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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-04-27
A Sunday Night Murder.
AORDECAI SHALL SHOT AND
KILLED BY ROBERT SUD-
DERTH.
Whiskey Played q BigPart-sudderth
Confesses Trial To-
morrow Morning at 10 O'clock.

Mordecai Small was shot
and killed byRobert Sudderth
in North Morganton last Sun
day night. The shooting oc-
Cured about half past II
o'clock and Small died Monday
about l p. m. The ball, which
was from a pistol, entered at
the base of the brain and
ranged straight through the
head, lodging presumably be-
hind the right eye. Small was
rendered unconscious by the
shot and never regained con-
seriousness nor moved a limb
during the Is hours that he
lived.
About IL o'clock DR.. J. r.
Anderson, on his way to see a
patient, found Small alone
and lying near the sidewalk
at the corner of Mr.. Jos. M.
Deals yard fence. DR.. And
erson Immediately called up
residents of that vicinity, who
went to the scene. Finding
the man unconscious and
badly wounded they carried
him to his home, only a short
distance away on the same
street. The grief of Small's
wife and FIVE small children
after the arrival in the home
was heart-rending. It was a
scene calculated to move to
tears the strongest man.
The only eyewitness to the
shooting was Moulton Clark,
who says he had been down
town and was on his way home
when he overlook Small and
Sudderth at the sash and blind
factory. The three walked
together to the place where
the shooting occurred. Here
is where Clark turns off to &c
to his home. Clark says
Small and Sudderth had beer
apparently friendly until they
stopped at this point; tina
while he Clark and Small
we're engaged in a converse
ton about some work they
were to do the next day Sud
derth began cursing Small
that the latter paid no atten
ton to it at first, but finally
stepped towards Sudderth
when a pistol fred and Small
fell to the ground. Clarkan
Sudderth got down over Small
and called him but there wa
was no answer and Clark tOlt
Sudderth to go for his brothe'
Up. S. Sudderth. After wait
;nn * or % minutes and Sud
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-04-27
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DR.. Kings New Liver Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
tn cir matches merit for Sick and Ner-
vous Headaches. They make pure
blood aud build up your health. Only
25 cents. Money back if not cured.
Sold BY John Tull. Druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-04-27

Ea~ Log and Lumbermen
Ready Reckoner and. Rapid
Calculator 25c. at Gathers
Book Store.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-04-27

eco to r. a. Cobb for fresh Pork
Sausage and choice Beef Triple.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-04-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To Our Friends and


We will have on sale next
Friday and Saturday some of
E
We will also sell, for the
next ten days, Seeded Raisins
1Oc h.; Currents 1Oc per
pound; Rice at the same old
price-2O pounds for S1.OO;
Bacon 8Hc;G ranulated Sugar
&c per. pound. Fresh Bakers
Bread always on hand-5c
loaf. Come to see US.
Very Respectfully,
GEO. w. JONES&CO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
WHY WALKER WAS ARRESTED.
HE WAS CHARGED WITH MUTINY-HIS
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF IN
JUNCTION NOTICE

