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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
DEMOCRATS WILLING.
Republicans Could Learn Some
thing by an Investigation.

The Republicans who have been edvo-
eating all Investigation Of State finances arc
warned by Democratic State officials that
If they DO not make haste to put their al
legations In tangible shap- The State
bonded debt viii be entirely paid off before
they are ready - begin an Investigation
Tn" GeSt now stands at S!S1i.po, ard in
all probability will be paid OF by the close
OF another year.
II is suspected that some Of the s. Louis
Republicans are anxious for an iuyestiga-
tOn. not In the hope of discovering some
thing wrong. but because they desire to OBJ
tain some valuable Information about how
the credit Of the State 50 well. build up
vast State institutions hat are the envy OF
other States. meet all obligations promptly
and without being threatened with inDriS-
onlnsrt 10y the supreme Court for disrP-
gGrdlng laws, and meantime reduce taxa
tiOC and III" State debt on two or three
occasions Democratic State officials have
Offer I'd TO furnish this information cheer
fully ard freely They have said that they
would like To the financial affairs OF
Will do everything In their power 10 place
the Republican officials on the right track
bat up to date their offer has not been ac-
CCpted.
rigid examination Of the management OF
State hndrceS would result in furnishing
the city adninistra tiOn OF s. Louis with
some valuable inforruG ZION. but il is doubt
81 very much If il would b. adopted al
though none would dispute IL prac-
ticat;lity from the taxpayers and citi-
cen > point Ui view. TIE first thing that
would develop in such al investigation
would be that the State does not carry
any straw men or useless officials on its
ed through polirical pulls and mercenary
motives on the part of the officials.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

About twelve years ago. Mr. GoebeI on
tered politics. Circuit Clerk Wilson Of
hcnton county induced him to make the
race for State Senator from that county
He was elected and has served Continu-
ously ever since. fIe Is now a hold
over Senator one of the first bills he made
a law was that which mad" gambling a
felony He had seen the evil effects Of
gaming. and he believed the Young men
Of the State ought to he protected from
gambling and the infiu"nc" Of gamblers
and ne worked very hard 20 have the bin
become a law. Several efforts have been
made to repeal IN. felony clause. but tn.
Senator always fought against II. and was
successful. Knowing the value Of books for
The poor he caused I" Toe passed a
bill empowering cities of the second class
to establish ard maintain free public Hnrl-
rI"s. and Lexington has been the frs
city IN the State to take advantage of this
law.
lie has always stood for the people
against IN" classes and combines Of wtalth
and in his capacity a. Senator has caused
many bills looking To the amelioratior If
the condition Of the poor To become laws
1t was il this spirit that hc Supported
what Is known as the MCChord railroad bin
and the Chinn SChoulhook bill. He be
licvcs the railroads ought To has~ their
rates on tho amount OF work done and
not on the competition that Centers around
the children of the state ought not to- b.
made to pay more for their scho0lbOuks
than they are worth, nor more than is
charged I'm other States
When he opened his campaign for Gov
ernor this year he made a powerful! speech
at Lebanon In which he sJIu he was OPP
posed by all the corporations in the state,
by all the banks and by nearly all the
newspapers. but he intended to win the
contest despite the efforts of these great
powers against him. How well ne succeed
ed is now history. No man ever had u
harder fight. He went into the convention
with only small portion Of the delegates
pledged to him, but by his superior general
ship he Won the nomination after d strug-
sle lasting eight days and seven nights.
His management of This convention gives
an insight into his cool and calculating
character. Knowing the necessity OF keep
ing posted as to the changes in the ballot
ting. ne secured the services OF q book
MAKERS Sntet-WTitrr OF tnL,dSu. au.
individual kept a tally on the bailotinc in
4 manner similar TO the way he keeps his
bets u the bs9kmaker's box. AS a result.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
HIS LIFE AND CHARACTER.
Description and History of
william GOebel-Man of
Remarkable Traits.

