Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-02


been sentenced in March, 1899. When
the pardon was sent to WardenLillard,
he decided that he could not turn the
man loose until he was satisfied regard
ing the legal status of the Governor
ship. He made no reply to Governor
Taylor, but declined to honor the par
don, and informed the penitentiary
commissioners of his action. They
agreed with the position taken by the
warden and the man was held.
The action of Lillard, who is an ar
dent supporter of Governor Goebel,
aroused intense indignation among the
Republicans.
L "a do nothing else than hold the
man." said the warden. "The situation
is known to everybody, and cannot
assume the responsibility of releasing
men OF the order of Mr.. Taylor, when
the Legislature has declared specif-
ically that Mr.. Goebel is the Governor
of the State"
When asked if he intended to offer
resistance to a detachment Of troops
if n should be sent to release Hayes,
the warden replied:
"Oh, no. It would not do for me to
attempt any such thing as that. l have
fourteen guards only and they could
not do much against soldiers" :
No answer vas returned to Governor
Taylor either by Warden Lillard or by
the board of p~enitentiary commission
ers. His letter +"
Was Quietly Ignored.
1t is possible that a reply will be made
to it tomorrow, but it is not likely.
1t is now definitely decided that Gen.
John B. Castleman, of Louisville, is not
to be adjutant general for Governor
Goebel, and while it was asserted last
night with great p~ositiveness that he
had been appointed, it is said tonight
that he never was rendered the place.
No mar has been appointed as yet, but
the name of Col. T. J.. Smith, of the
Third Kentucky infantry, is promi-
nently mentioned.
No attention whatever has been paid
by the militia to Governor Goebel's or
ders to return to their home. 1t is just
as though the order had never been
issued. Adjutant General Collier says
that no consideration will be given to
any orders that may emanate from the
Goebel headquarters.
The legislature is making progress.
Yesterday it was hustled around the
town and raced through the streets by
the military. This morning a small
portion of it was turned back at the
gate Of the State house grounds when
attempt was made to reach the Capitol
building. This afternoon it reached
the door of the building and as a body
it has strong hopes that the next at
tempt will take them into the legisla-
ture chambers.
At 4 O'Clock this afternoon printed
notices were handed around the lobby
of the Capital Hotel. signed by Speaker
Trimble. asking all members of the
legislature to meet at the west door of
the hotel at 5 O'Clock, preparatory to
holding a session in the capitol build
ing.
1t was generally understood that adj
mission would be refused, but the
Democrats determined to demand ac-
cess to the building as a matter of
form and to
Put Republicans Upon Record
At the appointed time, the members
fell into line and in column of twos,
headed by the tall form of South Trim
BILE, the march was taken up toward
the State House grounds.
On both sides and in the rear, came
a large crowd. AS Speaker Trimble
appeared at the gate, which was guard
ed by two sentries, the soldiers step
ped back, lowered their bayonets and
allowed the Speaker to S through.
Are you a member Of the Legisla-
ture?" asked one of the sentries.
81 am" replied the Speaker as he
started up the brick walk toward the
Capitol.
The same question wal put to the
other members as they appeared and
when it came the turn Of the crowd,