The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02

journ the legislature from Frankfort,
and it is likely that the matter will be
tested in the courts before any circum-
stance can arise which would call for
the arrest of the members. The demo-
Gratis have not, in fact, decided what
they will do.
All day the shadow of the death of
Mr.. Goebel hung over the Capitol hotel
His strength began to fail him late in
the morning. The hustle and excite
ment of the morning, which despite all
precautions penetrated into his quiet
room, had most serious effect upon
him. At noon it was declared that he
could not live but a short time and at
1 o'clock it was said that death was
upon him. The halls and stairways
were filled with people who sat in sill
ence, expecting TO hear at any moment
that the end had come. The afternoon
wore away, however, and as evening
drew on he seemed to gain new
strength and appeared distinctly bet
ter.
He was never for a moment uncon-
for an instant. He called for {: cleT-
gymen during the afternoon. and Rev.
p. F. Taliaferro and Prison Chaplain
Wallace were twice with him. Later
a close friend residing a short distance
in the country, came in and remained
for an hour at his BEDSIDE.
The physicians declared that there
was nothing that could have kept him
up SO long but his wonderful nerve and
will power. They gave absolutely no
hope and said that death at the farth-
est could not be farther away than a
few hours.
Frankfort was quiet in the exteme
today. There was excitement sufficient
for anybody but not the slightest sign
of disorder. Many of the saloons were
closed and the cold kept many people
off the streets.
GOEBEL SWORN IN.
William Goebel was shortly before 9
o'clock tonight sworn in as governor
of Kentucky and ]. c. W. Beckham,
q few minutes later took the oath of
lieutenant governor. The oath was
administered to both men by Chief
Justice Hazelrigg of the court of ap-
peals.
The plan to make Goebel governor
was formed early in the afternoon. A
statement was prepared saying that
the boards which had heard the con-
tests for governor and lieutenant gov
ernor had decided in favor of Goebel
and Beckham and that the boards in
tended to report their findings to the
legislature, but that they had been
prevented from so doing by the action
of Governor Taylor in declaring the
legislature adjourned.
The statement then goes on to say
that the members of the legislature
were driven from place to place
by the militia and threatened with
arrest whenever they attempted
to hold a meeting. 1t was de-
clared the belief of ell the sign
ers of the statement that Goebel
and Beckham were the legally elected
governor and lieutenant governor, and
each man, as he signed the paper, an
nounced that he voted for the adOp-
ton of the majority report of the con-
test boards, which declared Goebel and
Beckham to be the men rightfully en-
titled to the office. The statement
is signed by a majority of the mem
bers of both houses.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH.
1t was slow work obtaining the sig
natures of the members of the house
and senate, and, although the work
was in progress all the afternoon, it
was not until evening that the neces-
Sary number of signatures had been
obtained. AS soon as the last man ac-
tually needed had affixed his signature
to the statement word was sent to the
residence of Chief Justice HaZelrigg of
the court of appeals. He came at once
to the room Of Mr.. Goebel and admin
istered the oath of office.
Mr.. Goebel was propped up with pill
lows and was able to raise his hand
only with the geatest difficulty as he
listened to the words of Judge Hazel
rigg. When the oath had been given
Mr.. Goebel sank back exhausted, the
effort having been almost too much for
his strength. There were in the room
Of ha fhn nof Q6 ic,f, rod
besides Mr.. Goebel and Judge Hazel
rigg, Arthur Goebel brother of the
wounded man; Mrs. Welch. his sister,
and Percy Haley, his campaign mana
ger, and two or three intimate friends.
Mr. Goebel was unable to say any
thing regarding the matter, but the con
tented smile on his face bore strong
witness to the pleasure he felt.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BECK
HAM SWORN IN.
Immediately upon leaving the room
where he had sworn in Mr.. Goe-
bel Judge HaZelrigg went to an ad-
joining room where he swore in Mr..
Beckham as lieutenant governor. This
done he returned to his home.
Judge Hazelrigg declined to make
any statement concerning the manner
in which the offices has been conferred
upon the democratic contestants. "A
majoity of both houses of the legisla-
ture declared for them," he said, land
when / was asked to swear them in
there was nothing left for me to do
but administer the oaths of office. The
proceeding was, entirely legal and
proper. 1 would not have done as 1
did had it been otherwise
ORDERS BY GOVERNOR GOEBEL.
Mr.. Goebel as soon as he was assur-
ed that he was legally governor of
Kentucky took prompt action regard
ing the military arm Of the service.
Two orders were quickly prepared for
his signature the first of which dis
charged Ad5utant General Daniel Col
her from Office. and appointed General
John B. Castleman, Of Louisville, as
his successor. The second was direct
ed to the commanders of the militia
now stationed in this city, directing
them to return to their homes. Word
was at once teIegraphed to General
Castleman of his appointment and he
is expected in the city tomorrow There
is possibility Of trouble in the mat
ter of the control of the state troops.
The regiments of the guard have late
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