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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
A PLAN OUTLINED
For Forcing a Vote on the Andrew-Cate
BIZ to Repeal he sherman silver Law.
ensc;0l Jflf0r1,U fo Jhe R,0iyfsr

For Forcing a Vote on the Andrew-oate
BIZ TO Repeal he Sherman silver Law.
Special Telegram 10 hs Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c., January 2O.-The
plan which will be pursued in trying TO
bring to vote the Andrew-Cate Dill Tor
the repeal OF the Sherman silver act is now
pretty well outlined. The Committee on
Rules agreed to give next Thursday for
consideration Of the bill.
la addition to this Mr.. Andrew has de-
manded that the committee shall bring in
a cloture rule so as to prevent tilibusterlng
and secure vote on the measure. Speak
er Crisp told Mr.. Andrew that he would
do with him as he did with the free coinage
men last session when they demanded a
cloture rule. He will grant such rule II
majority Of the Democrats demand 1t.
AS it is unlikely majority of the Demo
Gratis can be iuddced 10 sign such demand
in time. the friends of the Andrew-Cate
bill will pursue the following course:
When General Catchings, from the Com
mittee on Rules, brings in the order sit
ting aside Thursday for considering the
bill, Mr.. Andrew will move to amend the
order bv inserting an hour at which a
vote shall be taken. This motion Will not
be deoatable, and no filibustering further
than on motion to adjourn, can be made
on it before a vote is had.
In this way the House will be at once
souarely confronted with the question
whether or not it desires to force vote on
the Audrew-Cate bill. If Mr.. Andrews
amendment to the order from the Commit
tee on Rules is defeated, then filibustering
will at once begin and in all probability
will be successful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Al IS NOT HARMONY.
The Republicans in the Legislature All
Ready for Row.

cpectQs Aele1FQna 20 Ate hegtttsF-
CHARLESTON, W. Va, January 2O.-Al-
though ia "a hopeless minority, all is not
harmonious in the Republican ranks. In
these dispatches last night it was stated
that the Republican caucus was heid Win
out the knowledge and consent OF several
members of the Legislature. II now ap-
pears that Judge Maxwell, member OF the
House, and erstwhile candidate OF his party
for Governor Of the State. on Thursday
made q personal canvass among members
in his own behalf, for the empty honor OF a
complimentary vote for the unexplred term
and neglected 70 call upon several mem Oers.
The suspicion prevails that the astute
Judge knew these members were unfavOra-
bic 10 him, and desiring unanimous en-
dOrsement, purpOsely refrained from so
liciting their support. However that may
be, il is a fact that several members had
no knowledge of the caucus until 1t was
over. aud this condition Of affairs naturally
precipitated row in the Republican camp.
Several members, among them senator
WOrley, of Preston, openly denounced the
scheme. and announced their intention TO
bolt the ticket, or al least that porto" OF II
which contained the name OF Maxwell,
aud 70 vote for Mr.. Camden instead. These
gentlemen cooled down finally, listening 70
the wise counsel Of colleagues, and con-
sented 10 vote with the minority. Every
thing is calm on the surface, but there are
mutterings Of discomfort below.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
The SHAW CASE STILL ON.
An Expert In ChirOgraphy Gives Iesti-
mony and Delivers Lecture on This
Interesting subj ect.

An Expert In Chirography Gives Testi-
mony and Delivers Lecture on This
Interesting subject.
Speciai TslsCram 20 M RsGiltsr
PAxKERsBURe, w. VA, January 20-The
Shaw case is increasing m interest IL the
number Of people daily In attendance is
anv critirion. TODAY several witnesses
were put on the stand 70 prove that rumors,
such as were substantially the same as the
statemeDtsin the anonymous letter, were IN
circulation about town before the
defendant knew of the letters,
and that the prosecuting witness
had accused her sister, Mrs. Brown, OF
having written them. This the prosecuting
witness acknowledged was the case, but
she stated in explanation that she sus-
pected every body with whom she had any
difficulty or falhng-OuL with having writ
ten them az hrst. After THIS testimony,
the Government introduced Mr.. Daniel
Ames. Of Elizabeth, New Jersey, an eX-
pert in handwriting of national reputation.
me expert had Oeen working on the case
for long time 10 appears, as he came
loaded with photographs OF all OF the au-
onvmous letters, the letters acknowledged
70 have been written by the defendant,
o,rpat magnifviug glass and al the para
Dhernalia of a detective in that line OF BUS
mess. AT the request OF the prosecution
he stated his business or profession, and
gave the names and dates Of prominent
forgery, will aud other cases he had en-
gagged in as an expert. The Judge, jury
and counsel were given photographs OF the
letters and envelopes and then big
blackboard was brought in, upon
which the expert illustrated, and analyzed
the peculiarities and personalities OF GER
tain letters words and syllableS, their form
alton, connection or disconnectiOn with
each other, and their proof Of alleged per
sonallv peculiar and unconscious habit ac-
ouired bv the writer's. He identified the
ANONYMOUS letters with the acknowledged
writing, and upon that beginning gave an
ana Ivsis and description which lasted up 10
the closing hour and wiz be continued to-
morrow morning As a lecture on pen
manship his talk was very interesting,
The crowd in attendance was so great, both
of gentlemen and ladies, and the confusion
So aggravating aud disturbing that Judge
jackson finally ordered the deputies 20 ar
rest anyone creating a noise, threatening
10 send him 20 jail 90 once
No case ever tried in this city attracted
such general attention, owing 60 the prom
inence Of all of the parties concerned and
the great battle being made over IT,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
A MOTHERS AWFUL DEED.

