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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03
THERE'S HOPE FOR GOEBEL.
Physicians Now Think He May Re.
cover. A Decided Improvement.

Frankfort, KY, Feb 2-The condition
Of William Goebel is tonight considered
better than at any time since he was
shot. The iron will and determination of
the wounded man that he will not die
by an assassin's bullet is, however, still
considered the main factor III sustaining
him, but tonight the attending physicians,
for the first time hold out some hope for
his ultimate recovery. Governor Goebe
secured some sleep during the day. which
increased his strength perceptiby, and
though unfavorable symptoms showed
themselves at times the sick man always
rallied well. Compared with twenty
four hours ago his condition shows a de-
cided improvement, his temperature be-
ing more nearly normal, though some
fever still shows itself His pulse and
respiration are still high. but his kidneys
the condition of which last. night was
regarded as the most mfavorable symp-
tom are performing their functions in a
more normal manner, thus obviating in
degree the danger Of anaenic poison
ing. Governor GOebel during the day
complained somewhat Of bed soreness and
he was turned partly on his side to re-
iirye the strained muscles This for a
,ime had an unfayorable effect. but he
soon rallied and shortly afterward fell
into light sleep. His temperature to-
night is 1902. his respiration IS and
pulse 120. Should The wounded man
succeed in passing through tonight we'll.
his physicians express the hope that his
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03
RUSSELL COUNTY THE PIVOT.
If it Turns Against Johnson Today
Morgan Wins.

Birmingham, Ala. Fef. 2.-Democratic
primaries Will be held i'll Russell and
Winston counties tomorrow. These
counties furnished the last battle-ground
between Senator Morgan and Governor
Johnston for succession to Morgan S
seat in the United States Senate, prior
to q respite Of two months. when ether
primaries are to be held. Russell is he
lieved to be the pivotal county and Gov
ernor Johnston concluded the campaig gn
there tonight by a speech at Girard. 1t
is said that if Russell county goes against
Johnston. the Governor may be consid-
cred "out Of it. and he has spent the
greater part Of the week there. Although
Senator Morgan is in Washington, his
assistants have been ON duty in Russell
and Winston counties during the week.
and they too, talked at Girard tonight.
The Morgan people decline to make pre-
dictions as to Russell, stating that they
have made stiff fight for every inch
of ground and that the result will de-
pend on the town of Girard with its
labor vote
Two representatives will be chosen
from Russell county and one from Win
Ston.
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MOVING TOWARD THE TUGELA.
RYAN AND THE S. A. L.
Argument in the Injunction Case BE.
fore Judge Waddill.

