The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-12
One Democratic Leader Kills
Another, at Covington, Ky.
THE SLAYER cARLlsLE's FRIEND.
Banker John L. Sandfard Shot Dead
by Senator William Goebel.
A Stage Held Up In the Cripple Greek
Country and $4,000 Secured No-
body Can Explain How Train Robber
Perry and His Companions Escaped.

Cincinnati April u.-In the business
center of Covington. Ky. John l.. Sand
ford. cashier OF the Farmers and Trad
ers' bank. was killed at 1:S0 y. m. toaey
by State Senator William Goehel. Both
fred at each other on the crowded street.
An hour later one of the wealthiest citi-
gems was dead and leading politician
was IN custody at the station house. while
the streets were thronged with excited
crowds. The factionai agitation over the
bloody affair continues 20 run high to-
night on this side OF the river. as we'll as
in Covington and other Kentucky towrs.
GIoebei ana Sanford We're the leaders
of two bitterly contesting Democratic fSc-
lions. The feud is an old one. but X be-
came intensely personal last Saturday
when the Coyington Ledger published a
very bitter attack on Sandford, which the
latter attributed 10 Senator Goehel. The
latter acknowledged Its authorship. The
friends OF both men have been taikirg
this week in such a manner that trouble
was expected the first time the two men
met. The meeting today showed that
both were well armed.
Senator Goebel and Attorney General
Hendricks were walking up Madison
street. As they approached the First Ma
tional bank. Sandford, who was lesn.ng
up against the railing. approached quick
ly toward Senator Goebel and spoke TO
the latter. at the same time drawing his
revolver. Senator Goebel turned 10 Cne
side just as Sandford fired. The bullet
from Sandford's revolver passed through
Senator Goebels coat and his trousers in
two places over his hip. Senator Goebel
then drew his revolver and fired, mis- shot
taking effect in the right side of Sand
ford's forehead. The first word was
spoken and the first shot was fired by
SANFORD.
There were but two shots. one by each
of the assaslants. Sandford's friends deny
that the latter was lying In wait for the
senator. Sandford was shot over his left
eye blood flowing profusely on the side
walk before he could oe removed. Sand
ford's mansion IS four miles out H.s
family telephoned friends to bring him
home immediately, but he could not he
removed. Sandford's son was the only
one OF the family who reached him before
he died. The victim never regaincd con-
seriousness. He died in less than an hour.
and the renanis arrived at the homestead
about the time of his usual return In
the evening. The police were called 10
keep the crowd back from the scene at
the bank during the afternoon and even
ing.
After the shooting. when he saw
Sandford fall. Senator Goebel returned-to
the court. stopping only a moment, and
then went 10 police headquarters and
gave himself up. Here is the reason /
killed him." exclaimed the senator, jump
ing up excitedy, and turning about he
threw his coat tail around and showed
where the ball of Sandford's pistol had
passed through, tearing a portion OF the
clothing. He was lying in walt for me.
| saw him when | reached the gas office
about twenty feet away from the steps
of the First National Bank. | was on my
way TO the Citizens National bank with
my friend. Gen. Hendricks As soon as
saw him reach for his revolver 1 reached
FOR mine.
The trouble between the two men dates
back for years. In the legislature Sena-
tor Goebel had A bill giving the city
treasurer Of Covington power 10 make
the city depository OF any bank he de-
sired. Previous 10 this time the Far
mers' and Traders Bank, of which Sand
ford was cashier. had been che city de-
pository. The city treasurer had drawn
the funds from the Farmers and Traders
bank. which at times amounted 10 sino-
00o and made the Citizens National the
depository. Senator Goebei had another
bill passed reducing the toll on the Lex
ington turnpike. OF which Sandford was
president.
Mr.. Sandford was 81 years old. Ills
wife was a Marshall. and sister of the
celebrated Thomas Marshall. OF Ken
tn-ky. Mr.. Sandfords grandfather was
distinguished in the state being at ono
time state senator and member Of
fhe constitutional convention. Senator
Goebel is a successful business man as
well as a lawyer. and Is a neIghbor and
personal FREUD OF Secretary Carlisle. lie
Is - years OF age and unmarried. lie To-
. Gated in Covington when quite young
lie Is ont tonight on ban.