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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
WILL RECTIFY PENSION WRONGS.

The Matter VIII Likely be Handled With
out Gloves by the Coming Administra-
ton.
WASHINGTON, d. C., January 26-Ihe
Star has this gossip regarding she proposed
reduction in the pension list.
Recent developments have aroused
great deal of interest in the pension ques-
ton, and there IS a growing conviction
that its agitation is going 70 be one OF the
most prominent features Of the new admin
istratiOn. Mr.. Cleveland has already made
record on his pension vetOes which appears
not to have hurt him much in the last CAM
Daign. II is understood that he now hopes
10 effect a complete reform in the method
of granting pensions, and TO purge the pen
sion roll during the course Of his admins
tratiOn Of pensioners who are carried I'M
properly, and. TO cut down excessive pen
siOns.
In this connection a great deal Of discus
sion was provoked at the Capitol to-day Oy
the speech Of eX-Secretary Fairchud az
Richmond last evening, in which he told
the Southern Democrats that they need
NOT stand back and be afraid to deal with
the pension question as it should Do dealt
with There is no doubt felt among Demo-
Gratis that Mr.. Cleveland intends to handle
the question without gloves with the pur-
pose to reduce the annual payments for
pensions as low as possible.
The talk of transferring the Pension
ONCE 10 the War Department is said 70
grow out Of the expectation that Col La
mont will be at the head OF that depart
ment, and that in the event Of the transfer
ne will make the revision or the pension
list and the reform Of methods the consplc-
uous work of his administration OF that
Office
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
THIN Dog EEELED OYER
Gallagher Details Beatty's Description
Of the PoiSOn'S Effect.
SENSATION SPRUNG YESTERDAY
A New and Unexpected Witness
for the Prosecution Gives Very
Damaging Evidence Against
Beatty-All Efforts to Shake
the States Evidence Prove IN
awaiting.

PlrrsBURe. Pa, January 26.--The Com
m0nwealth ia the case Of Robert +. Beatty,
who is charged with administering poison
10 the non-union werkmen at Homestead,
sprung a sensation to-day by producing a
witness, Charles McKinnie, whose EVIL
dence was damaging in the extreme.
McKinnie is COOK on the river. His ev-
idence came in the nature Of surprise 10
counsel for the defense, and for q few min
utes it was quite evident they knew mol
where they were "at.n When District At
torney Burleigh called the name OIL
Charles McKinnie," the defendant, hoo-
ert F. Beatty. turned quickly in his chair.
His face was flushed and his hands
trembled.
AS McKinnie gave his testimony in a
clear voice and practically sealed the fate
of Beatty, the latter did not for moment
remove his eyes from the witness. Per
SEPARATION trickled down his flushed face
and he sat like one transhxed. 1t was
plain that Beatty had not counted on the
prosecution getting hold of McKinnie
The latter told how Beatty had ap-
preached him with a proposition TO go TO
Homestead and dose the men with croton
oil. and now witness declined to have any
thing to do with such scheme. An effort
was made by Mr.. Bremen to confuse Nc
Kinnie, but without success. Inc teSIl-
mony seemed to make an impression upon
all in the court room. and the tipstaves ex-
perienced no little difficulty in maintaining
order
Prior to the calling of McKinnie the time
had been consumed by Mr.. Brennan, at
torney for the defense, in his cross-exami-
nation of Patrick Gallagher, the cook who
confessed to having placed poison in the
food. Gallagher was asked whether he
had any knowledge Of the poison before he
began administering the powders. He re-
piled that he had not, but that Guilfoyle
had told him that he had. He had talked
10 Beatty also as to the effect of the pow
ders. and Beatty said to him: 81 gave it to
a dog in q bowl of milk and ii keeled over"
81 said to him." continued Gallagher
"'what do you mean by keeled overP He
replied why it killed him. "
The cross-examinatiou Of Gallagher con-
tinued for an hour. The latter chung TO
his original story, however, and the at
tempt of the defense TO break down his
evidence was not successful
j. NJ. Davidson, who also confessed to
administering the poison, was called up
after McKinnie, but his evidence did not
materially differ from that given against
Dempsey.
The Commonwealth will close to-mor-
row.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
A GREAT DAYS SKATING.
DOnOghue Pulls Down the Record for One
hundred Miles over -Four Hours.