No mere graphic story of the life
and character of William GurhrE
could hc presented than that which
WAS written for and appeared I'm
The Sunday Republic Magazine i'm
mcdial"l ' after his nomination for
Governor of Kentucky. This -
ilInat" of the man. sent from Lex
ingt0n six months ago. when he
WAS in full health and yigUr. AT his
entrance into the figh, which has
ended tragira!ly is her" reproduced.
William Gorh,i h" ,fllurratic NOMINEE
f"r Governor Of Kentucky. IA the most Te-
marka'h" rrltioian k"ntu"ky has had
since the days of Henry clay and John e..
N-"'kiUridr". Unlike Clay and I;r-rk.u-
ridge. i" comes Of TO proud family. has
no cniIegiar. education. and has no close
personal friends. As enc Of his admirers
and workers said II him to-day. "Iie SIS
IN class by himself He - totally unlike
any Of tn" groat politicians Kentucky has
produced iu all RESPECTS s-ve he has
brains"
AR. GoeboI was born in Pennsylvania
sullivan County -uITtY--j-hr yeas ago.
ana removed when a child Of years with
his parents 10 'ovInEton. ny. where he
has Hyrl ever since. ~" received his
schooling IA the public schpols Il CoviHg-
ton. ard then read law with ex-Ciovcruor
John -. Stevenson He showed such
marked ability that Governor Stevenson
made him his law partner, and this part
ucrship was continued until the death OF
tn" Governor. who made Mr.. GoehcI his
executor without bond. II" left a large .s-
tate. and the young attorney administered
II i'm TIA" most satisfactory manner.
EN-S,-,rrt8ry Of the Treasury John g
carlisle vas 50 impressed with the ability
IF Mr. Go"bo that he formed partner
ship with him after the death Of Governor
Stevenson. which lasted d number OF years
and was only terminated when The gifted
kc-tuCkiaU was made Secretary nf the
Treasury Of the United States With TWO
such associates as Stevenson and Carlisle
il WAS no wonder the young attorney rose
rapidly in III" law. and IL was not Ioul, NJ
III he commanded a practice Of s-5's'I
year. H seemed to make specially 81
cases against corporations including rail
roads. and he was so successful in them
that he soon found himself with more work
than n, could well do
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
How GoebcTs Toll Measure Cost a Hu-
Life.

As lawyer. Mr 'iocbcl has the rcputa-
tiuu Of h.i'E emincutly fair. and in all the
personal relations ~ life his reputation IS
Of the very highest. He has always been a
friend OF the people. and this characteristic
caused him 10 ts engaged IN controversy
which made II necessary FOR him 70 take a
human life. lie thought the bridge tolls
across the Ohio River were too high and b"
INTRODUCED an. had passed Il bin through
the Kentucky Legislature reducing the tons
to / cent for a foot passenger. Colonel John
Sanford. an eN-Curfc!eratC soldier. was Al
large stnckh0lder in one Of the bridge COM
uanics. and he denounced Gorb-l for father
nag he hlll ans wrote sever" article.
which was published I'm tuVinEtOu paper.
abusing 'iucbc, for the part he took in To-
duciuE the tolls. GoeIcl Teulioi IN an uu-
signed articl" that fairly took the Cutiy'c
of the Colonel. ana those yhU knew the old
soldier said he would demand satisfaction
Of the writer. Goctcl told the editor of th..
paper to tell him he wrote 10, If TIA" Colonel
made inquiry. and as the Colonel asked for
the author before the ink was dry on the
last papers from the press, 'ioch"l was soon
informed that Colonel Sanford had threat
cred to kill him on sight. lie procured a
pistol. and he and the Colonel met a short
time afterward on the steps Of the bank
in which the Colonel was cashier. The
Colonel asked Mr.. Goehel II he WAS the au-
thor Of the article in which he was so un-
merCitully attacked. Goebcl. without the
least show Of emotion. and with calm
voice. replied Yes" The Colonel made a
motion as II to draw a weapon. but before
he could get his hand on his pistol GocbcI
had shot him dead. lie WAS acquitted OF the
Examining trial. as ther" was abundant
proof that he acted purely IN self-dcfonzo.
but many Of tn. old Confsderatcs have ntv-
"r forgiven Gnctcl for staying tn" man who
was about 20 take his life. Their anger
i.
went crazy and was inCarccratrd in a pri-
vate asylum in this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
w. ]. BRYAN'S COMMENT.
Relieves Some Bitter Opponent
Alone Responsible.

foston. Mass. Jan. 31.-At the close OF the
rccotion in his honor. given by the Demo-
cratic State Committee in Fanegu Hall this
afternoon. William J. Bryan was shown
the Associated Press dispatch announcing
that Senator Gocbcl of Kentucky had been
shot. Mr.. Bryan made the following state
mcrt.
1T IL shocking. shocking. | trust that
the shot viii not prove fatal Mr.. Goebel
mace great fight against fierce rppusi-
non. and feeling was wrought up TO n high
pitch, but ! had no thought of assassind-
uon being resorted to. II probably was the
Individual act Of some bitter political op-
poncnt- cannot assume or believe that
any considerable number OF Republicans or
an;i-'iuehel Democrats would counsel ~ OK
'Use s':"h AN act | sincerely hops that the
democrats Will not allow excitement or re-
sentiment 10 lead them To acts # violence.
W" can afford to permit the Republicans to
enjoy the monopoly Of force and threats.
Let III" law deal With those who violate the
Law"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
CROWDS NOT WANTED.
Partisans Advised Ia Keep Away
From Frankfort.

