The Portland daily press., 1896-03-16

fohticians Are Crowding Into Frankfort
Troops Have Been Ordered Out by Gov.
Bradley and Extra Sheriffs Sworn in.
Frankfort KY, March 15.-Tonight's g
oralns brought In good sized crowds of
pollticlans of both parties who are here
10 witness tomorrow's struggle over the
senatorsh1p. 1t is conceded On all sides
that the SD ballot will be true forecast
OF the final result and the excitement and
suspense over it is extreme. In addition
70 The orders Gov. Bradley has given Sher-
III armstrong for swearing in of a
large force of deputies who are ex-
pec1eo to assist In preserving peace, a de-
taoament Of the state militia is expected
TO arrive to take hand along the same
line. Word came tonight from Lexing-
ton that the members of Co. D, of the
state guard. located there were put under
orders today to report at the company S
armory tomorrow at to be ready to re-
cetve marching orders
senator Blackburn spent Sunday In
heaoquarters surrounded all day by his
persohai lleutenants, among whom were
many military men. Mr.. Boyle was con-
splcuous at his headquarters and his lieu
tenants were active all day.
Fopuilst Poor 1t is conceded, holds the
key TO Ghe situation tomorrow, as far as
tne ballot is concerned. AS he hasshirted
with both parties during the session he il
much watched individual. He came here
strongly Inclined to the Republican side,
put cut loose from it some time ago, vou-
ing at frst for Blackburn, but lately al
random, SO he keeps both sides in the
dark Ii he votes for Boyle tomorrow,
Senators James and Walton will be voted.
The Boyle mon are confident that Lieu.
tenant-Gevernor Worthington will de-
| clare al ection on SO votes, notwithstand
ing his recent ruling that 70 votes were
required.
The hotel lobbies and political head
quarters crowded all day with mon in 6
state of feverish excitement over the ex.
| pected crisis in the senatorial contest t(
morrow had become quiet tonight wheI
| at 10 O'Clock the excitement was produoet
by the ringing of the military call which
summoned the MoCreary guards. The
continued ringing of the bellsoaused al
most a panic as 1t was not known in
many parts of the city whether a riot
was in progress or oonfiagration hat
broken out. Several hundred peopl,
were collected in the vicinity of the arm
ory. At first Capt. Gaines and Adjutani
| Snarpley denied UnaG the company Was
called out for local service, but declared Il
was destined for Newport where il
might be needed in keeping Jackson ani
WaIling from being lynched should they
be brought there.
4 1t developed after, that no request hat
been made for troops at Newport.
Later the company marched to the state
capitol buildings where it is spending
| the night.
The First regiment of Louisville, ha
been summoned and will arrive here {
a. m. Several companies of the Secont
regiment will arrive tomorrow. TIL,
Democrats are highly indignant, and
conflict between tbs legislative officers
backed up by the citizens on one side
and the military on the other is expected
to OCCUR tomorrow. The Democrats sa,
that Governor Bradley's action in calling
out the troops is unwarranted by law
and that he has laid himself liable to
| fine and impeachment.
Troops Ordered to Frankfort.
Lexington, March 15.-Gov BradIe
ordered out the troops at 10 o'clock to
night, directing Col. Gather to tax
them to Frankfort at once on specia
train. They will depart as soon as th
men can be notified.