STANFORD, Conn, January ga skat-
ing contest for the 100 mile championship
of America and incidentally an attempt to
smash the worlds long distance records,
was begun here under excellent conditions
this morning Joe Donoghne, OF New
burg. was in good form and was prime
favorite from the start. A. 5. Franklin,
of Norway, and John Ennis, Of Stamford,
were his opponents The course was two
laps in the mile The start was at 5 10 a.
m. Donoghue made 20 miles in In. 3:OS
The best previous record for this distance
was l :l4:07l.5 AT that time Donoghue
was one and a half miles ahead OF Frank
lin and two miles ahead Of Ennis.
On his ninety-second mile Donoghue was
tripped By boy who tried to cross his
track His fall was bad. 1t split his mp
and bruised his knees. He started along
slowly for two laps aud then recovered par
italy Donoghue finished in Z hours, IL
minutes and IS is seconds. Franklin
made 9O1E miles and Ennis So miles.
The best previous record for 100 miles
was that of John Ennis at Chicago: Ii
hours, 81 minutes and IS seconds. Donog-,
hue thus beats the record by hours, 70
minutes and As seconds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
M HARBOUR CLOSES.
A ScathIng Arraigment OF Ex-Ainister
Floquet.

n
Eloquet.
PARIS, January 26.-The assurance that
NJ. Barbour would deliver his peroration
to-day attracted greater throng than ever
TO the court room. During mis- peroration
NJ. Barbour became imprisoned. In elo-
ouent and scathing language he denounced
The blackmail end corruption which had
been 80 terribly aud palpably rife in con-
nection with the Panama enterprise. he
caused great sensation in court by an I'M
expected aud whitening attack on ex-Min-
lister Floquet.
"Why.n exclaimed NJ. Barbour vehe-
mently, sis not the former Minister who
directed the distribution Of the press sub
sides sitting alongside the prisonersW
Here NJ. Barbour deliberately paused as
~ 10 let the shaft which he had aimed
culver IN the minds Of his listeners and
watch the effect. Then resuming, no spoke
in scatching language OF the men who had
chiefly profited by the Panama company's
lavish expenditure. He referred 10 Baron
Reinachs relations with the highest socie-
ty of Paris, OF the intimacy OF Cornelius
Herr with leading perLonages OF the official
world Speaking Of the high reputation
OF Ferdinand DeLesseps, M. Barbour re-
called the fact that when Ferdinand De
L,esseps visited Berlin, the Kaiser hasten
ed to salute him as representative OF
French genius. This position he still oc-
cupied at home and abroad and would con-
tinue TO occupy. NJ. Barbour closed with
an eloquent and touching appeal In behalf
of his clients When he resumed his seat
members of the French bar crowded 70
congratulate me.
Nj. Barbour was followed by M. Dubuit,
who spoke on behalf Of Marus Fontane.
NJ. Dubuit reviewed the career OF his
client, and argued that the charges against
MIN were based solely on coniectures that
Fontane had been present at proceedings
In which he was in fact not concerned. NJ.
Dubuit demanded the acquittal OF his
client The court then adjourned until
Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
DOMINION PARLIAMENT OPENED.
Governor General Stanley's Speeoh-The
Canal Question.

OTTAWA. ONT, January 26-At three
o'clock this afternoon Gov. Gen. Stanley,
proceeded in state TO the Senate chamber
and the members of both Houses there as
sembled, opened the third session of the
seventh parliament OF the Dominion OF
Canada with the usual speech. With re-
CARDS to reciprocity in wrecking and tow
ing, correspondence has taken place
which indicates that privileges are de-
manded for United States vessels in Cana
dian canals which were not anticipated,
but it is not impossible that
satisfactory conclusion Of the discussion
may yet be reached. Coming then 10 the
canal question, the Governor says: at is
to be regretted that the government Of
the United States was unable to accept the
suggestions made by this government on
the subject OF canal tolls, and that the
President should have thought it necessary
to impose exceptional tolls on Canadians
using the Sault Ste. Marie canal, which
has so long been free to the people Of both
countries. My government, while ready to
consider any proposals which may be
made by the government OF the United
States, has caused efforts to be made 10
hasten the completion Of the Canadian
works. which will soon afford to the COM
MERGE of the Dominion highway within
our own country"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
another state Treasury Sensation.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, January 26.-An-
other State Treasury sensation came to
light Yesterday when the newly created
State Debt Board, of which Governor Fish
back is President, ordered the State Treas
urer to hold s., 900 worth of coupons pre-
sented for conversion into bond scrip as
property Of the State, it being evident that
the coupons had been stolen from the State
Treasury. When they were stolen and oy
whom remains to be determined. The
coupons were sent TO Judge e. w. Kim
bali, a prominent lawyer of this city, by
one G.. d. Whittless, of New London,
Conn. Where the latter obtained them is
unknown. Nearly $50, 900 Of these coupons
are still out and the whole have been stolen
at some time from the State Treasury.
Governor Fishback has determined to sift
the matter to the bottom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
MOBBED THE LECTURER.
He Is IN EI-Catholio Priest and Was to
Lecture on "wby 1 Left the Roman
Catholic Church"