Frankfort. Ky. Jan 30.-Thr evening
trains did not bring as large = crowd Of
people as was expected. Word had been
received from Covius'on. Ky. the home Of
Mr.. Goeb.l. that a large crowd would he
down, but not over a score Of people came
in. and they were not of the class that
create disturbances.
Numerous Democratic inquiries were 70
Ceiv"i by the representatives from their
constituents asking If they were needed
In all cases word WAS sent back that no.
body was needed AMI that crowds least Of
all things. were wanted Just Euw. Several
small places In the nciEh5orh0nd of Frank
fort sent in a man or two to obtain a gem
,ral iic4 Of the situation and carry reports
hack. In every case the messenger.
whether Democratic or Republican. was
sent back with the word that now was
good time 70 keep out Of Frankfort
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
LOBBY'S effective WORK.
Creating Opposition to Texas Tax
alton Measure.


Austin. Tex. Jan. 5H.-Judg!ng from ths
Impression made to-day, II the railroad
lobby secures many more DAYS hearing
before the House Committee on Revenue
and Taxation. that committee will throw
the Tax Commission bill In the waste baska.
and recommend 70 the HOUSE that IL nasS
no revised taxation bill! at all. The Iobhv
managed to ALLEVIATE from the support OF
the bill those who have hitherto been
friendly.
Neither House did any business in open
session TO-DAY.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
PRESIDENT DISTRESSED.
Cabinet Officials Express Regret
Over Attempted Assassination.

Washington. Jan. 30-The news OF the
shooting of William Goebel. the Democratic
contestant for Governor Of Kentucky was
received ut the White House while the
cabinet was in session. :pon reading the
bulletin. tn. President expressed his sor-
row, and remarked that it was a great
calamity. He was much distressed at the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
Str"nE" Politics That, Thought Nr.
JHmtS.


THAT ~. an. Do never ARMED thu gues-
I'r. DO" liI r.t ask Why IL was such =
sur 'WIeinE au-w'r that Jlrn,- was COM
i"I'Iy r"Iu,Gs-'-i. and l. retired from the
Stage "-fupH' another word II va the
SUM" way "h'" s"w- rf Mir. G""he.s
"''I..- am" 2" Inn iaf.r AMI begged him
'' "'.A'i"", .atiaE b" could never b" nom
'..'''i ~" 4-i' r'. =. them calmly, and
mon ''id !u 'a'' matt. .-ol-iact way u his.
10 iA ia" i-t' l1 .tty and win
IN communicating with IA" "hairm"n Of
'h' 'if'T"Hi delegations. M: Gncb"' adopted
- i'" f'ih'i meyer used IN a Kentucky
convention l'i"f". lust al ui having ran
-. 81" i ~" custom. hr lad human
'H' ''. composed ~ rusty followers ON"
'hi Wa i'.H MI 'i',Hr. at-i tn" other
i"i. A". 'Nt INTO th' auditorium. y system
~ s.-n+ ""s also perfected. and when Mr..
''"''l wanted 20 c"u.-.ari.ai" win g ccr-
tain chairman %" .ulJ 'i- man next O." him
'-'' ?" sly. ar@ tho ra"esIEo was repeated
AMI repeated uu'H g.. "..u noaf.-' H."
'h'iF""H 'u question sot i'. and h- either
Hs't Signs cor went ~ th" chairman in per
S'" ana delivered the ra"ssfgr Ia this way
h' Threw hl7 opponents completely OF IN"
''i.A- E'| sa-r"ot'" that every move
ii.a .'' .y H's '|-'Eti'-- "as don" az MS sag
t'-'i"H. !HL i-"y c"uA hot tell i"r their
iE'S h"" 20" -1t N" word To- the cir"r"'.t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
BLEEDING INTERNALLY.
If Goebel Lives Twenty Four
Hours He May Recover.

