The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-03-24
PLEDGE MADE GOOD
BY GOV. PEABODY
COLORADO LEGISLATURE SEATS
HIN AS GOVERNOR ON PROM
Use TO RESIGN.
Keeps His Word and Lieut.. Gov. Nc
Donald Is Inaugurated-state En-
joys Unique Fame of HavingtThree
4 Governors in "a Hours.

Denver, COL, March lS.-lne bargain
made by leaders of the opposing re-
publican factions. of Colorado to take
the governors chair from Gov. Adams
and to. seat in it Lieut.. Gov Jesse +.
Mcdonald after permitting James II.
Peabody to hold it for one day, was
carried to a conclusion late Friday
afternoon. In fnlfillment Of the agree
ment which he made before the gen.
eral assembly decided the gubernatorlai
contest in his favor, Gov. James H.
Peabody resigned the, Office In which
he was inaugurated late Thursday AFTER
loon. His resignation, Of which w. s.
Boynton. of Colorado Springs, had been
custodian since Wednesday, when it was
written, was filed in the Office of the
secretary of state at 1920 p. m.
Mcdonald Sworn In.
James CoWie, secretary of state I'm.
meGliately certified Gov. Peabody's
resignation, and Lieut.. Gov. Mcdonald
was then sworn in as governor by Chief
Justice Babert. There was no further
ceremony. Gov. Adams was ousted
and Gov. Peabody installed by the gen.
eral assembly about five o'clock Thurs
day afternoon and Gov. Mcdonald was
sworn in before five p. m. Friday. Thus
in space of less than "a hours, Col.
orado has had three governors.
Lieut.. Gov. Mcdonald reluctantly
takes the chair which Gov. Peabody
resigned after forcing Gov. Adams out.
The lieutenant governor has taken no
part in the bitter fight over the gov
ernorship which has been waged ever
since the election on November 8.
Senator Arthur Cornforth, president
pro tempore of the senate. becomes act
ing lieutenant governor by the elevation
Of Lieut.. Gov. Mcdonald to the Office Of
chief executive.
Peabody Wins.
Denver, COL. March Thames H.
Peabody on Wednesday won his con-
test for the office of governor, from
which he retired on January 10, after
serving a term of two years, but his
victory was achieved only after he had
given his pledge to resign and surren-
der the chair to Lieut.. Gov. Jesse +.
Mcdonald. The vote in joint conven-
ton of the general assembly by which
Gov. Alva Adams was ousted and Gov.
James H. Peabody installed was 81 to
H.. Ten republicans voted with the
democratic members for Adams.
Adams Surrenders. III.
r. Gov Adams no had spent The day
packing his effects, surrendered his Of
fee to Gov. Peabody shortly after five
O'Clock "Wednesday afternoon. Scores
Of letters, kilograms and telephone
messages had reached the executive
chamber during the day urging Gov.
Adams to hold his seat by force, but
he decided to ignore this advice. In
conversation. he said he felt outraged
at the action of the general assembly
and expressed surprise that Mr.. Pea
body should become a party to what he
termed a conspiracy to secure the office
Of governor for man who had no
claim whatever to the place. Gov.
Adams will issue a formal statement
to the people regarding the result of
the contest.
Peabody 1naugurated.
Gov. Peabody was escorted before the
joint assembly by a committee after
the adoption of the report and resolu-
tons restoring him to the Office of
governor. He was greeted with cheers.
The oath of Office was administered to
him by Chief Justice Gabbert.