davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Legal Status of Successor to Late Governor
George L. Lilley Definitely Settled
OPINION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Handed Down Monday Afternoon-Mr. Holcomb Quotes
the Provisions of Constitution of State of Connecticut
and Concludes by Saying'T Think you are Authorized
to Sign Your Name, Frank B. Weeks, Governor.

I senate when he administers the gov
eminent during tt temporary absence
from the state Z the governor, and
he is permanently incapacitated to eX-
ercise the office of the president of
the senate, when, on account OF the
death of the governor. he IS admins
tering the government until the next
periodical election for governor. 'Un-
der present conditions he could not
retain and exercise his constitutional
duties as lieutenant governor if he pre-
ferred to do so. The death of the gov
ernor gives him no choice the consti-
tuition Gusts him from the duties per
tanning to the Office of lieutenant gov
erner, which duties are succeeded to
by the president of the senate pro tenn
pore. Upon the death Of the governor
he must exercise the powers and au-
thority appertaining to - vnice of
governor, or it would b,> a refusal to
serve, and the government would then
be administered by the president of
the senate pro tempore, and the office
Of the lieutenant governor would be
vacated.
1T is true that there is not a gov
ernor of this state who has been elect
ed in the manner provided In the con-
the next periodical election for gov
ernor, and be duly qualified but it
ould seem clear that the constitu-
tional provision, that the lieutenant
governor shall exercise the powers
and authority appertaining to the Of
flee of governor until another be chOs-
en- etc. makes him governor, while he
is so administering the government.
Instead Of being placed in the Office Of
governor by the votes of the electors,
he is placed in that Office by the con-
stitutiOn, by virUe Of his having been
elected and qualified as lieutenant gov
ernor; in other words, when the con-
ditions arise. the constitution removes
him from the office of lieutenant gov
ernor to that of governor, with all of
the powers and authority pertaining
to that office"
The opinion, after citing extensively
from constitutional and other author
flies, concludes as follows:
"Sign Your Name Frank 3. Weeks,
Governor"
"As under existing conditions the
constitution has issued to you the
mandate to exercise the powers and
authority appertaining to the Office of
governor / thiEk you are authorized
in the exercise Of such powers and
authority to use the tide OF the Office,
and to sign your name, Frank 3.
Weeks. Governor"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Hartford, Apr1 26.-In en- opinion
handed down this afternoon by At
torney General Marcus II. Holcomb
the legal status of Gov. Frank B
Weeks, who succeeds the late Gov
George L. Lilley in the administra-
tion of the state government, in con-
nection with the office OF governor, is
definitely settled, Mr.. Weeks, accord
ing to the attorney generals opinion.
being authorized in the exercise OF
the powers and authority appertain-
ing to such office, to use the title of
the office, and to sign the title OF gov
eruor after his name, this carrying
with il the right to be addressed as
Your Excellency." instead of Your
Honor"
Opinion Addressed to Governor Weeks
The opinion, which was addressed
TO Governor Weeks, says
Our constitution provides that up
on the death of the governor, the lieu
tenant governor shall exercise the
powers and authority appertaining to
the office of governor and you request
my advice as to the title you shall
use in signing your name in the exer-
else Of such powers.
Gov. George L. Lilley is the first
governor who has died during his term
Of office since the adoption Of our con-
stitution in 1918, and there is no prece-
dent in this state to aid in answering
your question except the course taken
by Lieut. Gov. Charles II. Pond, to
whom Gov. Thomas H. Seymour re-
signed and surrendered the Office OF
governor on October 20, 1853, and there
after the Thanksgiving and Fast day
proclamations and the various COM
missions were issued and signed by
Charles II. Pond, Governor
Relation Of the Constitution to the Sit
uation.
The opinion then cites the relation
of the constitution TO the situation,
citing from sections IA, Is and 16. Con-
tinuing. it says
when the government shall be ad-
ministered by the Lieutenant governor
his position as president of the senate
becomes vacant, to be filed by one Of
its members. and It is obvious that
IN the present emergency so far as
the Lieutenant governor Is concerned,
that position Is permanently vacated
by him. He cannot at the same time
perform the duties Of the Office of gov
ernor and the duties OF president of
the senate. II is clear that under the
above provisions OF our constitution
he is temporarily incapacitated to ex-
ercise the office Of president Of the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Catholic Woman's Club.