Richmond. Va. Feb. 2-Argument in
the case of Thomas +. Ryan, of New
York. against John Shelton Williams
and others, on amended petition OF the
complainant fled at Norfolk, for an in
junction against the defendant to re-
strain them from consolidating certain
railroads into the Seaboard Air Line sys-
TEN was begun this morning before
Judge Waddill in the United States Cir
cuit Court here, and continued until S:aO
tonight.
The complainants contended that the
act of the Virginia Assembly charging
the powers of the Seaboard and Roa.-
noke and permitting consolidation, is in
valid, because there has been no such
concurrent legislation ON the part Of the
State of North Carolina, it having been
provided in the charter of the Seaboard
and Roanoke, of 1858, that it should not
be amended without such concurrent
legislation The defendants claimed
that the amendment of the charter of
the Raleigh and CASTOR by the North
Carolina Assembly, allowing the Sea-
board and Roanoke to consolidate. was
such concurrent legislation
The complainants held that the char
ter of the Seaboard and Roanoke could
not be amended without the consent of
all the stockholders, against which the
defendants held that the charter in it,
self provides for amendment, and furth-
er, that power of amendment is given
under a general law which provides that
all charters may be amended or re-
pealed.
The judge reserved his decision.
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CIVIL WAR MAY BREAK OUT.
A Clash of Powers Will Come in Ken.
lucky Today.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 2.-Tle first clash
petWeem the executive and judicial pow
ers of the State occurred today. A still
greater clash is imminent tomorrow, and
beyond the possibilities of tomorrow lies
sea with skies lowering and so stormy
an aspect that no politician of either par
~ can predict where it will carry the
kentucky ship Of State There can no
longer be any concealment of the fact
| mat affairs are bordering on a conflict of
arms.
Legal process may provide a remedy
: TOO dllatory to please few of tbp morp
inpatlent and it is in the power of theSa
to create a world of woe at almost any
time. The clash of today came when an
officer of the circuit court of Franklin
county was arrested by the military while
attempting to serve notice of legal Dro-
ceeding ON Gov. Taylor The clash of
tomorrow may come when the officers of
that court attempt to enforce the rulings
OF its presiding judge. Behind this Judge.
the Democrats will have tomorrow for the
first time am active executive head III
the person of acting Governor Beekham,
and from the Democratic standpointa n reg
ularly appointed adjubant general whose
orders the troops now encamped around
the capitol building are bound to obey
If they decline TO obey, the new adiutant
general viii, the Democrats claim, have
the power TO organize military forces OF
his own and proceed against all people
who defy the authority OF his office
and that of the Governor of the State
whom he represents. On the other hand
the Republicans are fixed in their atti-
tude that there is an insurrectiOn in the
State, that the actions of Beckham and
the orders of this adjutant gem
eral are those of people act
ing in opposition to law and
those who show resistance to the pro-
claqnation of Governor TAYLOR are in re
bellion against the commonwealth. They
will resist amy attempt Of any kind to
remove them from their position around
the capitol. meeting force with force, and
that means civil war.
The first clash today came when Alonzo
Walker. stenographer employed by the
Democratic attorneys was placed under
arrest in the capitol grounds charged with
conduct tending to incite mutiny ana riot.
He had pinned TO the door Of the private
office of Governor Taylor Il notice of i'm
junction proceedings.
Tomorrow the injunction undoubtedly
will be granted Judge Cantrill has the
reputation OF firm enforcement or hSs
rulings and will use all the power in his
hands TO secure the operation OF his in
unction. 1t is equally certain that the Re-
publicans will pay no attention to Judge
Cantrill or his writ. The Democrats
claim the Republicans arrest of Walker
while carrying out the orders Of the
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SUCH IS MCKINLEY'S DECISION
Governor GoebeI Passes Comfortable Night. He Will
Have to Undergo an Operation For the Removal of
Blood Coaguated in His Right Side.

tucky to counsel peace and obedience
to the law Senator Lindsay indorsed
what his colleagues had said about the
Democrats acting within the law and
Constitution no matter how much men
might differ as to the wisdom and jus
tice Of the merits of the contest. The
dispatch of Federal troops to Kentucky,
he said, would, in his opinion, create
anarchy and chaos.
The President i'll reply. expressed his
great anxiety over the situation, his pro-
foundest wish that violence be avoided,
and that the contest should be legally
determined. He assured the delegation
in a general way that he depored the
situation and that Federal interference
would come only as the last resort, after
having been invoked by the proper au-
thorities under the law and Constitution.
While the President spoke in general
terms the delegation expressed them
selves as perfectly satisfied with his as
surances. The members of the delegation
when they left the White House said
they had counselled their friends i'll Ken
tucky to avoid violence at any cost, and
they said they We're satisfied that if
trouble came it would be precipitated by
their political adversaries.
Senator Blackburn left this afternoon
for Kentucky and Representative Rhea
will follow him tonight. They will use
their utmost endeavors to prevent Il col
lision. At the same time they will act
as advisors of Goebel in the legal pro-
ceedings that are to be instituted. They
assert that Goebel is the legal Governor,
and that the courts will uphold him.
Senator Lindsay remained with the
President quarter Of an hour after the
delegation had left. On leaving the
White House he said dhat it was the
opinion Of the authorities that case
had not been made out which would war
rant Federal interference in Kentucky,
/ and that he Lindsay was disposed to
| share that view. The Senator said fur
ther that he did not believe there would
be any more bl0odshed, and that before
I the week closed the present difficulties
would be amicably settled, or in a fair
way of settlement,
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RESULT OF BULLER'S DEFEAT
Talbot aud Palmer at Macon Makes a
Voluntary Assignment.

