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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
CAPT. HANS NOT INSANE
 AT PRESENT TIME.
Statement by Aienist for the Defense
 Caused a Commoition.

Flushing, N. Y. April PA com motion was caused among the defense today at the trial of Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr.. for the murder of William E. Annis, by pr. l.. $. Manson, an alienist retained by the defence He declared that in his opinion Captain Hains was not insane at the present time and that the defense did not in- tend to raise such an issue but would rest with the proof that the defend ant was insane at the time of the shooting
 The physician was severely censured by the Hains lawyers for expressing this opinion and afterwards partly de- nied. having made the statement cred tied to him.
 John F. Mcintyre. chief counsel for the defense. admitted that two of their alienists were of the opinion that the prisoner was now sane, but he said that he did not agree with them. Mir. Mcintyre further stated that he hope a commission in lunacy would be avoided. and that the question of his clients sanity would be left for the jury to pass upon after all the evil dence had been placed before them.
 Two new jurors were added today to the five already in the jury box. Nearly fifty talesmen were examined.
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were agreed that the funeral should be as elaborate as the high station of the deceased called for, the wishes of the family would be paramount and the final arrangements provide for the inn pressve ritualistic grave service of the order. The mobilization of the forces of the state means the calling out of more than three thousand men. The transportation difficulties were so many that the commands in the norrh- ern and eastern part of the state have been ordered to Hartford and those from the southern and western coun- ties will rendezvous at Waterbury each division to constitute a military escort. The Governors Foot Guards alone will be the special escort throughout, though the Horse Guards dismounted. may go to Waterbury from Hartford.
 Military orders to meet every move ment of the commands were issued to- night by Adjutant General Cole.
 Acting Governor Weeks this after noon issued a proclamation by which the people of Connecticut were official ly told of the death of Governor Lilley. It is his suggestion also that business activities stop for five minutes when the grave service is being read on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

GOSEHNOR'S PROCLHMA ION. Asks People of State to Join in Final Tribute to Late Gov. George L. LiIley.
 Hartford. April Ex-Governor Weeks. this afternoon. issued the following proclamation:
 Governor Weeks. tf4s afternoon, is- sued the following proclamation: State of Connecticut. by His Honor
 Frank B. Weeks, lieutenant- gov
 ernor and acting governor.
 A Proclamation.
 With a deep sense of our great and pression of the sorrow which fills all hearts, hereby request that on Saturday, the 24th day of April next ensuing at the hour of 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at which time the mortal remains of George L. Lilley, late gov ernor of Connecticut, will be commit ted to their final resting place the peo- pie of this state cease from their or dinary labor and for a moment join together in a last tribute of loving re- spect and esteem.
 Given under my hand and seal of the state at the capitol in Hartford this 22d day of April in the year of our Lord 1909. and the independence of the United States the 133d
 (Signe0, FRANK E. WEEKS. By His Honor's Command, Matthew
 H. Rogers, Secretary of State.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
President Taft Seeks Admission to
 Washinuton Masonic Lodae.

Washington, April 22.-Brother Will liam H. Taft a member Of Kilwinning Masonic lodge, Cincinnati. appeared at the new Masonic temple in this city to- night and sought admission into Tenn pie lodge. No. 32. He was accom- panied by Grand Master IT. K. Simpson of the District of Columbia and William w. Price, representing Temple lodge. Grand Master Simpson was present in Kilwinning lodge when Mir. Taft was made a Mason, as was R. O. Bailey. private secretary of the treasury. who was also present tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
NOMINATED BY MAYOR
 FOR CORPORATION COUNSEL.
Willis A. Briscoe Will Be Named for Election by the Common Council Letter of w. s. Alls.

On Thursday Mayor Lippitt received the following letter from Wallace s. AllIs, who has been acting corporation counsel since the death of Frank T. Brown:
 Hon. Costello Lippitt, Norwich Conn |:
 My Dear Mayor:-To avoid any em- barrassment which might arise from the fact that my name has been men toned in connection with the present vacancy in the office of corporation counsel, I would like to say that while residence within the city limits is not made a necessary qualification for holding this office, I think that under all the circumstances as they exist at the present time it would be fairer to the members of enO common council and the voters of Norwich. as well as to the local members of the bar. that an attorney be selected for this posi- tion who resides and votes within the city.
 l appreciate most fully the regard and honor evidenced by the suggestion of my name for this office.
 Yours respectfully,
 WALLACE $. ALLIS,
 Acting Corporation Counsel.
 Norwich, Conn. April 22, 1909
 As the result of this. Mayor Lippftt on Thursday announced that his choice for corporation counsel would be Willis A. Briscoe, and his name will be pre- scented to special city meeting Mon day night for election by the board. MT. Briscoe has signffied his willing ness to accept the election.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
RESERVOIR IS RISING.
Less Than Three Feet Below Hiqh
 Water Marl-Work at Bog Meadow.