There was a meeting Of the Catholic
Woman's club Monday evening in St.
Anne's rooms, at which the president,
Mrs. p. H. Hartman. was in the chair,
and the business discussed was in re-
Iation TO the whist and dance to be
given early in May in the Armory.
Numerous committees We're named,
among which We're the committee on
whist, on forty-five, on dance, and the
general committee. which included
Mrs. p. H. Hartman. Mrs. William
Murphy. Mrs. ID. r. Shea, Mrs. Dom
ohue. Mrs. William Slattery, and Mrs.
]. b. Shannon. with several others.
Il was reported that ten of the sixteen
prizes had already been donated. and
the prospects were for a very success
full affair through the large advance
sale Of tickets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Final Act in the Siege of the Yildiz AlbanianS
0VeraWed Into Surrender
BEFORE THE NEXT PRAYERS ON FRIDAY
One Hundred and One Guns May Salute Mehemmed
Kechad Effendi the New Ruler of the Empire
len Thousand Prisoners in Hands of the Invading
Iroops-Many Civilians Among Those Arrested.

Constantinople, April 26.-The depo-
sition of Sultan Abdul Hamid appears
now to be certain, and the 1O1 guns
saluting Mehemmed Rechad Effendi
as the new ruler Of the empire prob
ably will be- heard before the next
selamlik on Friday. The dlgnatories
OF the church care aS little for Abdul
Hamid as does the committee Of union
and progress, but the higher clergy are
seeking to curb the agitation of the en-
thusiasts Of the Mohammedan league.
Senators and deputies who have in
quired among the UleRas find them in
different degrees favorable to the sui
tan's removal
Albanians OVerawed Into Surrender.
The afternoon Witnessed the final act
in the siege of dhe Yildiz. General
Schefket, t,commander of the Constition-
alists. overawiug the Albanians into
surrender The prisoners included do
mestics. eunichs, pages, secretaries and
practically the entire male staff of the
palace as well as the famous Fusilee-s
the spoilt proteges Of the sultan. Their
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
REAR ADMIRAL BOB EVANS
MEETS OLD FRIEND.
Talks War With Japanese Admiral at
Los Angeles Hotel.

Los Angeles, April 26.-Admiral H
z. Ijichi, commander of the Japanese
training squadron now at San Pedro
had a long talk today with Rear Ad-
miral Robley D. Evans. The two ad-
nrirals, who are old friends. and who
are now staying at the same hotel, dis
cussed international questions, inchd-
ing the possibility of war between the
United States and Japan. They agree
that war between the two nations was
impossible.
81 see they have been trying to get
US into trouble" said Admiral Evans.
Yes" replied Admiral Ijichi.
But such a thing is perfectly impos-
gible. The United States and Japan
understand each other too well for
anything Of that kind. The people of
your country and mine have too deep
seated q friendship for each other to
ever allow any trivial matter to bring
about trouble"
Il gree with you" said Admiral
Evans. "Such a thought is ridiculous" +"
Admiral Ijichi told Admiral Evans
that he was delighted with his recep-
tion at Los Angeles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
AT BROADWAY THEATER.


Broadway theater has an inviting
vaudeville bill for the week as shown
by the opening performances on Mon
day. which were before well filed
houses. which applauded each act to
the limit. Rose Faynon with her train
ed bird had spectacular novelty with
her cute feathered pet and Harry
Waiman. tie boy violinist. charmer
his hearers with his mastery Of the in
strument.
Stirling and - Chapman make up a
team Of character comedians and dane
ers who hit the funny spots with every
move, and Winnie Crawford the girl
in tronsers. has a neat act that serves
to show her abilities to the best ad-
vantage. Moving pictures that are up
to date complete the pleasing bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Shot Lisbon Horse.

Humane Agent George H. Stanton
went to Lisbon Monday morning.
where he shot a horse BELONGING to
Thomas Talbot. The animal was found
Sunday in the pasture with one hind
leg broken in several places. 1t is
supposed this happened by the horse
trying to get over a barway Mr.
Stanton was notified Sunday, but was
not able to go there until the first
thing Monday morning.
This is a piece of bad luck for Mr.
Talbot who is sick In bed and is now
left without a horse 70 finish up his
spring blowing
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
TWO STAFF OFFICERS RESIGN.
Governor Weeks Has Not Yet Taken
Action on the Matter.

Hartford. Conn. April 26.-Governor
Frank B. Weeks stated tonight that he
had received the resignation Of but two
of the officers of the staff Of the late
Governor Lilley. The designations are
those Of General Robert O. Eaton of
North Haven, quartermaster general.
and Colonel Andrew F. Shepard of
Portland. commissary general. Gov
ernor Weeks stated that there might
have been other designations in the late
afternoon mail today. which had not
been opened. Concerning what action
had been taken on these two. the gov
ernor said he had not as yet given any
thought to the matter and nothing had
been done about them. H9' behey ed
that the governor should have the ap-
pointment of his own staff.
1t IS understood that other members
OF the staff have either sent or intend
TO send their designations to Governor
Weeks at once
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
PhIpps.Lanahorne Wedding.

