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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-05

the more peaceful aspect, though appre-
hension continues that the contending ele-
ments may yet clash when the issues are
forced and an attempt is made to put into
effect the mandates of the respective gov
ernors.
Members of the Kentucky delegation In
Congress confess that they are as yet UNI
able to foresee the outcome.
SO far as can be ascertained there has
been no concerted movement among the
Kentuckians at the capital 10 suggest any
steps looking to a peaceful solution of
the situation; they are simply waiting
It was reported to-day that Senator De-
Doe had advised Gov. Taylor to accept the
mandate of the state courts and to permit
the Legislature to meet at its usual place
In Frankfort, but the Senator declined
when asked tonight, to make any state
mont about the situation. Nor have there
been any further messages between Gov
Taylor and President Mckinley bearing
on the situation.
Congressman Wheeler of the First Ken
lucky district left the city for his home
to-day and it is expected that Mr.. Rhea
of the Third district viii follow him to-
morrow.
Representative Smith of the Fourth dis
trict may also return to his home, but
he has not yet fully made up his mind
on the subject. Some of the Democratic
representatives expect 10 attend the flu
neral of Mr. Goebel.
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vile and Nashville, and this management
felt that il must destroy him Ii has Ger
tainly done this. but in doing it IL has
brought upon the people of Kentucky the
incalculable wrong and dire disgrace of
transactions unexampled in the history of
republican government.
There is not at this moment nor has
there been at any moment the least dis
order or menace of disorder except such
as has emanated from the hand of the
de facto Governor Taylor. The mountain
men were brought to Frankfort, if not
by his express command. yet by ana with
his knowledge and consent Their pres
ence in Frankfort could have but one
meaning and purpose; and as II TO aus
meut both this meaning and this purpose,
some of them who had been arrested by
the local police for carrying deadly wea-
pons and for disorderly conduct We're, in
advance of trial, pardoned by the de facto
Governor
The shot that killed Mr.. Cioehel was
fired from an upper window of the ex-
ecutive office which swarmed with the
armed adhorents of the defacto governor
Admission to this building was al once d.
MED the civil authorities; a Gordon Of
troops was thrown about it; ana there I'M
der the pretense of being in a state of
siege the de facto governor has ever since
held himself a voluntary prisoner though
surrounded by the state militia called
out by himself, and issuing these pro-
carnations disbauding the general assem-
g,
government of the commonwealth.
"All this while the contestants before
the Legislature We're proceeding in ac-
cordance with the laws of contest as old
as the state constitution, with not the
least threat of violence or show Of dsor-
Ger. There was no thought of insurrection
outside the imagination of the Governor
BY his orders the general assembly of the
commonwealth had been denied access to
its chambers in the state Capital, closely
guarded by troops; by his orders its
members have been chased through the
streets of Frankfort from one place to
another seeking a legislative abiding
place; and by his orders the processes
Of the courts of law including the writ Of
haheas corpus. are denied service and the
lawful procedure of the peace officers has
been put at defiance, whilst martial law
has taken the place of the civil law and
on these lines armed conflict is invited
'This is the exact situation in Kentucky.
l give it in answer to numerous kilograms
and letters from all parts of the country
asking It, l have no party interest to
serve. I am not now, and have not been
for years, in active fellowship with the
/ leaders of my own party; and my sole
purpose is to represent to the sober sense
and good feeling of all parties that the
condition of affairs In Kentucky is not
that of force against force, justifying a
certain neutrality of public opinion, but
that of a military usurpatlon unwarrant-
ed by law against what the law writer's
call the peace and dignity of the COM
monwealth.'
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SCENE SHIFTS TO LOUISVILLE.
Continued from First Page.