nv N -NaNhSh' -
Lecture on "wby 1 Left the Roman
Catholic Church"
LAFAYETTE, IND, January 20. Prof.
George Il. Rudolph, formerly Catholic
priest at Cleveland, Ohio, attempted TO
lecture at the opera house this evening un-
der the auspices OF the American Protect
i've Association.
The speakers subject was, why Left
the Romlsh Church" Soon after opening
his discourse u mob bro'te in O rear door OF
the house aud rushed On the stage aud at
tackod the speaker.
Rudolph was knocktd down VIII club,
and on rising drewIa revolver ana fred
two shots This btought regular n
lade from all parts u the house, which
crowded.
A stampede at qlce ensued, and VIII
screams rent the FIR rush was made ~
the doors. Masy Of the ladies wero
bruised and thrown down in their efforts 10
escape.
The crowd was finally elected from tho
stage, and Rudolph continued his lecture.
The Sheriff appointed number OF depu-
ties, but they were unable 70 keep the
crowd Ia the gallery quiet, and the meet
ing was adjourned.
Between fifteen and twenty shots were
fired but no one was hurt. A mob waited
outside, bat under strong guard Rudolph
was placed In "a close carriage and escorted
10 his boarding hsuse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
LADY FLORENCE DIXIE.
She Takes OF the Gloves and Handles
Official Old Women.
landau Truth

London Truth.
Lady Florence Dixie has taken of
the gloves, II may so put 1t. The
time has come, she declares In her
latest manifesto, for woman to assert
herself, aud TO detrhone that too-lOng
worshipped and dreaded tyrant-
man! And there is only one
way, cries Lady Florence, In
which this can be done. Women,
as women, can never hope to effect the
desired revolution. Women, II they
wish to do anything, must disguise
themselves as men," Patriotic moth
ers" are invited ITO train up their girls"
with a view TO this new plan OF cam
paign. IF / had q girl" adds Lady
Dixie, ~ would do it. Unfortunately"
she adds, my two children are boys"
But, even so, the great work has been
commenced. Lady Florence actually
knows "a woman who is captain Of a
ship, her sex being unknown 70 her en-
ployers," and also Two disguised Wo-
men pilots who carry on their calling
with skill" But surely her experiences
must have been strangely limited If she
can only produce these three instances.
Why, could tell her OF scores.
1t is no secret that old women I'M
doubtedly too often command our regi-
ments as well as endanger our ships.
Our service clubs are full Of old women,
they swarm on the bench and In the
pulpit, they get into the House Of Com
mons, too, and have before now even
managed TO secure places in the govern
ment. So Lady Florence must try
again II she really wishes TO bit upon .
plan that is really novel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
FUNERAL OF BISHOP BROOKS.
A Simple Ceremony But No Eulogy-Tne
Largest Demonstration Seen in Years.


BosroN. January 26.-With the impress
i've funeral services of the church, in con-
nection with which his life work was done,
and accompanied by evidences OF puonc
grief such as have not been manifested IN
this community before, for generation at
least, the remains of the late Bishop Phll-
lips Brook were to-day consigned 10 tneir
last resting place in Mt. Auburn cemetery
At So'clock this morning the body en-
cased in black broadcloth casket, her
metically sealed, accompanied by guard
OF police, was taken from the Episcopal
residence on Clarendon street and borne TO
Trinity Church, only few steps distant
where it was placed on catafalque inside
the shrouded portals of the west porch:
There was large gathering in front Oh
the church before the casket arrived when
steadily increased during the morning
hours.
At IL o'clock, the hour for closing the
church doors to the public. line OF people
extended two blocks away. A detail Of
some fifty policemen guarded the entrances
aud body of marshals met every delega-
ton at the doors, excluding all for Whom
seats had not been reserved. The
body Of the church was kept
for the invited guests which
included all the clergy of the State, dele
cations from Episcopal societies, Gov.
Russell, a delegation from the Leglsla-
ture, Mayor Matthews, other pubic OH
Gals, President Elliott and the overseers
of Harvard College, the Harvard class OF
80, Of which deceased was member, a
committee of the Loyal Legion and clergy
men of other denominations. The in
terror of Trinity church was appropriately
draped Floral and other emblems deco
rated the chancel. A simplicity charac-
terized every detail, while the general et-
feet was imposing.
At12o'clock the church services began.
Bishop Potter read the Episcopal burial
service. There was no eulogy. At the
close Of the service procession Of over
500 carriages took up the solemn march
to Mt Auburn, where the remains were
laid in the Brooks family lot
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
BOUND TO HAVE IT.
HarrIson is Determined to Appoint La
mars SuecessOr-Republican Senate
VIII Confirm


