the Rscistr.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, January Is
Capt James H. Pine, of Harpers Ferry,
an ex-eaptain, who served through the war,
since which time he has been q school
teacher member OF the Board or Ecuca-
ton, and gentleman Of social prominence
in Harper's Ferry and Jefferson county,
was brought before the United States
Court to-day for writing and sending lewd
and lasciviOus letters through the mail TO
the pastor of church at Upton, Mo, ana
Miss Lizzie Allstead, formerly society
Young lady OF Harpef's Ferry, but lately OF
Tipton. Others of like character were
written to the uncle and aunt of Miss ALI
stead, at Harper's Ferry, all OF which at
tackled and smirched the character OF Miss
Allstead.
The letters to the preacher were full OF
filthy stories of the alleged fall OF Miss
Allstead, whom Pine alleged he had Sc
duced, but whom Pine alleged he sun
wished to marry, and urging the preacher
TO use his position as pastor to influence
the girl to reconsider her refusal and 10 re-
turn and marry him. The preacher imme-
diately turned the letters over TO the
authorities. When Pine was brought De-
fore the court this evening he confessed TO
having written the letters, but insisted
that he wrote them in order 10
force the girl to marry him. The
scoundrel detailed times and places
at Harper's Ferry, Washington,
and other places, where they had held the
relations Of husband and wife and seemed
TO take delight in smirching the woman's 8
character, while still insisting that he low
ed her. Miss Allstead, a tall handsome
girl, modest in demeanor and evidently
lady of cultivation, denied ever having had
improper relations with Pine and was so
evidently truthful in her story that the
Judge told her to retire, when he scored
pine mast fearfully and ended in sentenc-
ing Captain Pine TO the penitentiary for
year and a half and $500 fine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
- REpUsLIoAN CAUCUs
To Present Names for the Empty Honor
OF Receiving Republican Votes for the
senatorships
500 Ie!sgran Q ~ Rsaillsr.

senatOrships.
Srscial TslsgrGm 70 tAs RS5istsr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 1S.-lt is
generally understood that the Republican
members of the Legislature will hold their
caucus tomorrow night, in the hall Of the
House Of Delegates. Hon. Steven d. FL
kins will be nominated for the full term,
and the uuexpired term viii probably be
connected with the name OF Thomas b.
Davis, late candidate for Governor. There
is talk Of John a. Hutchinson, OF Parkers-
burg, for the empty honor of nomination to
MI the UneXpired term, but no other names
than these two are mentioned. Repuoli-
cans are taking little interest in the caucus.
As Bill Nye will be at the opera house to-
morrow night. it is probable that many
members will hear him, and the weaker
attraction will be postponed until Friday
night.
The result Of the Democratic caucus
gives general satisfaction. It is the topic
of discussion to-day, and no Democrat can
be found who is not pleased. Harmony,
with "a great big III, - expresses the situa-
tion in the Democratic ranks, while it can
not be denied that the Republican members
are disappointed at the happy turn Of af-
fairs which brought about compromise
between the leading candidates.
The canvass by friends Of Senator Faux
ner and Mr. Camden was ably and intelli-
gently conducted. Mr.. Camden especially
made a great fight when the circumstances
are considered, and Col j. T. McGraw
who managed his campaign is entitled 10
most OF the credit for its successful and
emiuently satisfactory termination. On
the other hand, Stewart W. Walkner,
Senator Faulkuer's law partner, looked
after that gentleman's interests In man
ner which certainly must have been salts
flying Co the Senator and his supporters
No other conclusion Of the canvass could
have been more satisfactory to the Demo-
Gratis OF the State or more conducive TO
party harmony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
TIE OLD RoMAN SPEAKS.
He was q Member of the '76 Commission
His High Estimate of Mr.. Hayes
n-..x.g 1,y.o.s.. to n, Paoirysr