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 4.-Various rumors were
circulated in regard to the reasons for the sud
den release of Walker. among them being re-
port that his release by order Of Governor Taylor
was in Difference to a telegram from Washington
advising his discharge Governor Taylor was
too busy to be in regard to the matter, but
Adjutant- General Collier emphatically denied
that any such reason existed for Walkers re-
lease.
1.-The idea is absurd" said General Collier mo
such telegram has been received, either from the
authorities at Washington or from any one else
Mr.. Walkers arrest simply a matter of
military discipline. He not discharged, but
his liberty was simply given to him until
rangements can be made for his trial by court
martial. When this will be has not been deter
mined as yet, and probably viii not be at pres
ent Mr.. Walker was not even paroed although
he offered TO sign formal parole. But we did
not consider this necessary he promised to
be on hand when his trial was called and his
word is sufficient"
Asked If Walkers release was Influenced at all
by a desire to forestal any possible application
to the Federal Court for writ OF habeas corpus,
Acknowledgement Collier said: mot In the least
AS said his release simply matter of
military discipline He was the first to ATTEMPT
TO incite mutiny, and we considered that any at
tempts of that kind should be nipped in the
bud"
"A wrong impression apparently prevails in
regard to the reasons for the arrest" said
Colonel williams Mr.. Walker was heard to
make statements two days before his arrest that
were regarded as mutinous, and persons over
hearing his remarks made affidavit to that
effect Those affidayits file with the
Governor The order for his arrest was accord
ingly made out by Governor Taylor. and were
only waiting for favorable opportunity to ar
rest him. His arrest at the time 1t did occur
was unlocked for by as IL was by him. and
was more Of accident than design. Mr.
Walker himself viii tell you that the order for
his arrest was reed to him two minutes after
he was arrested. It liz simply nonsense to say
that he was confined because he pinned court
notice on the Governors door.
In response to a request, Colonel Williams
produced from the files the order for the arrest.
1t ie follows:
Acknowledgement Of the State of Kentucky:
1t appearing from information given TO
that Alonzo Walker has been guilty OF the
offence or encouraging advising and melting
mutiny and desertion among the members Of the
regular State militia from Kentucky. you are
therefore commanded to forthwith place him
under arrest &c be dealt with according 70 law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05

they have been ordered to do by Speaker Trim
bic. they will be without the jurisdiction OF INC
Legislature before the London Legislature can
elect a Sergeant-at-Arms pro tenn AFTER MIC
election he viii have the power under the ruies
70 aopoint as many deputies as he sees nj anu
send them out after the absent members MANY
of the Democrats say they will resist the at
ternpts ia arrest them while others say tney
win come peaceably and do what they believe Is
their duty, even II they are Kiiieo' WHICH i'''e'
contingency is remote.
The citizens of London have MADE erea'
rreparations 70 entertain the members of the
Legislature and the visitors. Two large hoteis
and several boarding houses can accommodate
at least two hundred persons while private clu-
gems have thrown their houses open ana nave
offered to board all they can possibly accom-
rnodate The old seminary building has been
secured by TIE Committee of Arrangements, In
which to hold the sessions of the Legislature
The House viii meet in the large room down.
stairs and the Senate viii hold its sessions in
the upper room. There will be ample accommo-
dations for both houses. The Court House
could not be secured as the Circuit Court con-
venes in IL tomorrow.
Large crowds are expected to attend court
and TO see the Legislature. as many or the citi-
zens OF this section have never seen the Legis-
lature in session. They are therefore expected
TO flock hero In large numbers TO see the law
makers The citizens say there WIZ be no
danger TO Democratic members OF the Legfslat-
ure In coming here; that they would be abso-
luteiy safe that there is no Intention on the
part of anybody here to modest the Democrats
in any way and they say the stories sent out
that this is feud town are malicious and do
the town much harm. as there was never feud
in this county and there has not been a killing
in the county for twelve years.
They say that while the fighting men OF Clay
County sometimes come down here, yet they
never modest anybody in London, and that since
liquor voted out OF London twelve years
ago there has been little crime committed here.
II is generally believed by the leading Repub-
licans here tonight that the danger OF trouble
az Frankfort has been reduced to the minimum
by the death of Goebel. and now that the
leader OF the Democracy is gone they believe
peace viii soon come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
BECKHAMs PUBLIC CAREER

