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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
PROCLAMATION FROM BECKHAM.
Militia Warned to Disband, Lay Dow
Arms and Return Home.

Arms and Return Home.
FRANKFORT. KY, Feb. Ex-Governor
Beckham tonight issued the following
proclamation, dated Executive Ofice:"
'"ro the People of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky:
cit Is with the profoundest sorrow / an
nounce to the people of this common
wealth that the work Of the assassin has
ended in the death of Governor William
Goebel, and that under the Constitution
apd the law, upon notice of this deplorable
efent, I have qualified and assumed the
duties of chief executive Of the State.
I'm the death of William Goebel Ken
lucky has lost one of her greatest and
noblest sons. His character for courage.
rights of the people led to his destruction;
and while yet in the vigor Of his manhood
he has become a martyr to their cause.
81 enter upon the discharge of duties
of this high Office surrounded by condf-
lions and circumstances which would tax
the wisdom of men far stronger than l.
Knowing well the trying difficulties that
are ahead of me (and the dangers which
surround me have already comprised the
destruction of civil government in the cap
ital of the State), hereby solemnly warn
and command that all violent characters
and militia of the State, now i'm possession
of this city and the public buildings, do
Immediately disband, lay down their arms
and return to their homes and occupa-
tons. Feeling most deeply the response
nd Of
invoke the aid and support of all the law
abiding and law-respecting Christian peo-
pie of this commonwealth; and / promise.
in legal way, If within the power of man,
to restore peace. quiet and protection to
all individuals, regardless Of party or sta
ton, under the Constitution which I have
so solemnly sworn to obey.
~. c. w. BECKHAM, Governor"
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OBITUARY.
Judge ID. NJ. Key, Retired, mt His
Home I'm Chattanooga, Tenn.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 3.-Judge
d. NJ. Key died in this city tonight, aged
seventy-six years. Judge Key was born in
Green county. Tennessee, and was one Of
the most distinguished men in the South.
He was colonel in the Confederate army.
In 1875 he was appointed United States
senator to fill the unexpired term of An
drew Johnson. He was in 1887 appointed
postmaster general of the United States by
President Hayes. In 1880 he was appointed
United States district judge for the East
ern district of Tennessee by President
Hayes. which position he filled until he re-
tired on full pay at the age of seventy.
Judge Key was always pronounced DEM
ocrat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
THE FEW "USURPER.~
"GOvernOr" Beckham q Young Law.
yer Who Once Taught School.

yer Who Once Taught School.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. al. w. c.
Beckham, who was sworn in as Democratic
Governor Of Kentucky tonight, is young
man. having been born Aug. 5. 1869, at
Bardstown, KY. His father was William
M. Beckman and his mother Julia T. Wick
life, daughter of Governor Charles A.
Wickliffe, former chief executive of this
State. His earliest education was received
In a private school in Bardstown. In the
legislative session of 1881 and 1882 he acted
as page in the House of Representatives.
In January. 1884, he entered Central Union
College, at Richmond, Va, graduating in 1856.
Immediately after leaving college he began
the study of law and while pursuing his
work In this direction acted as principal
of the Bardstown High School for three
years. He was elected a member of the
Kentucky House of Representatives in 1893
He declined to be candidate at the next
term, but the representative who succeed
ed him having dropped out, Mr. Eeckham
accepted the position and served the unex-
pired term. He was reelected in 1897 and
made speaker Of the House in 1895 In 1899
he was nominated for lieutenant governor
on the same ticket with William Goebel
at the Louisville convention.
In person Mr.. Beckham is of slight phys
fque and OF a somewhat boyish appearance
He is gifted with an exceedingly pleasant
manner and Is very popular personally with
all who know him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
INJUNCTION ISSUED.
Clash Averted by the Judge Directing
that the Order he Not Served.

