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Newspaper Page TextTHE ASHBURN ADVANCE VOL. VIII. GOEBEL DIES FROM WOUND Brave Han Succumbs After Long and Heroic Struggle With Grim Reaper. THE END WAS PEACEFUL Bcckhatn Is Immediately Sworn In as Democratic Governor of Kentucky. A Frankfort special says: The bullet fired by an unknown assassin Tues¬ day morning, January 29tb, ended in the life of General Goebel at 6:45 o’clock Saturday evening. The only persons present at the deathbed were Goebel’s sister, Mrs. Brauuacker, and bis brother, Arthur Goebel, of Cin¬ cinnati, who had been iu constant at- tendance at Governor Goebel’s bed¬ side. Justus Goebel, auotber brother,who had been hurrying from Arizona os fast as steam would carry him in a vain hope of reaching his dying broth¬ er iu time for some token of recogni¬ tion, arrived forty minutes too late. Oxygen was frequently administer¬ ed the dying man during the after¬ noon in on effort to keep him alive at least until his brother’s arrival, but in vain. By tlie cruel irony of fate the traiu on which Justus Goebel was trav¬ eling to Frankfort was delayed several hours from various causes, and when Mr. Goebel finally reached the city it was only to learn that his brother was dead. SUFFERS RELAPSE. Governor Goebel’s condition Friday night and well into the morning was considered so much improved that for the first time since he was shot down in front of the courthouse, hopes were entertained of his ultimate recovery. About noon Saturday Governor Goebel bad a relapse and steadily grew weaker with each hour. There was practically no rally from that time until his death. At 2:50 p. m. Goebel’s physicians had abandoned Lope. Efforts were then made to keep him alive until his brother from Arizona could arrive. Among bitter partisans of both par¬ ties deep grief is manifested, and already a movement has been started to erect a fitting monument for Gov¬ ernor Goebel’s memory ou the spot iu the state house grounds where he wos shot. Within a few moments the follow¬ ing announcement had been prepared and was silently handed about hotel and in the streets: ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE. To the People of Kentucky—It is with profound sorrow that we an¬ nounce the death of Governor William Goebel. In his last moments he coun¬ seled his friends to keep cool aud bow to the law in all things. We, his his friends and advisers, beg of the people of Kentucky, in this hour of affliction, to carefully abstain from any act of violence or any resort to mob law. It would be his wish if he were alive that there should be absolutely no stain on his memory by any im¬ prudent act of any who were his friends. The law is supreme and must in time be re-established and all wrongs he and his party have suffered will find their proper redress. Joe C. S. Blackburn, W. S. Pryor, Urey Woodson, C. M. Lewis, J. B. McCreary, John K. Hendrick, James Andrew Scott, Lewis McQuown, B.W. Bradburn, S. J. Shackleford, C. C. Mc- Chord, South Trimble, speaker of the house; L. H. Carter, speaker pro tem of the senate. This was the first intelligence given the public of the death of Mr. Goebel. BECKHAM SWORN IN. Exactly one hour after the death of Mr. Goebel, Acting Governor J. C. W. Beckham was sworn in as governor of the state, the oath being adminis¬ tered by S. J. Shackelford, clerk of the It court of been appeals. determined to keep had secret the news of the death of Gov¬ ernor Goebel until Lieutenant Gov- ernor Beckham should have been formally inducted into office, and the delay was made greater by the inability Will Lost <5,000 Men. wounded Major Bathurst, who was at the battle of Colenso, arrived at Southampton Saturday on board the Servia. He says there are 20,000 Boers at the Tugela river, but that General Buller can get through if he is prepared to sacrifice 5,000 or 6,000 men. 790 Bodies From Manila. A cable from Manila received from the quartermaster’s department states that the Hancock sailed for San Fran¬ cisco on January 19, with the bodies of 462 dead soldiers. The Indiana is expected in immediately with 200 bod¬ ies and the Ohio with 138 arrived at San Francisco last Friday. Official Organ of Worth County. Orders for Job Printing Civen Prompt Attention. Dr. McCormick to leavo the bed¬ of Governor Goebel and make the proper certificate of death. Until this had been done, the Democratic attorneys were unwilling that the oath office should be administered. The ceremony took place in a small room on the same floor as that in which Governor Goebel died, and but a few doors to tho west of it. In the room at the time of the administration of the oath were Senator-elect Black¬ burn, Colonel Bennett H. Young, Col¬ onel Philip Thompson, Eph Lillard, J. H. Illis, Lieutenant L. E. McKay, S. J. Shackelford, clerk of the court of appeals; Dr. P. W. Wells, Colonel Harry McKay, Colonel Jack Chinn, Kit Chinn, Dr. McCormick, Joseph Blackburn, Jr., and three representa¬ tives of the press. The first official action of the new Democratic governor was the appoint¬ ment of a new