Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-02-22
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Frankfort Kv., March l2.-The hrst
move on the part of Democratic 0oVeliio'
Ra.tham's followers toward the tormaIloh
Of a State guard under his Administrator
wos taken here to-day. City Clerk Ben
Marshall circulated paper and enlisted
the requisite number of men, who are 10
oomoose q new company. The guns for
this company has been provided by citl'
zens here, most of them being either nee
die guns or Winches'ers.
ppcKHAM's SOLDIERS DRAWN UP.
This afternoon report gained currency
tbot Republican Governor Taylor hau
given his soldiers orders to arrest cover
nor Reckham and other officers OF the
Democratic State Government. On ac'
count of this report Beckham soldiers en-
listed by Captain Marshall, were assem-
bIed at the City Hall, armed and sworn In
as special police for the purpose OF pro'ec.
ing the Democratic officers, VINO are sui
ouartered at the Capital HOTEL
A large number Of citizens also Yolun'
teered and we're assigned to various posts
in the vicinity of the hotel to offer a re-
sistance in case the talked.of arrests were
attempted
Governor Taylor's soldiers who are on
guard at the State House we're re-enforceu
TODAY by the arrival of the Barboursviue
companv of II men, all of whom are iuliV
armed and equipped. More troops are
looked for tonight. The Plneviile ana
london companies are expected some
time during the night or tomorrow
RE-ENFoRCEMENTs FOR TAYLOR
Governor Beckham this afternoon ap'
pointed Colonel David r. Murray, OF
Glover Point, assistant adjutant general
with the rank of colonel, and he was
sworn in. The official announcement was
made that this appointment Is only tenn
porary. This was regarded as Significant
il being understood that Colonel Murray
accented the appointment on account ot
the gravity of the political situation, and
with the understanding that he could fe-
sion when the conditions in the state be-
come more quiet.
PRISONERS TAKEN TO LOUISVILLE
Harlan Whitaker and w. ii. Culton,
who were confined in Jail here, charged
with completely in the assassination OF
Goebel, we're removed from the jail at an
aor,v hour this morning and taken IN
hack to Shelbyville, where they were
nlaced ON a train and sent to LOUISVILLE
the Democratic stronghold under a
heavy guard. 1t is understood they VIII
he kept ii, ,no louisville Jail till the April
term of the Circuit Court, when they Will
be returned here for trial.
Republican Secretary OF State Fowers
and DAVIS his fellow-prlsoner, have been
taxen from Lexington to Louisville
coEBEL BROTHERS OFFERED REWARD.
The reward of $500 for The arrest oil
Powers and Davis was offered by Justus
Goebel and Arthur Goebel, brothers Of
the late Governor William Goebel JUS
tus Goebel is here and had the offer OF the
reward telephoned to the Lexington OH
GERS as soon as it was learned that the
State officers had escaped in soldiers UNI
forms on the train.
II is claimed by some that the Goebe
brothers will be reimbursed by the State
Commission having charge OF the SlOo'
900 fund, but they acted on their own ac
count. Arthur Goebel is in Cincinnati
The brothers were in communication dur
ing the night by wire and telephone anc
both kept the wires hot to Lexington
POWERS RELIES ON PARDON.
Lexington, KY, March 12.--Late las
night Secretary of State Powers gave ou
al have nothing to say, except that
want a speedy trial. have no fear of th'
result before a non-parti,an court ant
iurv. hold a pardon from Governo
Taylor for the oHense charged against ME
and I simply wanted to get to that part G
the State where his acts as Governo
would in a great measure be recognized.
"I have never had, and now have bu
two things to fear in the once threatens
and now actual prosecution, and they ar
the rapid and corrupt influences tina
500, 900 can have in the prosecution
any case. and the political influences tina
will be incident to this trial. 1t is Il
small thing to fear, as any sober, thinb
ing man must confess. / am innocent
the charge preferred against me.
PARDoNs FOR ALL OF THEM.
louisville, KY, March 12.-Accordin
IN a statement made by Governor W.
Taylor tonight to representative of tn
Commercial be has granted a pardon
each of the persons fol whom warrant
have been issued charging them with b.
ing accessories to the assassinationIof Go'
enor Goebel, including Secretary OF Stat
Caleb Powers and ex-Secretary OF Sta
\, Charles Finley.
j In his statement Governor Taylor r.
c;tes the conditions Under which he CLAIM
70 have been reelected and charges IL
Democratic contestants for State offc
with conspiracy to secure control of Il