The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-26
TO CONTINUE EXAMINATION.
GOLDEN SAID TO HAVE TURNED
STATES EVIDENCE.

Reported That His Wife VIII Go on
the Stand, and a Sensation Is Look
ed fOr-Defense May Not Put Up
Any Wftnesses-Au Is Quiet at
Frankfort, and No Clash Between
the Rival Troops Is Expected.
Frankfort. March 25-Notwithstanding
that troops recognizing the dual Govern
ors were quartered within two squares of
each other, the Republican troops at the
state house, under orders from Repubi-
can Governor Taylor, and the Democratic
troops at the Court House, guarding
Prisoners Powers, Culton and Davis, un-
der orders from Democratic Governor
Beckham, the day was quiet
The Republican Adjutant General Col
lier and Democratic Assistant Adjutant
General Murray were together some time
this morning. Gen. Collier called to dis
claim responsibility for the mine which
some of the soldiers made a pretense of
laying, but it is understood their talk took
on wider scope and that they discussed
and mutually agreed upon plans to avoid
the possibility of any sort of clash be-
tween the troops.
1t is believed that the examining trial
of Powers well be completed either Tues
day or Wednesday, and that if Powers
is held over the other defendants will
waive examination.
Wharton Golden, the star witness for
the commonwealth. whose illness on the
stand yesterday forced an adjournment OF
the court twice. is reported by his ply
sicians as very much improved tonight
Turned States Evidence.
The examining trial of Repuhi-
can Secretary of State Caleb
Powers will be resumed tomorrow
morning. Serget. F. Wharton Goftien, who,
it is alleged, turned states evidence, will
continue on the witness stand for cross
examination, his direct testimony hav-
ing been completed Saturday.
After his examination is completed Mrs.
Golden. his wife, will be introduced as
witness also for the prosecution and it is
reported that she will corroborate her
husbands testimony on many important
points.
The physicians who made the autopsy
on the late Gov. Goebel will also proba-
bly, be introduced as Witnesses
May Conclude 1t Tuesday.
II witness Golden really goes on the
stand for cross examination tomorrow
morning. the defense hopes to conclude
the examining trial on Tuesday
Golden is the last OF the prosecutions
witnesses, so it has been understood.
Since his illness in the court room, he has
completely recovered and yesterday af-
ternoon and this morning he has been
seen on the streets. 1t was stated to-day
that he went to Georgetown. 1t is thought
tonight that he will be able to go on the
stand again tomorrow.
1t is the general impression that the
defense may make no effort to controvert
Golden's statement in the examining trial.
An examining judge needs to have only
a reasonable suspicion of guilt to bind
prisoner over to the grand jury, and as it
Is evident that Judge Moore has this, it
would be folly for the defense to show it's
hand before the real trial.
Suspicion on Combs.
The whole of Golden's testimony tended
to throw suspicion on "Tallow Dick"
Combs, a colored barber at Beattyville.
Combs says he can prove his innocence,
and is willing to go into custody, if he
is wanted
Harlan Whitaker, white, Dick Combs,
colored, and numerous other persons have
at various times been suspected of firing
the fatal shot, but the prosecution has
not yet identified the murderer.
surprise may be sprung tomorrow by
the prosecution in the introduction of
Mrs. Wharton Golden as a witness, mas
much as it has been the impression from
reports sent out from Barbourvile that
Mrs. Golden was angry at her husband on
account of his confession.