Macon, Ga. Feb. 2.-Talbott and Pal
mer, commission brokers, made a volun-
tary assignment today. They attribute
their troubles to the panic of December
18th. No statement Of assets and liza
bilities has been made. The firm has
branch offices in a number of Southern
cities and did large business.
Mr.. Talbot in speaking of the failure
said that when the slump came which
followed Buffers first defeat the firm
felt called on TO protect the margins OF
Il number of its customers. The losses
then incurred crippled the concern so
badly that it has not since been able to
recover. 1t was finally decided today to
make the assignment. Mr.. Il. Wallace
Palmer of the firm is not in Macon, hav-
ing left for Birmingham. Ala, where
they have q branch office.
1t is thought that the liabilities of the
firm will reach large sum- Several
local spectators are said to have had
heavy margins with them besides large
snnings.
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ASSEMBLY REFLECTS GOEBEL.
Secret Session of the Members of Both
Houses.

Frankfort Ky, Feb. 1.-The Demo
cratic members of the Legislature today
effected q regular organization Tor the
first time since the swearing in of Gov
ernor Goebel. a secret session Of the
members Of both houses was held in one
OF the parlors of the Capitol Hotel, al
which the election of William Goebpl Us
Governor ard j. {. w. Beckham as
Lieutenant Governor was rc-aftlImed,
first in separate sessions of the House
and Senate and afterward i'll a joint seS-
sion. Preceding this action the members
of the Senate elected as President pro
TEN Senator Carter, who was nominated
for that position at yesterdays caucus.
A committee of the members of the
House. composed of Representatives
Finn, Leferty and Cochran, was also APP
pointed TO draw up Il set OF resolutions
showing the condition of affairs as it cX-
lists at the State capital today and COW
ering thoroughly the Democratic side OF
the controversy. Probably no further
attempt will be made to hold sessions in
the State House.
1t seems TO be well understood among
the Democratic members of the Legisla-
turc that the session at London will be
ignored altogether 10y them and that no
Democrat will attend until compelled to
do so
The Democratic members will continue
to hold sessions at some convenient place.
until the political atmosphere has clear
cd This plan of action was decided Oh
to forCStall any attempt on the part OF
Republicans to arrest them and compel
their attendance at London. which action
according 10 the Democratic members
has been determined ON by Goyernol
Taylor.
II arrests are attempted. no resistance
WI be made by he Democrats. ither
| to arrest, or to attending the session at
London should they be arrested. 1t was
determined that all acts Of violence should
be avoided. and that the battle for su-
premacy hereafter should be fought out
in the courts. Nevertheless the situation
tonight is regarded as grave by mem.
bera Of both parties, and no one is will
ing TO forecast the result of the antici-
pated clash of authority between Govern
| or Taylor and the State courts.
Some action is expected ut the session
Monday in regard to Offering reward 81
; fifty thousand dollars for the arrest ant
conviction of the would-be assassin ot
Governor Goebel. The Democratic lead
crs to IL man are in favor nf such action
National Committeeman Trey Woodsor
who is one Of the chief advocates of the
| measure. sads tonight that he had lttlC
doubt that the reward would he offered
/ NOTICE SERVED ON TAYLOR.
! Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 2.-Governor
Taylor was today served with notice OF
suit for an injunction to restrain him
/ from interfering with the action of the
! Legislature, and to prevent him from
holding a session of the Legislature at
! London.
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THE DEMOCRATS EXPLAIN.
Delegation Calls on the President.
Anxious to Prevent Bloodshed.

