The age-herald., 1900-01-16
POLITICAL GUNS ARE BOOMING IN
 OLD KENTUCKYS SEAT OF WAR
The Contest Boards Have Gone Actively at Work to Settle the
 Ownership of the Gubema0td Seat

would have voted for Goebel in any event; that the allegation regarding alleged un- lawful mandatory injunotfons issued by Judge Toney in Louisville failed to show that the alleged unauthorized persons who entered the polls did anything that affected the result of ehe election; that the charge of intimidation of railroad employees by railroad officials should be supported in the notice by giving the names of persons charged with such intimidation Such oth- CT paragraphs were challenged on the ground of fndefiniteness. He moved to strike out section of the notice. which re- dates ito alleged intimidation of the Jeffer- son county board of electors.
 Mir. Phelps responded for the Goebel side, claiming that none of the objections cited by counsel on the other side were really in the way.
 When the night session convened Attor- ney Edelen further elaborated on the ex- captions filed to the notices of contest.
 Senator Allen, Af the commitee, said that in his opinion the exceptions to all except three paragraphs were negatived. He thought they might be sustained as to the three paragraphs.
 Representative Lilly, republican, asked if the board sitting as tribunal, or whether it was merely the report of polit- teal parties. He objected to the action of Senator Allen and other members taking part in the argument.
 Senator Allen responded sharply, saying that his remarks were made in response to a call from the chairman for expressions from the members of the committee. By strictly party vote the exceptions were overruled.
 Judge Vest filed a demurrer and in filing it said facetiously "Will the board over rule the demurrer without reading it, or will it wait till after it is read?' Gaugh- ter)
 Chairman Hickman announced that if there was any further demonstration that the hall would be cleared of spectators. The demurrer was overruled and Judge Yost then filed answer to the motions of contest in both cases and also asking until Wednes- day to prepare and file counter notices. Goebei's attorney objected to the filing, as they came too late, and also objected to allow time on the counter notices. The objection of Goebel's attorneys were over- ruled and the time asked was allowed.
 The First Witness
 SUdrleS r. weaver, mayor or 1OulSVlHe, was the first witness called. After the ex- animation had proceeded at considerable length. MT. Phelps, of the Goebel side, ask ed: Did the state of facts existing at Louisville on or before November 2, with reference to peace and good order, justify calling out troops on the election day?"
 MT. Weaver said that owing to incendiary publications in the newspapers there was a feeling of unrest, but not such, he thought, as required the militia. He detailed the steps which he, as mayor, had taken to preserve order, mentioning the appointment of special police.
 The remainder of the examination of Mayor Weaver by Goebel's attorneys was for the purpose of showing that the local authorities had taken all precaution to se- cure an orderly and fair election and that the use of troops was unnecessary and op- erated as an intimidation of the voters.
 On cross examination, MT. Sweeney of Taylor's counsel asked if MT. Viewers municipal employees were not all active Goebel men both before and after his nom- ination. MT. Kohn objected MT. Sweeney said his purpose was ultimately to show that Mayor Weaver and his army of po- HCemen dIQ ur0IueA biiu POippASai dShSi- ents were leagued together to prevent a fair lection. He said his side would prove that there was a conspiracy between the Louisville civil authorities to rob Taylor of the election, and that this conspiracy justified Governor Bradley in calling out the troops. Mr. Weaver said he favored Goebel for the nomination and heard that all his appointees supported Goebel in the regular campaign.
 E. P. Mcdonald of Louisville testified to the appointment of anti-Goebel inspectors order from Judge Toney to the other elec- ton officers, and also that republican off, cers threatened him with arrest by mar shals for challenging negro voters. He served as democratic officer. The falling off of democratic votes in his precinct he attributed to threats and Intimidation.
 The board adjourned at 10 o'clock until tomorrow.
 Indictment Against Allen
 The Franklin county grand jury returned indictments against John w. Allen and Charles H. Ryan today, charging them with unlawfully conspiring to bribe Senator s. B. Harel. Bench warrants were at once issued for Allen and Ryan, bond being placed at $1,0OO in each case. The cases were set for trial on Thursday, the 18th instant.