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| William Goebel. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, January 31, 1900.
GOEBEL IS DYING.
Kentucky Senator Likely to Succumb to Wounds.
FRANKFORT IN A TURMOIL.
No Clue to Would-be Assassin Who Makes Good His Escape.
"FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 31.—Dr. Hume announced late last night that the chances had turned very much against the wounded man, and the probability was that he would die before morning.
"He has internal hemorrhages," said Dr. Hume, "and we are unable to stop them. Unless we do, his death is a question of a very short time. We have taken from him over a pint of blood, and there are symptoms of the gravest character. There is hardly a chance that he can live through the night and practically none that he recovers.''
FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 31.—William Goebel, the Democratic contestant for governor of Kentucky, was shot and fatally wounded while walking through the Capitol grounds on his way to the Capitol building at 11:10 o'clock yesterday morning. Harland Whittaker, a farmer from Butler county, the home county of Governor Taylor, is now in jail at Louisville, charged with the crime. There is no direct evidence against Whittaker, and he was placed under arrest more because he was caught around the Capitol building when the shots were fired than for any other apparent reason. He denies in the most positive manner that he had any connection with the shooting or knew anything about it. He was running toward the scene of the shooting when he was arrested.
Senator Goebel was wounded by a rifle ball of small calibre, not over .38, which struck him in the right side just below the armpit. The ball passed through the back part of the right lung across the body in a diagonal line, passing out below the left shoulder blade.
Mr. Goebel was on his way to the senate in company with Colonel Jack Chinn and Warden Eph Lillard of the Frankfort penitentiary.
Mr. Lillard was a few feet in advance of Goebel and Chinn, who were walking side by side, Goebel being on the right and Chinn upon the left.
From the outer edge of the Capitol grounds to the steps of the Capitol building the distance is about 300 feet. Two-thirds of this had been passed and the men were walking slowly when suddenly a shot rang out from a large 3-story building which stands 50 feet east of the Capitol building. This building is used for offices by nearly all the leading officials of the state, Governor Taylor and the secretary of state having room on the first floor. As the shot was heard Goebel gave a quick, involuntary exclamation of pain and made an effort to draw his own revolver. His strength was unequal to the task, however, and he sank upon the pavement. With great rapidity several more shots were fired, the bullets striking the brick sidewalk close to where Goebel lay. None of them touched him, however.
Lillard hastily turned around to aid Goebel, who was supported by Chinn, who had his arms about him almost as soon as he touched the pavement. "Get help," said Chinn to Lillard and turning to Goebel, he asked: "Are you hurt, Goebel? Did they get you?"
"They have got me this time," said Goebel. "I guess they have killed me."
SHOOTING PREMEDITATED.
Plan Was Carefully Laid Down and Successfully Carried Out.
As soon as it was known that the bullet that struck down Mr. Goebel had come from the building to the east a group of men gathered in front of the door on the east side. Others ran around to the door on the west side to prevent the escape of anybody from there.
Several men attempted to enter the doors from the outside, but were prevented by groups of mountaineers, who stood in the doorways. Some of these men held Winchesters in their hands and presented an aspect so generally uninviting that no attempt was made to search the building, and nobody gained entrance to it for several minutes after the shooting had been done and the assassin had ample opportunity to escape.
That the shooting of Mr. Goebel was the result of a carefully laid plan is without question. The man who did the work had evidently taken his stand at the window which had previously been raised in order to allow the free passage of the bullet and waited until his victim was in full sight before firing.
Ever since the influx of mountaineers last week, a large number of them have been sleeping in the upper part of the state house. It is not known, however, that any of the men did the work, or that they had any knowledge of the premier premeditated crime. There has not so far been discovered the slightest evidence pointing to any man, and it is not likely that any will ever be found.
The man who fired the shots took the precaution to conceal his location by using smokeless powder cartridges. A score of people were where they had a full view of the side of the building from which the firing was done, and all of them declare that not a sign of the powder smoke was visible.
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| William McKinley. |
McKinley Expresses Regret.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.—The news of the shooting of William Goebel, the Democratic contestant for governor of Kentucky, was received at the White House while the cabinet was in session. Upon reading the bulletin the president expressed his sorrow and remarked that it was a great calamity.
INSURRECTION PREVAILS.
PLOT TO ASSASSINATE THE APPELLATE JUDGES.
Governor Taylor Issued a Proclamation, Adjourns General Assembly to London—Republicans Start for London—Democrats Will Meet Elsewhere and Declare Goebel Governor—Court of Appeals Adjourns Indefinitely.
