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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
CIVIL SERVICE
Is the All Absorbing Topic In the
House These Days.--Adjourned Out
of S. mpathy.

Washington, D. c., December A.
The House to-day, after a session of
about two hours, adjourned out of SYM
pathy for the President, whose mother
was buried at Canton this afternoon.
The time of the session was devoted
to the consideration of the executive,
legislative and judicial appropriation
bill. 1t was decided to postpone the
consideration of the item providing for
the maintenance of the civil service
commission until after the other feat
ures of the bill had been concluded.
1t was apparent from the remarks made
to-day that the entire subject will be
eXhaustively debated. There is SEEM
ingly no disposition to curtail the dis
cussion and probably will not be con-
cluded before the holiday recess. So
absorbing is the topic that almost the
entire time to-day, despite the fact that
the consideration of the question had
been technically postponed was con-
sumed in debate upon it.
To-day's session of the Senate lasted
fifteen minutes. After a few bills and
resolutions had been offered, adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow out of
respect of the President, who was at
tending his mothers funeral
Mr.. Kyle, of South Dakota, introduced
bill to change the immigration laws
so that immigrants shall have the test
of education made by the United States
consuls at the points nearest their
homes.
Washington, D. c., December H.
The special committee of Republican
representatives in Congress who are
seeking to change the civil service law
held its first meeting to-day and out
lined its action. 1t was determined to
divide the work between two sub-com-
mittees, one to draft bill changing the
law, and another to gather evidence on
the defects of the present law, its ex-
tension beyond the original purpose of
the law, ETC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
WITHOUT BAIL.
Charles Zapoli Held While Further
Investigations Are Making.

New York, December 14.-Charles Ia
noli, the barber who has been held on
suspicion of causing the deaths of some
of the many people on whose lives he
obtained insurance, was arraigned in
police court to-day on the charge of
homicide in causing the death of Jennie
Summer, his fourth and last wife, by
the use of poison or some other means.
The charge was based upon the result Of
the preliminary examination upon the
body of Jennie Sumner, which was ex-
humed yesterday. The death certificate
Of the woman gave typhoid fever as the
cause. The cursory investigation made
by the experts yesterday proved that
typhoid fever was not direct cause
of death.
Zanoli has already pleaded guilty to
the charge of defrauding an insurance
company, but has positively denied that
he was in any way responsible for the
deaths of his four wives and the other
persons whose insurance he obtained.
Zanoli was held without bail on the
charge of homicide. He will be exam
ined on Saturday next.
Throughout the proceedings to-day
Zanoli appeared perfectly calm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
THE GAGE BILL
Will Be the Name of Financial
Measure Soon to Be Considered.

Washington, December 14.-Secre-
tary Gage will appear before the House
committee on banking and currency on
Thursday and submit to them in the
form of general bill his recommended
lions recently made to Congress. The
comprehensive Gage bill ana the None
tary Conference bill will be gone over
during the holidays with care, and as a
result Of the better feeling created to-
day. members Of the banking and cur
rency committee say there is no further
doubt that action will be reported TO
TIE House soon after the holidays.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15