FRANKFOI-.. KY. Feb. 3.-Judge Can't
rili. OF the Circuit Court. this morning
granted temporary injunction restraining
Governor Taylor from interfering with the
meetings of the Legislature and from re-
moving the seat of the Legislature 10 Lon
don. KY. The temporary injunction Is TO
remain binding until Feb. is. when the
hearing to make It permanent will be heard
before Judge Cantrill. at Georgetown, Ky.
1t the opening OF court Judge Pryor rose
and said: your Honor we desire TO offer
a petition. signed by South Trimble and
others, against VIM. s. Taylor. The petit
tion has been filed and is now portion Of
the records OF this Acourt." He then pro-
duced a petition, which has already been
published, and read il in full. When he
had concluded Judge Pryor said: 81 do not
suppose that IT is necessary to prove the
case Of the plaintiff, and, your honor hav-
ing read the petition in chambers. and
there being no counsel present for the
other side. I ask that the following order
be issued" He then read an order in ac-
cordance with the petition and it was en-
tered by Judge Cantrill.
"Your honor will notice." continued
Judge Pryor, that this is only a tempo
rary restraining order. to be effective upon
the defendant until Feb. Is, when a request
viii be made that TIE petition be made per-
petual.
Are there any attorneys present for the
defendant" asked Judge Cantrill.
There was no reply.
Mr.. Clerk, let the order be entered,
said the judge. 'but 1 wish to make II read
that the application for the permanent in
Junction will be heard at Georgetown, in
this State. instead of Frankfort"
This was agreeable to the attorneys for
the plaintiff and the matter was ordered.
No attempt was made to secure personal
service of the writ of injunction on Gov
ernor Taylor. Immediately after the issu-
ance of the writ Judge Cantrill instructed
Sheriff Suter, of Franklin county, to make
no effort to present the order of court. The
Judge directed that 1t be allowed to remain
binding without service because of the
danger threatening the man who should
undertake the task and the results that
might ensue owing to the excited state of
the public mind.
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Thomas Granger Stewart.

LONDON, Feb. Sir Thomas Granger
Stewart the noted Scotch physician, died
in Edinburgh this morning, aged sixty
three years.
Sir Thomas Granger Stewart, X. B., D..
L., NJ. D., ILL., D.. f. r. G. p, f. r. s. E.,
was born at Edinburgh in 1887, and was ed
ucated at the High School and University
Of Edinburgh and the Universities of Ber-
lin. Prague and Vienna He was resident in
the University wards of the Royal Infirm-
airy, and afterward pathologist and junior
ordinary surgeon to the Royal Infirmary,
and lecturer on practice of medicine; pres
ident of the Royal College of Physicians,
1S9O-'92. He was professor of the practice
Of medicine at the University of Edinburgh
since 1876. physician to the Queen for Scot
land, and president of the British Medical
Association; knighted in 1894 His principal
publications related to diseases of the kid
neys and nervous diseases He was mar
ried twice, and died without issue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
A DisxruntIed BritOn.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-Mr. Cunningham-Gra-
ham, a former member of Parliament. in
quires. in an open letter, what Great Brit
ain has gained by 'all our squirming and
grovelings before the United States" as
he defines Great Britain's good will, and
he thus answers: IAN open door. Yes.
And a booted foot to kick us through. 1t
was ever the sneaks reward to be thus
treated" He assumes that the sympathy of
the United States Is with the Beers, that
Great Britain has failed In receiving not
the sympathy, but almost the neutrality
of the United States, and that is Great
Britain's reward for having thrown over
Spain, her ancient ally, and coming mag
unanimously to the assistance of the United
States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

two months was under the care Of our doctoN
but was getting weaker all the time until one
day j sent and got three bottles of Favorte
Prescription and one bottle of Pcilcts' inn
proved so fast, continued TO take your medi-
cine until baby was born. and he is healthy and
all right. He Is four years old. Ny baby girl Is
two years old Ny health has been good ever
since. now weigh I65 pounds and when be
gin 10 feel badly take 'Favoritc Prescription
which always helps me. always tell my neigh
bors what helps me and good many have taken
your Favorite Prescription with good results"
The "F~orite Prescription" has cured
more women than all other medicines fer
women combined. II is the only prepare
ton Of its sort devised by a regularly grad
uated physician-a skilled and experienced
specialist in the diseases of women.
Other medicines are sometimes sold on
the plea that they are Just as good as the
Favorite Prescription" Don't believe IL.
Don't be imposed upon. Counterfcits are
never as good as the genuine.
Over 10000 women have endorsed Pa
vonte Prescription" They say there b
nothing Just rs good " aud they know.
Would you rather have the say-so of one
dealer who makes an extra profit on the
substitute. than the bropatie words 81
5000 women whose only object IN recon-
intending the "Favorite Prescription" r
their desire t. help theiz su6ifin9 sl11rn5
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Arrived: Lucania
and Cutie. from Liverpool and Queens
town; st. Paul, from Southampton. Sailed
State of Nebraska, for Glasgow.
HAVRE. Feb. 3.-Arrived: La Bretagne
from New York; Ems, from New York
via Naples.
CHERBOURG, Feb. 3.-Sailed New
York, from Southampton, for New York.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 3-Arrived: Belgen.
land, from New York
BREMERHAVEN, Feb. 3.-Sailed: Darn
stadt, for New York.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.-Sailed: Rhyn-
land, for Liverpool.
LONDON, Feb. 3-Sailed: Marquette
for New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.
Standardized Blackburn Urges Goe-
bellies to Preserve the Peace.