FRANKFORT, Jan. 31.—Governor Taylor has issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, A state of insurrection now prevails in the state of Kentucky and especially in Frankfort, I do hereby adjourn at once the general assembly to meet at London, Laurel county, on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
The Democratic members of the legislature declined to accept the adjournment and decided to meet elsewhere and declare Goebel governor. The court of appeals indefinitely adjourned to-day, refusing to sit while the militia is here. One reason given for adjourning is that letters were received from Middlesboro to-day, stating that Appellate Judges Hazelrigg and Hobson were also to have been killed yesterday. The Republican members of the legislature will leave at once for London.
OUT OF THE CAR SHOPS.
Engine No. 1 of the Erie & C. N. Y. R. R. in Fine Condition.
Engine No. 1 of the E. & C. N. Y. R. R. was put into the Lehigh Valley railroad shops here in Cortland about two months ago for a general overhauling. The work upon it has been thorough and complete, and yesterday afternoon it was sent out for the first time as good as new in every respect. To-day it has been tested over the road, and to-morrow will be put on the regular train. Then engine No. 2 will be put into the shops to go through the same process. When engine No. 1 went into the shops it bore the name of I. H. Palmer, and engine No. 2 now bears the name of W. D. Tisdale. No. 1 lost its name in the shops and No. 2 will do likewise. Only numbers are to be used.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL GATHERING
At the Presbyterian Church Parlors—Fine Program Rendered.
There was a very pleasant social gathering of the members of the Presbyterian church and society at the church parlors last evening, a large number being in attendance. A short musical and literary program was rendered under the direction of Miss M. T. Hendrick, which proved most delightful in every respect. The program included two soprano solos by Miss Ruth McNett, most beautifully sung, and with piano and violin accompaniment by Miss Carrie D. Halbert and Mr. Robert I. Carpenter. They were ''Invocation" by d'Hardelot and "Beudemeer's Stream" by Gatty. Mr. Ralph Davis contributed four short selections from James Whitcomb Riley, which were given with flue effect and received the hearty approval of his hearers. Mr. Carpenter played "Walthers Preislied'' from the Meistersinger by Wagner and in response to an encore "Chanson d'Amour" by Meyer-Helmund. There is a sympathetic quality and an artistic finish to Mr. Carpenter's playing upon the violin that always proves very attractive to his hearers. Mr. Samuel B. Howe, Jr., concluded the program with the recitation of some original verses that were bright and timely. Light refreshments were then served and a social season passed most enjoyably.
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
Papers Filed and Served—Defendant Ordered to Show Cause.
A petition by the creditors of Francis M. Beardsley of Marathon representing claims to the amount of over one thousand dollars was filed on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the United States district court, with the clerk of that court at Albany, N. Y. John H. Miller of Marathon, N. Y., represents the petitioning creditors as their attorney, five of whom joined in the petition. A copy of the petition, against him, was served on Mr. Beardsley Monday afternoon, together with a subpoena requiring him to appear and show cause why he should not be declared a bankrupt under and pursuant to the act of congress relating to bankruptcy.
Death of Mrs. Bull.
Mrs. Sarah Fish Bull died at her late home, 44 Graham-ave., this morning, aged 83 years, 11 months and 5 days. The funeral will be held from the house Friday at 1 o'clock P. M. Interment at Scott, N. Y.
Mrs. Bull was born in Malta, Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1816 and subsequently lived in Albany, Seneca Falls, Scott and Racine, Mich. For the past thirty years she had been a resident of Cortland, Three sons survive her: Lewis J. Bull who lives in Chicago, Chas. S. and J. S. who lived with her here in Cortland.
Mrs. Bull was a woman of much more than ordinary intellect, of strong sense and of great energy and efficiency. She was an excellent type of the competent and faithful wife and mother in a generation of which but few representatives are now left. She was social, kindly, domestic in her tastes, fond of family and friends, and especially of children. Her death will leave a large vacancy in the home of which she had so long been a member.
Sun Dogs in Sight.
Several sun dogs were seen in the western sky this afternoon at about 3:30 o'clock, a sure sign of cold weather, so the weather prophets and observers say.
BASEBALL DONATIONS.
Nearly $500 of Gifts Presented for the Baseball Fair.
The soliciting committee for the baseball fair continues its work, and already nearly $500 worth of gifts have been donated. In addition to the list previously published the following have been secured:
Empire State Telephone and Telegraph Co., Cash, $3.00
Dorr C. Smith, cash, $60.00
Powell & Goldstein, Oneida, cigars, $8.50
Bert G. Hill, Binghamton, cigars, $7.00
W. A. Stockwell, cash, $5.00
Greenway Brewing Co., cash, $7.00
Bartel's Brewing Co., cash, $7.00
F. H. Cobb & Co., candy, $9.00
C. D. Hayford, cash, $2.50
CORTLAND IN LINE.
NO OPPOSITION AT LEAGUE MEETING IN SYRACUSE.