Chicago, December 14.-After two
weeks spent in securing jury, the
second trial Of Adolph l.. Luetgert, the
burly sausage manufacturer, accused
of the murder of his WIFE, Louise, was
commenced before Judge Gary to-day.
The court room was crowded when
the case was called Every available
seat was taken, while scores of curious
men and women stood in rows behind
the railing, anxious to hear the pro-
ceedings and get "a glimpse of the man
who is charged with boiling his wife in
caustic potash in, one of his own sau-
sage watts.
The arrangement.of the court room
was different from the former trial.
The jury sat in seats directly in front
of Judge GarN's bench, while facing the
jury and to the right was placed the
witness chair. This arrangement while
almost hiding the jury from the view
Of the presiding Eldge, brought the wit
/, ness face to face with both judge and
jury. This was the plan adopNed by
Judge Gary in the famous trial of the
Haymarket anarchists, eight years ago,
over which he presided.
The prosecution, as in the former
trial, was represented by States Attor-
ney Deneen and Assistant States At
torney McEwen, while Luetger0had at
his side as his defenders Attorneys Har-
mon, Reise and Kehoe.
Assistant States Attorney McEwen
made the opening statement for the
State. His speech, which occupied the
greater part of the session, did not
deviate much from the line he pursued
in his address at the opening Of the
former trial.
Mr. McEwen, made no attempt at dra-
matte effect. He quietly but impress
lively told the twelve men lne familiar
story of the night of the first Of May.
The speaker opened with a resume
of the somewhat checkered career of
the prisoner, and then referred at
length to the incidents attending the
discovery by Diedrich Bicknese and the
police that Mrs. LUetgert had disap-
peared. The police investigation and
the resulting disclosure in the base
ment of the factory were narrated. 1t
is expected that Lawyer Harmon, for
the defense will speak late this after
noon He will refer at some length, it
is said, to his alibi evidence without,
however, committing himself to names
or places
At the close of Mr.. McEwen's address,
a recess was taken until afternoon, at
the request of Attorney Harmon. In
asking for this adjournment, Mr.. Har-
mon said that certain points in Mr.. Nc
Ewen's address were new to the de-
Tense; needed a detailed answer, and
to get material for rejoinder, time was
required for a consultation with the de-
PENDANT. Judge Gary said the request
was a reasonable one. After recess Luet-
gert's case was presented to the jury.
Attorney Harmon, for the defense,
made the opening statement after noon.
The defense will rely upC< the soap
making theory to explain the condition
of the watts following the night OF the
alleged murder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15

Special to the Register.
Ripley, w. Va, December 14.-All
the preparations for the execution OF
John w. Morgan, the Jackson county
triple murderer, are now complete
The scaffold upon which he will ex-
plate his awful crime for the murder
of Mrs. Greene and her son aud daugn
ter, at Gears Lick, eight miles from
here, was placed in position to-day by
the builders, on a knoll on the farm
of j. NJ. Polling, about two miles south
Of Ripley, and from the position it
occupies at least 5000 people could
easily witness the hanging. Morgan's
wife, with her little babe, visited him
this morning, and remained with him
for some time. When they appeared
the condemned man broke down and
cried bitterly, but he still declares that
he will not be hung, that the Lord
has answered his many prayers to him
to take his life, and that when Sheriff
Shinn calls for him on the day set
for the execution, he will find him
dead in his CELL
The death watch has been doubled,
and two men constantly watch the
prisoner, and are relieved every two
hours.
Morgan appears to be much concern
ed about his terrible predicament and
his Indifferent manner. has disap-
peared. He sits for hours and says
nothing to his guards, his former days
Of confinement being days of CONVEX
sation and funny story telling on his
part.
He takes the matter of his capture
after his recent escape much to heart.
and says that it was his intention TO
return and give himself up, and in
that manner go on record as the only
condemned man ever doing so.
Morgan has made another confession
before his spiritual advisers, and i'm
picates Ben Anderson. A warrant
has been issued by Prosecuting Attor-
ney Seaman for Anderson, and when
Sheriff Shinn approached him with the
warrant he was rendered speeches..
The public does not believe that any
one but the convicted murderer had
ANYTHING to do with the horrible
crime, as the only living witness, Alice
Pfost. claims Morgan was the one that
did the work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION.
Spends Busy Day, Discussing Several
Matters of Interest.

