The Monticellonian., 1894-09-21
NUMBER 38.
AS HLAND REDEEMED.

sired, Hut sufficient The Women Prayed
 While the Men Voted.
 LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept. l6.-Unlcss fraud or juggling can save him, the career of William. C. r Brecitinri,;ee IS ended. The people of the old Ash land district have rebuked their idol and east him from their hearts forever. It is unfortunate that they did not speak in more certain tones. for, while w. C. Oowcus is undoubted nominated for congress, the triumph of deeency has been won by margin so close that there is room for further contest by the desperate supporters of the Brecllinridg ges and they may succeed in ohscuring the result 1t has been campaign of morality against licentiousn ess. and the victory, however close 1t may turn out to be, will vindicate the cause of honest manhood and pure womanhood While the eyes of the whole world looked on, the battle was fought out Every political consideration was for gotten in the contest of higher issues.
 It has been pre-emincntlY a woman's campaign. When the first great meet ing was held to protest against the re- turn of Breckinridge to congress. the ladies of Lexington and their fair com patriots from all parts of the Blue Grass country made a magnificent ban her, which they stretched across the stage of the opera house, bearing the inspiring sentiment:
 "The honor of the Ashland district shall be preserved" "
 To this noble cause they have given their time, their money and their hearts. In the churches, in public meetings, at mammoth barbecues, upon the streets and in the sacred cir cle of the home they have worked bravely and tirelessly to redeem this pledge. Even scandal they have borne and the most cowardly detfactions. but no suffering has tempted them to desert the high purpose for which they have made sacrifices. To them more than to all others must be given the generous tribute of praise. With such champions of such cause it is in- deed a pity that the result is not more decisive.
 When the first returns came in last night it seemed certain Owens had been nominated by at least 1,o00 or l,500 majority. His supporters became fairly wild with delight, and about the headquarters on Main street the noisiest enthusiasm prevailed. The Young Lion of the democractn had carried the counties of Oldham. Frank lin, Scott and Woodford by magnif- cent majorities, while Bourbon seemed to have pronounced against Breckin- .dge, and even Fayette, the home of the great defendant, had apparently renouneed her erring son.
 As the night wore on, however, the later news developed the gravest doubt as to the result, and for several hours the Breckinridge leaders were conf- dent that they had won the fight Their boasts were unqucstionabfv made for the purpose of anticipating resort to other methods than mere vote counting to win. Even at midnight when it was absolutely certain that Breekinridge was defeated by to 200 to 700 plurality, his managers were still claimin ing the election
 That an attempt was being made to F. doctor the returns, there is no ques- tion. Couriers were sent to the re- mote precincts of Owen and Henry counties and some of the more candid counsellors of the defeated man an nounced their purpose to Use every means to manipulate the returns. If they failed in this they threatened to carry the contest before the congress sional committee, which they control and ask that the votes of 300 electors in Scott county be thrown out on the ground of illegality. Should any such attempt be made, the Owens leaders will appeal for protection to the courts and enjoin the committee from in any way reversing the verdict of the peo- pie.
 Recognizes the Hand of God in the Result.
 LEXINGTON, Ky. Sept. 16.-At the residence of Mrs. Frank K Hunt, presi- dent of the woman's organization, last evening, there was q iubilant gather ing of the women who have worked SO hard to defeat Breekinridgc. Mrs. Hunt said: In this victory I rceog- nize the hand of God, am merely ar humble instrument. All along l have had an abiding faith in the good men of this district. l have felt that in such crisis they would stand for the honor of our land, and Kentucky is to- day redeemed. Again we can proudly lift our head to all the world. It is again Gods country.
 Prof !, W. McGarvey, the preacher who has taken such an active part. said; II rejoice, and praise God for the results. believe it will be prolific of incalculable blessings to our people for generations to come l hope. also, and believe that the asperities of the campaign will soon pass away to be succeeded by peace, hope and good will The character and honor of Ken lucky are vindicated, not as completely as we desired but still vindicatcd. The preachers in the district have done nobly but the part performed by the women is the noblest of all. s
 Won by Superb Organization.
 LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept l6. Owens won his victory yesterday by superb organization. At every precinct hi, voters were on hand early and forced the voting, This news spread oyer the district, and had wonderfully discour- aging effect on the BreclIinridge peo- pie.
 A Pitched Battle One Man Dangerously Stabbed.
 VERSAILLES, Ky Sept. lG.-Out iu the Haywood neighborhood there was a pitched battle yesterday between l. s-l