The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-03
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Scored the GcebeI Election Law in
Strong Language.
NOTICES OF CONTESTS SERVED.

By Senator Gocbel and J.C. w. Beck
ham Against Governor Taylor and
Lieut. Governor Marshall-Nine
Different Grounds of Con-
test E,nbrAeed in the
Notice.
FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 2.-After four
years Of retirment, Former Senator Joseph
Clay Styles Blackburn was chosen to-
night by the joint caucus Of the Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature as the
successor Of William Lindsay in the
United States Senate.
NotwithgAandng Blackburn's nomina-
ton was a foregone conclusion. and his
election morally certain. the proceedings
tonight vera enacted in the presence OF
a galaxy of hentucky beauty and a dense
throng of Blackburn admirers. ~
The caucus convened at S o'clock. and
was called to order by Senator Gcebel.
chairman of the joint caucus. There was
a wild demonstration in the galleries when
Goebel came into the hall before calling
the caucus to order, the cheering con-
tinuing several minutes.
Senator's Alexander and Hayes Demo
crats), and Mcconnell (Populistsl, stayed
out OF the caucus
Blackburn was placed In nomina ton
by Senator Goebel, who said that the
longest and bitterest fight ever fought
for senator in this State, which began
four years ago (when Deboe defeated
Blackburnl was about to reach it's Just
termination. The State Capitol rang with
cheers as he placed Blackburn in nomina-
tion.
Senator Thomas asked that the coll be
called SO that every Democratic mem
ber might have an opportunity to 20 on
record for Blackburn. Senators Alexander
and Hayes failed to respond to their
names, otherwise the vote was unani-.
nous. Goebel was apnlauded when he
voted for Blackburn.
LEGISLATURE ORGANIZED.
Both Houses of the Legislature organ
lied at noon by electing the nominees OF
last nights Democratic caucus. In the
House, South Trimble,s for Speaker. re-
ceived the full tifty-eight Democratic
votes. and j. P. Haswell all of the forty
two Republicans.
For president pro TEN. of the Senate,
Goebel was elected. The four Demo-
cratic Senators who bolted the caucus
last night voted for the caucus nominees
to-day.
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message of over 10000 words, covering
state affairs and presenting elaborate
reasons against the Goenel election law
which he called the 'infamy of 1885,
which had demoraized, disturbed and
disgraced the State.''
The Governor recommends a. stringent
law against lynchng and all InoDs. i.ns!
the prohibition of the use fls we'll as the
sale of cigarettes.
GAVE LARGE BOND.
John II. Whallen, who is accused by
Senator S. B. Harrell of having attempt
ed to brihe him by offering him st.5C0 to
vote against Goebel in the Suberna torial
contest. arrived here this afternoon aud
save bond in the sum of $4,000 He was
acc Gmpanied to the sheriff's office t,y
General p. Wat. Harding and other anti
Goebel leaders. His examining trial is
sat for 2 O'Clock tomorrow, wnel his st-
torneys will enter a plea to rhe jlfris:i.c-
ton of the LEGAL courts. claiming that
the offence il there is one, was commit
ted in Louisville.
The notices of contest by Senator Goebel
ana J. c., " Beckilam against Governor
Taylor and Lieutenant-Governor Marshall
we're served late to-day. Nine different
grounds of contest are embrac Il in the
, tice, the SUI: tance of which Is as fol-
lows:
First. Alleged use of tissue ballots in
forty Counties.
Second. Military interference with the
election and intimidation of voters In
Jefferson county by troops under orders
and personal command of Governor Brad
ley.
Third. Alleged unlawful issuance of
mandatory injunctions by Judge Toney
in Louisville on election day by which
election Officers were compelled to sign
false returns.
Fourth. Intimidation of railroad en-
ployees by chief officers OF the Louisville
and Nashville railroad in several coun-.
ties.
F'ifth-That the leaders of the Republi-
can party corruptly entered into con-.
spiracy with the Louisville and Nashville,
the American Book Trust. and other cor
porations and trusts by which these COR
porations furnished large sums of money
for the purpose of defeating the contes-
stant.
'Slatfl-Alleged unlawful issuance of
mandatory injunctions in krox and Lew
is counties. compelling county elections
boards TO certify to false returns
ALLEGED INTERFERENCE
seventh-Alleged interference of United
States Marshalss in the elections. which
was the result of conspiracy between
the Marshals and the Republican Lead
ers to iptimidate the voters.
Etghth-That before the meeting OF the
State Election Commissioners, December
18th, the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road, through its paic agent, John 4.
Whallen. entered into conspiracy With
the Republican leaders to bring to the
State capital large bodies OF desperadoes
to int.midate and oysrawe the Election
Comm; ;ssioners into giving the certificates
of election to the Republican candidates;
that Governor. Bradley. had here for like
purposes, soldiers in citizens clothing,
etc.
Ninth-That the Jefferson County Elec-5
z ton commissioners were forced. through
threats Of personal violence and incen-s
tl'arism Inspired by the Loui-ville and
Nashville Railroad, to sign returns which
were not true.
The notice AYERS that any one of the
grounds of contest is sufficient to change
the result of the election, i5ls5
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