J.aDghorne, youngest OF the FIVE Lang
horne sisters" daughters Of Col CHS
wei. Dabrey Langhorne, Of Albemarle
county, Va, was married this after
noon In st. James Episcopal church to
Paul Phipps of London. The wedding
was largely attended, those present IN
Guiding many persons prominent in So
ciety in a dozen cities. Mr.. Phipps,
who IS an architect. is a grandson of
W. Butler Duncan, prominent New
York railway man. He was born and
brought up In England and has visited
only briefly in this country. Mr. and
Mrs Phipps will leave for England on
Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Commodity Tariff Rates to Pacific
Coast Reduced.

Washington. April 26.-An Import
ant series OF rates was today filed with
the interstate commerce commission
affecting west bound traffic TO Pacific
coast terminals. The rates. which will
become effective June 5 next. make an
average reduction OF ten cents q hun
dred pounds on all commodity tariffs
from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pa
cific coast
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
FEMALE cUTTHRoETs.
Band of Them Captured in Russia-
Had Committed Many Murders.

st. Petersburg, April 26.-A band Of
female cuttnrOats that for many
months past has been committing a
series Of brutal murders was discoy-
cred and arrested yesterday in the vii
lage Of Kurchino. thirty miles from
St Petersburg. The principal culprits
are mother and her two daughters.
who kept a tavern. Assisted by other
women in the village, they murdered
travellers who stopped at the inn for
the night, disfgured the bodies beyond
recognition. and then threw them into
a rapidly flowing stream that passed
by the inn.
Many of these corpses were found
but the distance of the village was so
great that suspicion never centered
there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
COWBOY MAY HAVE CONFESSED.
Prominent Wyoming Ranehmen Re-
ported Implicated in Murders.

Basin, Wyo. April 6.-Constcrnat'c n
has been created in the Tensleep dis
triCt by the report that Herman Brink
the cowboy. arrested for completely IN
the Tens'eep sheep camp raid, IN
which three men were murdered. has
made a complete confession, naming
eighteen other men as participants IN
the assas sination. Two Of this num-
Ter, prominent ranchmen, have disap-
peared and the others are being held
under surveillance by the sherin's
deputies. The authorities are gather
ing further evidence upon which to
base indictments
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
First Official Appearance Of New D. A,
r. President General

Washington. April 26.-The first Of
ficiai appearance Of Mrs Matthew T.
Scott as president general OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
occurred today, when she presided over
the deliberations OF the national board
OF the management Of the ID. A. r.
The plans Of the new administration
were discussed. Mrs. Scott will return
TO her home i'm Bloomington. ILL.,, I'm a
few days. and later will make her resi-
dence here, where she can keep in close
touch with the organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
DATE OF MRS. BoYLE'S TRIAL
is STILL UNDETERMINED
Material Evidence Against the Woman
Said to Be Lacking.

Mercer. Pa. April 26.-With counsel
for the defense demanding an immedi-
ate trial and the prosecution alleged to
be in favor of its postponmeent. the
time for the trial of Mrs. James II.
Boyle. on a charge of kidnapping Will
lie Whitla, is still undetermined,th though
Boyle's case will be heard next Fri
day
1t Is alleged that the Pennsylvania
officials are not I'm possession Of mate
rial evidence against the woman and
are postponing the trial to obtain the
lacking information.
The expense OF the case is creating
a sentiment in the county which would
not be offended we're the woman turn
ed over to the Ohio authorities.
Mr.. Boyle gave out a statement to-
day asserting that she had been
brought up according to the strict ten
cts Of the church of her parents. and
that published stories as to her having
been married to several dinGent men
were untrue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
President end Mr., Taft At rheatsr.

and Mrs. Taft occupied the president 5
box tonight at the Belasco theater to
witness the initial performance hero
Of E. II. Sothern's engagement. The
play was Bulwer Lytton's "Riehelieii.'
A large bunch Of American Beauty
roses, presented with the compliments
of f/AIr. Sothern, were received by Mrs.
Taft during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
TEN JURORS FOR HAMS TRIAL.
Another Day Likely to See the Jury
Completed.

