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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Connecticut
Legislature
NOMINAL LEADER OF HOUSE
CAUGHT MAPPING BY DEMOCRAT
FLOOD OF BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
Few Contests on Minor Judgeships-
interpretations Committee Begin to
Assign Hearings.

Hartford. Jan. 20.-Abiding By the
constitutional requirements, and fol-
lowing precedents, United States Sen
ator Frank 3. Brandegee was formally
proclaimed a senator from this state to
succeed himslf by the general assem-
bly, at noon today. The senator made
an appreciative response and one that
gave rise to much comment later, as
it breathed of independence with the
pledge that none of Connecticut's in
terests should be sacrificed by him. The
ceremony, for such it may be called,
was witnessed by many citizens, with
& sprinkling of members wives on the
floor of the house and part of the
balcony filed with school children.
House Put in Busy Day.
Legislatively speaking the house put
in a busy day and there was a hear
of bills, resolutions and petitions piled
up on the clerks desk when adjourn
ment was taken until next week. 1t
is noticeable that so far most of the
minor judgeships are being sent to the
judiciary committee without contests.
Last session there were a number of
such contests requiring hearings.
Caught Mapping by Democrats.
Representative Bush of Orange, the
nominal leader on the floor was
caught mapping blythe democrats to-
day, for he allowed a resolution to go
in appointing a democrat as county
county commissioner of New Haven
county, and the republican members
woke up only to find that there had
been an election on the part of the
house, and this required reconsidera-
ton
The interpretations committee, of
which Senator Barnum is chairman,
has begun to assign hearings on bills
now in its possession. Many of the
chairmen are. anxious to ret to work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
LiIIey's Name
Off House Roll
UNANIMOUS ACTION TAKEN BY
MEMBERS.
GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT
Cannot Hold Seat as Representative
judiciary Committee Reports the
Alleged Fscts-statement by LiIIey.

Washington Jan. 20.-The substitute
Gaines resolution, which was reported
by the judiciary committee today and
which declared that the seat of Rep
resentatiy e -at-Large George l.. Lilley
who was inaugGrated governor of Con
necticut on Jan. 8, had been vacated
was unanimously adopted by the house
today.
The House Resolution.
Resolved, That the seat of George L
Lilley as representative from the state
of Connecticut was vacated on the 9th
of January, 1909, and that the clerk OF
this house be and he is hereby directed
to remove the name OF George L. Li'ley
from the roll of members of this
house.
Statement of Alleged Facts.
The committee reported that it had
found the following facts:
That George L. Lilley has not been
in attendance at any time during the
second Session of the Sixtieth congress.
That on the 11th day of December,
1908, George l.. Lilley rendered his
resignation as member of this house
to Rollin S. Woodruff, governor OF the
state of Connecticut, to talce effect Jan.
5, 1909, and that Governor Woodruff
declined to accept the resignation.
That George l.. Lilley did not with
draw his resignation as member of
this house.
That George L. Lilley was elected
governor of the state of Connecticut
and took the oath of office as governor
of the state on Jan. 6, 1909, and that
ever since he took the oath of office
he has been performing the duties OF
the office of governor of the state of
Connecticut and has remained at the
executive office at Hartford, Conn,
That on Dec %, 1908, he drew his
check for his stationery in full.
That on the first day of January
1909, he drew his clerk hire in full for
the month of December.
That George L. Lilley drew his sal
airy as a member of the house Of rep
resentatives up to and including the
4th day of December, -90S.
That the 22d day of December, 1908,
George L. Lilley made application by
letter for a remittance Of the mileage
for the second session of the Sixtieth
congress.
Claims by the House.
It was claimed that the uncertain
status of membership of the governor
of Connecticut might result in serious
complications, as the house would have
the right to compel his attendance in
the house if he were still member
LiIley's Letter Not Read Nor Printed
Representative Higgins of Connecti-
cut endeavored to have printed in the
record a letter written by Governor
Liliey but Representative Williams OBJ
iected and the letter was not read or
printed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Tennessee Senate Refused to Sustain
Governors Veto.