more than three days, nor to any other
place than that in which it may be sit
ting"
The constitution provides that five mem
bers of the House and four of the Senate
may meet and adjourn frcm day to day in
order to preserve the continuity of the
session.
The Democratic legislators to-day have
been busy keeping out of the way to
avoid being arrested and taken to Lon
don About thirty Of them are In Cincin-
natl A few living in the western part
of the state felt secure in going to their
homes while quite number are in Louis
Vile
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MEMBERS LEAVING FRANKFORT
Democratic Legislators VIII b.
Rather Hard to Find.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 4.-Members of the
Legislature are exceedingly scare in
Frankfort to-day.
Nearly every member has left the city,
the Republicans having gone in the di-
rection of London, and the majority of
the Democrats to their homes, although
small number Of them have gone to
Cincinnati
Few, If any, Of the Democrats, who
have gone will return to Frankfort until
after the session of the Legislature,
which is called for Tuesday at London,
has been held, although a large number
of them expect to be present at the fun
eral of Gov Goebel
\ The departure of the Democratic sena-
tors and representative has been upon
the advice of their attorneys, who have
told them that it would, all things con-
sidered be the best thing for them to
20 to their homes, or to some place
where they could not be reached in a
hurry, II attempts should be made to ar
rest them and take them to London, as
has been threatened by the military
forces of the state.
II has been decided by the Democrats
that they will make no resistance In the
event of arrest and conveyance to Lon
don. but that when they arrive they will
not vote upon one subject that may be
brought before the SESSION. There have
been numerous rumors all day that the
Democrats intended TO hold session Of
their own at some place in the state out
side Of Frankfort. Some times the ru-
NOR named Covington and sometimes II
was London. The report could not lie
substantiated In any way, however.
Representative G. T. Berry, who was
about the only member of the House
around the Capitol Hotel to-day, said that
he had been advised to go away from
Frankfort until after the Republicans hal
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RELEASE OF GEN. PREToRIUs.
Lord Roberts Will Have the Gallant
Commandment Sent Home

Cape Town. Feb. 4-Correspondence, has
been exchanged between Lord Roberts
and the commandant general of the Boer
forces at Pretoria regarding the release
of Commandant Pretorius whose leg has
been amputated
Lord Roberts says he does not wish 10
detain so gallant a soldier and asks where
he shall send him. The reply to this com
municaton states that Commandant Pre-
torius' wife desires to thank Lord Rob
erts for his kindness and asks him TO
send Pretorius 70 Gen. Methuen, stating
that Gen. Cronje win then arrange for
his conveyance home
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GATHERED IN CINCINNATI
Legislators Make That City "a Refuge
From Their Trouble.

From Their Trouble.
Cincinnati Feb 4.-Thirty-two mem
bers of the Kentucky Legislature, all
Democrats. are tonight making the ho-
tells and homes of friends in Cincinnati
an asylum of refuge from whatever I'M
known and unpleasant possibilities in the
capital city of their own state tomorrow
might have in store for them
1t has been ascertained that thlrty-two
OF them, including eight senator's are
here, although only seventeen can be
found at hotels. The report is that four
senator's and five representatives have
been left in Frankfort, a number suf-
hcient to convene the Legislature there.
The legislative contingent lodging here
expect to have the programme wired to
them in the morning. They are no doubt
acting under the orders of the steering
committee.
The following are among those regis
tered at hotels: Senator's j. G.. Furnish
and w. O. Coleman; Representatives
George C. Travers, Ed. c. Barton, G. r.
Shawter, w. A. Stith, ]. p. Holt. w N.
Collopy, Robert Swami, J. l.. Egbert, r.
p. Perkins a. s. Denton, Il. II Money,
W. c. Ray, T. II. Armstrong, Claude
Desha, b. S. Handler.
In addition to these there Is an unusual
ly large registration of men from Ken
lucky at all the hotels
The presence of the Kentucky legisla-
tors here has called to mind the fact that
Democratic members of the Ohio Senate
fed in a body to Kentucky in 1856 and ex-
tended their tour to Chattanooga. 1t was
claimed that tally sheet forgeries at Gin
cinnau and Columbus had given certain
members their seats and the trip to Ken
lucky at that time was made 10 AVOID
arrest during the ibustering over con-
tested seats.
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USE OF sNoKELEss POWDER.
Gives the Defensive Forces an Ad-
vantage of Ten to One.