Five Year Franchise Voted and President Farrell Re-elected for That Period—Cortland Shown to be One of the Best Baseball Towns in League.
There is much rejoicing to-day among local baseball men over the outcome of yesterday's proceedings at the State league meeting held in Syracuse. Of course it terminated as all the local men had anticipated it would, and in view of the fact that so much has been said about dropping Cortland and that there was in some localities a strong opposition against retaining the wagon makers in the league, the news that Cortland would be retained and enter with a five year franchise was very refreshing.
The five year franchise which was adopted by the meeting gives permanent value to these documents, and assures the holders of them a place in the list for this period of time.
The election of John F. Farrell to the league presidency for the next five years is very gratifying to Cortland. Mr. Farrell has shown good executive judgment and the present condition of the league is a sure proof of his ability to lead the movements of the association.
Concerning the talk that Cortland was to be dropped this year from the league—and it was all talk—conditions were found to be very different from what was indicated. Cortland is conceded to be one of the best baseball towns in the league. The last year's receipts show that six out of the eight towns which played ball here last year received while here more from gate receipts than Cortland took in while playing in those towns.
Some surprise has been manifested in the report that Tim Shinnick was one of the delegates from Cortland, and some have surmised from this that Shinnick has been hired to manage the Cortland team this year. This is incorrect, and it was purely accidental that Shinnick was a delegate pro tem from Cortland. Mr. M. T. Roche and Mr. Joseph M. Smith were the delegates from Cortland, but Mr. Smith was unavoidably detained till the afternoon train, and Mr. Shinnick acted in his place. Cortland has not yet chosen a manager for next year, and perhaps will not for several weeks to come.
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| Cortland Opera House. |
"The Real Widow Brown."
Mr. A. Q. Scammon has been a purveyor of some of the best comedies and farce comedies for years past and in his latest achievement "The Real Widow Brown," which comes to the Opera House next Friday evening, he possesses one of the best drawing attractions on the road. This hilarious play had a long run in New York simply on the strength of its clever situations and amusing complications, but for the road Mr. Scammon has generously and wisely introduced a clever medley of up-to-date songs and dances, enhancing the intrinsic merits of the play insomuch a famous critic pronounced the comedy to be a veritable "dramatic cocktail." It certainly possesses all its exhilarating effects without its fatal consequences. If you feel blue or worried with care go and see "The Real Widow Brown." If you don't come out a happier man then your blood is out of order and you should consult an M. D. Tickets on sale at Rood & Co.'s.
The Preble Cemetery.
The annual meeting of Elmwood Cemetery association of Preble, N. Y., is called to be held at the town hall in Preble village on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1900, at 1 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of electing trustees and transacting such business as may be deemed necessary. DAVID O. CROFOOT, Pres., J. D. F. WOOLSTON, Sec., Preble, N. Y„ Jan. 22, 1900.
BREVITIES.
—On account of illness Mr. T. J. McEvoy was unable to attend the teachers' Institute yesterday at Bath, Steuben Co.
—There will be a program meeting of the Farther Lights society at the home of Mrs. Peet, 9 Church-st., on Saturday evening, Feb. 3. This meeting will begin promptly at 7 o'clock, so as to close in time for the exercises at the Normal. Let every one come and make the meeting interesting.
FROM THE PHILIPPINES.
Extracts from a Letter from C. F. Mangang of the Army.
Mrs. Eugene Shuttuck has received a letter from her cousin, C. F. Mangang, who is stationed in the Philippine islands. Mr. Mangang is a brother of Prof F. A. Mangang, formerly of Cortland, who is undoubtedly remembered by all music lovers. The letter in part reads:
I am in my seventh month in the islands of the almost wild man. During the rainy season we slept in mud and marched in mud and water over our belts for ten miles at a time. We had to fight in water knee and waist deep, and then go back to camp and eat those good boiled beans and bacon and hardtack. We are now in a fine place at the foot of Mt. Arayat, eighty miles north of Manila and last Wednesday we had fresh meat for the first time in ten weeks. The eating is fine when you get used to it.
Some times we have canned beef slum for breakfast, bacon and potatoes for dinner and canned beef for supper and that is good field rations. When out on duty we lie down on the ground and sleep and when off duty we sleep in a so-called house, on a hard board or a bamboo floor. It is a good bed. Out of our company, 128 men, only two are sick, nine drowned and one dead. Three have been wounded and better again. Some of the other companies have been badly cut up. All that we fight here, where we are, are bands of natives.
It is beautiful in the mountains, such beautiful birds, and wild dogs, and an animal that very much resembles a deer. There is lots of bamboo and shrubbery, sugar cane and rice fields. We expect to stay here a few months and return to the states before the rainy season begins next July
The letter left Manila Dec. 23, 1899, and reached Cortland Jan. 29, 1900.
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