Nashville Tenn, Jan. 20.-The senate
refused to sustain the governors veto
on the Holiday prohibition bill today.
The vote was 20 to 10. The passage
of the bill was the occasion of an en-
thusiastic demonstration The read
ing of Governor Patterson's veto mes
sage in the senate caused some caus-
tic criticism of the governor Senator
Lane declared that the message con-
tanned an ingenious clander upon the
senators, the manhood and womanhood
of Tennessee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR
Again Before the senate-Oppositio
to Re- enlistment.

Washington. Jan. 20.-The Browns
vile affair was again before the SEN
ate today. Senator Frazier of Ten
nessee spoke in opposition to the pas
sage of any measure for the re-en-
hstment Of the discharged soldiers of
the Twenty fifth infantry He in
sisted that the guilt of some of the
regiment had been established beyond
any doubt, although the identity of
those who committed the crime had
not been determined. Mr.. Foraker an
nounced that he would move next
Monday that his bill to reinstate the
soldiers be taken up, unless an agree
ment on the time to vote ON the meas
ure was made sooner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMED
PRESIDENT OF CUBA
General Gomez Later Formally Notified
at the Preside.

Havana, Jan. 20.-Gen. Jose Miguel
Gomez was officially proclaimed presi-
dent-elect of Cuba today at a JOINT
session Of congress held in the house
of representatives and later he was
formally notified at the presidio "
state penitentiary on the outskirts of
Havana. This unique place for the
presidential notification ceremonies was
not selected in advance Congress
met shortly after noon and went
through the brief formality of can
vassing the electoral vote as reported
from the electoral college, after which
President Martin Morua Del Gado of
the senate. who presided at the joint
session, officially declared Gomez as
president and Alfredo Zayas as vice
president to be the choice Of the Cuban
peOple.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

Manila, Jan. 2O.-Pepe Isio, the leader
of a band OF fanatical Ladrones which
has long dominated a large section ol
the country, who was sentenced to be
hanged. has been reprieved by Gov
ernor General Smith. He was convict
ed of murder and ladronism but be-
cause of his having surrendered to the
officers sent to effect his capture they
suggested a commutation of sentence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Death of Rev. Amos 3. Kendis, D. D.

Boston, Jan. 20.-Rev. Amos y. Ken
dig, D. D.. for many years a prominent
Methodist minister died today at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Silas
Peirce, in Brookline. He was 10 years
of age and a native of Lancaster coun-
ty, Pennsylvania. Fxom the date Of
his ordination in 1852 until 1875 he
occupied many pulpits in Iowa He
came to Massachusetts, in 1875 and
filled pulpits in Boston, Lynn and
Worcester.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
VENEZUELA AND HOLLAND.
Prospect of Speedy Settlement of
Their Difficulties.

The Hague, Jan. 20.-Jose de ]. Paul,
the special envoy to Europe of the
government of Venezuela, arrived here
today from Paris. He is to have an
interview with Foreign Minister Van
Swinderen and he believes that a set
tlement of the difficulties between Hol-
land and Venezuela, satisfactory to
both sides, soon will be reached.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Four Jurors Acoented.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 20.-With four
jurors accepted when court adjourned
tonight, there is every prospect that
the trial of Col. Duncan Cooper, his
son Robin and former Sheriff John D.
Sharpe for the murder of former Sen
ator E w. Carmack will be in full
swing before the week is over.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
carneqie Hero Medals Awarded.

Pittsburg, Jan. 2O-The Carnegie
hero fund commission at it's annual
meeting here today awarded 26 med
ais, $14,750 in cash and persons ag-
gregating $565 per month, for deeds of
valor performed since the last meet
ing Of the commission in October.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
coLIMA m ERUPTION.
Mexican Volcano Throws Out Ashes
and Earthquakes Have Been Felt.

Mexico City, Jan. 2o.-The volcano
Of Colima is in eruption, and is throw
ing out e great quantity Of ashes and
pumice stone. There Is no lava fow-
ing, and the people are not alarmed.
Several slight earthquake shocks have
been reported from that region within
the last few days, but no damage has
been done. This volcano always emits
smoke and flames from it's crater, and
may be seen every night by ships
many miles at sea.
Predictions of more severe earth
quake shocks are made by seismoIo-
gists
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
TILLMAN ON THE NEGRO.
Senator Says He is Not Opposed to
Education, but to Domination.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Till
man of South Carolina today gave cut
. statement in reply to Mr.. Taft's
speech of last night concerning negro
education in the south.
7 am not opposed to negro education
at ALL" said Mr.. Tnlman, provided it
is of the right kind. What l said is
that the republican policy of the last
forty years has been 10 compel rne
south to recognize the political equality
of the negro. That. in its essence,
would mean the domination OF TIE ne
gro in South Carolina and Mississippi
and many parts Of other southern
states"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Naval ADpropriation siu in House.