Nashville, Tenn, December 14.-At
the Federation of Labor convention to-
day the committee on resolutions Offer
ed a resolution endorsing postal saw
ings banks and advising the secretary
to issue a circular urging immediate
action in the matter. TIE report of the
executive council was read by Vice
President Mcclure, and gave a full re-
view of the work of the past year. The
Hawaiian annexation question came up
and produced some discussion. A reso-
luton opposing the annexation of Ha-
wall was adopted.
The resolutions relative to an eight
hour day movement and the convict
labor questions were referred to special
committees.
A resolution was adopted providing
for the organization Of all stationary
engineers preparatory to making the
fight for an eight-hour day on May l,
1898
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
WINDOW GLASS FACTORIES.

Resume Operations at the Managers
Terms-Two Resumed Yesterday.
Pittsbura Pa, December IA
Operations were resumed in two win
dow glass factories to-day at the man
ufacturers' terms, and others will
start up, it is said, as soon as author
lied to do so by the American Glass
Company The factories resuming to-
day are Hives. at Quinton, n. j., and
Swindell Bros, at Baltimore. The
cutters and fiatteners will receive an
advance of II per cent. over last
years wages instead of IL per cent,
as demanded
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parsons, w. Va, December 14.-The
supreme hour in the Eastman case has
come, SO far as the efforts Of contending
counsel are concerned.
The evidence has closed, the last wit
ness has told his story on the stand,
either for or against the prisoner, and
nothing but the logic and eloquenHe of
counsel and the instructions of the
court. intervenes between the defendant
and the verdict of the jury.
When court convened this morning,
Col. Eastman was again placed on the
stand by his counsel, and after describ-
ing various incidents of the ARRAY, he
was turned over to the prosecution.
His DISCRIMINATION was most
searching and he was placed under a
hot fire of questions that failed to
break him down in the least.
He admitted painting the objection
able placard that the prosecution had
tried to prove was intended as an in
suit to the Thompsons, and stated that
it was not for that purpose he made it,,
but to cast a reflection upon Charles
Blake, Thompson's uncle.
Both the defense and prosecu-
ton had witnesses on the stand in re-
buttaq, but their testimony was chiefly
as to threats said to have been made
by Eastman against the Thompsons
A sigh of relief went up when the
last witness left the stand, that the ted.
Gus taking of testimony was over and
there was a general furry of excitement
when it became known that the argu-
ment would at once begin.
When Mr.. Dayton, at exactly O'Clock
this afternoon, arose to make the open
ing argument for the State, the court
room was surging sea of eager faces,
who awaited in breathless expectancy
the first words of the speaker Mr..
Dayton was very pale as he faced the
jury and spoke with suppressed feeling
throughout the hour and a half that he
held the floor He reviewed the evil
dence, read unanimously from the
books of law, and closed with an appeal
of great power to the jury to discharge
its duty well. His speech is regarded
as having been of much force and feel
ing.
Colonel Arnett, for the defense, fol-
lowed Immediately after Mr.. Dayton,
speaking eloquently until adjournment,
almost an hour and half His speech
was characteristic of Colonel Arnett;
earnest, comprehensive and eloquent,
He also exclusively reviewed the evil
dence in careful detail, without notes,
thus displaying his remarkable mem
DRY. He left the discussion Of the law
largely to his associates, who are to
follow him.
AS to the threats alleged to
have been made by Eastman, the
Colonel reminded the jury that
none of the witnesses had said that
Eastman meant to get even with Frank
Thompson, but that he spoke in a gen.
eral way.
His speech received much favorable
comment.
Just how many more of the attorneys
for the defense will speak Tomorrow is
not yet decided. Messrs Howard and
Davis will close for the State Each
side is limited to six hours and the
giving of instructions has been post
poned until after the argument.
Judge Holt will push the case to an
early conclusion and it will probably
be finished by Friday or Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
MURDROUS ROBBERS.