He was Member of the '76 Commission
His High Estimate of Mr. Hayes.
S5setaL 7eleora,a TO the Register.
COLUMBUS, o., January 1S.-Ex-Senator
Thurman, who was member OF the Elec-
toral Commission of 1876, by which Ruthcr-
ford B. Hayes was made President OF the
United States, talked interestingly tonight
of the Commission and the exciting Cir
cumstances that led TO its creation.
IF was in favor Of the commission" SAID
he, "but the decision was a very great sur
prise and disappointment 10 me. 1t seemed
TO me TO be the only way 10 avoid another
civil war. B7 the terms of its establish
ment the decision of the commission was
irrevocable, but have always thought the
commission placed Mr.. Hayes in an office to
which S. j. Tilden was elected by the peo-
pie and 1 will die firm in that conviction,
vet 1 never attached any blame in the mat
ter to Mr.. Hayes. | always considered MIN
an honest well-meaning man. de no DOUBT
thought it his duty TO accept when the com
mission decided that he was elected and
probably it was. His administration was
such az excellent one, all things considered,
and he did so mucn TO heal the wounds
caused bv the controversy that my previ-
Gus high estimation o. the man was raised
still higher have always thought well OF
ex-President H. yes"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
KIND WORDSFORHAY
EulOgistic Expressions Over the Dead
Ex-PraSidGnt.
THE SENATEANDHO ADJOURN.
John Sherman Pays High Tribute
to the Worth Of His Friend.
William Henry Smith Praises
His Character and His Kindly
DispOsition-The Cabinet Will
Have Representatives at the
Funeral.

Fremont, O., January 17-NOthing
more can be secured concerning the death
bed scene of ex-Presldent Hayes The
Hayes family are closely guarded in their
conversation, and will not say more con-
cerning IT, They state that they do not
wish any more nOtoriety than possible and
that they do not want any more said about
the death scene.
kilograms of coincidence still cot1tinue to
pour ii upon the family and from the lead
ing and most prominent people OF the,
United States. The ones most prominent
are as follows:
John Wanamaker, from Washington,
telegraphs: Il beg to assure you Of my
sincere sympathy. Sixteen years acquaint-
ance with your father ripened into ahec-
tionate regard for him"
VIM. NJ. Evarts says: 1--WE all send our
love and sympathy. Nothing but the great
severity Of the weather prevents our COM
ing 10 the funeral"
John NJ. Sherman says: 81 received
with profound sorrow the announcement
of the death OF your father. His eminent
service in the most exalted position are ap-
preciated by all the people Of the United
States. deeply sympathize with you IN
your bereavement"
President Benjamin Harrison wired the
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
"WAsHINGToN, d. c., January Is.
"Webb C. Hayes:
"Your favorable telegram Of last even
ing left me unprepared for the sad news Of
your fathers death, which came to me this
morning very much regret that l shall
not be able to manifest my bigh respect
and personal affection for him and my pro-
found sympathy with his family by attend
ing the funeral.
"BENJANuN HARRISON"
Grover Cleveland also sent message
from Lakewood, n. j.: al desire TO eX-
press my heartfelt sympathy with you ard
those who mourn with you in the household
made desolate by the death Of your beloved
and hOnored father
"GRoyER CLEVELAND"
Governor Pattison, of Pennsylvania,
telegraphed:
81 have just read of the death of your
father with profound sorrow, Pennsylvania
mourns with you and your family lhe loss
of a brave soldier and wise statesman"
The funeral arrangements are in the
hands of Col. II. s. Bucklaud, but this is
understood TO be only temporary, and that
Col. Corbett will have complete charge.
Nothing more definite is yet known beyond
the fact that the hour has been placed at >
d. m Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
MANY WORDS OF REGRET.
Everyone at the Capital Deeply I'm
pressed by the Death of the Ex-Presi-

Everyone at the Capital Deeply I'M
pressed by the Death of the Ex-Presi-
dent
WASHINGTON, d, c., January 1S.-Sena-
tor Sherman was perhaps more intimately
associated with EX-President hayes than
any other Senator, and as a member of his
cabinet was officially associated with his
administration. He was deeply moved and
after the Senate had adjourned at his own
motion, he said:
Il knew him as well, perhaps, as any one
man can know another. He was always
fair and Just 10 friend and foe, and some
times failed TO say mo" when it would
have been better for him to have done so.
because of his disposition TO oblige overy
one.
"The South shonld feel profoundly CRATE
full to him. for with Infinite courage he eX-
tended to the white men Of that section an
opportunity TO reOrganize their States at
time when they had been bitterly unjust
to him.
Senator Brice spoke very feelingly of
HAYES, whom he knew well. II will, at
the proper time, " said he, pay my tribute
10 the worth of Mr.. Hayes as a man, q citi-
zen and a public official. AS a Democrat,
/ criticized with much hate and great feel
ing the conduct and course Of affairs
bv which. in 1876 and 1877, he became Pres
ident. but the warmth and kindliness,
the fairness and tenderness Of the eX-
President were such thst was never able
to feel any sense of resentment against
him individually. l was, with his other
Ohio friends, proud Of his record, his
bravery and ability as a soldier, his noble
and faithful service as a member Of Con-
gress, his dignifed, judiciOus aud satisfac-
tory handling of affairs as Governor Of
Ohio. and Of his temperate management of
his administration as President
The death Of ex-President Hayes was re-
ceived quietly bv the members Of the House.
The mem bers of the Ohio delegation, near
" every one of whom was personally ac-
Ouainted with the eex-President,sp spoke kind
" of him. Representative Cultivate,
Democrat. said: 1.-The Democrats Of Ohio
always regarded him as conscientious
man, a patriotic man, and a man devoted 10
the interests OF his State and country. His
record as soldier in the war for the Union
was one of the best, and his administration
as President was pure, patriotic and al
ways for the best interests of the country"
Representative Caldwell said there is
deep regret among Ohio Republicans. Mr.
HAYES career was one of the most remark
able of any public man in this country
public or private. He was an excellent
lawyer, a splendid soldier, and made, as
every one comedies. good President. His
interest in charities and social questions
was deep and sincere, and his life has been
one of more than usual usefulness TO the
people and his country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19
Ohio LeCIslative AraIrs.
y,eqny Teteoran to the Register.