The rainfall of Wednesday night amounted to 20 of an inch, making a total of 1.21 from that storm. The res ervoir when measured on Thursday was 35 inches below high water mark and steadily rising. Bog meadow has a good quantity of water bonded there and a pipe full is running into Fair view, which will continue for a short time
 Contractor Dodd has a dozen men at work at Bog meadow clearing off the bottom of what will be the basin,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
FAMILY DINNER ON 50TH
 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Celebration at the Home of Mir. and Mrs. Nathan Brewster in River AVenue-A Double Event.

On Thursday occurred the 50th an- niversary of the wedding of MT. and Mrs. Nathan Brewster of River ave- nue. and it was also the 18th wedding anniversary of their daughter, so the double event was celebrated by fam fly dinner at which there were pres ent MT. and Mrs. Brewster, Mir. and Mrs. George s. Draper, Mrs. Bertha I, Brewster of Putnam, Miss Magic H Draper and Clifton N. Draper of Pitts burg.
 It proved an enjoyable occasion and sumptuous dinner was served. Both MT. and Mrs Brewster and MT. and Mrs. Draper received many eongratu- latory messages on the anniversary. All are well known here and have host of friends. The line of anniver- saries was further increased when in the evening Miss Mazie Draper and J. Dyer Potter were united in mar riage, as stated elsewhere
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Bridgeport Tailor Burned by Exploding
 Gasoline.

Bridgeport, Conn. April 22.-Mathias Sabjen, aged 47. upset a can of gaso- line while, at work in hls tailor shop on Middle street this afternoon and the stuff caught fire from the stove and exploded. Sabjen escaped safely to the street but rushed back to save his customers goods. His clothing caught fire and when he emerged again he was a human torch. At St. Vincent's hospital the doctors say there is no hope for his recovery. The property loss was small.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
House Took No Action on Census Bill.

Washington. April 22.-The house was in session for forty minutes today. but took no action on the census bill. the only important business which it has before it for consideration. Mir Crumpacker Of Indiana, chairman of the census committee. endeavored to have the house insist further upon tfs disagreement from the senate amend ments, but the absence of a quorum prevented such action. For the same reason no conferences were appointed. The house adjourned until Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
D. A. R. ELECTION.
Tellers Counting the Ballots-Work
 May Take Many Hours.

Washington, April 22.-There is sus- pense tonight among the Daughters of the American Revolution over the re- suit of the election of a president general and other officers today. The balloting began late in the afternodl and tonight the tellers are engaged iI the prodigious task of counting the votes. This may take many hours and the possibilities are that they will not be able to submit their report until morning.
 this morning Mrs. Donald Mclean said that about two thirds of the votes still remained to be examined.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
ROOSEVELT QUITS MoMBAsA.
Ex-President Starts for Interior of
 Africa.

Mombasa, April 22.-Theodore Roose- welt. and the members of his party left here on a special train at 2.30 p. In. to- day for Kapitl Plains station, whence they will be conveyed to the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease for their first shooting trip. The party is accompanied by F.. A. Jackson, acting governor Of the uroteCtOrate
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
TARIFF BILL IN SENATE.
Republican Criticism of Pending
 Measure-3o2 Pages of Bill Ready.

Washington. April 22.-Republlcan criticism of the pending tariff bill on the ground that the rates were too high was prominent in the senate to- day. Senator Nelson of Minnesota and Senator Deliver of Iowa attacked va- rious schedules.
 Under the guise of discussing the duty oi gas retorts a general debate on the tariff was indulgcd by by demo- cratic senators. Senator Bailey of Texas taking occasion to say that the bill discriminated against the south
 Fifty of the 302 pages of the bill were ready today. The senate ad- journed until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
MosLEMs MASSACRE
 10000 CHRISTIANS.
Wave of Fanatieism in Asia Minor
 Spreads.