Mobile, Ala, December 14.-This
morning the dead body of Miss Mar
garet Hogan was found in her store.
Her hands were tied and a piece of
braid was wrapped tightly around her
throat. The place had been robbed.
The robbers had probably forced the
woman, who was IS years old, to give
up her small hoard. They then Drained
her. Her brains had oozed out upon
the floor. There is no clue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
WHEELING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
THE ARGUMENT UNDER WAY.
The Taking Of Testimony in the
Eastman Case Concluded.

a Brief But Red-Hot Cross-Exami-
nation Of the Defendant, Which
Failed to Break Down Material
Statements Made by Him in His
Direct Examination = Argument
Opened for the State by Hon. A..
G. Dayton-COl. Arnett Followed
With ali Eloquent Appeal for the
Prisoner-Jury May Get the Case
Tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
A RAILRoADER SHOT.

Yesterday Ed. Murdoch, baggage
master on the Trans-Ohio Division Of
the B. & o., who lives at Chicago Junc-
ton, but who is here in Wheeling every
other day, was shot in the leg while
out hunting. He leaned his gun against
tree, and his dog knocked the weapon
down, when it was discharged. Mr..
Murdoch may lose his leg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
SUFFERING In PROSPECT.
For Klondikers Unless Immediate Aid is
Despatched


Washington, D. c., December IA
Senator Mcbride, of Oregon, has re-
ceived the following from E. P. Ash,
who arrived at Portland on November
30, direct from Dawson:
Il know that the supply of pro-
visions in Dawson cannot last longer
than March. No supplies can reach
the interior by ordinary conveyance
until next June, and l believe it will
require the resources of the United
States government to equip an expedi-
ton strong enough to overcome the
obstacles of a mid-winter journey.
This expedition should be authorized
at once, as it will take from forty to
fifty days to reach Dawson from
Skaguay and Dyea- 1 am certain
that there will be intense suffering
unless relief is at once provided"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
THE STELLA WILDS SUNK.

Natehez, Miss, December LITTLE
steamboat Stella Wilds sank twenty.
FIVE miles below here to-day. The pas
sengers, crew and cargo were taken of
by the steamer Lulu Prince. The Willis
was valued at $4,000, fully Insured.
She will be raised
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15

City of Mexico, December 14.-Pres-
ident Diaz sent one of his aide-de-camps
to call on Mr.. Bryan early this morning
to arrange for his pleasure.
Mr.. Bryan had busy and agreeable
day to-day. He called to pay his re-
spects to the American minister. Gen.
Power Clayton, at 10 o'clock, and was
cordially greeted, and after passing an
hour with the minister he drove in the
forest of Chapultepec with Thomas
Braniff, President of the Bank of Lon
con and Mexico; Ex-Governor Critten-
den and Gen. John B. Frisbie, and in
the afternoon he was visitor with Mrs.
was admitted to the floor, the members
all rising out Of respect to the leader
of the Democratic party in the United
States. He was invited to speak and
talked of parliamentary institutions and
of the progress which Mexico is making
On all hands. His reception in the
Chamber was enthusiastic.
Congress has approved the contract
entered into with Samuel Hermanns, of
New York, for supplying million dol
lars worth of material for federal rail-
ways, telegraphs, ETC., also the contract
with the R. G.. Dun & Co., of New
York, establishing a mercantile agency
here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
A BIG COPPER COMPANY.

Marquette. Mich, December 1.-THE
Michigan Copper Mining Company
Limited, filed articles of incorporation
here to-day It's capital stock is So
500. 600. The company is TO operate the
Ridge mine on the Ontonagon range.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15

According to a dispatch from Sgd
ney to the Associated Press last
month, the committee of the legisla-
tive assembly, to which measures were
referred, passed the bills, extending
the Chinese restriction act to ''other
colored people, except British sub
jects," and restricting immigration by
an educational test.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL SERVICES HELD.

WIhds0r, England, December IL
There were the usual services at Frog
more to-day, the anniversary of the
death of the Prince consort in 1861, and
of Princess Alice in 1873. The Queen,
the Prince and Princess of Wales. the
Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke
and Duchess of Connaught, Prince and
Princess Christian of Schleswig- Hol-
stein, and the Princess Louise, March
ioness of Lorne, were present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
JAPAN PROTESTS
Againct Proposed Restrictions Placed
Upon immigration by New South
Wales.

