The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-11

FRANKFORT, KY, March 10.-The
escape of Secretary of State Powers and
Capt. Davis from this city to Lexington
was 80 neatly laid and executed that it
took the police and big force of deputy
sheriffs, appointed to guard the entrances
to the capitol grounds and prevent their
escape off their feet when they realized
what had occurred
Since 1890 o'clock this morning a detail
of regular and extra policemen ana
deputy sheriffs had stood at each en-
trance to the state, capitol grounds. 1t
was reported that even Gov. Taylor,
Powers, Davis and the entire Republican n
outfit at the state house would attempt
to decamp to London, the alleged pro-
posed seat of the Republican state gov
ernment tonight. and all precautions
were taken to intercept the two men
wanted, Powers and Davis. in the event
Of the exodus
Powers and Davis, 1t is said, passed the
entire day in the executive building. and
their plans were laid for the coup to-
night, starting with the escape from here
as was reported. The plan, 1t is gen.
eFaliy understood here, was that Davis
and Powers should get off at Lexington
and take Cincinnati Southern train 10
Somerset, and from there to Marbours-
vile, where they would be under the pro-
lection of a military company, command
ed by John T. Powers, the brother Of
Caleb Powers, and for whom a warrant
of arrest has also been issued, and from
there to London the sailing would be
easy
he
state. house and expecting Powers and
Davis to emerge from there, it is prob.
able from developments tonight that they
were CHARTERED elsewhere during the en-
tire day. At any rate, when the Chesa-
peake & Ohio train, east-bound, pulled in
from Louisville tonight, a dozen police
men and half as many deputies were
there to see If either of these men at.
tempted to board it.
BOARDING THE TRAIN.
"All aboard" called out the conductor.
and the train started off. AS 1t did SO
soldier dashed from the corner of the
opposite side from the station. and
throwing himself upon the platform of
the second car, Jerked the bell cord. and
the train, which had only gotten to
moving slowly, came to a stop. Then
quick as fash, thirty soldiers, with
Powers and Davis, in their midst, each
Ill regulation full dress uniform, instantly
rushed upon the cars Lieut. Col. Nor
row in charge of the squad.
anything the matter?" inquired the
conductor, as he peered out and saw tho
olue coats piling on the train
No;hing the matter unless we delav
this tain here, responded q soldier, ard
with another jerk OF the rope the train
was Off. and the men speeding toward
Lexington as fast as steam could carry
them. When the train first pulled out
most OF tlle crowd irciuding the police.
thinking that no effort was being made
to take Powers and Davis out of town.
turned and started to leave the station,
and 1t was several minutes before the
truth or the escape Of the men was def
nitely known. Persons who were on the
opposite side of the train, however, and
saw the soldiers as they made the rush
upon it. recognized Powers and Davis,
and in few minutes the city was in1am-
ed with the information.
Chief of Police Williams Immediately
sent kilograms to Lexington, Midway,
and all stations along the road, notify
Ing officers of the escape and ordering
them to be on the lookout The train
makes no stop between here and Licking
ton, but these steps were taken in the
event they should compel the train crew
to stop the train between here and, there,
for arrests.
DAVIS DISGUISED.
Before leaving here Capt. Davis, who
had flowing black beard, called in the
services of a barber, so that when he
boarded the train tonight he was rot reg
ognized at once, even by those who knew
him.
A train Of four coaches came in from
Lexington tonight. and is now lying on
the railroad tracks at the Louisville e
Nashville station. 1t is reported that this
Is for the purpose of carrying Gov Tay-
lor and the militia from here to London,
KY, but this is not confirmed 1t is now
said that If the Triplett resolution, car
rying an appropriation of 100000 for the
purpose of equipping Beckhams state
guard, passes the house Tuesday, sew
eral new companies of militia are to be
mustered in next week and brought here
for immediate action.