Lexington. Ky. Jan 3O--Dr. David Bar
row of this city. one Of the Leading sur
Eeous cf the South, who was called 10 at
tend Senator GorhcI returned from Frank
fort late tonight and said
Senator Gochel Is shot through the
right lung and is I'm a dangerous cordi-
tion. as some main arteries were severed
and he Is bleeding internally. II the bleed
ing ceases and h. lives twenty-four hours
the chances In his favor viii be materially
increased. There Is nothing We can Do
for hin.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
ECHO AT CINCINNATI.
GOebeI's Friend Shot Twice at q
Miiitiamdn.

Cincinnati. O. Jan. GA man in tho
uniform Of "A member OF the National Guard.
speaking Of the GoebcI tragedy, remarked
in the lobby Of the Stag Hotel tonight:
1t would h. d g.o.i thing for Kentucky
and the nation Il tiOeb-l would die" The
words had scarcely been uttered. when
Eopimakcr charley Fceuy whipped out L
revolver au1 began firing a the soldier.
who got cut Of The door af.eT TWO shots
had missed him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

As the result OF a costly fire at Odessa.
A. J. Kuchinsld, in whose store it started
Is under arrest.
The Illinois Board OF Charities issues a
statement Of the condition Of State inst!tu-
lions for the quarter ending December 81,
ISs9
George Wade accused OF the murder Of
Dub" Russell thir;y-two years ago. is on
trial al SheIbyvla III.
Not a juror has ye; been accepted TO try
the Carterville riot cases at Vienna, III.
The work Of the railroad lobby in Texas
IS 50 effective that the Legislature may uot
pass the taxation bill
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

news and 50 were all the members Of IN"
Cabinet. All agreed that It was most
lam"nTahir occurrence. After tho Cabinet
meeting adjourned each of tn" members cX-
pressed their deep regret that thu J. litl,Hl
differences In kentucky had brought about
E,oudsII,d
Tn" President had been kept we'll in
formed 80 to the situation IN Frankfort and
ku'w that public feeling Was running hirh.
with danger "f disturbance but th" posi-
hliity Of ih" shouting of one or the utu'r
Of th" men Prominently engaged In the
contest had never entered his mind
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
LONDON IRISH RIFLES.
Only a Few Pass the Required
Test.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
London. Jan. 30.-(Copyright. 1850. by u.
r. Hearst.)-The Irish Rifles are having a
heap OF trouble with the War Office When
volunteers FOR the front were called for
weeks ago. 80 were chosen. all good shots
eleven being prize marksmen. Last weak
the men underwent microscopic and med
iCal examination and only three cases OF
unfitness were discovered Fifty however,
reported their chest measurements ths
fraction Of an inch below the standard.
On saturday the remainder paraded, EXPECT
Ing 20 be inspected the next day by the
Duke OF Connaught at q church parade
Another War Office expert went through
the depleted company discovering twentv-
one more improperly tested. so the church
parade was abandoned. Then the War Of
fee said II had no more use for three Of
fcers. so the remnant of the erstwbiI,
promising London Irish Rifles conprised a
couple of dozen meu without an officer
These probably will resign
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
BlCYCLIST IN TROUBLE.
Harry Leo of Sioux Falls Charged
With Bigamy.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

REFt BLGC SPECIAL
San Antonio. Tex, Jan. 30.-Harry Leo
of Sioux Falls. : D.. a lonc-tiistance bicv-
Gle rider. who IS making a tour Of the
world. was arrested here to-day on a charge
OF hgamy. Leo. few days ago, married
Miss Annie X. Mitchell Of Evergreen. Ala
the ceremony being performed in a shnv
window before an immense throng having
been extensively advertised beforehand IN
the newspapers
he was arrested on complaint of Miss
MitchelIS father. who charged that Leo
was married 20 a woman IN Augusta the
ceremony having been performed in a the
ater.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

In a runaway accident on the driveway
Just north of the big lake TN Forest Psrk
yesterday afternoon. Air and Mrs James 4
Gregory OF No. $40 Morgan street W.
slightly bruised. I hey were thrown FROM,
their buggy after il had collided with IN
electric tight pole. MIR. and Mrs GREGORY
were removed TO their home and a Dhy
SiCian was summoned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used by MILLIONS or MOTHERS fnr
their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING
with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SODTHt.S
the CHILD. SOFTENS THE GUNS Al
LAYS THE PAIN. CURES WIND CoI.iI
and is the best remedy for DIARRHE,
Ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup;
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31