Sydney, N. S. W., December 1.-THE
tested to the premier, G.. H. Reid,
against the. unfriendly character Of the
proposed legislation as to aliens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15

Washington, d. c., december A.
The caucus of Democratic members of
the House of Representatives tonight
resulted in the adoption Of resolu-
tons defining the party policy on the
questions of Cuba, finance and bank
ruptcy. The caucus was largely at
tended, 1O1 Of the 125 Democratic
members being present, despite the
stormy weather.
Representative Richardson, Of Ten
nessee, acted as chairman, and Repre-.
sentatives Cummings, of New York,
and GCwherd, of Missouri, acted as
secretaries.
Representative Bailey, of Texas,
took the initiative by presenting the
following series Of resolutions:
Resolved, That it is the sense OF this
caucus that the Democratic members
of the House of Representatives ought
to resist all efforts, direct or indirect,
to retire the greenbacks and treasury
notes.
Resolved, second, That we are OPP
posed to and will resist all attempts
to extend the privileges of national
banks, or to reduce the taxes which
they now pay.
Resolved, third, That we favor the
early consideration and passage CT the
Senate resolution recognizing that a
condition of war exists on the island
of Cuba between the government of
Spain and the Cuban people.
Resolved, fourth, That we favor the
early enactment Of just and wise
bankruptcy law.
The first three features of the resolu-
tons on fiance and Cuba were consid-
cred separately, the discussion being
vigorous and unanimously favorable.
Mr. Bailey made the main speech, urg-
ing that the Democratic members
should take their position promptly
against those financial movements now
assuming formidable dimensions owing
to the recommendations given to them
by the President and Secretary Of the
Treasury. He also spoke for a clear
cut position in favor of the recognition
of Cuban belligerency as embodied in
the Morgan relolution which passed the
Senate during the extra session.
There was not dissenting voice to
Mr.. Baileys propositions, and the first
three resolutions were carried by a
unanimous vote, the result being re-
ceived with hearty cheers.
The fourth feature of the resolutions
declaring for just and wise bankrupt
cy laws met with some opposition. Mr..
DeArmond, of Missouri, argued that it
was not expedient for the party to
take position favorable to a bank
ruptcy bill at this time. The resolu-
ton was supported by Messrs. Bailey,
SimmS of Tennessee, and Swanson Of
Virginia. The resolution finally pre-
vailed by a large majority, although
Mr.. DeArmond and about half dozen
others registered their votes in oppo-
Sition to this course.
ION motion of Mr.. Maddox, Of Geor-
gia, arrangements were made for the
usual Congressional committee to
conduct the Congressional campaign
OF 1898.
The committee is to consist of one
member from each State, Territory and
the District of Columbia, and nine
Senators, to be chosen by the Senate
Democratic caucus.
The caucus adjourned at O'Clock,
having been in session just an hour
and having accomplished its results
with practical unanimity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
READY FOR THE EXECUTION
The Scafold on Which John Morgan
Is to Die,

Completed and Sat Up on a Knoll
Where Five Thousand People
May Witness the Final Chapter
in an Awful Tragedy-The Muir
derer Has Completely Broken
Down and Realizes His Predica-
ment--A Confession That Impli-
Gates Another Man, But Which
is Not Believed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
DANIEL REELECTED.

Richmond, Va, December 14-In the
General Assembly Hon. John W. Daniel
practically received the unanimous vote
Of both houses for Senator, the election
being mere matter Of form
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-15
WRECK ON THE PAN-HA

Logansport, Ind, Decent
Panhandle passenger ira
with a freight near Royal
evening. VIM. Cotner,
ter, riding on the baggaa
ed. VIM. Mention, q
was badly injured. II
Of Mrs. Hardesty, Of
painfully injured.