adjutant general and his last as acting governor was an order removing Adjutant General Col¬ lier and Assistant Adjutant General Dickson. The new governor seemed to be deeply affected by the position in which circumstanses had placed him, and he did not reveal much joy over the congratulations which those in the room showered upon him, although he accepted them gratefully. Beekbam Saturday night Governor issued a proclamation announcing the death of Governor Goebel. HEADQUARTERS AT LOUISVILLE. Louisville is to be the seat tem¬ porarily at least, of the Democratic state government of Kentucky. Gov¬ ernor Beckham and several of his chief advisers reached that city Sunday, and it is the purpose to make Louis¬ ville the headquarters of the executive and legislative branches of the state government as long as the presence of troops keeps them from Frankfort or until the present conflict of authority in the state is settled. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION Restraining Gov. Taylor From In¬ terfering With Meetings of Legislature. Saturday morning Judgo Cantrell, of the circuit court at Frankfort, granted a temporary injunction re¬ straining Governor Taylor from inter¬ fering with the meetings of the legis¬ lature and from removing the scat of ty tbe legislature legislature to to London liontion, Kv Ky. Tho temporary injunction is to remain binding until February 8, when the hearing to make it permanent will be heard before Judge Cantrell at George¬ town, Ky. will be made No attempt to secure personal service of the writ of injunc¬ tion upon Governor Taylor. Immediately after the issuance of the writ Judge Cantrell instructed Sheriff Suter, of Franklin county, to make no effort to present the order of court. The judge directed that it be allowed to remain binding without service, because of the dauger threat- eding the man who should undertake tho task and the results that might ensue owing to the excited state of the public mind. BIG DAMAGE SUIT ENDED. Buck! Lumber Company, In Florida,Wins a Large Verdict. One of the longest trials ever held in the United States court at Jackson¬ ville, Fla., was determined late Satur¬ day evening by a verdict iu which the plaintiff was given damages. The case was that of L. Bucki A Son Lumber company against the Fidelity and Deposit company, of Maryland, and action was for damages alleged to have arisen from issuing of two attachments against the property of the plaintiffs in Jacksonville more than two years ago. After the trial, which began on January 18th, the jury returned a verdict giving the plaintiff damages for a sum of 810,880 and allowance for solicitor’s fees of §7.500. TAYLOR HAS OPERATORS. Telegraph Instrument. In Executive Chamber At Frankfort. A Frankfort dispatch says: Gover- nor Taylor has provided against the delay and inconvenience of receiving and sending telegrams in his present exclusive quarters by means of mes¬ sengers. He has had two wireB run into his office aud has his own opera¬ tors within the office. Public Buildings for South. The senate committee on public buildings and grounds has authorized favorable reports on the bills author¬ izing public buildings at Selma, Ala., aud Natchez, Miss., each to cost $100,- 000 . ASHBUKN, GA.. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1000. AT COVINGTON. The Remains of Gov. Goebel at Home—A Rebuke to L. & N. By Dead Man’s Friends. The Goebel funeral train arrived at Covington, Ky,, at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning from Frankfort. It consisted of a baggage car with the casket and floral tributes, a coach for the pall¬ bearers, judges of the appelate court, legislative committee and others, nnd a Pullman with the relatives. It was an impressive scene when tho casket was removed from the Capitol hotel at Frankfort. The hearse, fol¬ lowed by carriages nnd many pedes¬ trians, proceeded under the electric lights to the special train which left at 4 a. m. on the mournful journey. Although the train made no stops except at junctions, yet ibere were groups at the stations along the way to see it even in tho darkness of the wintry morning. The only railway that runs through Covington and Frankfort, the Louis¬ ville and Nashville, is credited with opposing Goebel. At any rate, those iu charge of the arrangements insisted on Goebel’s remains being carried from the capital to his home without traveling over any of the rails of the Louisville and Nashville. This bit of seutimeut caused the special to be run into Cincinnati on the Queen and Crescent.. After cross¬ ing the Cincinnati Southern bridge the train was run around through the yards of one railway into the yards of another railway in Cincinnati and transferred back into Kentucky over the Chesapeake and Ohio bridge, and thus reached the Chesapeake and Ohio depot in Covington. This route by traiu involved about twenty miles of additional travel and hilf of this dis¬ tance was through the railway yards in Cincinnati. The demonstration in honor of Goe- bel in the city and county, which he \ bad represented iu the state