Mr- Go'h"l could tell at a glance at any
time just how he stood and Just how his
opponents stood II was this valuable In
formation which caused him TO be at all
tiirS master Of the situation, and to re
iuSc 10 listen to his friends wh-n they
wanted him To- Withdraw. lie knew all the
details Di the convention, and knew the
standing OF every del gate. He sat on tn"
stag" behind the secretary. with his coat
Oh ami his I"-.7 crossed He appeared as
t""! rs piece of lee. H." never all wed
himself {" l." disturbed by the exciting
Sr"n'S with which The convention abouud'i.
ana at mo- time diI h, fr-I that hr would
lose H." domination Toward the end OF
u" convention th" gigantic ollie James, q;
= ne man. rushed gP 20 MIR tio"hel and.
Win MS Whole frame shaking with excite
H'Ni. "ua Iu q vul,' 81 thunder *
'i"i'u"'!t You must withdraw oy We win
u"l'.iAa'" IIIra.I"' Ium.- was the T"cuE-
hll'i leader ui Ga" Siu',.. forces. and ne cx-
i""s'a 'h.= Wild dcriuaJiYu would move
'i'' h'n'"u County usu. isut Mr. 'i"c1'i
h' h"r iH''r'd IT, simply said, IL ;hrt
I.'''i tom" s." Vel known 20 him: 'All right.
" f"u can stand 10 .iu.''
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
To Cure q Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money IL I, fails 70
cure. e W. Groves Signature Is on each
box &c
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7
Russelville. Ark. Jan. 3o.-The Pom.
County Democratic Convention met baro
to-day and ordered a primary to be baiS
on February "A. to nominate candidates ~.
United States Senator. Concre- sman pre-
ecUtiDs Attorney and county ouicerH
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
GOEBEL'S LACONIC REPLY,
Friends Urged Him Not to Leave
His Hotel.
REpEKLC SPECIAL

Frankfort. Ky. Jan, 3o-Sunday morning
Mr.. John X. Hendrick, while in Senator
Goebel's room. said:
II want you to promise me that you Will
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
W. w. ASTOR STILL GIVING.
He Donates ESQ to the Dunrayen
SharpshOoters.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

London. Jan. 3o.-(Copyright. 200. by W.
r. Hearst.)-Wi!liam Waldorf Astor has
contributed again to the war funds He has
subscribed f2s0 10 equip Lord Dunraven's
mounted sharpshooters' corps.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
WASHINGTON

General satisfaction is expressed at the
reference of the ST. Louis Worlds Fair
bill 10 the Senate Committee on Industrial
Expositions.
senator Bacon of Georgia discussed the
fhilrplne question, arguing in support Of
ms resolution TO confer SELF government on
the Filipinos
state Senator Geiger of Montana, in tho
clark case. admitted winning a lsrga
amount OF money a. faro He also found
s., 100 IN his room he said.
It has been finally decided not to repor. a
general river and harbor bill at this sas-
sion.
A joint resolution has been introduced in
the House providing for woman's suffrage
An extended report ia made Of tho ,,ro-
lect l" IMPROVE san Pedro Harbor. Tn
Work VIII cost IL is estimated, over s. =
U,.rp. ~
According 20 an official r-por, received j.,
Washing on, thirtl-tuur cases of huIo,i,.
plague had been discovered It Hbnol.,fu nm
to January 10. Twenty-.eyen deaths or-
Cured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
RAILROADS.

MARVIN HuEhitt. Jr, has been made traf-
fic manager and Edmund ID RriPbs,, 80,
eral freight agent Of the Chicago sn1
Northwestern. "4I
IN IA" future one joint agent will hardrs
IN" return ii kcts OF the InterStat.. Var-
chantS Association meetings in 81 ,r,is
-. Louis capitalists will bc asked -, t.,
To Blackwell > O,'
western merchants and shippers will
advances in rates - "7S
Tn" Eastern roads VIII abandon tho o,5
and -. Louis ~ ''i4rdsO
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Inc winners at Oakland: AntIer. 60 n
Bed. Soiala, SHIPS, Louis AIcWhitIer and
Matt Hogan.
The winners at New Orleans: yub,d.r,
MAJOR Mansier. Buda, Himtine. NeIIta
Prince and Lady of the West.
Iash prizes for the Mascoutah K.r-c,
CiIo annual show at Chicago Will agrre-
gate si.l-o
Hai Pointer. the once famous pacar has
nten retired by sir. Hamiin and shipped to
his farm in East Aurora. n Y
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-31
Stops the Cough
and Works On the Cold.
Pope County Democrats.

Laxative Brouio Quinine Tablets cure cola
in one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price &c