Frankfort KY Feb. Al. C. w. Beckham. who
sworn in Democratic Governor of Kentucky
last night, IS young man. and born August
8 1863 at Barcstown, KY. His father was William
y. Beckham and his mother Julia T. WyckIiffe
daughter Of Governor Charles A. Wycklfe for
Chief Executive of this State. His early edu-
cation received in private school At the
sessions of 1881 and 1882 he acted a page In the
House OF Representatives. In January 1884 he
entered Central Union College at Richmond and
WIS graduated in 1886. Immediately after leaving
college he began the study OF law, and while pur-
suing his work in that direction acted as principal
of the Bardstown High School for three years In
1855 he began the practice of law on his own &C
count in BaTdstown. He elected member of
the Kentucky House of Representatives In 1893
he declined TO be candidate at the next term
brt. the Representative who succeeded him having
dropped out, Mr.. Beckham accepted the place and
served the unexpired term. He was reelected in
lsss, and was made Speaker of the House in 1895
In 1899 he was nominated for Governor
on the same ticket with William Goebel al Louis
yiue. In person he is of slight physique and of q
somewhat ooyish appearance He Is gifted with
exceedingly pleasant manners and IL personally
very popular.
ny. Beckham has appointed General John B. Cas-
teman. Of Louisville, AdJutant-General OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
State 1t was announced yesterday that the place
accept II.
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS IN LOUISVILLE
WILL ESTABLISH SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
THERE.

Louisville, Feb. 4.-This city is to be the seat.
temporarily at least. of the Democratic state
Government. Beckham and his chief ADVISERS
reached here this morning. Tomorrow some or
the Democratic members of the Legislature VIII
come here, and 1t is purposed to make Louis
Vile the headquarters of the Executive and
legislative branches of the State government
long as the presence of State troops Keeps
them from Frankfort or until the present con-
fict Of authority in the State is settled
The details of this plan were decided upon at
a conference held by the Democratic leaders at
Zelbach's Hotel during the afternoon and even
ing Every effort made to keep the deiber-
atoms secret. The plan TO have the Democratic
members of the Legislature to meet here had al
ready been well matured. Preliminary steps In
this direction had been taken at the meetings
of those members held in the Capitol Hotel at
Frankfort since the State building has been sur
rounded by soldiers.
The Democratic legislators there adopted
concurrent resolution for adjournment to Louis
Vile, and this fact was made known early In
to-days conference. 1t was stated by members
of the Legislature present that requests had
been made at Frankfort by persons connected
with Governor Taylors administration that
Democratic members OF the Legislature would
be arrested If that was necessary to secure their
attendance on the session OF the Legislature
called by Governor Taylor to meet at London
: KY, on Tuesday. These members asserted they
had been warned not to return to Frankfort
Enough of the Democratic members of each
House will be here Tomorrow, 1T is asserted by
the Democratic managers, to form quorum.
No legislation will be attempted, but an adj
journment from day to day will be held pend
ing settlement of the legal questions involved
in the present dispute between the parties.
These points having been determined, the mat
ter of protection against possible aggressive
ton by the Republican Administration was
taken up. It declared to be the purpose of
the Democrats to do nothing that would tend to
provoke conflict to indicate that il was their
Intention &c forcibly antagonize Governor Tay-
ior's administration Measures to protect the
Democratic legislators and State officers, how
ever, were thought TO be necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05

Witness my hand ana seal as Governor of said
Commonwealth ct Frankfort the capital there
Of this February 2. 1900. w. g. TAYLOR,
Governor of Kentucky.
BY the Governor: Caleb Powers. Secretary of
State.
Mr.. Walker will return the following notice of
the service of the injunction summons to-fnor-
row:
cuted the written notice by entering the Execu-
tive Building in Frankfort, KY, and attempting
to gain admission to w. s. Taylor after being
refused permission he then posted a copy of
the written notice the door-facing of the
inner private office of said w. S. Taylor at II
o'clock noon on the I'd day of February, 1900 In
which said Office were the said W. s. Taylor and
Daniel r. Collier.
Affiant further states that ne is not Interested
directly or indirectly, in the matter of litigation
and he is citizen of Kentucky and six
teen years of age.
Affiant further states that the reason he did
not make immediate earlier return of the
execution of said notice because he was
Immediately, by order of said w. s. Taylor, and
has been since the said I'd day of February
1900 confined a prisoner in the State House
at Frankfort and kept under guard by armed
men under command of W. S. Taylor, Daniel
Collier. c. c. Mengel, D. w. Gray, Horace
Cocoran, Lieutenant Rogers and Lieutenant
Rudy, until twenty minutes after II o'clock of
February 4. 1900. when afiant was discharged
without trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
BECKHAM AT LOUISVILLE.
GENERAL CAsTLEMAN ACCEPTS HIS AP'
PoINTNENT AS ADJUTANT-GENERAL

