The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-01-07

the full force of this sentiment the makers OF
our present constitution. defining who should
vote, provided that the first general assembly
held after the adoption of this constitution
shall pass all necessary laws to enforce this
provision, and shall provide that persons il
hterate, blind. or in any way disabled, may
have their ballots marked as herein required"
In conformity TO the foregoing section, and in
order that every man may be able to cast his
vote, again recommend that circle or square
should be placed below each party device, in
which the voter may make his mark. Many
mistakes are made under the present regula-
ton, as many in one political party as in the
other. and in this way persons deprived Of
their votes. Every facility should be afforded
the humbleSt man in the commonwealth to in
diligently cast his vote and have it counted.
Mutations in politics in the end bring retribu-
ton to any party that denies or abridgeS the
rights OF citizenship.
Where registration is necessary, especially
in large cities, it is charged that regularly
registered voters, in some instances,
are falsely impersonated, and, this
account, persons who are not en-
titled, vote, and. in this way. prevent legal
voters from exercising their privileges. As to
whether this charge be true do not know, but
the fact that such a thing might be done is Suf-
icient to call for the enactment of such laws as
will in some measure identify the lawful voter.
Primary elections should be prohibited from
being held at the same time or place where
regular elections are held. They consume
time and create confusion and undue excite
ment. The selection of candidates should not
be allowed in any way to conflict with or affect
the election of officers.
There is diversity of opinion as to whether
canvassing or examining boards have the right
to pass rejected ballots. This should be
made plain and the right of every citizen guar
anteed to have his vote counted as cast,
whether there is or is not contest. The law
should be made so explicit that citizen shall
lose his vote on account of the technical fail
ure of any officer to discharge plainly minis
terial duty when the officers of the election are
satisfied that the ballot was in fact deposited.
According to the present law. when any
party has failed to nominate candidate by
convention or primary election, upon petition
signed by the requisite statutory number any
individual, however Objectionable, may have
his name placed under a party device. FIRE.
quently this may prove distasteful to the party,
and should not be allowed.
Section 1853 Kentucky Statutes, prohibits
the secretary of state from certifying and the
county clerk from placing the name of a candi-
date, properly certified to have been nominated,
on the ballot whenever notified by such candl-
date that he will not accept the nomination.
Section 1864, Kentucky statutes, provides
that, in case of death, removal reSig
nation, after the printing of the ballot,
certain steps may be taken to meet the
contingency. L suggest that in either
state of case referred to in the last named Sec
ton, or in the case mentioned in Section 1883,
it be made the duty of the secretary of state or
clerk to at once give notice to the chairman or
secretary of the state central committee, dis
trict or county committee, and that pastors
may be provided and used in such case, and
proper steps taken by the party organization
such as will enable such party to supply the
place as provided in Section 1864.
Section 1857, Kentucky statutes. preScribeS a
fine of $50 and impriS onment in the county Jail
against any officer, upon whom a duty is i'm
posed in Chapter Al. who shall wilfully neglect
to perform his public duty, who shall will
fully perform it in such way as to hinder the
object Of the law. glance at the many i'm
pOrtant duties which this section governs
will demonstrate that the punishment is
entirely inadequate as to officers of reg
iStraCion anu officers of regular and prl-
mary elections. Particularly is this true
as to the duties assigned to the secretary Of
state in certifying nominees; the clerk in the
proper preparation or distribution of stencils
and ballots; the sheriff in delivering ballot
boxes; the county judge in the appointment OF
officers of election and giving the notice OF
same; the admission Of Unauthorized persons
into the booth or within less than 80 feet of the
polls; the counting of votes and the preserva-
ton of contested ballots.
Section l448 Kentucky statutes, limits the
appointment of officers of election TO house,
keepers. Many competent persons are exclud-
ed by this section, and it should be altered.
Proud of the glorious achievements of the
white race believing that it is the superior OF
every other, that by reason of its advantages
in liberty. education and advanced civilization,
it can i'll afford to place additional burdens up
on others that are struggling for improved
manhood, and not fearing for moment that
| any race will become its equal. most earnestly
recommend the repeal of what is known as the
| separate coach law"
The use of intoxicating liquors and the car
| rying of concealed weapons are the fruitful
source of nearly every murder that is commit
| ted. Local option and prohibition laws are be-
! ing evaded and rendered imperative by rea-
son of the jug trade" Attempts have been
| made to punish those who deliver whisky in
| the counties where such laws are in force,
| but the court of appeals has decided that
| the place of delivery is that where the jugs
are handed to the expreSSman or common car
| rier and in this way IN avenue of escape has
| been afforded. and the platforms of depOLs in
| anti-whiSky localities are daily covered with
| jugs. In order TO remedy the evil it is suggest
ed that law be enacted fixing the legal deliv-
cry of intoxicating liquors Ut the place of deS-
tin ton instead of the place of shipment lex
| cept as to original packages from points out
| side Kentucky, and providing proper punish
| ment for any person, ma tural or artificial who
delivers the article at the Place OF destination.
| Again attention Is called TO the sale or cigar
cites and cigarette paper. Their use is UNIVERSAL
| ly condemned by the medical profession and
every day experience. L recommend that their
sale be prohibited.
| Every year the docket of court Of appeals is
! enlarged. One cause for it is, that appeals are
! allowed where the amount in controversy. ex-
| elusive OF interest and cost is 800. There is no
reason why this rule should be continued.
Heretofore the thanks of the state have been
| rendered to the proper authorities for the ex-
a.ted compliment of giving the name of our
! state to one OF the most magnificent BATTLE
| ships that the inventive genius OF this great
| country has ever conceived.
| The honorable secretary of the navy has
| given notice that it will be launched during the
| latter part of January next. 1 trust that your
| honorable body will take such action concern
| ing this matter as your patriotism and state
pride may suggest, and that the occasi on may
| be made memorable and an inspiration to the
rising and future generations Of our common
| wealth.
| In conclusion allow me to ind ulge the hone
that during your session we may heartily 20
| operate for the purpose Of advancing the Ia
Uerial interests of the state. and that more SUBJ
! Stantial good may be accomplished by you than
any OF your predecessors.
She Becomes a Princess.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-Lady Anne Coven-