senate for ■ twelve years, was peculiar and simple. ! A large detail of police was stationed about the depot and another detail kept the streets clear from the depot to the Odd Fellows’ hall, where the body lay iu state. While the demon- stration was participated iu by both i city and county officials, yet the com- ■ mon people mude up the long line of the procession. At no time during ilie forenoon was tbere any cessation of the current of people passing the catafalque. Later iu the day excursionists reached the city from adjoining conn- ties. Many crossed tho bridges from Cincinnati, and the attendance from Bellevue, Dayton, Fort Thomas, Lud- low, the Highland and other Kentucky suburbs was very large. The remains lay in state in Coving- ton until 10 p. in., aud then they were placed in charge of the guard during the night and conveyed back to Frank- foit by special train Wednesday morn- in 8< to lie in state nntil tbe f«uernl. BOARD ABOLISHED. South Carolina Dispensary Kules Kadi- rally Changed. The South Carolina state board of liquor control is to be abolished and tho management of the dispensary to be radically changed. The Semite bill to provide a new system of govern- ment was passed in tho house Tues- dny and Governor McSweeney will approve the act. ■ The vote in the house was 77 to 24 in favor of abolishing the board. The action of tho general assembly is the result of dissatisfaction all over the state caused by lack of harmony in the present board. There were no charges of open dishonesty in the speeches, but it was plainly asserted that the factional fight among the members on the board had hurt the state. BRYAN’S TOUR OF NEW ENGLAND. - Brought to » doge at Hartford and Bridgaport, Conn. Thursday night William J. Bryan finished the work for which his New England trip was undertaken, He delivered two long addresses. Tues- day afternoon iu Hartford he spoke to an audience of 3,800. He took occa- sion to rap the knuckles of the iusur- ance and manufacturing capitalists of the capital city, “the splendidly wealthy city of Hartford,” asheymtit. In Bridgeport he was wildly ac- claimed upon bis arrival, and later be spoke to an audience which taxed to its utmost the largest theater 1n the city. BURGHERS ON THE MOVE. They Leave Ladysmith In Large Num¬ ber* to Meet the Invader*. A London dispatch says: Helio¬ grams flashed from Ladysmith three days ago say that the Boer investment lines then were thinning, and the burghers were moving in force toward the Tugela, indicating that a collision was expected there. This intelligence bears out other signs that General Buller purposes a fresh attack. Lord Kitchener has been traveling from army to army in northern Capo Colony, and General French, by in¬ structions, is now in Cape Town con¬ sulting with Lord Roberts. CAN BUILD; NO CONTROL Under New Canal Treaty America Cannot Fortify the Channel. MUST ALWAYS REMAIN NEUTRAL Text of the Agreement Between Secretary Hay and BritisSi Am¬ bassador, Lord Pauncefote. The following is the most important provisions of the new treaty negoti¬ ated in relation to the construction of the Nicaraguan canal: “The United States of America and her majesty, the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, empress of India, being desirous of facilitating the construction of a ship canal to connect the Atlantic and Pa¬ cific oceans, and to that end remove nny objection which may arise out of the convention of April 11), 1850, com¬ monly called the Clayton-Bnlwer treaty, to the construction of such ca¬ nal under tho auspices of the United States, without impairing the ‘general principle’ of neutralization establish¬ ed fei article VIII of that convention, have for that purpose appointed as their plenipotentiaries: “The president of tho United Slates John Hay, secretary of state of the United States; her majesty, tho qneeu of Great Britiuii and Ireland,empress of India; the lit, Hon. Lord Pauncefote, G. C. B., G. O. M. G., her mnjasly’s ambassador extraordinary and pleuipo- teutiury to the United States, “Who having communicated to each other their full views, which were found to bo in due and proper form, have agreed upon the following ur- tides: Article 1. It is agreed that the canal mn y be constructed under the auspices of the government of the United States, either directly at its own cost or by gift or loan of money to indivi- duals or corporations, or through sub- scriptiou to or purchases of stocks, or shares, and that subject to the provis- ions of the present convention, tho said government shall have and enjoy all the rights incident to such con- struction, as well as tho exclusive sight of providing for the regulation and management of the canal, Article 2. The high contracting parties, desiring to preserve aud maintain the “general, principle” of neutralization established in article 4 of the Clayton-Bnlwer convention, adopted as tho basis of such neutrali¬ nation, the following rules, substun- tially as embodied iu the convention between Great Britain and certain colonial and certain and other powers signed at