Washington ian. 20.-After adoptirg
without opposition a resolution by
which Gov. George L. Lilley Of Con-
necticut ceases to be a member of
congress, the house Of representatives
proceeded today with the naval appro-
priation bill. Few amendments were
offered to the measure, the items under
consideration being those of mainte-
nance and improvements to navy yards
stations and other public works of the
navy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Ball and Reception in Honor of Cover
nor LilIey.

New Haven, Conn, Jan 2O.-The
Second company, Governors Zoo,
Guards, gave a military ball and re-
ception in honor Of Governor Lillev in
the state armory tonight More than
two thousand persons attended and #
was a brilliant affair. Governor and
Mrs. Lilley were the guests over night
of former Governor and Mrs. Woodruff.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
THE SENATE.
To Meet Three Days a Week Until
Otherwise Ordered.

Hartford, Jan. 2O.-The senate was
called to order at Ills by Lieut.-Gov.
F. B. Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain Sex
ton
Petitions.
A petition was received from the
Uncas Power company of Norwich for
ar amendment to its charter to en-
power it to furnish electricity to street
railway companies. interpretations.
From the New London and East
Lyme Street Railway company for
an extension of time in which to build
and for an increase in its capital
stock to s5G' 000. etc. Railroads.
The Groton and StoningtOn Street
Railway company petitioned for per-
mission to extend its route. Rail
roads.
Resolutions.
By Senator Brooks-That hereafter
the senate shall meet on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11.30 a.
m, until otherwise ordered. Passed.
By Senator Peck - ApprOpriating
s45,000 for the care and improvement
of the Israel Putnam memorial camp,
Israel Putnam Memorial grounds.
Reformatory Law.
Senator Luther. by request, intro
duced a bill and statement in re-
gard to the proposed reformatory law
of Connecticut. printed in pamphlet
form. The pamphlet was printed by
Mrs. a. 5. McGee. Referred to the
committee on the judiciary.
Adjournment.
On the motion of Senator Middleton
the senate adjourned to Tuesday at
1890.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES
Military Appropriation 5ill-Provisions
OF the Bill.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The military
appropriation bill. as approved today
by the house committee on military ar
fairs, provides for a general stan
Of staff and two general officers to ne
detached by the president from the
army at large and 20 be not below the
grade OF brigadler general: four col
onels. six lieutenant colonels and slx
majors. 20 be detached from corre-
spending grades in the army under
such rules for selection as the presl-
dent may prescribe.
The bill carries a total appropria-
tlon OF SOS 1854 as against s1O4.-
100000 asked for. and S94. .371 GOO. tho
amount OF the presedt appropriation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
District Attorney J. 8. Moran Dying in
Arizona.

Boston, Jan. 26.-Despatches re-
ceived here from Phoenix. Ariz. today
bore the news that District Attorney
John 3. Moran, who has been in
Phoenix for some time, trying to re-
gain his health, has failed rapidly. r.
W. CoalIey. q Boston attorney and
friend Of Mr.. Moran, visited the invalid
at Phoenix and in a message to friends
here he said that the district attorney
was confined to his bed. Mr.. Moran
was greatly enaciatcd, according to Mr.
Coakley and his voice was entirely
gone.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
LINCOLN POSTAGE STAMP
To Commemorate Tooth Anniversary
of His Birth.

