Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03
INJUNCTION ISSUED
Judge Cantrill Grants an Order Re,
straining Governor Taylor.
IN FORCE UNTIL FEBRUARY {
Prohibits Interference With Legis-
lators; Also the Move to London.
SERVICE COULD NOT BE MADE

FRANKFORT. KY, February 3.-Judge
Cantrill of the circuit court this morning
granted temporary Injunction restraining
Gov. Taylor from interfering with the
meetings of the legislature and from re-
moving the seat of legislature to London
KY.
The temporary Injunction Is to remain
binding until February 8. when the hearing
to make it permanent will be heard be-
fore Judge Cantrill at Georgetown, KY.
At the opening of court Judge Pryor pro-
duced the petition. which had already been
published and read 1t in full.
When he had concluded Judge Pryor
said:
Il do not suppose that 1t Is necessary to
prove the case Of the plaintiff and your
honor having read the petition in cham
bers. and there being no counsel present for
the other side, ! ask that the following
order be Issued"
He then read an order in accordance with
the petition, and 1t was entered by Judge
Cantrin.
Merely q Temporary Order.
Your honor Will notice" continued Judge
Pryor. that this is but temporary re-
strainins order, to be effective upon the
defendant until February 8, when a re-
quest Will be made that the petition be
mads perpetual
Are there any attorneys present for the
defendant" asked Judge Cantrll.
There was no reply.
''Mr. Clerk, let the order be entered"
said the judge, but wish to make 1t read
that the application for the permanent
Injunction will be heard at Georgetown In
this state instead of in Frankfort"
This was agreeable to the attorney for
the plaintiff, and the matter was ordered.
No attempt will be made to secure per-
sonal service of the writ of injunction upon
Governor Taylor.
Immediately after the issuance of the
writ Judge Cantrin instructed Sheriff Suter
OF Franklin county to make no effort to
present the order Of court. The judge di-
rected that it be allowed to remain bind
ing without service because Of the danger
threatening the man who should undertake
the task and the results that might ensue
owing TO the state Of the public mind.
Standardized Blackburn Arrives.
United States Senator-eIect Blackburn ar
rived in Frankfort from Washington this
morning to hold conference with the DEM
ocratic leaders and to advise with them in
regard to the probable effect OF the attitude
Of the administration toward Gov. Taylor
Senator Blackburn was met at the station
by Col. Jack Chinn, Speaker South Trimble
Of the house and other prominent demo-
Gratis. and on arrival at the Capitol Hotel
Immediately held a consultation with ex-
Representative Hendrick Lieut. Gov. Beck
ham, j. Andrew Scott, J. A. Pryor, Attor-
ney McQuown, Representative CantrilI G.
W. Hickman and Speaker Trimble The
determination of the administration not to
interfere with the course of events at
Frankfort until actually necessary, as
Shown by yesterdays cabinet meeting and
Senator Biackburn's interview with the
President, was evidently gratifying to the
Democratic leaders. Senator Blackburn
strongly urged the necessity Of preserv-
ing peace at al hazards and to allow no
acts of violence to occur under any cir
eumstances, but to allow matters to pro-
ceed to conclusion in the courts.
Call for Meeting In London,
Chairman John Barrett of the republican
Joint caucus has issued call for a session
Of the caucus at the court house in Lon
don, Monday, 4 pm This is taken to indi-
cate that there will be an attempt to or
ganize legislature and elect new officers
To make quorum 1t will be necessary for
the troops TO arrest and take to London
enough OF the democrats for that purpose
leader of the party said:
We will elect all legislative officers and
elect Gov. Bradley to the United States
Senate. thereby getting a contest In the
Senate, which will bring a decision from
competent authority
Gov. Taylor has provided against the de-
lay and Inconvenience of receiving and
sending kilograms in his present exclusive
frrr-r -. Hr-y,
had two wires run into his office and has
his own operators within the office
Republican headquarters in Frankfort
were today practically deserted Campaign
Manager Sebree has gone to his home at
Henderson, and, with the exception of Cap
itol square, the democrats have the city to
themselves.
Republicans Leave Frankfort,
There was a general exodus Of republican
Representatives and senators today IN the
direction of London. Many members have
been leaving by twos and threes for the
last two days. going to their homes and
intending to go from there TO London but
today there was a concerted movement and
all OF those who had been left behind
about hfteen-started on the morning train.
Several cases of rifles and large auan-
dty Of ammunition was forwarded to LON
oon last night by express by Adjt Gen.
Collier. He says he expects no trouble at
London. but wishes to have matters ready
for any emergency.
Gov. Taylor has, for the time at least.
given UP the idea Of going to London, and
Will remain in the executive building In
Frankfort.
The authorities at Louisville telephoned
County Judge Moore at IL 30 o'clock TODAY
asking IL James Lester Sutton. who was ar
rested last night on the charge Of having
shot Gov. Goebel and taken to Louisville
should be held Judge Moore repl,e6 10 h,,d
Sutton for the present.
Advice From Senator Deboe.
Senator Deboe of Kentucky has sent .
brief telegram to Gov. Taylor at Frankyor,
advising him to allow the state le.isla,nrs
to meet at that point.
Leaves of Absence for Postmaster.
The Post aste (.ene hos .,t.u..