Cape Town, Feb. 3.-One principle that
competent military observers deduce from
our assaults on the Boer positions is that
with modern magazine rifles using smoke
less powder the defense is ten to one as
compared with the attack while formerly
the rule was three to one. The results at
Mafeking and Kimberley are evidence of
this principle, equally with British exper-
fence at Magersfontein.
A wonderful change is taking place in
the army. The British are grasping the
new conditions of warfare. Our scouts,
mounted infantry, Remingtons Guides,
Titles corps of Australians and New
Zealanders, are quite able now to cope
with the Beers
our infantry, when moving into action
now instinctiVely seek cover.
The depression caused in England by
the British reverses has not reached the
camps where the men are really anxious
to meet the enemy.
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HOW ROOSEV EFT VIEWS 1T.
Regrets Murder of GoebeI and Ap-
proves TayIOr's Course.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 4.-Gov Roosevelt
said to-day regarding the death Of Gov.
Goebel:
1t Is to be regretted that such acts Of
violence can take place in this country.
but at the same time our sympathy must
be tempered by the realization that the
dead politician himself established vio-
lent precedent II further bloodshed is
to come 1t must lie at the doors of those
who conspired 10 accomplish by force what
they failed to accomplish by fraud during
the state election. Gov. Taylor is entitled
TO the heartiest support Of every decent
citizen in the United States in his effort
to establish the fact that the will of the
people expressed al the polls is not 10 be
thwarted by shotguns and lawlessness."
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RELEASE OF ALONzO WALKER.
He VIII Enter IA Return on Injunc
ton on Gov. Taylor.

He VIII Enter IL Return on Iniunc
ton on GOV. Taylor.
Frankfort. KY, Feb. 4.--Alonzo O. Walk
er, the stenographer who was placed I'M
der arrest on the charge of melting the
soldiers of the State Guard TO mutlny
while pinning a notice of a proposed APP
phcation for an injunction upon the door
of the office of Gov. Taylor, was released
to-day.
The release was not made in response to
the writ of habeas corpus which Sheriff
Suter tried in vain yesterday to serve up
on Gov Taylor. The latter concluded that
Walker had remained in custody for
sufficient length of time, and told him to
go home.
The charge of inciting to mutiny has not
been quashed, but Walker may not be
brought before a courtmartial, as was at
one time contemplated by the officers of
the State Guard.
At 10 o'clock this morning Col Roger
Williams entered the room in the execu-
tive building and remarked to Walker:
'Well, Mr.. Walker, We have agreed TO
an exchange of prisoners and you are to
be given your freedom"
81 can go, can I?' asked Walker.
II guess So" was the reply, and the
Colonel then added with a laugh: 1--WE
have exchanged you for one Zulu and
three Filipinos, and as we expect them
every minute, I guess 1t Will be all right
for you TO have your freedom"
Walker was then allowed to go after
notice had been served upon him that the
charge against him was still pending, and
could be pushed at any time, if the mill
tary authorities should so decide He
told Col. Williams that he intended to re-
main in Frankfort.
Reports as to His Release.
Various rumors were circulated in re-
gard to the reasons for the sudden re-
lease of Mr.. Walker, among them being
a report that his release by order of Gov,
Taylor was in Difference to a telegram
from Washington advising his discharge
Gov. Taylor was too busy to De seen, but
Adjutant General Collier emphatically de-
MED the report
"The idea is absurd" said Gen Collier
ono such telegram has been received
either from the authorities at Washington
or from any one else. Mr.. Walkers arrest
was simply a matter of military disci-
plne. He was not discharged, but simply
given his liberty until arrangements can
be made for his trial by courtmartial.
When this will be has not been deter
mined as yet and probably Will not be
al present. Mr.. Walker was not even pa
rolled, although he offered to sign a for
NAL parole. But we did not consider this
necessary, as he promised to be on hand
when his trial was called, and his word
is sufficient"
Asked1if Walkers release was influence
ed at all by a desire to forestall any pos
sible application TO the federal court for
a writ of habeas corpus, Adjt. Gen Collier
said:
Not in the least. AS said. his arrest
was simply matter Of military discl-
pline. He was the first to attempt to in
cite mutiny and we considered that any
attempt of that kind should be nipped in
the bud"
Intended to Arrest Him.
"a wrong impression apparently pre-
walls in regard to the reason for the ar
rest" said Col Williams. "Mr. Walker
was heard to make statements two days
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LINDSAY & MORGAN,

started their session in London, but said
he had, decided to remain mere. He de-
MED that there was an intention to hold
a Democratic session of the Legislature
the state
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A BOer KOpie Taken with Compare
lively Small Loss.