mars SuecessOr-RepubliCan Senate
VIII Confirm.
WASHINGTON, d. c., January 26.-There
was no formal conference at the White
House to-day, considering the vacancy on
the bench Of the United States Supreme
Court. but II can be stated on what is con-
sidered good authority that President Har-
rison has made up his mind TO nominate a
successor TO the late Justice Lamar.
Among the callers at the White House
this morning were several Senator's, with
whom he discussed the question, and, TO
one Of these, President Harrison stated
positively that he mad fully made up his
mind 10 make the appointment In order
TO make the fight which the Democratic
Senators are expected to wage over
the confirmation of the nominee
as pOintless as possible, the
President will name some man TO whom the
appointment will De in the nature Of well
deserved promotion, thus carrying out the
civil service. The President will take up
the list Of Southern judges and endeavor TO
find among them the man to fit his ideal.
1t is the expectation that the nomination
will be sent in at the end of a week, and the
Republicans Of the Senate are determined
that IL shall be confirmed even if they have
to resort 70 clOture and cast Senatorial
courtesy 70 the winds TO accomplish il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
DICKINSON CALLS ON GROVER.
A Conference of Way Up Democrats to be
Held Monday or Tuesday Next.

LAKEWOOD, N. j., January 26.-Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland returned from New
York at o'clock this evening, accompan-
led ey Don NJ. Dickinson.
"Mr. Dickinson's appearance here
caused no little surprise TO the politicians,
as he was quoted in an interview Wednes-
day as saying that he could not go to
Lakewood to see Mr.. Cleveland, as he had
an important law suit at Boston.
Mr.. Dickinson went at once TO the Cleve-
land cottage and was closeted in the pri-
vate study for several hours.
Ii is now said that Mr.. Cleveland is
again insisting on Mr.. Dickinson's accept
ing the State portfolio. which was offered
him after Mr.. Whitney had refused.
Mr.. Cleveland has sent for several Demo
cratic leaders, and an important conference
will take place Monday or Tuesday, at
which Mr. Bayard, Mr.. Carlisle, Mr.. Whit
ney and Mr. Harrity will be present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
CALICO CHARLEY.
He Never Was Known to Miss An
Opportunity to Turn a Penny.
OHIO INSANE ASYLUM SCANDAL.
The Flour Mill Of the Secretary OF
the Treasury Selling Flour TO
An Asylum of Which he Is
Trustee - Governor Mckinley
Asked TO Investigate Charges
of Malfeasance Against Foster.
speeiaL 7tl1oran % Ms Reqntsr.

oYeStNt Ae+fgftNt ~ Hto hesNtHs
CoLUMBUs, o., January 26.-Dr. f. 9.
Wagenhals, Of this city. to-day 1led with
Governor Mckinley charges OF malfea-
sance against Secretary Of the Treasury
Charles Foster, as trustee Of the Ohio Asy-
lum for the Insane at Toledo.
The charge is that Secretary Foster Is
largely interested in the Isaac Harter
FIGURING Mill Company, OF Toledo, which
concern is selling large quantities OF hour
10 the Toledo Insane Asylum.
In his letter Wagenhals specifies that
one hundred and fifty barrels Of -four were
sold TO the asylum in June, and the same
amount each month up 10 December.
The law is such that IL the above facts
can be proved plain case is made out
against the Secretary.
Section CPS OF the State statutes says;
mo trustee. commissioner, director or OF
ficer OF any benevolent institution may be
directly or indirectly interested In any
purchase for or contract on behalf OF such
institution. and
Ifhe is found 10 be, he shall beforthwith
removed from office"
Secretary Foster could not be- ignorant
OF the law.n said DIR. Wagenhals, 'for
when he was Governor OF Ohio he removed
G. p. l.. Butler from the Board OF Trustees
OF the Columbus Insane Asylum because he
was interested IN small way IN COM
pany that was under contract % furnish
coal, not 10 the Insane Asylum, but
70 another benevolent Institution OF the
State In order TO get Mr.. butler. Demo-
crat, of the board. he strained law that
he has now completely ignored himself"
DR. Wagenhals is q Foraker Rapub-
lican, and led the attack upon Secretary
Foster two weeks for appointing a
Democrat steward Of the Toledo insane
ASYLUM.
He now intmates that Foster did II TO
prevent his financial operations with the
asvlum coming 10 the puolic.
Beside the Butler case there is prece-
dent 10 govern Governor Mckinley In that
matter, and IL is also against Secretary
Foster.
When Foraker was governor he dismiss
ed Daniel McAllister. Of this city. from
the Board OF Trustees Of the Blind Asylum
because he was selling potatoes TO tho
State prison.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
Another Invssrlgaiion Begun.