GENERAL CAsTLEMAN ACCEPTS HIS AP-
PoINTMENT AS ADJUTANT-GENERAL
Louisville. Feb. Al c. w. Beckham came to
Louisville from Frankfort at an early hour on
the train to-day in company with Colonel Ben.
nett III Young and several other Democratic
leaders who spent most OF last week at the
capital counselling with their party associates
Mr. Beckham spen; the day quietly with friends
ia this city. In the course of the afternoon most
of the prominent Democrats who have been ac-
tive in the management of the Goebel campaign
called on the new Executive and number OF
Informal conferences were held. The policy to
ne followed by the party under its new leader
5as discussed, but the secrets of the afternoons
consultations were closely guarded by all those
who participated in them. Speaker Trimble of
the House of Representatives present part
az the time
General John B. Castleman, who ap-
ointed last night by Beckham TO serve as his
dsutant-General, was one Of the first to greet
is chief General Castleman conveyed his ac-
sptance of the trust and the plans of the
.emocratie administration. as far as they affect
is branch of it. talked over. 1t is not
2 ne purpose of the Democratic leaders to do
nything to indicate desire to use force in the
carrying out of their plans, but measures are
TO be taken for the protection Of Democratic
members Of the Legislature and the State off,
GERS whom the members Of that party look
upon being in authority. Just what form
.hese measures Will take viii not it is an
'lounced, be made public for the present. An
attempt forcibly TO divest Adjutant- General
Collier Of the authority he exercises under Gov
ernor Taylor is not III line with the Democratic
plans. The Democratic movements il is said
viii be entirely defensive.
General Castleman's letter of acceptance
which was written Immediately upon receipt OF
notice OF his appointment is as follows:
Louisville, KY, February T. 1900
Hen. j. Q. W. Beckham, Governor of Kentucky
Frankfort, KY
Ny Dear Sir: Every citizen should serve his
State. Business obligations unusually exactine
require my attention. Impelled by a sense o.
duty 70 unite with you in the hope of infiuencint
peaceful solution of the difficulties which dis
credit Kentucky, hope that you will accept m,
services temporary Acknowledgement an(
without compensation. / shall do whatever
to support your administration and serv
the Commonwealth. Very respectfully YOU
obedient servant, JOHN d. CASTLEMAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
REVOLVER DROPPED, NAN SHOT.
FALLING TO THE SIDEWALK. THE
BULLET HITTING THE FUGITIVE.

AS the result Of drunken prank. William
Moore is prisoner in the Hudson Street Hos
pital with a bullet wound in his back and Ed
ward Lieb Is prisoner in the Leonard-st sta
tion. charged with intoxication and disorderiy
conduct. The account Of the affair given out
by the police of the Leonard-st- station, is that
between 4 and O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
Moore and Lieb went from the building at No
% Harrison-st occupied by Krenich & craw-
ford. dealers in butter and eggs. where they are
employed. to the house CT Fire Engine No. q.
at No 173 Franklin-st. There Moore told Cap
tain Farrell of the engine company that the
building at No. IS Harrison-st on fire.
AS the building is only a short distance away.
Captain Farrell. with three hremen. ran around
to 1t without calling out the engine They took
Moore and Lieb with them. The hremen made
careful examination OF the building and found
no evidences of fire. Captain Farrell then No
ticed. he says. that both Moore and Lieb were
under the influence of liquor. Moore seemed 20
become enraged at Captain FarreIfs questions.
and struck il is alleged. at his head with
heavy lighted lantern which he was carrying In
his hand. Captain Farrell warded OF the blow
with his arm and was struck on the shoulder
Moore then dashed out OF the building being
followed by the iremen and Policeman Henry
Haverkamp, who was standing outside. AS
Moore passed the policeman he struck the latter.
knocking him down. Haverkamp regained his
feet quickly and followed Moore. They turned
from Harrisen-st into Staple-st-. and when near
Jay-st. Moore was shot in the back Dy Police
Haverkamp's revolver
The police state positively that the shooting
was accidental, and in this statement they are
borne out by Captain Farrell. 1t is declared
that shortly after turning the corner Have--
Ramps revolver fell from the pocket OF his
heavy coat. The revolver was discharged II Is
asserted on striking the ground Moore kept
running after he had been shot, and was
caught by the policeman He was taken TO
Hudson Street Hospital where il was said that
his wound not necessarily dangerous He
made q prisoner. charged with intOxicatiOn
and dsorderly conduct. Lieb was also arrested
on similar charges. and locked UP In the Leon
ard-St. station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
RoosEvELTs VIEW OF THE SITUATION.