Driven to Distraction by Her Troubles.
She Stabbed der Innocent Son TO
Death
PHILADELPHIA, January 2O.-In sudden
fit of anger Mrs. Mary Taggart tonight
stabbed TO death her son, Thomas Davis, a
l7-year.old boy by former husband. Tag
CART did little towards providing for the
family and the four dollars week earned
bv his stepson was the main support OF the
needy household.
When Thomas came home this evening
he asked his mother why she was never
ready to eat supper with him. The boy
was seated az the table at the time, and his
question enraged the bard-worked woman.
She turned suddenly from the stove
where she was cooking buckwheat cakes
and thrust knife into the breast Of her
son. The boy fell to the floor with the cry
'My God mother l am bleeding"
He died in few minutes and an officer
arrested Mrs Taggart When questioned
AT the station house Mrs. Taggart appeared
not to comprehend the terrible nature of
the crime she had committed and calmly
made statement in conformity with the
facts stated above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
n.lnnl Ta,.oram b - R.alL..r.


PARKERsBURG, ". Va, January "
Harry HOuser, the Wheeling Ietler carrier, s,
whose arrest for rOObing the mails created
a great sensation at the time, came into
court this afternoon. and after several Jlts
between Huuser's counsel and District Al
tornev Sturgiss, threw himself upon the
mercy of the court
Mr.. Atkinson, HOuser's counsel, maze q
lengthy argument in which he stated al OF
the facts in the case, giving the story as
given heretofore by tho REGISTER IN ltS
account Of the affair, after Wllcn hon. w.
g. Bandlan, Marshal George w. hoolnSon;
b. j. Campbell, John ShellasSe, ana
several other gentleman Of wheeling, teS-
titled 10 Houser's former good character,
his exemplary habits, anu lne
fact that be had little family
dependent upon him. Each ana
ali of them stated that they did not believe
Houser to be well balanced mentally, IN
some respects.
Following the testimony Of the gentle
men. which certainly appealed strongly
for HOuser, Mr. Atkinson renewed MS
statements Of HOuser's mental weakness
pleading kleptomania as the defense OF a
weak mind w0ich could not reialn from 90
ing that which he knew 70 be wrong
In well made and pathetic ADDRESS ne
aDuealed for clemency for his client
The court house was packed before the
HOuser affair came up with ladies and gen.
tlemen, witnesses and SPECTATORS IN the
Shaw case, and the power Of Atkinson's Ell
OQuence and his pathetic appeal Tor elem
ency affected a great many OF the laOles 10
tears. After Mr Atkinson closed, Judge
jackson interrogated Messrs. Handlan'
Robinson. Campbell and Sheuhase closely
in regard TO the general feeling Of the
people of Wheeling and Of Houser's ac-
ouaintances upon the affair Hethen stated
that he would take the matter under ad.
visement. only intimating that II be should
let HOuser OF with fine il would necessa-
rily be a heavy one
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
CORNELIUS HERR ARRESTED.
The Detectives Find Him Too Weak 60
be Removed-Ho has Prepared ais De-