Flushing. N. Y. April s6-With ten
Jurors in the jury box and the per-
emptory challenges allowed by law to
each side nearly exhausted, it is like
y that another day will see the jury
completed and the trial actually begun
Of Capt. Peter c. Hams, Jr., now on
trial before Justice Garretson for the
murder of William z. Annis. The
presentation Of the peoples case IS not
expected to occupy nFJre than a court
day. Should commission in lunacy
70 determine the defendants present
be ordered either by the court or on
application Of District Attorney Dewitt
as soon as any evidence Of insanity is
presented 10 The jury by the defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
President Taft at Yale Commence
pnent

New Haven, April 26.-President
Taft probably will not attend the
meeting of the Yale corporation on
May II, but he hopes to attend the
commencement exercises in June. The
corporation will meet on the Monday
of commencement week and also on
two days later and it is thought at
Yale that the president may plan to
stay over for the ball game and the
Woolsley hail exercises and the alumni
banquet which follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
GEORGIA POSTMASTER
SHOT DEAD BY NEGRO.
Murderer Captured and JaiIed-Lynch.
ing Feared.

Sparks, Ga, April 26.-While search
ing for two negroes who in succession
robbed the pOstofice, a bank, a dry
goods store and a drug store at Lenox,
this county. early today, Assistant
Postmaster Rutherford Of that place
was shot through the head and in
stantly killed by Marshal Lewis. one
of the negroes, who had taken refuge
in the railway station.
Lewis accomplice was caught, but
Lewis escaped and was traiIed by dogs
to Adel He was taken to the Nash
vile, Ga. Jail. 1t is feared that a
lynchlug is imminent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Empress of Japan's Cherry Party.

Toxic, April 26.-The empress of
Japan was present at cherry party
and fete given at the imperial palace
last night. Thomas O'Brien. the Amer
lean ambassador. and his wife present.
ed several Americans. The weather
was brilliant and the palace grounds
presented a beautiful appearance with
their wealth of blossoms and coIOred
lanterns. About 1900 guests enjoyed
the royal hospitality
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Suprene Court Today.

The April term Of the supreme court
of errors will come in here this morn
ing at ten o'clock for the several cases
on the docket. Owing to the illness
Of Michael Kenealy, who is threaten
ed with illness at his home in STAN
ford, and the death of Frank T. Brown
several cases will not be heard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
CHICAGO TENDERLoIN VICE
PROTECTED BY A RING
Composed Of Two Aldermen, Two Re-
sort Keepers and High Police Official.

Chicago. April ADMINISTRATION OF
an allegation that vice in the Tender
loin district OF Chicago is protected by
q ring composed OF two aldermen, two
resort keepers and a high police OH
cial, all Of whom are said TO have
formed a stock company for the pur-
pose. was begun by States Attorney
Wayman today
Money for protection IS alleged to be
collected weekly by a leader OF the
ring who employs several assistants.
Every saloon and dive in the so-called
"red light" district ia said to contrib
ute
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
CHAIRMAN kENEALY
III at His Home in Stamford from At
tack of Appendicitis.

Stamford. Conn, April 26.-There
was no change in the condition of
Michael Kenealy, chairman Of the re-
publican state central committee, who
is i'll at his home here. jMr. Keanealy
is suffering from an attack of appendi-
citis, which the attending physicians
tonight hope to overcome without re-
sorting to an operation, though it can
not be definitely determined until to-
morrow morning whether they will be
successful or not
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Receivers Appointed for H-o Company

Bufralo, y. Y. April 26.-Judge Hazel
IN the United States court today ap-
pointed A. L. Culver, L. NJ. Bass and
Frank A. Abbott receivers for the H-O
company, cereal food concern with .
capital stock of $4,000 300 and a bond
ed Indebtedness of $780, 900. The ap-
plication for a receivership was made
by counsel for the company end It was
unopposed. The plant will be kept in
operation by the receivers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
auIiard Wizard sohaafer ssriou.Ix II

New York. April 26.-Collections were
taken up tonight in the billiard rooms
of Greater New York for the benefit Of
Jake" Schaefer. the Wizard who Is
seriously i'll in Colorado. In nearly all
the rooms there were special benefit
performances. including matches be-
tween prominent local professionals
and amateurs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
NOMINATIONS BY PRESIDENT.
Two Consuls and Several Army Lieu
tenants from Citizens.