Washington. Jan. 20.-To commem-
crate the one hundredth anniversary
OF the birth OF Abraham Lincoln. Post
master General Meyer announced o.
day that one hundred million new too
cent postage stamps will be issued on
or before February IL next. The new
issue was provided for by Joint reso-
luton Of congress.
The design comprises the portrait of
Lincoln IN an ellipse. the only decora-
dion being a spray of laurel leaves and
the inscription. ~. S. Postage" in a
straight line at the top OF the stamp,
with the numerals "tS09-Feb. 12-I909,"
at the bottom. The color design will
BE- red, as with the present two-cent
stamps. The profile was taken from a
copy I'm the Corcoran art gallery in
this city of st. Gaudens' statue OF Lin
coin on Riverside drive I'm Chicago.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Receiver for Central Trust Co., Provi.
Hance

Providence, r. l., Jan. 20.-Rfchard
e. Lyman, an attorney, was appointed
permanent receiver Of the Central
Trust company of this city today by
Judge William II. Sweetland in the
superior court. Receiver Lyman I'M
mediately took charge of the companys
affairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

third daughter of Lord Minto viceroy
Of India, was united in marriage today
to Lord Charles George Francis, sec
ond son of the Marquis of Dansdowne.
The ceremony occurred in st. Paurs
cathedral. The bishop of Calcutta Off
ciated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
hicaqo Man Found Dead in Boston
Hotel

Boston, Jan. 20.-A man thought to
be H. r. Hanan of Chicago was found
dead in q room at the Appleton house
in the South End today. He had shot
himself in the left breast. The sup
posed Identification was made from pa
pers found on his person. Hanan was
about 81 years old.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
GOV. MACON TO LEAVE CUBA
Jan. % on Scout Cruiser Salem Er
Route to Washington.

Havana. Jan. 20.-Great interest is
being manifested in the arrival here
of the United States battleship Maine.
which is expected Jan. %. For the
first time the new Maine will enter
Havana harbor, where the wreck Of
her namesake is still partly visible.
The battleship Mississippi and the
scout cruiser Salem are also eSpec ed
to arrive about the same time and the
squadron viii remain for tie Inaugural
tion Of President Gomez on Jan. 2S.
Governor Magoon plans 10 leave on tne
afternoon os that day aboard the Sa-
lem for knights Key, Fla, where he
win take train for Washington.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

ToIIand.-Judge and Mrs. Edwin S.
Agard left Wednesday for California.
They will spend some time in Pasa-
dena, then going to San Francisco,
and from there TO Portland, Ore, to
visit their daughter, Mrs. Florence
Agard Babcock
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
ANOTHER QUAKE AT SMYRNA.
@Gt.Ieships Virginia and Louisiana Still
in the Harbor.

Smyrna, Asiatic Turkey, Jan. 90
Another earthquake was experienced
here at ten minutes past o'clock this
morning, but no damage was done.
The American battleships Louisiana
nd Virginia are still IN the harbor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
MERGER MAY FosFgIT cHARrEF
Opinion of Massachusetts Attorney
General on the New Haven Roads
Liability.

Boston, lJan. 29-The Massachusetts
charter of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad is declared to
be subject to forfeiture In the annual
report of Attorney General Malone to
the Massachusetts legislature, present.
ed today. because of the action of the
railroad in merging with the Consoli-
dated Railway company Of Connecti-
cut, and increa sing its capital stock.
New Haven. Conn, Jan. 20.-When
the statement Of Attorney General
Malone of Massachusetts was called to
the attention today Of President Mel
len of the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Pailroad company, President
Mellen said:
The question is one of law, and the
New Haven Railroad company has
obeyed the law in the past. is obeying
the law now, and intends in the future
to obey the law"
In connection with his statement.
President Mellen called attention to
the fact that Of the 1888 stOckhold-
ers of his company, S.101. or clear
majority Of the whole number and
holding 349,759 shares. reside in Mas
sachusetts, as indicating the size of
the interests involved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

Robert Mather, president Of the Rock
Island company, has been elected pres
ident of the board of directors of the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufac-
turing Co
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
STATEMENT BY Mr.. LlLLEY.
Has No Criticism to Make on Propri-
ETY. Of House Action.