Albany. Feb. 4.-Governor Roosevelt read
dispatch this morning telling of the death of
Governor Goebei, and said:
1t is to be regretted that such acts of violence
take place in this country, but at the same
time sympathy must be tempered by the
realization that the dead politician himself
tablished violent and equally fatal precedent
II further bloodshed is TO come IL must lie at
the doors of those who conspired to accomplish
by force what they failed to accomplish by
fraud in a State election. Governor Taylor is
entitled to the heartiest support of every decent
citizen in the United States in his effort TO
tablish the fact that the will Of the people
pressed at the polls is not to be thwarted by
shotguns and lawlessness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
DEMOCRATS LEAVE THE STATE.
THIRTY-TwO MEMBERS OF THE LEGTS-
LATURE IN CINCINNATI.


LATURE IN CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, Feb. 4.-Thirty-two members of
the Kentucky Legislature, all Democrats, are
tonight making the hotels and homes of friends
in Cincinnati an asylum of refuge from what
ever unknown and unpleasant possibilities in
the capital city Of their State tomorrow
might have in store for them. 1t has been as
certained that thirty-two of them, including
eight Senators, here, although only seven
teen be found at hotels. They report that
four Senators and five Representatives have
been left in Frankfort number sufficient to
convene the Legislature there. The legislative
contingent lodging here expect to have the pro-
gramme telegraphed to them in the morning.
They doubt acting under the orders OF
the Steering Committee.
The presence of the Kentucky legislators here
has called to mind the fact that Democratic
members of the Ohio Senate fled in body to
Kentucky In 1856 and extended their tour to
Chattanooga. 1t claimed that tally sheet
forgeries at Cincinnati and Columbus had given
certain members their seats and the trip TO
Kentucky at that time was made to avoid ar
rest during the filibustering over contested
seats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-05
wATTERsoN's PLAIN STATEMENT y
HE SAYS THE WHOLE RESPONSIBILITY
RESTS on THE LOUISVILLE AND
NASHVILLE RAILROAD. =s

Louisville. Feb (speciaD.-Henry Waiter
son will publish in "The Courier-Journaf To-
morrow an editorial in which. under the title
Of "A Plain Statement he declares that the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad is responsible
for the present condition of affairs In Kentucky.
He says that Mr.. Goehel in his service in the
State Legislature was unfortunate enough to
offend the railroad and that when he undertook
his present campaign the road resolved to defeat
him. An appeal to President Smith by Mr.
Watterson being Intellectual. he addressed let
ter TO August Belmont chairman of the Louis
Vile and Nashville Board of Directors and it
was carefully considered by the Board, but his
request was declined.
Mr.. Watterson says he has been friend of
the road for thirty years. and friend Of Presi-
dent Smith and of Mr. Belmont and that, not
in anger, but in sorrow and friendship he calls
them to relieve the condition for which they
responsible. ''One word from the head OF
the Louisville and Nashville Railway" he says.
and the whole lawless Taylor fabric will vanish
like the unsubstantial fgment of a dream"