fense.
LONDON. January 2O.-Dr. Cornelius
Herr was arrested at last midnight on
warrant issued on demand OF the French
Government on the charge OF having been
fraudulently implicated in Panama swind-
ling aud corruption.
The detectives assigned % make the arr
rest wentabout their work very cautiouslys
as although IL was reported that Herr was
sick, u was,thoughtihe might be shammi ng
illness, and would take an opportunity 10
escape. IL was known that Herr was at
the TankOrville Hotel, BournemOuth.
When they presented themselves at the
hotel they at first stated they had come
from London, and proposed 70 stay short
time, and as II incidentally asked for Dr.
Herr The reply was that DR.. Herr was
too III 20 be seen.
Shortly afterwards the detectives en-
tered the sleeping room Of DIR. Herr. He
was In bed. He had just been propped up
with pillows by his wife. His face looked
pale and wasted. His eyes were sunken
aud he bore every sign Of being a very sick
man.
II know your business, gentlemen he
said Ia weak tones. as IL 10 we're difficult
for him 10 talk. "You see my condition.
am willing 70 go with you II IL is possible
for me 10 DO moved.p The doctor was
called ia. He declared that Herr was in
such a serious condition OF illness that he
could only be removed az the imminent
peril Of mis- life, and that from present APP
pearances IL would be impossible 10 remove
him for some time. The detectives tele-
graphed this statement 70 London, and
were told 10 remain with the prisoner, but
70 take DO action toward his removal with
out further instructions. Herr, nOtwlth-
standing his illness. has made energetic
preparations TO contest the effort 70 extra
dite him 10 France.
In an interview DIR. Herr stated that no
act OF corruption could be traced 20 him.
During the whole OF the alleged campaign
OF corruption he was never In France, hay-
ing been travelling abroad al the time. As
10 the future, he preferred suicide 70
prison.
There are three counts In the Indictment
against Herr. The first concerns the CO.,
900 francs received by him from Charles
DeLesseps: the second. the two million
francs received by him from Baron De-
Relnach the third, the menacing letters
written by him with the intention Of black
mailing Baron De Relnach.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Has Half a Million in the Treasury
and Doesn't Owe a Cent.
THE STATES SPLENDID SHOWING.
Doubtful If Another State in the
Union Can Present Such
Condition - 100000 in the
Treasury and $4,000 More to
Come This Week-The Rate Of
Taxation Will Probably be Re-
duced by the Legislature.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 90.--The
State railroad taxes have been coming into
the State treasury for a week or so, and
Yesterday and to-day nearly 300, ZOO have
been received, while sl50,0OO more are ex-
pected tomorrow.
Not counting this, there is already in the
Stase repositories over 100000 TO the
credit of the State. which owes not cent;
Since the first of the year, every cent OF
the States Indebtedness has been PAID,
and with considerably over half million
dollars in the treasury, West virginia Is
absolutely and entirely without debt, save
for the current expenses of the unfinished
month.
A bill is now under consideration oy the
Legislature in session here and will prooa-
Div become law reducing the rate OF tax
alton for State purposes from 20 to ~ cents
on the hundred dollars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Senator Faulkner in Washington.
Sr,einl T.learan. t0 tas Rseis.sr

WASHINGTON, d. c., January 20.-Sen-
atOr Faulkner reached here, on his return
from Charleston, shortly before noon to-
day, his train having been delayed nearly
I've hours. When he arrived at the cap
itOl be was warmly congratulated by Sen
ators on both SIDES of the chamber and by
other friends, on the result Of the Demo
cratic caucus at Charleston, which nomi-
mated him for another six years in the
Senate. To the REGISTER correspondent
the Senator talked pleasantly Of the con-
test at Charleston. ana said the outcome
of il seemed 10 give general satisfaction.
He left for his home at Martinsburg this
afternoon, 20 see his family, whom he has
not had a chance 20 visit in three weeks.
He will return here on Monday. Senator
Camden is expected here the middle Of
next week, snd will probably be sworn in
and take his seat in the Senate on Thurs
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Wants Keen the hooks.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, January 2O.-Demo-
cratic Auditor of Public Accounts David
Gore to-day made formal demand upon
Republican ex-Auditor Pavey for certain
cash books and records of the insurance
department and bank department
OF the Auditors Office, which
the Democrats insinuate Pavey sbstracted
from the Office for the purpose Of conceal
ing expenditures of public money. Payey
said this evening that the books in his pos
session are not public records. III
the occasion should arise, he
is prepared 10 produce receipts
for every dollar expended during
his administration. He is responsible, no
said, TO the people and not TO GoDe of his
Democratic friends and be shall certainly
not turn over TO them what be regards as
his Drivate DrODerty
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
The Ice Bridge Moves.