Washington. Feb. "A delegation of
Eentucky Democrats, consisting or
Sanator-elect Blackburn and Represen-
tatiyes Rhea. Wheeler. Smith, Allen and
Gilbert and Colonel Phil Thompson, call
ed unon president Mckinley today at
the White House to protest against Fed
oral interference III the contest III Ken
tuckv. Senator Lindsay arrived soon
after the delegation had been admitted,
and was Immediately ushered into the
Presidents private office, where the con-
ference was in progress. Senator Black
btrn and Representative Rhea acted as
spokesmen. They explained their deep
solicitude lest a collision should occur
between the warning elements iii Ken
tucky and made the report that Gov
ernor Taylor had solicited Federal inter
vention the text of their protest They
assured the President that the law and
Constitution Of Kentucky had been strict
ly followed by the Democrats in the con-
test over the Governorship, and that they
proposed to stand by the law. The crisis
that had arisen they desired should he
met in the courts and determined by the
law. The Democrats, they asserted,
would abstain from violence. They sim
ply desired Il lawful and orderly settle
ment of the controversy. Federal inter-
yention would only aggravate matters,
intensity the excitement and almost GER
tainly lead to trouble and perhaps loss
of life. They earnestly appealed TO the
President to avert such calamity by
abstaning from interference OF any sort.
Senator Blackburn and Representative
Rhea said that they we're gong to Ken
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03

One of the Most Popular Men in War
rem County.

Warrenton, \. c.. Feb. Especial. y
Mr.. Henry A. Foote died here yesterday.
The end came shortly before II as the
result of paralysis and apoplexy. AIr.
Foote had not been we'll for sometime,
and was stricken with paralysis as he
started to get up last Monday morning.
He remained unconscious lll the end
came.
Mr. Foote was widely known editor
and lawyer. From 1915 to 1893 he con-
Quoted the Warrenton Gazette lie was
one Of the most popular men in the coun-
ty and was highly esteemed.
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.ecovery, though necessarily slow, will

recovery, though necessarily slow, will
be sure.
AT present Governor Goebel breathes
altogether from his left lung" said DR..
Williams tonight. 'Clotted blood has al
most entirely coated his wen iei right
lung, which of course, fo!n.- = aatural
bandage and prevents furth.r bleeding,
but later will prove somewhat source
of danger. The clotted blood will de-
compose in about eight days and then it
may be necessary TO remove a section OF
Il rib in order TO remove me decompOSed
blood. The wound will tAen be drained
and the danger then will be from
secondary hemorrhage.'
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TAYLOR OFFERS A REWARD.
$500 For the Conviction Of the Man
Who Shot Goebel.

Frankfort KY, Feb. 2.-Govelnor Tay-
lor tonight personally offered a reward Of
$500 for the arrest and conviction of the
man who shot Governor Gocbel. In
making the offer Of the reward. Governor
Taylor states that the authorities Of
Franklin county, in which the crime was
committed have never requested him to
officially offer Il reward, and he there
fore offers $500 as an individual.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03
No More Public Funds For Banks.

Washington, Feb. 2.--The Secretarw
OF the Treasury today notified all national
bank depositaries that no further depos-
its Of internal revenue receipts will be
forwarded 10 New York for distribution
TO banks which have deposited bonds as
security, under the Secretarys offer of
December 18th last. Hereafter all ex-
cess receipts from internal revenue and
other sources will be sent TO the various
SubTreasuries AZ was done prior to De-
cernber 18th. The amount OF internal
revenue receipts on deposit with national
bank depositaries under the Secretary
recent order is about $27,000,0O0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03
ANOTHER ASSASSINATION.
William Wright a John Brown Young
Democrat the Victim.

Middesboro Ky, Feb. 2.-,rhe report
that Williams S. Wright, ex-mcmber OF
he Kentucky Legislature for Knott and
Letcher counties. was assassinated at
Boone Fork on the Kentucky River last
night. is confirmed by advices tonight
from Hagan. During the campaign last
fail Wright made an enthusiastic can
yass for John Young Brown for Gov
ernor, He was a prominent lawyer aud
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03
A Darien Rioter Discharged.