FRANKFORT. KY. Feb. 3.-United
States Serator-elect Blackburn arrived In
Frankfort from Washington this morn
ing to hold conference with the Demo-
cratic leaders and to advise with them in
regard TO the probable effect of the atti-
tude OF the administration toward Cover
nor Taylor. Mr.. Blackburn was met at the
station by Colonel Jack Chinn, Speaker
South Trimble, of the House, and other
prominent Democrats. and on his arrival
at the Capital Hotel Immediately had a
consultation with ex-Representative Hen
drick. Lieutenant Governor Beckham, ].
Andrew Scott, j. A. Prior. Attorney Nc
Quown. Representative Cantrill, G.. w.
Hickman and Speaker Trimble.
The determination OF the administration
not to interfere with the course of events
at Frankfort unless actually necessary, as
shown by yesterdays Cabinet meeting. and
Senator Blackburn's interview with the
President, was evidently gratifying to the
Democratic leaders. Mr.. Blackburn strong
ly urged the necessity OF preserving peace
at all hazards, and to allow no acts of
violence to take place under any circum-
stance. but TO allow matters to proceed
to conclusion in the courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

snowstorm I'm England.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-This metropolis awoke
this morning to find the streets two inches
deep In snow, which was soon converted
into mud and slush. Snow and bitter cold.
eiizzard-iike weather reported from
many points in the provinces In Bedford
nhfre the people are suffering from the
worst snowstorm experienced in years.
lasting until noon and covering the ground
more than foot deep The roads are I'm
passable and the drifts reach TO the hedge
tops. The railroad lines are pa Tally
blocked. IL showed throughout the night In
North Hertfordshire and I'm South Bed
tcrdshire tho snow Is still falling thickly
The telegraph wires are down In many
places-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Box Mystery Solved.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Feb. 3.-The Sioux City
box mystery has been solved. The body
which was supposed to be that of MUIR
dered man, was the body of a German
tramp, who was fatally injured in Balti-
more by being struck by a trolley car, Dec.
%. The corpse was sent to Sioux City for
medical purposes.
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 3-Two atten-
dants at medical college in this city.
named Denine and Rupp. were arrested to-
day, charged with having shipped the
corpse which was received recently in
Sioux City, Ia, in a package box. The po-
lice claim the men arrested sold the body
instead of delivering 1t to the college.
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ing statement: 'It Is too late 10 do any
thing more tonight Next Monday the
sheriff will take possession OF the State
house. by force II necessary. We will ex-
haust this county and neighboring coun-
ties IL necessary to control the soldiers on
guard here. If we don't succeed then Nc
Kinley viii be called on TO act
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

Major General Lawton in this city next
Friday. The only federal troops stationed
within the boundaries Of Kentucky are four
companies of the Second Infantry at TT.
Thomas, near Covington- All OF these COM
panies are under orders TO proceed TO
Washington. and it is said the movement
will begin I'm a day or so. Although their
stay In the national capital will be brief.
not extending beyond next Saturday at the
latest, IL is not at all reasonable that The
administration will withdraw them from
their regular station II there was the least
probability OF the employment of them IN
the political situation IN Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

CHICAGO. Feb. "A special dispatch
from Washington says: United States
Senator Deboe, of Kentucky. has sent a
brief telegram to Governor Taylor. at
Frankfort, advising him to allow the State
Legislature to meet at that point. At least
one other dispatch has been sent TO Gov
ernor Taylor of the same tenor, but copy
of IL is not obtainable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Naval Omcers Arrested.