Constantinople. April 22.--The sltu- ation in Asiatic Turkey. according to the latest intelligence received here ia distinctly threatening. The wave of fanaticism which originated at Adana about ten days ago and found it's ex- pression in the killing Of Christians, apparently Is spreading generally through the eastern provinces. Up- ward of 10000 Armenians were massa- cred in Syrian towns and villages. jrin- sipally in the vilayet of Adana, during outbursts of fanatical zeal that took place at the time of the spring festi- val in honor of Mohammed. and upon the receipt of the news of the overturn of the "heretical" government at Con- stantinople. One embassy places the estimates of killed as high as 15,00o.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Mayor Lippitt's Expressions.

On Thursday Mayor Lippit wrote a letter of condolence to Mrs. Lilley ex- pressing his great grief at the death of the governor and his profound sympa- thy for the family in their bereave- ment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Steamship Arrivals.

At Havre: April 22, La Provence, from New York.
 At Naples: April 19, Madonna. from New York.
 At Leghorn: April 20. Calabria. from New York
 At Plume: April 21. Carpathia, from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Owing to Sickness Juror Kinney of Griswold Was Excused and Case Goes on With Eleven Men.

At the opening of the common pleas court Thursday morning the case of the Colchester Grain & Coal Co. vs. the Norwich Iron & Metal Co. was resumed, and occupied the entire day.
 At noon Sterry Kinney of Griswold was taken sick and at 12.45 he was unable to go on with his duties and upon agreement of counsel to go ahead with eleven men, he was excused for the term. The case was not finished Thursday afternoon and will be con- tinued today.
 The case of Thomas vs. White. an- other woodland case. has been taken from the jury list and will be placed on the court list by order of the judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
EMBLEMS OF MOURNING
 SEEN ON EVERY HAND.
Black and Purple Drape Fronts of
 Hartford Buildings.

Hartford, Conn, April 22.-Emblens of mourning to show the grief of state stricken by the loss of it's chief executive, Coy. George l.. LiIley. were to be seen on every hand today flags being lowered to half staff on all build lngs, both state and private, and busi- ness houses draping their fronts in black and purple. The shadow which had descended saddened the members of the legislature as they gathered at the capitol today to take up the rou- time of business, but which was thrust aside to allow of action in recognition of the loss to the state. The body of tke governor remained at the executive mansion, where laLa in the day it was placed in the mahogany casket and prepared for removal to the capitol, where tomorrow 1t will lie in state Both branches of the general assem- bly, after passing the necessary meas ures by which committees were raised and means provided for a state tuner al. adjourned cut of respect. The joint committee on arrangements completed so far as it could the general plan of the funeral leaving Inc details, mostly of a military character. to be worked out by departmental heads, the major portion of the task falling upon Ad- jutant General Cole, who virtually is in command of the forces
 The funeral on Saturday will no doubt draw to Hartford and to Water bury, where the church services will be held, 6. great throng of people, tax ing accommodations and offering a considerable problem to solve.
 Ii had been the desire of the family to have the service in Waterbury con ducted by the Knights Templar, and while the members of the legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
THE HOUSE.

The horse was called to order by Speaker .anks at 1115. The house chaplain. the Rev. Franklin Country man, in his prayer, referred to the death of Governor Lilley with much feeling and asked that the benediction of heaven should rest on the stricken family He prayed as follows:
 70 God, We thank Thee for our consciousness of Thee. In Thy hands is the ordering of all events. Grant unto us power to do well our work in the brief time allotted to us, for the night cometh when no man can work. Grant that when our little day is done and We are gathered to the fathers it may be with a reasonable hope. a confident expectation, with power of faith. in favor with God, in charity toward man.
 Grant we may so act as to receive the crown of righteousness which the Lord. the Righteous Judge, shall give Us in that day. and not to us only but to all who love His appearing. May we, today, enshrine in tender memory the virtues of him who has departed. May the tender benediction of Inv presence descend upon the stricken family and give them com fort and peace. God strengthen our commonwealth in it's bereavement and keep us as near as possible to Thee Grant to be with our common wealth in it's hour of need, for Christ's sake, Amen"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Annsal in lvins Case

An appeal has been taken by the administrator of the estate of w. H. Wins from the decision of Judge Case in setting aside the verdict of the jury in the Twins case recently heard in New Haven, when S2,500 was awarded
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

