The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-05
REPUBLICANS AG LONDON.
The Rumors Regarding the Pres
ence of Armed Men Denied.

ence of Armed Men Denied.
LONDON, Ky, Feb.8 4-The rumors
that have become current that armed
mountaineers have gathered in London to
intimidate legislators areadenied here. The
town Is seemingly as peaceful and tran
quill as country village IN any other part
of the country, and there are no armed
men within its limits or lurking in the
adjacent country, so1 far as is known by
the leading citizens
There are tonight four senators and
nine representatives here, all Republic
ans. 1t Is expected that the early Morn
ing train from Frankfort will bring in
an influx Of the state lawmakers The
feeling prevails In London that no trouble
whatever will ensue. Circuit Judge Lo-
bin, of this circuit said today:
ANY man, whatever his politics, is as
safe here as IL he was In his own house.
This is peaceful community, and 1t is
law abiding, that 1 can assert. Not since
the war has there been any trouble in
London, except some time ago when the
marshal shot an escaping prisoner.
1--WE have but one policeman, and he
is the town marshal We do not need any
more. If trouble was started the citizens
would Immediately turn out and quell it.
They will not stand it under any circum-
stances. Let the legislature come here.
there will be no trouble
b. H. Hackney, chairman OF the town
ship board of trustees, and chairman OF
the township Democratic committee, sal
there would be no special officers sworn
in during the coming session of the leg s.
lature THE marshal is enough, he
said, mo more will be needed"
A company of militia under Capt. Pow
ell from Barboursyille is expected to-
morrow.
Arrangements have been about COM
pleted for holding the sessions Of the
legislature at the Laurel institute, In
the southeast part of the city, and about
a quarter of a mile from the business
center Of the town. The school is being
held there now, but the pupils will be
removed to the Baptist church.
London Is located in the mountain
fastness in Southeastern Kentucky, about
125 miles from Frankfort. It has pop
ulation of 1850, and for twenty years
has not countenanced a saloon or the
selling of liquor. 1t is the seat of Lau-
rel county.
A signed statement refuting the ru-
mors that London is armed tonight
against the legislature was written to-
night by Circuit Judge Brown, and will
be delivered by him as a speech before
the Laurel county circuit court at the
opening of its regular term tomorrow.
The address in part says:
1.-The papers Of Northern and Eastern
cities have Wed with each other In their
efforts to SANDER our town and county.
while some Of our own Kentucky papers
have so far forgotten the truth as to be
a party to the slanderous attacks. Among
the Infamous charges 1t has been said
that London is ine the very mouth of
hell; that 1t Is the center Of the SO called
feud district, and that the citizens OF
this county are a band of outlaws, ready
and anxious to pounce down on the legis-
lature and tear it to pieces, or upon
those members whose political opinions
differ from that of the county. speak
in behalf of my native county, in behalf
of the people whom 1 love, and among
whom I was born and raised, to denounce
all these charges as absolutely. false.
A legislative caucus will be held to-
morrow at O. clock in the court house.
In the morning the large number OF
legislators who come on early trains will
spend their time in securing living &C
commodatiens. There are only three
small hotels In the town. but the citizens
have expressed a willingnessstost throw
open their homes and entertain the mem
bers of the legislature with true Ken
lucky hospitality