The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-12
EXCITING COURT SCENE
DURING EXAMINATION OF BROTHER OF
THE MURDERED G0EBEL
YOUTSEY BECOMES FRANTIC
Springing From His Seat He De-
nounces the Witness as q Liar-Re-
fuses to Sit-Declares His Innocence;
That Efforts Are Being Made to Swear
Away His Life-He shouts Out That
Governor Goebel Is Not Dead, Then
Collapses.

Georgetown, KY, October 9.-One of
the most remarkable scenes ever en-
acted in a Kentucky cour cur
tonight in the trial of Henry E. Yout-
sey, charged with being a principal in
the shooting of Governor Goeoel, the
defendant himself being the chief par
ticipant. The court room was crowd
ed at h time and the excitement was
intense. Detective Armstrong, Of
Louisville, had just testified of his talks
with Youtsey before and after mis- ar
rest. Then Arthur Goebel was put on
the stand and Judge Ben Williams.
who for the first time appeared for the
prosecution, did the questioning.
Arthur Goebel said: II talked with
Youtsey the day he was arrested late
in the afternoon in the jail in Frankfort
in reference to the murder OF my
brother"
Just at this point Youtsey arose behind
his attorneys and in a loud voice said:
1T is untrue, it is a lie; I never spoke
a word to that man in my life nor he
to me-"
Colonel Crawford told him to be quiet
oN0 - WV Jill lAiN " AAoAo ~
him
L will not sit down.. l never Said a
word to that man., it is untrue" said
Youtsey. He was shouting by this
time n every n was becoming ex-
cited. Youtsey's wife sprang to mis-
side n while e~ndeavoring to max
him sit down could be heard saying:
Now you have killed my husband, I
suppose you are satisfied"
Then Youtsey Historically shouted
again: Il am innocent. No, there is
no blood on my hands. These men are
swearing my life away"
Two or three deputy sheriffs went
yer and grabbed him. He struggled
wildly n said: Let me ms I will
not sit down."
Arthur Goebel meanwhile sat sphynX-
like in the witness chair and never
turpad his head.
Finally, after Youtsey was forced
into a sea he shouted again: "Goebel
is not dead-all the demons in he'll
could not kill him"
Mr.. sheriff, if thee defendant does
not behave himself, put handouts on
him." said Judge Cantrill.
Meanwhile the audience could not be
forced to keep their seats until the
judge threatened to fine those who
stood up.
Youtsey settled back in his chair
/ CIOS6u Ills eyes dId SSSHlc0 III d SldlS
of collapse. He waved his handker-
chief above his head in an aimless
sort Of way and cried Historically.
Finally quiet was restored and Judge
Williams asked Arthur Goebel another
question, when Colonel Crawford ask.
ed a -postponement Of the trial unit
tomorrow on account of the defend.
ants condition.
Judge Cantrill said he could not SEE
any cause or reason for the defendanta
outbreak, but in justice to his attor
neys he would postpone the case un.
til tomorrow.
MIR. Franklin said the common
wealth had not the slightest objection
to adjourning until tomorrow anG
court so adjourned.
Youtsey still occupied his chair with
his eyes closed, apparently in a hall
fainting condition. After the crowC
passed out Jailer Reed and deputies
carried Youtsey to the jail as he wa
unable to walk.
Various reasons are assigned for hi:
outbreak, the first being that his Ions
confinement and strain of the tria
caused him to become hysterical AND
lose control of himself Another is tina
he is really demented, as shown b.
his remark that Goebel is not dead
He is being attended by physician.
and relatives at the Jail and his condi
ton is deemed critical.
Frankfort, KY, October 9.-The jur!
in the Youtsey case was brought her
at noon to view the state capital build
ings n other points of evidence il
connection with the Goebel assassina
ton. The jurors were first shown tn
spot where Goebel fell. the bullet hol
in the blackberry tree and then takel
to the executive building where the,
were shown Youtsey's desk. the secre
tary of states office from where tn
sho is alleged to have been fired an