The evening times., 1899-12-08

FRANKFORT. Ky. Dec. 8.-The excite
ment here today is intense as a result of
the near approach of the end Of the elec-
tion controversy. and 1t would cause no sur
prise II some bloody shooting ARRAYS
should occur when the decision of the
commissioners Is made public. 1t is ex
pected that this decision will be rendered
late this afternoon, and persistent rumors
are in circulation that the Republican can
dIdate. w. s. Taylor. will be declared
elected. The partisans Of State Senator
Goebei threaten to make trouble il such a
decision is reached. while similar threats
are made by Mr.. Taylor's friends. should
that gentleman lose.
All the newspapers print sensational ar
ticies on the matter today. and one of
them says that 100 armed men are here this
morning from Westchester. Georgetown.
and other Blue Grass cities and towns.
ready to hang the State Election Commits
sioners should they bring in a decision
that the Democratic candidate must be,
seated. Goebel, SO the account says. will
also be hanged, in that event.
There was q secret meeting here this
afternoon" the report declares, ''at which
an organization was perfected, and trusted
men were detailed to watch every move
ment made by Goebel and his leaders, and
also to watch the commissioners. Each
man was shadowed constantly. Nearly
s.. 900 was raised to pay the incidental
expenses Of this intimidation organization.
-.eA uoni tne mountains, wno have
been here since Monday, will re-enforce the
Blue Grass men when the time comes for
action.
THE State capital is in condition Of
anarchy today. as men are ready at min
ute's notice to begin shooting. Each Blue
Grass man Is armed with one or more re-
volyers of the latest pattern and each Is
supplied with an abundance Of ammunition.
THE men selected for the work Of exc
cutting the commissioners and Goebel are
the most determined and COURAGEOUS men
in the State. They have held consulta-
tion with W. S. Taylor who is on the verge
Of physical collaspe on account of the stir
ring scenes he has gone through during the
last two weeks. Mr.. Taylor has slept but
little up to last night during the past ten
Gays. but under the influence of opiate he
slept last night"
While this report could be neither con-
firTed nor proven to be untrue today. it is
certain that there are several hundred
armed Democrats and Republicans in the
city from various parts of the State. ready
to take part in any trouble that may ensue
when the decision is announced.
John Marshall. the Republican candidate
for lieutenant governor, is also in a state
Of collapse. The Frankfort police force.
which has been increased by many extras.
feels able to keep the peace. The police
men so in squads of from five to eight as
they fear attack from the mountain men
On whom they have been severe.
The State Guards at Lexington and other
points are ready to move to Frankfort at
an hours notice. Arrangements have been
made for extra trains to support them.
The commissioners worked until far into
last night. preparing their decision. A
gentleman close TO the commissioners says
that the board will decide in favor of Tay
lor. and that Goebel will take the case into
the legislature hoping 1t will gain him the
goyernorship.