Savannah, Ga. Feb. 2.-Edward Dele
gal, colored. one Of the Darien rioters
who was convicted Of murder in the sec
ond degree and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for life, has been discharged from
custody on the order of Judge Seabrook.
The State Supreme court few DAYS
ago granted Delegal new trial, and
Judge Seabrook discharged him upon
his own recogniZance TO answer when
wanted. This is regarded as the end of
famous case.
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SUCH ARE THE .RUMORS
ACT MAKES EVERY SINGLE MAHv.
HLIABIlE TO SERVICE.
THAT IS, BETWEEN THE AGES OF is AND 80
And For Term Of Five Years. The Sensation
al Rumors Also State That the Cab
met Will Send All the Men
Roberts Asks.

London, Feb. 2.Disp9tches from sew
of desultory shell firing and the move
ments of patrols, though Cape Town
mentions a rumor that General French
has captured eight hundred Beers, where
and when not being announced.
Sensational rumors are current that
the militia ballot act will be put in force
February 14th, and that General Lord
Roberts, the commander-;-.chief of the
British forces in South Africa has cabled
for ninety thousand additional men,
which. it is added the Government has
promised to give him. sending fifty thou
sand militia and volunteers and forty
thousand militia reserves.
1t is also said that the volunteers will
be modified forthwith. 1t is even as-
serted today, that the Cabinet has es-
pecially dealt with these matters.
The militia ballot act makes every
unmarried man between Is and 30 years
of age liable TO serve for five years.
The Gazette this evening says it is the
Queens intention TO confer the Victoria
Cross on Captains Congreve and Reed,
iItUItnalnL ItODcFIS anu 1OfpOIdl ANuIcC
for their attempts 10 save the guns at
the battle of Colenso.
MAFEKING NOT YET RELIEVED.
Lorenzo Marques, Thursday Feb. L.
a dispatch from Gaberones. dated Jan
uary 23rd describing a reconnaissance OF
some of Colonel Plumer's forces around
the Boer laager southwark, seems to dis
pose of the story that Mafelang has
been relieved. On that date the Rhodes
ians captured two Transvaal flags and
drove off the Boer outpost before re-
turning TO Gaberones.
MOVING TOWARD THE TUGEI1A.
London, Feb. 2.-t4:10 a. m.)-Helio-
grams flashed from Ladysmith three
days ago say that the Boer investment
lines were thinning and that the be-
segers were moving i'll force toward the
Tugela, indicating that a collision was
expected there. This intelligence bears
out other signs that General Butler pur-
posed n fresh attack.
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LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAES I'M NEWS AMID GRCULA T0M

Democratic politician and had made many
enemies among the mountalneers i'll de-
Tending cases for the coal companies.
There were five shots and two took ef-
feet He was shot with i Winchester OF
the same calibre as that used by the
Would-be assassin Of Goebel.
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THE PORTO RICO TARIFF BILL.
|>25 Per Cent of Duty Off Importations
toU.S.

Washington. Feb. AT special
meeting Of the Ways and Means Conn
mttee today it was decided 70 rcpo.t a
bill establishing Il tariff system for Porto
Rico on a basis of - per cent. of The
rates in the regular tar / law.
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WARRANT FOR SUTTON.
The Whitley Co., Sheriff Charged
With Malicious Shooting.

Louisville. Ky, Feb. "A warrant for
the arrest Of James l.. Sutton, the Whit
ley county sheriff, charging him with
malicious shooting with intent to kill,
reached here tonight from Frankfort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-03

Fire burned yesterday for six hours
in one thousand bales of cotton stored
in the city bonded warehouse of Laurens,
S. c. Much of it was destroyed while
all was damaged by water and smoke.
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Legislature Of Kentucky the Sole Judge Of Which Of the Two Con-
testants Was Elected Governor.

court, has placed him in contempt of
court and they will make all of the point
possible.