Constantinople, October 29, 1888, for tho free navigation of the Suez maritime canal, that is to say: 1. The canal shall be free and open in timo of war as well as in time of peace to the vessels of commerce, and of war of all nations on terms of equity 80 that there shall be no discrimina- tion against any nation or its citizens or subjects in respect of the condi- t'V ,1H or charges of traffic or other- wise. 2. The canal shall never be block- a ‘led, nor shall any right of war be ex¬ ercised, nor any act of hostility he committed within it. 7. No fortifications shall be erected commanding the canal or waters ailja- cent, tho United States, however, sbull be at liberty to maintain such military police along the canal as may necessary to protect it against law- lessness and disorders, Article 4. The present convention shall be ratified by tho president of the United States by and with tho ad- vice and consent of the senate thereof, and by her Britannic majesty; and the ratification sbull be exchanged at Wash¬ ingtou or atLondon within six months from the date thereof, or earlier if possible.- respective In faith whereof the plen- ipotentiaries have signed this conven- tion and thereunto affixed their seals. Done in duplicate at Washington, A. I)., February 5, 1900. John II av, Pauncefote. The president’s lettor of transmittal to the senate was as follows: “To the Senate: I transmit herewith with a view to receiving advice and consent of the senate to its ratifica¬ tion, a convention this day signed by the respective plenipotentiaries of the United States and Great Britain to facilitate the construction of a ship canal to connect the Atlantic and Pa¬ cific oceans, and to remove any objec¬ tion which might arise out of tho con¬ vention of April 9, 1850, commonly called the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, to the construction of such canal under the auspices of the government of tho United States. “William McKinley. “Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., Februarv 5, 1900. TAYLOR HESITATES. Asks For Time to Consider tko Louisville Agreement. THE FULL TEXT OE THE DOCUMENT HI# Friends Wore ('ontidoiit Thai IIo Would Sign Tlio ** Treaty ” Without limitation. A Frankfort dispatch says: Gov¬ ernor Taylor refused for tho timo be¬ ing at least, to sign the agreement reached by the conference iu Louis¬ ville. Ho was closeted for a long time Tuesday morning with General Daniel Lind any, T. L. Edeleu and T. H. Baker, of Louisville, and finally told tho gentlemen that ho wished time to consider and would let them know when he had reached a decision. Governor Taylor said: “A legal proposition has been submitted tome. I wish time to consider it. I shall have nothing to say before tomorrow. It is possible that I may reach a con¬ clusion late this afternoon, but it is very doubtful if I do so. I wish to consult with my lawyers at some lenghth before saying anything or taking any action.” TI1E PEACE AGREEMENT. The agreement signed at the Louis- villo convention is in substance us follows: First. That if the general assembly, in joint session, shall adopt a resolu¬ tion ratifying their recent action adopting the contest reports seutiug Goebel and Beckham, the contestants, W. B. Taylor and John Marsba'l,shall submit without further proti st. Second. That all parties shall unite in an effort to bring about such a mod¬ ification of tho election law as will provide for non-partisan election boards ami insure free and fair elec¬ tions. Third. That conditions shall remain iu statu quo until Monday, the general assembly meeting nnd adjourning from day to day until that time. Fourth. That nothing shall be done to binder or prevent a joint session of of tho general assembly for taking action on the ratification resolution. Fifth. That the state contest board shall meet and adjourn from day to day until Tuesday without taking any action on the contests for minor state offices. This postponement is sug¬ gested iu order that the action of the general asrernbly on the ratification resolution muy be taken fm t. Sixth. 'J hut the siute ti (HI ps shall be removed from the state capital at once with all necessary precaution for the public safely. This matter is to be under the direction of General Daniel Lindsay, of Frankfort. Seventh. That tho Bepubliean guard offi¬ cials and officers of the state shall have immunity from charges of treason, usurpation, court martial or any other such offeuses. The agreement was signed by the following: Judge Republicans—John Marshall, W. I. Barr, General Dan Lindsay, T. L. Edeleu, Dr. T. H. Baker, David W. Farleigb, T. C. Bullard. Democrats—J. H. C. Blackburn, J. G. W. Beekbam, Sam J. Shackelford, Urey Woodson, James B. M’Orenry, I'liil Thompson, Kobt. J. Breckin¬ ridge. The agreement was not given out Monday night,as it was desired first to submit it to Governor Taylor "for Re- bis signature. It was stated by tho publicaus that Governor Taylor would agree to anything that all of them signed. MILL I ON-DOLLAR LOTION MILL Jh Man of Hii#lric»# Man’ft League of At- Junta, G