Washington, April 26.-The president
toGdy made the following nominations:
COnsuls-Edward l. Nathan. Penn
sylvania at Mefsina, Turkey; A Dom
aldson Smith, North Carolina, at Pat
ras. Greece.
Citizens to be First Lieut. mans Al
II Gr FreebOrn Chace. New York Tuhp
William Keefe, Rhode Island: Charles
Mayrant Rees and James Adams
Hayne, South Carolina: William Sea-
grove AIagill, New York; Arlington
Pond Vermont
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Reproved for Attending Moving Pic
lures Show, Boy Disappears.

Terryville. Conn, April 26.-After
having been reproved for attending a
moving picture show Wednesday night,
Egnos KoYalski, a Is years old boy,
left his home here Thursday morning
and up tonight his parents have been
unable to secure trace of him. The
authorities have been notified and are
trying to locate the boys whereabouts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
s5O.Foor DEATH PLUNGE.
Workman Falls from Thirty Fourth
Story Of the Metropolitan Sky
soraper.

New York. April 26.-Falling $50 feot
from the thirty Fourth story of the
Metropolitan Lie Insurance cOmpanv's
skyscraper on Madison square today,
Thomas Mortlmore, AZ years Of age,
was instantly Killed.
MortimOre, who was foreman of the
riggers at work on the building, was
experimenting the erection of a scaf-
fold four floors above the big clock
on the Twenty-fouFth street side Of
the tower. Hundreds of people in Mad.
ison square were watching him at
work and cried out as they saw him
fall to the balustrade OF the balcony
above the clock. Here the body poised
for a moment, and dropped to the
street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Merely q ChiIdish Whin.

Yet, aside from the natural reaction
that has set in. she is little the worse
for her wanderings. DR.. August G..
Seibert, the Boas family physician,
spent half an hour with the girl this
evening and announced afterward that
she was in perfect health. He said her
trip was merely the result of a child
ish whim.
She is growing" he said "and she
was seized with one of those mex
plainable notions children have and
followed the fancy. She had been
thinking of going to Boston for some
time. For two weeks she had been
saving her money for the trip
Desided to Return to New York.
With the first shock of the meeting
with her parents OYER the child told
position she had in a restaurant there
was to have brought her $3.50 a week
with board and lodging. Saturday
night and Sunday she spent in the
room which sne had rented. Her
money by this time was practically
exhausted--all but enough to get back
Ito New York-and this morning she
decided to return. She went to the
South station ana was approached by
an elderly man.
THE police are looking all over for
YOU Adele Boas,'. he said.
MY name is not Boas.' she replied,
defantly, and boarded the train for
New York only to be identified at
Stamford, Conn. after she had tried
in vain to dodge the persistent ques-
toners, even resOrting to the ruSe of
speaking broken English.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Home CHAPTER, Kina,s Daughters.

At the Johnson home on Monday af-
ternoon sixteen members Of the Home
chapter of Kings Daughters went TO
the home for sewing bee from 3 10 >
O'Clock and most enjoyable time re-
suited, those in the home spending a
pleasant afternoon. Tea was served at
5 o'clock. Mrs Conant, iH charge Of the
social committee. directing the plans
for the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Death Of Mrs. John T. Houston.

Thompsonville. Conn, April 26.--
Mrs John T. Houston, "A years old.
a,ifadin (haignuKAmrhAz RDL u UU
died here tonight. Her husband was
president of the Hartford Carpet cor
poration for many years. She leaves
a son.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
GIFTS TO MISS YOUNG.
Also a Surprise by Her Class Of Twelve
on Monday Evening.

On Monday evening Miss Marian
Young Of the East Side was given a
surprise of ice cream and cake follow
ing the close Of her gymnasium class
of twelve women. 1t was the last Of a
series Of meetings and proved a merry
conclusion. Miss Young leaves soon
for Hudson. y. Y. where she has ac-
cer.ed a position as eymna dIm tearL-
er in the New York State Training
school.
Friday afternoon when she conclud-
ed her duties in the East Side school
she was presented a handsome shower
Bouquet by the pupils.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Steamship Arrivals,

At Genoa: April "a, Koenigin Luise,
from New York via Naples.
At Boston: April 26, CymrIc, from
Liverpool via Queenstown.
At Naples: April 22, Luisiana, from
New York.
At Bremen: April 26 Main, from
New YoOrk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27
Hinh Sinnla-

A high single of 12S rolled Monday
at the Rose alleys by c. Leroy Hill
was good for the daily prize. A num-
ber have taken a try at the handicap
tourney, but no new names were add
ed to the six that held over from last
week on the qualifying list.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-27

Lisbon. April 26.-A national sub
scription. headed by King Victor En-
manuel, has been opened for the re-
lief of the sufferers from the earth
quake of last week Six additional
bodies have been recovered from the
ruins of Benevente.