NIAGARA, ONT, January 20.-The ice
bridge which spans the river between this
Mace aud Youngstown, began to move this
morning about S o'clock. 1t cracked al
along both shores and then gradually
floated down about 200 yards,
carving with it the dock at
Paradise Grove and doing considerable
damage TO other property. The mass OF
ice hns again gorged and formed bridge.
II Is feared that when the ice moves again
il will carry the Michigan Central depot
and tracks and Malloy's dock with it
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
sTATE GRANGE MEETINe.
A Three Days Session Closed at Charles
ton Yesterday.
a....L.-l T..I.-..r.n "a "a p.rfrt.r

Special Telegram 90 th5 RsgtstsT-
CHARLESTON, W. Va, January 20.-The
State Grange, which has been in session
here for three days, adjourned tonight.
One of the most important resolutions
passed was in opposition TO the proposed
constitutional convention which the Grange
believes would be in cost out of all proper
ton to the possible benefits 20 be derived.
IL approves the recommendation OF the
Governor that the irreducaOle school fund
be turned into the State Treasury. Reso-
lutions were adopted requesting the West
Virginia Representatives aud Senator's 70
assist in securing the passage OF the
Washburn- Hatch Anti-Option bill and the
Paddock Pure Food bill, both Of which
measures are now pending in Congress.
Among the resolutions adopted before
closing the session, were those opposing
class legislation and iustructing the Legls-
lative Committee to use every means 10
prevent discrimination against farming IN
terests; favOring the establishment OF a
creditable agricultural and mercantile de-
partment in connection with the State UNI
versity, and recognizing the establishment
of a Board Of Agriculture, and endorsing
It's work.
A committee OF three was appointed to
remain in the city for some time 10 look
after the interests Of farmers in legislation
/ at the present session. On Thursday even
ing a memorial meeting WAS held in mem
orv Of Wm. A Cushmau, of Berkeley
county, one OF the founders of the order.
The next meeting will be held at Nor
gsntown i'm January, 1894
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: q. n. Knott, Master; T. g. AtkesOn,
Overseer; II. NJ. Turner, Lecturer; A. j..
Reed Chaplain; Q. T. Perry, Steward; A.
Brennemau, Treasurer; NJ. Y. Brown,
Secretary, and j. h. SperOw, Gate Keeper.
The grange has been in existence twenty
years. Unlike the Farmers Alliance, 1t Is
nou-poliucal, the rules prohibiting dis
cussiOn Of politics in its meetings. Its
members are not advocates Of extreme and
unconstitutional measures, but are con-
ssrvative, and ask only the same privi-
lanas an-nEad hE other Glasses OF cltLZens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
The Committees Getting to Work.
,e-i7t Tslsgrqgi 10 ths RsgSisr.

oNeCal. Acr-4f --ifs 60 tfsp @s11-'t-'e
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January 20.-The
iOint judiciary committees of the House
and Senate met this afternoon and took up
for consideration the House bill proposed
bv McClung, of Greenbrier, providing
tnat the several Circuit Court Clerks shall
compare the records for the Court of Ap-
peals, and not the Supreme Court Clerk as
at present The committee decided TO re-
port adversely upon il. The bill providing
that the Supreme Court meet permanently
I'm Charleston, was also discussed, but no
action was taken. The Committee on
Humane Institutions and Public Buildinge
will report favorably upon the Senate bill,
introduced by Mr.. Gall, providing tor the
establishment of reform school for girls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
CouobIIn BACK Nm Chicago.

CHICAGO. January 20.-Dan Coughlin
was brought back 10 Chicago from Joliet
penitentiary tonight and is now locked in
the cell in the county jail which was occu-
pied by Louis Lingg, the anarchist, when
he blew his head off. Coughlin has aged
perceptibly since going to prison, he Is thin
round shnuldered and hollow checked.
Immediately upon entering the jail he
asked permission 10 weigh himself and
tipped the Gales at l75 pounds, loss Of 20
pounds since he was sent to Joliet. He
had little 10 say on the case merely ex-
pressing Joy at the granting OF his new
trial, and his belief that it means his ulu-
mate freedom
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
rhsr wanted = Change.

In the old days along the Missouri
river, when 3 steamboat was sighted.
people took up the cry in the streets
very much as they would at the break
ing cut OF fire. "Steamboatw some
one would yell. Then others would
ioin in the shout. until, ten minutes
later, half the populace would be on the
leyee, waiting for the boat TO land.
why were you so anxious?' young
man asked an old-timer, recently. Il
suppose you were looking for news from
the Esst?"
News" blurted the gray-haired man.
who was young back 10 the forties.
s'No. we didn't go after no news In
them days. We plunged down the levee
and over the rail, reckless-like. to be
the first te git change OF whisky.
That st. Joe llcker we had got mighty
tiresoms between boats"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
A RnIet rhronrh aer Heart.