a. It is announced that Atlanta, Ga., is to have n §1,000,000 cotton factory, and that the Atlanta Business Men’s league, through its president, Hon. C. A. Collier, will push it. Work in mapping out the details and plan of organization of the new mill is now under way, and will be pushed forward with the utmost vigor. Young Bay at Pretoria. Adalbert S. Hay, the United States consul at Pretoria, was received by ibe Transvaal government Tuesday and presented his credentials. He cre¬ ated au excellent impression. ROBERTS OFFERS AMNESTY. Tran# vaaler# and Free Statem Have Chance to “Give Up.” A London special says: Lord Rob¬ erts has caused to be distributed in the towns bordering upon the invaded colonial territory an invitation to Free Staters and Trausvaulers to go into the desert, offering them good treatment aud a restoration to their farms on tho British occupation of republican ter¬ ritory. The manifesto guarantees that those bringing horses can sell them. For¬ eigners will have their passages paid to Europe. Colonial rebels are advised to surrender iu preference to being taken prisoners. NO. Ti . AGREEMENT DRAWN UP Looking to a Settlement of the Troubles In Kentucky. A CONFERENCE AT LOUISVILLE Republicans and Democrats Get Together and Work For Peace and Harmony. A special from "Louisville says: Shortly after midnight Monday night, the Bepubliean and Democratic con¬ ferees, iu session at the Galt house, came to au agreement.. A ttenographer was summoned and a document was drawn up for tho signatures of tho participants in the conference. If the agreement drawn up at tho conference is accepted and carried out, the strife which has rent Kentucky from end to end for the past few weeks will be ended. Drawing up uud signing tho agree¬ ment was slow work, and it was after 2 o’clock Tuesday morning when tho conferees separated. Tho Democrats gained nearly every point they contended for, and the Bepubliean representatives, Lieuten¬ ant Governor John Marshall, General Dan Lindsey aud Attorney David Favligh, gave assurances that the agreement would bo accepted by Gov¬ ernor Taylor. J Ire argument provided that in or¬ der to leave no question os to the title of William Goebel and J. C. W. Beck¬ ham to the offices of governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, the general assembly shall pass a resolu¬ tion in joint assembly validating the acts on that subject since the legisla¬ ture lias beeu prevented by troops from bolding its regular session at Frankfort. As soon as tho legislature should do this Beckham’s Hilo lo tho office ot governor was not to be questioned. The Democrats grant immunity to Governor Taylor and his associates from prosecution for treason, usurpa¬ tion of office, or contempt of court for what lias been done since the shooting of Goebel. These matters uro to bo held in abeyance for a week. the According to the terms of agree¬ ment the Bepubliean legislature was to be withdrawn from London imme¬ diately, and no filibustering or other attempts of tiiis character wore to be resorted to by the Bopublieans to ob¬ struct the carrying of this agreement in the legislature. Tho Democrats suggested that in view of the great crowds expected iu Fi nnkfort during the Goebel funeral ceremonies the soldiers should bo withdrawn. The Republicans asked that an adequate guard be ieftfo pro¬ tect Governor Taylor and his associ¬ ates. It was finally agreed to leave to General Dan Lindsey, one of the Bo- puldican conferees, the decision as to bow many troops should be left to prevent a clash as a result of tho Goe¬ bel funeral, other troops to be with¬ drawn at once from Frankfort. It was agreed that the board of election commissioners sitting as u couteat board should be ullowod to meet at Frankfort without molesta¬ tion, tho Democrats agreeing that no summary uction bo taken on these contests and that nothing be done without due hearing of evidence and argument. TO CHANGE GOEBEL LAW. The liepuhlicans asked that some provision for a repeal or modification of the Goebel election law be iucludod > n ^ lu agreement. The Democrats agreed that to two leading Kepubli- cans and two lead ng Democrats should bo left the matter of suggesting changes iu tho Goebel law believed to be wise. The acceptance of the agreement by the principals was the only element of uncertainty remaining iu tho situation when the conference ended. It is probable that the Republican policy was materially influenced by the following telegram: “Washington, D. C., Feb. 4.— Hon. W. S. Taylor: The unani¬ mous sentiment here is that you are wrong in preventing the legis¬ lature from meeting, and that you should submit the disputed ques¬ tion to the civil courts. Federal assistance cannot be given you ou your requisition so long as the legislature is in session or can be convened. There is no doubt but it can be convened if you will permit. The Democrats intend that if any violence occurs, you shall be the aggressor. You will by forcible resistance alienate all who formerly sympathized with your case. No assistance. An¬ swer. W. J. DeBoe.”