COLUMBUS, ONO, January 1S.-Sena-
tor Philips to-day introduced bill that
is aimed at what has long been the
"Gretna Green of Ohio. There lived for
years at Aberdeen, Brown county, JUS
tice of the Peace named Massie Beatey,
who was never known to refuse TO marry
an clipping couple, requiring neither license
nor affidavit as to age or residence He
died a year ago, but his successor IS
esquire is out doing him in that line and
Aberdeen's fame is growing. The bill
makes il a crime punishable by fine of
81 900 to marry couple without license.
Bills passed in the Ohio Legislature TO-
dav are as follows: In the Senate, House
bill by Mr. Bruck, providing that non-resi-
dents, except husband, widow, or next OF
kin, can not act as administrator or execu-
tor; Senate bill by VanCleaf, to prevent
the passage of ordinances by city councils
in the omnibus method; Senate Dill by
Mr. MeConica. aboishing the fee feature
ia the salary OF the Secretary OF State;
House bill by Mr.. Mccoy, appropriating
s. 1873 for cost of quarantining against chol-
era last summer; Senate bill by Mr. Green,
requiring bill of exceptions to be filed in
fifty DAYS from date Of overruling of motion
for new trial, The House discussed but
postponed further consideration OF the bill
to increase the salary Of the Supreme Court
reporters.
Additional legislative news will be
found on Page Three.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-19

PARIS, January lS-The first witness
before the parliamentary commission OF
inquiry to-day was NJ. Stephane. a clerk in
the service OF Baron DeReinach's partner,
NJ. Proper. He said that Baron DoRein-
ach had left him list OF the persons cora
promised in the distribution OF Panama
money
Among the names on the list were
Arene, Deves, Grevy, Roche, Dugue, De
LaFauconnerie, Rouvier, Floquet Proust,
Renault Barbe, Beral ana Thevenet.
Several Of the names were repeated on
the list, as the men mad received money
more than once. The whole list contained
the names OF more than one hundred dupu-
ties who had been benehciaries OF the
Panama fund.
The sums paid 10 these .men varied DO
tween 900 or 1000 francs and 800, 900
francs each. NJ. Stephane said that he
gave the list 70 NJ. Clemenceau, who, ho
thought, could make the best use OF IL.
Considerable questioning on the part OF
Chairman BriSsOn elected many additional
facts which went 10 show that Nj. Steph-
ane O / had In his possession list similar
10 the one photographed for Nj. Andrieux-
Chairman BrlsSon repeated briefly what
NJ Stephaue had said. NJ. Clemenceau de-
MED emphatically that he had ever received
any list of compromised deputies from any
body He had not even heard Of such a
list from Baron DeReinach or anybody
connected with him In business. NJ. Ste
phaDe was then recalled. He repeated his
former testimony without variation, direct
ly conSradicting everything that NJ. Glenn
enceau Sad said.
The Debcts saws the police have fonnd
300 checks paid oy Arton, the Panama lob
byist and agent OF Baron DeReinach, and
endorsed by conspicuous men. IL Is sup
posed that most OF these checks were
drawn in favor ~ the l04 deputies among
which NJ. Andrieux. said Arton was CON-
missioned 10 spend l l,35O 900 francs.