The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-04

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the Democratic attorneys were unwilling
that the oath Of ONCE should be admins
tered.
Few Present at the Ceremony.
The ceremony took place in small
room on the same floor as that In which
Gov. Goebel died, and but a few doors to
the west Of it. In the room at the time
OF the administration Of the oath were:
Senator-eIect Blackburn, Col b. III.
Young, Col. Philip Thompson, Eph. LII
lard, j. H. Liilis, Lieut. l.. E. Mckay. 5.
j. Shackleford, clerk OF the court OF APP
peaIs: DR.. p w Wells. Col H. Terry
Mckay, Col. Jack chinn, Kit Chinn, DR..
Mccormack. Joseph Blackburn, jr., and
three representatives Of the press.
Col. Young, who was one of the leading
Democratic attorneys throughout the Goe-
bel-Taylor contest. and Senator-elect
Blackburn sat at a table In the center OF
the room. upon which they had drawn up
the papers necessary TO the administra-
ton OF the oath of office to Mr.. Beckham.
After the papers had been completed there
was a wait Of nearly ten minutes for DR..
Mccormack The death certificate had
already been prepared and Dr. McCor-
mack quickly signed his name and swore
TO the contents of the paper
Now Mr. Beckham. it's your turn"
said Col. Young.
Signs the official oath.
MIR. Beckham, who had been standing
In the rear corner OF the room. at once
advanced to the table, with flush of ex-
element on his youthful face.
sign the oath" said Col Young, push
ing the paper toward him. Mr.. Beck
ham hesitated. and Col Young repeated
his request.
LET me be sworn first," said Mr. Beck
ham.
you must sign the paper before you
can take the oath" said Col Young
eve want your oath to the signature
Mr. Beekham advanced to the table
and affixed his signature and then step
ped back he held UP his right hand for
the oath. which was read to him by
Clerk Shackelford. Of the court Of APP
peas The light was none of the best
and the writing on the paper none of
the most legible. and Mr. Shackelford
made slow work Of IT, All Of the time
Mr.. Reckham stood before him with his
eyes shining and n deep flush on his face.
When the clerk read the concluding
words of the oath, 80 help you Cod
Mr.. Beckham's reply came:
II do" and then. with greater en-
phasis. ''and may God give me strength
to do my duty"
1T devoutly hope he WILL" retoined Col
Young.
Attempts to Remove Collier.
The first official action OF Gov Beck
ham was the appointment OF new adj
iutant general and his last act before
assuming the office was an order re-
Adit Gen. Collier and Assistant
Adj GEN Dickinson.
The order was delivered to Capt Ben
nett at the gate of the capitol grounds
twenty-five minutes before the death OF
Mr., Goebel MIR. Beckham was made
acting governor last night by the medl-
cal certificate Of DR. Mccormack that
Mr. Goebe was unable TO assume the
functions OF his office.
VIII sign Dinckburn's Certificate.
Mr.. Beckham seemed deeply affected
by the position In which circumstances
had placed him, and he did not reveal
much joy over the congratulations which
those In the room showered upon him,
although he accepted them gratefully.
been greatly pleased to have had done by
Mr. Goebel before his death" he said.
and that Is to have signed the certih-
cate OF Senator Blackburn. or course.
I am greatly pleased to have this prlvi-
lego myself, but I know that IL was a
matter close 20 the heart ~ Mr.. Goebel.
and ] wish that he could have lived
longer. think 7 can promise" ne said,
with a smile, that Il will be one Of the
first things that will do on Monday"
Bechham Issues "a Proclamation
AZ a late hour Mr.. Beckham Issued n
proclamation "a the people of Kentucky,
announcing that tho work Of the assas-
sin had ended IN the death Of Mr. Goebei,
and he tBeckhaml had auallhed and as
sumed the duties OF the chief executive.
After referring to the high character and
courage of the deceased. who Is pro-
uuunced martyr IN the cause Of the
people, the proclamation says;
Il enter upon the DISCHARGE OF the duties
- this high office surrounded by condi-
ions aud circumstances which would tax
the wisdom az men far stronger than T.
knowing well the trying difficulties shat
arc ahead Of me. and the dangers which
surround me, which have already COM
passed the destruction OF civil government
in the capital Of the state, hereby soil
EMMY warn and command that all violent
characters and militia o. the state, now
So possession % this city and the public
buildings DO Immediately dla6and. lay
down their arms and return 20 their hcmes
ana occupations Feeling most deeply the
responsibilities and difficulties of the Sit
uaiinp, ] invoke the aid and support OF all
law ahid'ng and law-respectiug Christian
people ot this commonwealth, ana prom
Use in legal way II within the power II
wAh, i9 rfstore peace quiet ard protec-
uon GO |A W1iF.luats. regardless " party
OF station, urder the constitution which /
have solemnly sworn 20 obey"
No Formal Inquest.
Late this evening Il was decided 70 hola
no formal Inquest over the remains. This
is IN compliance wlth ths wishes az the
friends and family % the 8ea3 Democratic
leader. The coroner Will accordingly issue
a ceruncate 81 the cause 81 death without
the Formally og an inquest, this being SUI