Hartford. Jan. 2O-This afternoon,
Governor Lilley made to The Times
the following statement concerning the
action OF the house of representatives
at Washington in dropping his name
from the membership roll:
"On December Il, 1908. I filed with
Governor Woodruff my resignation as
congressman at-large Governor Wood
ruff declined to accept the resignation
on the ground, as 1 understand, that it
would necessitate a special election
to fill the vacancy, mourning an ex-
pense to the state which he thought
would be unwarranted because of the
short time that my successor would
occupy the office.
i Understood and am advised that
my office as congressman Large ter
minated on the 5th day of January,
1909, by my resignation, or on the 9Th
day of January, 1909, by my inaugura-
ton as governor of the state. The ac-
tion taken by congress today is de-
claratory of the fact of the vacancy,
and l have no criticism to make on
the propriety of the action"
Perhaps No Special Election.
Attorney General Holcomb was
asked this afternoon whether the ac-
tion of the federal house in declaring
Mr.. Lilley's seat vacant would require
the holding of a special election for
the choice Of his successor.
He said that the statute should be
interpreted in the light of common
sense, and strongly intimated that if
his advice were officially asked he
should advise the governor that, in
view of the fact that a successor. if
elected. would hold Office only a few
days, it would be contrary to the die
tates Of common sense to put the state
to a great expense under the circum-
stances.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Anti Jap Legislation Held Up Until
Next Week.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 20.-By a vvI.
Of 4S to "a the assembly decided today
70 hold up all anti-Japanese legisla-
t1on until next Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
BattIeship Connecticut Leaves Naples.

Naples, Jan. 20.--The United States
battleship Connecticut, the flagship Of
Rear Admiral Sperry, sailed from here
this afternoon for Villefranche. She
will remain a week at the latter port
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

st. Petersburg, Jan. 2O.-Major Cen
eral Alexieff retired, was placed on
trial in this city today on the charge
of peculation and having received
bribes while in the service. He was
indicted by order of Minister of Marine
Dikoff.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Investigation Of the Secret Service.

Washington. Jan. 20.-There was q
meeting today cf the special committee
which was appointed by the house to
investigate the secret service. 1t was
decided that the future meetiucs Of the
committee shall be executive. This was
The first meeting Of the fun committee,
which consists Of RepresentGti Ohm
sted (Pennsylvania). chaifman. Currier
New Hampshire), Young (Michigan),
Braptley CGeorgia) and Bowers (AIis-
sissipnN.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Cabled Paragraphs

Algiers, Jan. 2O.-The collier Ajax
ami the repair ship Panther. accompa-
nying the American battleship fleet
around the world. arrived here toGay
from Port Said.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
THE HOUSE.

The house was called to order by
Speaker Banks at 11.32. Prayer was
offered by the chaplain. the Rev
Franklin Countryman. Members to-
day occupied the seats assigned them
yesterday, and were settled perma-
nently for the first time this session.
County Commissioners.
When the resolution for the ap-
pointment of Charles D. NOyes as
commissioner Of New London county
came UP it was passed under suspen-
sion of the rules The term is for
four years from October / 1903
The same action was taken on the
appointment of Marc Keeney as a
commissioner for Tolland county for
O. short and long term.
Sheriff Sprague.
Sheriff William B. Sprague of Toll
land county was elected to succeed
himself in the office of sheriff for the
unexpired term, ending June II, 1911.
Bills.
BY Mr.. Cronin of New London
Concerning the taking Of fish in Kon-
OmOc lake without permission. Fish
cries and game.
By Mr.. Dunn of Windham-Mahng
an appropriation Of $4,000 for a
state armory in Willimantic. Mill
tary affairs.
Resolutions.
BY Mr.. Hall of Willington-Raising
committee on constitutional amend
ments consisting of nine representa-
tives. Passed.
BY Mr.. Sumner of Bolton-Provid-
ing for the payment of the funeral
expenses of Linus 5. Goodrich. a SOL
dier who served in Company G, Sec
ond regiment Connecticut volunteers,
during civil war. Claims.
BY Mr.. Dunn of Windham-PE.Sid-
ing that the party casting the next
to the larger number of votes in the next
general election have minority repre-
sentation on every board commission
or committee consisting of more than
one person whose members are nomi-
mated or appointed by the governor or
general assembly. Judiciary.
By Mr.. Calvin of Embellishments
ing section 1925 making close season
on shore birds and snipe from jan
uary / to July 81 and on rail from
January 1 to September IL. Fisheries
and game.
By Mr. Bishop of New Haven
Amending charter of the General Hos
pital society of Connecticut. Incor-
pbratious.
At L2O the houseN adjourned to
1870 on Tuesday nextN
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Verdict for ono Cent pamaaes.

Birmingham. Ala, Jan. 20.-The Jury
in Governor Corners libel suit against
the Montgomery Advertiser returned a
verdict today for one cent damages.