Rensburg. Saturday, FEB. 3.-The New
Zealanders, Remingtons guides and
squadron of life guards made a sweep OF
several miles along the hills adjacent TO
the British right flank.
one kopje occupied by Beers was rushed,
the Beers clearing out after a slack re-
sistance One New Zealander was
wounded Small parties in the distance
retreated whenever British horse appear
ed.
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Kruger Is Said to Have Been Con-
tenipInting the Trip.

London, Feb. 5.--The Cape Town CORE
snondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
.'From well-informed sources learn that
the Roer plan was, after the capture of
Ladysmith, which was expected on jan
q TO send President Kruger to Europe
bv way of Deagoa bay, TO appeal per-
sonally to the Powers TO stop the war and
10 save the two republics
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SITUATION AT LADYSMITH.
Harrison Cheered by the sound of
Gen. Buffers Guns

Ladysmith, Feb. 4-(By Telegraph from
Signal Held. The garrison we're much
cheered by hearing Gen. Buffers guns
yesterday
The result of the engagement is no.
known.
The Beers are again mass'ng near Lady
smith, also moving another gun toward
surprise Hill. We are quite ready for
them if they contemplate another attack.
Ladysmith, Saturday, FEB 8. (By Hello
graph via Signal HID Gen. Butler
guns nave been heard again. Otherwise
II is very qUet. We are awaiting fur
Their news of his progress.
There have been no further de
velopment here Very few Beers re-
main northeast of the camp. The ma
Jorty are concentrated south and west
The health of the garrison is improved.
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Modder River, Saturday, Feb. 3, s'3o p.
~, the Beers fired from the hills on
saveral squadrons Of Methuen's mounted
infantry who were reconnoitering
They continue to set fire to the grass
on The left of Mount Alice, in order to
destroy the cover Of the British troops
ana enable the Beers to see the advance
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TWAS A STARTLING REPORT.
hut Subsequent Facts Have Failed to
Justify 1t.

Modder River, Saturday, Feb. 3.-The
I.androst at New Boshof read publicly on
Tan 26 the following telegram, which he
said he had just received;
Lord Roberts is a prisoner. Gen. Bull
Ter has been killed. Nine thousand Brit
isb have been killed and 1000 captured
The British also lost forty-eight guns last
safnrdaV"
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London, Feb. 4-The war office has re-
ceived the following from Lord Roberts,
dated Cape Town, Feb. 4:
"Mafeking well on Jan. II. Trenches ex-
tended toward enemY's big gun battery
T,,ebine back on northern, southern md
tyestern sides. well out of rifle fire. Other
,.iee no change in situation
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WHITE TALKS TO BUTLER.
'eSSnges Are Now Being Exchanged
by Night and by Day.

don, Feb. 5.-The Daily Telegraph
'he following dispatch from Spear
nao's Camp, dated Sunday evening:
hs,.. 4sages are now freely exchanged
t.A. White--by night with calcium lamp.
t5,' way with Telegraph. The men are en-
v,+l ne at the prospect of a speedy ad-
4 wv under Gen. Buffers instructions.
b..,.a' Arge convoy with stores for tne
lo,,o garrison will accompany the re-
t1a iorce. The Beers nave repaired
eos, o1p bridges over the Tugela at Co
Nv '0''lciently for the passage of caval-
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Durham, wednesday, Jan. Sl-Gen. Bull
ar personally supervised the retirement
Of the army across the Tugela. He then
returned to his old headquarters at spear
mans Camp, looking much tagged Dul
fmpassive.
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BULLER's COMING BATTLE.
rr"b"hle That All viii Be StnI1ed
on His Next Encounter.

London, Feb. 5.-Winston Churchill, In
''-l4lch from Spearmans Camp, dated
Sl'0r ay Feb. 3, says;
'Ne belief is general that all will tie
iNtd ON the issue of the coming battle
H. probable that no press kilograms will
n inlued to leave pending the opera
Ioe iIShting power, morale and ma
'.'. ot the army was never higher than
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BULLER'S PROBABLE COURSE.

Continued from First Page)
road 60 Ladysmith runs almost due east
Wfoueh a fairly open country"
IJ is expected here that he will reach
Lazy smith tomorrow (Monday) night"
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Aged Negro EvangeIist Dead.

