The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-04-25
Gales Powers.

Caleb Powers, former secretary oI STATE
of Kentucky and now in Jail awaiting trial
upon the charge of killing Governor
elect Goebel, has carried his case to the
Republican ofice- holders of the country.
He has issued a circular letter, under date
of April IA, appealing for financial aid to
assist him in saving himself from the gal
lows. These letters have been sent to
postmasters in Carroll, and most likely to
all the postmasters throug hout the coun-
try. Powers endeavors to show that it is
the Republican party that is on trial, not
himself, and he appeals to postmasters,
all of whom he assumes are Republicans,
to help him and thus help the Republican
party. And he wants the postmasters to
get their Republican friends and neighbors
to help him. He wants it done at once
and the money sent to him by registered
letter
1t is not likely that Powers has de-
ceived many by his attempt to show that
his acquittal is necessary to the yindication
of the Republican party or essential to
maintain the honor of Kentucky.
Here is the circular received by former
postmaster of Carroll at fourth-class
office :
GEORGETOWN, KY, April IA, 1903.
To the Postmaster.
Ny DEAR SIR In the fall of 80. | was
elected to the office of Secretary of State of
Kentucky. A few months later | was robbed
of that office. thrown into jail, and charged with
the dastardly crime of completely in assassina
iion, for the sole purpose of relieving the
Democratic party of this State of the odium
of the theft of State Offices. | have been in
the jails of this State for over three years,
and awarded two so.called trials Il is now
necessary for me to prepare for third trial. 1t
pains me to be forced to ask the people for
aid, especially those outside Of this State,
but the Republicans here are poor. and their
generosity has been taxed to the utmost.
know, however, that the whole country Is
aware of the fact that it is the Republican
party of Kentucky, and not |, that i really on
trial The all important point with the pros
eeuiion is to convict the Republican party;
in that unholy effort, the slayer OF Mr.. Goebei
is neither sought for nor desired. II were
even remotely connected with the killing OF
Mr. Goebel, / could not afford 10 continue
this fight. Let me repeat that | am not guilty.
aud that | will fight the party's battle, as we'll
AS NV own, until ! am no more, or until VIC
tory comes.
The party should not ask me to take my
life in NV hands and march up against
partisan courts, packed juries, peuared test.
mony, and all the evil influences that follow
in the wake of that hundred thousand dollar
blood money fund without the means TO make
my aud the party's defense. My father NOR
gagged bis home during my last trial. We are
spAring nothing 10 obtain my liberty. 1t, for
the purpose Of viadicaliHg the party, as well
- myself, ] am willing 10 spend and risk -
much, lie year after year IA the Jaiis % the
State be dragged from pillar to post, branded
as u feion. spending aud riskIng my all 10 this
fight, surely the people, enjoying their liberty.
can afford 10 spend a few dollars TO help me-
in maintaining The integrity Of our party, aud
the the honor Of the Stale OF ken,ucky. The
people will do this when their attention. i
properly called 20 IL. and that Is what | ask
a personal canvass for me among my friends.
al once. and send me, direct By registered
letter. what you have been able to collect. %.
gether with the name. the amount contributed
bv each donor. and the name OF the county,
that | may give proper credi, 20 u. The
money will reach me safely 80 please send It
whether the contribution BE- much or little,
and | vail At once acknowledge the receip, 81
same.
The decision in nv case has been reSersed.
aud in feN seeks ! all again b. tired for
my life. Nv case Has called for iriai oa Feb
raary the 2nd. ard continued an'il May The
Sh. on motion If the Commonwealth And
while il was probably not convenient Ter yoa
20 look ailer nv interests, when you received
NV 6rst letter. trust nov that you can, and
will at once urge the people 10 come TO NY
relief. II You and they feel that NV conduct
and condition, and the cause for which con
tend, deserve consideration at yoaE bands
The effect en- the Republican party IN the
State, Il ! should be driven - sarTruder tbs
aehi would he disastrous. We cannot afford
IL. Please write me Immediately about what
donation can expect ir8n your community.
and when may expar, Il. cannot explain
IN = letter how important 10 me yoar lmme'
date action IN this matter Is. Hoping Tor an
eariy reply, am, gratefully yoars,
CALss PowERs.