PARIs, January 26.-The Figaro states to-
day that NJ. Franqueyille, the examining
magistrate, has commenced a fresh in
ouiry in relation 10 the Panama scandal
This inquiry is based on the Arton docu-
ments. II is said that summonses have
been issued for the examination OF many
persons emipent in public life. The min
istry has resolved not 70 accept amend
nents from any quarter during the discus
sion in the Chamber Of Deputies to-day Of
the secret service fund embracing charges
against NJ. Rouvier Of having received
money from the Panama Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
A GLANCE FOE saEEDY.
Jim Corbetts Manager Will Bet Hin
So, 900 Corbett Didn't Bet On Sullivan.

Jim Corbett's Manager VIII Bet him
So, 900 Corbett Didn't Bet On Sullivan.
New YORK, January 26.-W. A. Brady,
Jim Corbetts manager, has just arrived
from Chicago When SHOWN Pat
Sheedy's statement that Corbett had put
up money against himself in the Sullivan
tight, Brady said:
'.Sheedy is gambler and willing to take
a chance TO win money. will give him
chance to win some Of mine. L have not
got a ton Of it, but just enough TO bet him
8, 900 that Cor bett did not bet a cent on
John L. Sullivan.
~ will put the money in the hands OF
any responsible newspaper any time Mr..
Sheedy may name When COroett LETT
Asbury Park to go TO New Orleans, all the
money he had in the world was 81, 200
HE wanted TO bet that amount on him
self against Sullivan, and had all l could
do to prevent him from doing so.
/ showed him that if he lost he would be
penniless, while if he won he would have
small fortune without this bet. He kept
mis- money in his pocket"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
I.nnIrsIiknn TIa-un-

MUNcIE, IND, January 26.-The switch
mens' strike that has been on the Lake
Erie and Western yard at this point for
the past two weeks and which was thought
TO have been settled, has broken out anew,
and it is believed will finally develop into
a general tie-up on the Lake Erie and
Western system.
Harry Crossfeld, representing the sew
eral labor organizations Of the city, made a
proposition to Assistant Superintendent
Jarvis that he would supply the places Of
the new men who are at work switching
with members Of the Switchmens' Mutual
Aid Association, but that the request was
refused The report of Mr.. Crossheld was
sent to the Chief Of the Brotherhood of
Engineers for final action, and pending his
reply the trainmen Of all freiRhts decline
10 move trains
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
Eohoss of the Alton Wreck.

ALTON, ILLS, January 26.-There is a
more cheerful tone among the injured OF
the Wann explosion and among their
friends and physicians. Several are hover
ing between life and death, but for the
past forty-eight hours no deaths have been
recorded. The verdict of a new coroner's
iurv in the cases Of w. +. Richards and
Hoggaps is that the explosion was caused
bv negligence of railroad employees. This
has awakened great interest in the sub
iect of the liability of the Big Four, which
maintains that Cation is an experienced
switchman and railroad man, and that all
charges Of incompetency are invalid
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-27
PernatuAl sacr.d FIrs.

In the Peninsula Of Abeheron, for
merly belonging 70 Persia, but now .
part OF Russia, there Is perpetual, or,
rather, what the natives call an eternal
sacred FIRE, which is known 70 have
been burning continually for more than
2. 900 years. II rises from az Irregular
orifce OF about twelve feet In depth aud
100 feet square. The flames, which are
constant, rise TO height Of from six TO
eight feet, unaccompanled with smoke
or dIsagreeable smell. waving back and
forth with the wind like a. field OF gol>
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