RIO JANEIRO, Feb. Sin consequence
of serious disturbance yesterday and the
day before four naval officers and a num-
Der of marines have been arrested and will
be tried by court-martial on the charge Of
provoking riots. 1t was charged that the
prisoners had shouted viva la Monarcha"
I'm front of the Central Police Station and
while proceeding along various streets.
They resisted the police when the latter at
tempted to take them into custody and dur
ing the fighting several persons were badly
hurt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Cant. +. III. Sparlfnx.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-Capt. Frederick
II. Sparkling. commanding the lighthouse
tender Maple, is dead from pneumonia. He
was a son of DR.. Fred Sparkling, of Seattle,
Wash. Captain Sparkling at one time served
in the Brazilian navy and commanded an
expedition for the Belgian government in
the remote regions of the Congo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
DOES NOT ALTER SITUATION.
View of the President and Members
of His Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-President Nc
Kinley was informed OF the death Of Mr.
Goebel at the dinner given tonight in
honor of himself and the members of the
Cabinet by Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith. The news was conveyed to
him after the guests had risen from the
table and retired to the smoking ROOM
Shortly afterward the President returned
to the White House.
Late tonight a member of the Cabinet
said TO a representative of the Associated
Press: when the news of Mr.. Goebels
death was announced 10 the President and
those OF us who were present, no surprise
was expressed, as IL had been expected.
The Kentucky situation was not discussed.
but you may say that the President and
members or the Cabinet believe that the
death of Mr.. Goebel will not have the effect
OF altering the situation in the least, so far
as its legal aspect is concerned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Four Bodies washed Ashore.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Feb. 3-The -four
remaining bodies from the schooner McIn-
mis-. which was wrecked about week ago
sailing from Galveston, were washed
ashore on the Mexican coast to-day, max
ing six in all. Three are identified An
drew Anderson, captain, Galveston; Joe La
roche, sailor, of Isabel, and Paul u. Wer-
ford, commission merchant, of this city
The ship and cargo are total loss.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Big Hotel Sold.

DETROIT, Mich. Feb. 3-The big Grand
Hotel. on Mackinac island, was sold to-day
to the Planters Hotel Company, of st.
Louis. The price is announced to be $780,
900. The Grand was owned by the Michigan
Central and Grand Rapids & Indiana roads
and the Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navi-
CATION COmnanY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
BECKHAM SWORN IN.
No Time Lost in Administering the
Oath to GoebeI's Successor

Oath to GOebeFs Successor.
FRANKFORT, KY. Feb. 3.-Exactly one
hour after the death of Mr.. Goebel Acting
Governor ]. C. w. Beckham was sworn in
as Governor of the State, the oath being
administered by s. ]. shackelford, clerk of
the Court of Appeals. 1t had been deter
mined TO keep secret the news of the death
of Mr.. Goebel until Lieutenant Governor
Beckham should have been informally in
Quoted into ONCE and the delay was made
greater by the inability Of DR.. Mccormack
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
Decree of Foreclosure.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. BIN Chambers to-day
Judge Thayer, Of the United States District
against the Kansas City, Pittsburg Il Gulf
Railroad and its various branches upon
application of the State Trust Company, of
New York. The upset price was fixed at
Sl2 10000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
ROBERTS ARRESTED.
Mormon Accused of Unlawfully Liv.
ing with DIR. Maggie Shipp.