HoRSELLsvHLE. n. Y, January 20
Mrs. L. r. Windsor. the only daughter OF
the Hon. Robert l.. Brundage, committed
suicide yesterday at the farm Of her hus-
band. ten miles west OF this city.
When the servant girl opened
the door Of q room in the back
part Of the house she was horrifed 10 see
the body Of her mistress lying on the floor,
dead, with a revolver stil clntched in her
hand. Death had been instantaneous, and
the bullet went clean through the heart.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
candidates and Prominent People
SDletai gs.eoram 10 hs Register.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, January 20-Ex.
Sheriff Steenrod, Sheriff A. A. Franzheim,
ex-senator Frank Stewart Of Hancock
county, and Frank p Mcneil of Ohio
county. LETT for home this afternoon. Pro
fessOr W. R. Freed, of MOundSville, is here
i'm the interest Of an amendment TO the Me
chauics' Lien law, for the protection of
well driuers. Hon. a. d. Garden will
leave for Wheeling on Sunday morning.
Il. T. Robinson is here from Littleton,
looking after his chances for the United
States Marshalship. EX-Sherif Borntield,
another candidate foC this position, arrived
yesterday.
Superintendent NJ. VanPelt ofthe State
Prison, at Moundsville, and l.. $. Della
plain. Jr., Of Wheeling, were among to-
nights arrivals
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
ABir storage Warehouse Burning.

NEW YoRK, January 2l.-Story & Co.'s
big five story storage warehouse on the
southwest corner Of Washington and Main
streets was on fire at 1880 o'clock this
morning. Three alarms had been sent out
The building is 100 feet long by - feet deep,
10 is used by the merchants OF the viclnl'
for the storage Of cotton and rice. The
fire broke out in the basement. One OF the
walls OF the building has fallen and several
firemen are reported hurt. Ambulances
have been sent for The loss will pro0a-
hlv ba heavy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Smith and Pritchard.

NEw YoRK, January 2O-The following
cable was received here to-day:
"Jem Smith and Ted Pritchard met at
Sporting Lfe's Office to-day and agreed 70
fight at catch weight. with gloves, for goo,
open to $500 a side, and the championship,
the fight to be decided in the club Offering
the largest purse in twelve weeks. They
are TO meet with their hackers next
Wednesday 10 sign articles"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Tammany Aeainst National Quarantlne

BALTIMORE, MD, January 20.-Congress-
man Rayner, OF Maryland, being asked
about the prospects Of a national quaran-
tine measure being passed Dy Congress
this session, answered:
"Tammany Hall is opposing all federal
quarantine legislation. This is as plainly
as can put II. called the bill mp Thurs
day afternoon, and as soon as did so MIR.
Amos Cummings began filiousterlng
against it, and Col. Fellows was present TO
assist MIN. Mr.. Cummings informed me
in the morning very plainly that he would
beat the bill by any lawful methods he
could avail himself of. l was very much
surprised at this move, because Bou-ke
Cochran, whom considered the accredited
spokesman of the New York delegation,
agreed with me not TO oppose the bill IL l
would consent to an amendment that be
had drawn providing that the government
should not modify nor relax State quaran-
tine regulations, which / readily accepted.
But Col Fellows says that Bourke Cock
ran does not represent him in the matter
and that he proposes to fight the bill"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
Believed to Be a Forgery.
,,,.,o, g,,-ora,, 10 n. REGISTER.

CHARLESTON. W. VA, January 2O;-Dr.
L. Prichard, President of the Charleston
National Bank, left here tonight for Gin
cinnati, in search of J. G. Baer, q former
clerk of Berne & Friedman, dry goods
merchants Of this city. who, it is alleged,
forged a check on his firm for S15, and had
il eashed in Cincinnati by Joseph Lazarus;
The check came to the Charleston National
Bank to-day, and was cashed before the
forgery was discovered. Baer, it IS said,
has number of creditors IN this city VINO
are anxious about him. HIS nome Is IN
California, and it is supposed he mas gone
in that direction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-21
nIr. Bialne's Condition.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 2O.-Dr.
Johnston returned to the Blaine residence
at 9:40 aud remained at bis patients bed
side until 10 o'clock. When the physician
left the house he said that there was moth
ing to add to what he had already given
out. "There is absolutely no change in MIR.
Blaine's condition" he said, land he is Just
as strong as he was yesterday. Will not
return tonight unless l am summoned by
some uneXpected change"