Ottufnwa, Ia, Feb. 4.-Rev. Booker Fox,
one of the most noted negro evangelists
in the West. died to-day, aged 104 years.
He was born at Nashville, Tenn, in 1896.
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As VIEWED IN WASHINGTON.
Congressman Going Home 10 LOOL
Into the Situation.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The death of Gov
Goebel and the situation in Kentucky was
discussed calmly to-day.
There was very general satisfaction over
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'''"NING VALUABLE LESSONS.

"n Looks for Success in Spite
of Mistakes.
'''h' Feb. 5.-Spencer Wilkinson, in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-29
woMEN's LITERARY UNION.

The Old Home week subcommittee ON
the floral parade are enthusiastic over the
outlook for this feature Of State day.
Every one who owns carriage will be In
line. The procession of school children is
not yet fully decided upon.
The directors of the Literary union APP
propriated $50 for music. Other appro-
priations will be deferred until the Octo-
Der meeting.
The president will not appoint the
standing committees until her return
from the Biennial.
The board authorized the president to
appoint special committee Of seven to
take charge of the arrangements for Old
Home week to report al Field day.
The names of the committee viii be an
nounced later. All members who are
willing to assist on the reception commit
tee are requested to send their names to
the chairman, when appointed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-29

house similar to the Gem OF McCullum' 5
theatres here.
Hay Allen, so his many friends In
Portland believe, has promising future
before him on the stage. He Is % years
old, and from his earliest boyhood has
been appearing in amateur productions
in and about Portland. He began his
career on the professional stage at McCul-
lum's theatre, Peaks island, -in 1897,
when he appeared as Kelley in the
."Shaugran. In this his first appear
ancs Mr.. Allen made decidedly favora-
BILE impression upon the professionals
who were associated with him in this
production and many of them advised
him to devote himself to the art and pre-
pare for a career on the stage. About
this time the Boothbay Harbor Stock
Company sent to Mr.. McCullum for a
character man and Mr.. Allen was sent
down there by him. He scored hit
with this company, and besides gaining
much valuable experience made some
strong friends in the theatrical busin ess.
During the remainder Of the summer MIR.
Allen played the parts of Dad in Dad s
Girl" Skinner Mugs in "Mugg's Land
ing" Peter Pendle in Sunshine and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-29

suddenly called upon to assume difficult
role without any preparation whatever.
Mr.. Clapp, who played the part of Shy
lock in Niobe, was taken suddenly Ill just
before the curtain was rung up before a
large audience. The stage manager was
in q quandary for a moment, but asked
Mr.. Allen II he would try to carry out
the part. The young man hastily donned
Mr.. Clapp's make up, while the curtain
was held, and then stepped onto the
stage. He carried out his part without
break and with scarcely any prompting,
and by the readiness with which he
adapted himself to the demand made
upon him was warmly congratulated
when the curtain finally fell on the play
Mr.. Allen has also been signed to play
with William III. Crane next season, and
his Portland friends anticipate a very sue
cessful future for him in his chosen work
He had commenced the study Of law
when he turned his attention to things
theatrical, and though the bar has lost a
bright young man, the stage has won a
very clever actor. Mr.. Allen belongs to
the dramatic association known as the
Moreans, which has already developed
several very lever artists.
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THE CIVIL SERVICE.

Examinations will be held In Portland
from July 10 to II for the following posi-.
tions: Assistant surgeon, Office of COM
missioner Of immigration, Ellis Island,
N. Y, salary a a day; ship craftsman
and assistant at Mare Island Navy Yard,
Crescent Ship Yard, Elizabeth, N. j.,
Portsmouth, N. H., Navy Yard, Norfolk,
Va, Navy Yard, Union Iron Works, San
Francisco, Cal, at salaries Of from "a to
% day; craftsman, general land survey
at Office Of surveyor general at Helena,
Mont, $1,000 a year, and at Salt Lake
City, Utah, $1,000 years structural
steel craftsman, Navy Dept, Washing
ton, and architectural and structural
steel craftsman at Boston, u day.
The Civil Service Commission at Wash
ington, d. c., will furnish blanks and
information ON application.