The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-02-09

helu on the Dody or Gov. GOebel Mon
day morning conducted by Drs. Hume,
Williams and Tobin. Col. Jack Chinn
told graphically and specifically the
position Goebel was In when he fell.
The important fact brought out was
that the exact angle taken by the bull
let was demonstrated beyond a qtes-
ton OF doubt. Goebel had his right
foot forward and his right shoulder
and arm thrown back and lowered
somewhat.
II was while In this position that
he was shot, and the angle thus as
certained established the height from
the ground from which the assassin
fired his shot. On the strength of
these conclusions the democratic
leaders are asserting that a straight
line, extended from the spot where
the shooting occurred. would exactly
reach the attic window OF the execu-
tive building, from which II is alleged
the fatal shot was fired.
This week a man will be placed in
the eSRct position In which Goebel
was when he was shot and measure
ments taken. The doctors found that
the bullet pierced the lower portion
Of the right lung, causing immediate
suspension Of digestion and paralyz-
ing the Kidneys.
Gov. Taylor AdJourns Legislature.
Frankfort. Ky, Feb Never was
there "A more complicated political
situation than that which confTonis
the politicians OF kentucky, and new
or was there one of which IL seemed
so difficult TO form an accurate guess
nj the outcome
Gov Taylor issued n proclamation
declaring that state Of insurrection
existed in Kentucky. and particularly
In the city of Frankfort. and becaus.
of this he adjourned the legislature.
TO meet az London, Laurel county.
on February G.
GoebeI sworn In.
Frankfort, Ky. Feb. William
Goebel was shortly before o o'clock
last night sworn in as governor of
kentucky. and j. c. w. Beckham a
few minutes later took the oath OF
Lieutenant governor. The oath was
administered 30 both men by Chief
Justice Hszlerigg. III the court Of APP
peals.
Mr. Coebel YVES propped up with pill
lows and was unable TO raise his
hand only with fhe greatest difficulty
aa he listened to'the words OF Judge
Hazierigg. When the oath had been
given Mr. Goebel sank back exhaust
cd. the effort having been almost too
much for his strength.
Immediately upon leaving the room
where he had sworn In Mr. Goebel.
Judge Hazlcrigg went 10 an adjoin-
ing room where he swore In Mr..
ncckham as Lieutenant governor.
This done he returned To his home.
Taylor Explains.
Frankfort. KY. Feb. i.-Gov. Tay-
Tor late In the afternoon issued the
following address 20 the people:
TO the People of Kentucky;
".rhc most lamentablc condition OF
affairs ever experienced by our poo
pie has rendered prompt action ON
the part of the chief executive OF
the state absolutely necessary. A
long series OF unprecedented and UNI
lawful acts practiccd by those 90
charge Of the Legislative interests OF
the state has eliminated Ia the most
fearful condition OF the period 90 the
state. Tho dreadful event which oc-
CURED yesterday shocked and star
tied all and cun be no more sincerely
deplorcd by any one than myself.
Ito attempt To lerislatc under
such conditions Of excitement and
threatened violence as now prevails
in Frankfort would bo sheer mad
ness. and I kave. therefore. I'm the cx-
crcise OF my constitutional powers.
adjourned the legislature 10 convene
IN London. Ky o. February 6.
II have taken every precaution 10
preserve the peace. that every citi-
zen may know that life and prop
crty are safe. and will Doe protected
with every resource of the common
wealth. I trust that In this laudable
effort I will have the support Of ev-
cry law-abiding citizen of Ken
lucky"
GOV. Taylor Dcacd.
/ Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 1.-Two direct
slaps were given Gov. Taylor hy pub
/ lie officers who declined TO obey his
Z orders. The first came from Press
dent Eodman. OF the Farmers bank.
which is a state depository. Some
vouchers on the bank were signed by
Gov. Taylor Ia favor OF some of the
militia officers who wanted money for
\ their companies When they were
presented az the bank payment was
refused. President RodInan said that
! he did not see how he could pay out
/ the money on orders signed by Gov
/ Taylor until he knew for certain who
was the actual governor of kentucky
/ lie had asked an opinion from the at
torney of the bank. he said. and when
/ IL was received would act accordingly.
I lie declared that he would take no
chance Of paying out money until he
was satisfied that he was acting under
proper authority.
The second instance was when Gov.
Taylor issued a pardon to Douglas
Hayes, a convict in the Frankfort pen
/ itentiary who is serving FIVE year
term for manslaughter, having been
sentenced In March. 1899. When the
/ pardon was sent to Warden Lillard he
decided that he could not turn the
man loose until he was satisfied re-
garding the legal status of the COVER
norship He made no reply TO Gov.
I Taylor, but declined TO honor the par
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