SALT LAKE. Utah, Feb. 3.-Brigham H.
Roberts arrived here to-day and was
driven from the depot to the Office of his
attorney, ]. H. Moyle. While in the Office
he was arrested for unlawful cohabitation
with DR.. Maggie Shipp. He was released
on his own recognizance to appear on Mon
day morning next for a preliminary hear
ing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. Sire tonight
in the five-story brick building at the cor
ner of Woodward avenue and Clifford
street, caused the following losses, all Of
which were fully covered by insurance:
Newton Annis, wholesale furrier, $4,000; w.
A. Sturgeon & Co., jewellers and engravers,
0.0c0; III. G.. Vegetarian & Bros, rugs and
Oriental goods. $4,000; David Whigey, loss
on building, $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
REGRETS GOEBEL's DEATH.
Governor TaylOr's Reply to an In
quiry from a Reporter

UovernOr TayIOr's Reply to an In
quiry from q Reporter.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 3-Governor
Taylor. while in his Office In the executive
building. received the news of Mr.. Goebers
death. When offered the use of the wires
of the Associated Press to convey to the
people of the United States any statement
which he might desire &c make. Governor
Taylor declared that he had nothing to say
and no statement of any kind 10 make
The messenger who brought this reply from
Governor Taylor, who declined 10 be seen,
was asked TO return to Governor Taylor
and inquire IL he cared TO say anything
concerning the death of Mr. Goebel The
messenger returned almost Immediately
and made the following reply:
Here is Governor Taylor's statement:
L deeply regret his DEATH"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
DEATH OF WILLIAM G0EBEL.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE,

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
among the excited men in the hotel lobby
or on the streets. where groups Of men
gathered to discuss earnestly the chances
streets are absolutely deserted. and 1t is
believed that there will be no trouble what
arise
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
FEELING AT CONVICTION.
News of GoebeIs Death Made n Deep
Impression on All Parties.

CONVICTION. KY, Feb. 3-The news OF
Goebers death. when received here at his
home. few wings OF lightning TO every
part OF the city. Ii produced intense feel
ing. shared by all parties. The firebells
were tolled and people gathered I'm groups
and talked OF the event In undertones.
Nothing IL said here about the arrange
ments for the funeral and nothing can be
said. because all the dead mans relatives
are In Frankfort. It II thought by some
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
WILL GO TO WASHINGTON.
All the United states Troops I'm Ken
lucky to Leave the stnte

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3-That the mill
tary authorities have no idea OF using fed
eral troops in Kentucky in the near future
is clearly indicated by the action taken by
Major General Merritt, commanding the
Department OF the East. with the concur
renee and approval of the War Department
In arranging for an appropriate military
display on the occasion Of the funeral Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
senator bacon Injured.

WASHINGTON, Feb 3.-Senator Bacon
of Georgia. slipped and fell on the icy
steps of his home to-day. fracturing a rib
on his left side. He Is suffering severely
from the shock, but his condition Is not Sc
rious and his surgeon thinks he will be
out in few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
New England Fish Trust.

BOSTON, Feb. "A fish combine" has
been formed here by forty of the whole
sale houses of Boston and other points on
the New Eng and coast, under the title of
the Boston Fish Company. The authorized
capital is s.. 900. of which $780,. is paid
in. The organization begins business Feb. /.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
WEATHER FORECAST.
Rain To-Day, Followed by Snow and
Lower Temperature.

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-Forecast for
Sunday and Monday:
For Ohio-Rain on Sunday; snow, fol-
lowed by clearing and colder on Monday
with increasing easterly winds
For Indiana and Illinois-Rain. turning to
snow. and much colder on Sunday, with
high northeasterly shifting to northerly
winds. Monday will be fair and cold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04
EXODUS OF REPUBLICANS.

Many Legislators Have Gone to Lon
don-Taylor to Remain In Frankfort.
FRANKFORT. KY. Feb. 3.-Republican
headquarters In Frankfort are practically
deserted Campaign Manager Sebree has
gone home to Henderson. and with the ex-
ception Of Capitol square the Democrats
have the city to themselves There was a
general exodus of representatives and
senator's, many going in the direction of
London. Many members have been leay-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

GAINESVILLE o., Feb. 3.-Prof. H. d.
Young. superintendent OF the public schools
at Norwich, thtf county. was run over by
Baltimore e. Ohio passenger train near this
city to-day and killed. He was thirty years
old and married.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-04

D3DicS WcIc ttll-
born, and I suf-
fered everything
but death. Ny
friends all
thought I could
never recover. I
was reduced to
100 pou n DIS.
w en- j W as
three months
along for my
third child. I
was taken with
hemorrhage or
n oodin & and
came near hav-
ing a miscarriage
from fem a lie
weakness For