St. Petersburg. April 22.-A despatch received here from Harbin. Manchu- ria, says that Japan is sending large endorsements into Manchuria and that the soldiers are spreading along the frontier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, April 22.-The French govern ment, acting in accord with Great Britain, has decided to recognize the independence of Bulgaria as soon as certain formalities shall have been full filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Premier Asquith Introduced the Welsh dise5ta blishment bill in the commons. The lower house Is expect ed to pass the measure, but it's reiec- ton by the lords is regarded probable
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Just as He Fired Shot at his own head Charles Heinbruck fainted. The bullet didn't hurt him. but his swoon ing Dead"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Japan is Said to Be Sending large endorsements into Manchuri4 and the soldiers are spreading along the frontier
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Charles M. Schwab Denied that he Is planning a combination to fight the United States Steel corporation
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Advices from St. Petersburg say that Russian military forces will occupy northern Persia for prolonged peri cd.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Water in Lower Niagara River Reced
 ino

Youngstown, N. Y, April 22.-At 10 o'clock tonight the water in the lower Niagara river had receded six feet from this mornings level, and there was a corresponding drop in the ice between here and Lewiston. The indications are that the ice will pass out of the river without much trouble, independent of further dYnamiting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
FRANK B. WEEKS TAKES OATH.
Sworn in as Governor of Connecticut
 by Judge Samuel o. Prentice.

Hartford. April 22.-Frank B. Weeks of Niddletown, who has been acting governor during the incapacity of the late Gov. George l.. Lilley, took the oath of office as governor of the state this forenoon shortly before 10 o'clock. in the executive flee in the capitol The oath was administered by Judge Samuel O. Prentice of the supreme court
 There were present in the executive office when the oath was administered Governor Weeks, Judge Prentice, for mer Gov. George P. Mclean, Dr. George H. Knight. representative of the town of Salisbury. Senator Isaac w. Brooks of the Thirtieth district, Deputy Sec retary of State Richard J. Dwyer, Deputy Treasurer E. Frank Marsh Deputy Comptroller F. Clarence Bissell Attorney General NJ. H. Holcomb and Executive Secretary Charles A. Good win.
 State Secretary Notified
 The secretary of state had been pre- vi)usly notified by Executive Secretary Goodwin of Governor Lilleys death in the following communication:
 Hartford April g, 1909 Sir:-It is my sad duty to inform you that George L. Lilley, late gover- nor of Connecticut, died yesterday at 7.26 o'clock in the afternoon. I have tAAS 4ASii'l tD bGs NSA y res ptctlully yours,
 CHARLES A. GOODWIN,
 Executive Secretary. To the Honorable the Secretary Of
 State.
 To Lieutenant Governor. Deputy Secretary Dwyer handed to Governor Weeks the following com munication, officially notifying him of Governor Lilley's death and of his ac- ce5sion to the office of governor:
 State of Connecticut.
 Secretary's Office.
 Hartford, April 2R, 1909 Hon. Frank B. Weeks, Lieutenant
 Governor and Acting Governor: Dear Sir;-It is my sad duty to in- form you that Gov. George l.. Lilley, late governor of Con lecticut, died ves- terday at 726 o'clock in the afternoon. Under the constitution of the state bv virtue of the death of Governor Lilley. it devolves On you to execute rhe DOW CTS and authority appertaining to the office of governor. until another be chosen at the next periodical erection for governor and be duly qualified
 Very truly yours,
 MATTHEW H. ROGERS.
 Secretary.
 Oath Administered.
 When Governor Weeks read the communication from the secretary he said:
 q accept the office.'
 Judge Prentice then administered the oath of office to Governor Weeks. The oath was as follows: You do solemnly swear that you will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Connecticut so long as you continue a citizen thereof and that yor will faithfully discharge and exercise according to law the powers and au- thority appertaining to the office of governor of the state of Connecticut until another be chosen at the next periodical election of governor, and be duly qualified, to the best of your abil- ities, so help you God
 The proceedings then terminated and those present shook the hand of the new governor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Condensed TelegramS

The General Federation of abor has called on all French unions to strike on May day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

pr. Wu Ting fang, Chinese minister to the United States, presented to the president his new credentials from the prince regent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

Camille Flammarior heartily ap- proves Professor Pick,ring's plan of signaling Mars by a series of mirrors
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
STATE FUNERAL FOR GOV. LILLEY
 AT HARTFORD SATURDAY
Body to Lie in State at Capitol from Il This
 Morning Until 1O9O A. M Saturday
ENTIRE ARMED FORGE OF CONNECTICUT

Ordered to Assemble and Participate in the Service Ceremonies to Be Held North Front of State
 House, the Right Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster Off
 catino EuIoov by Former Governor Mclean = Twentv-Two Honorary Bearers-Buria in Waterbury
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
A Recess.

Immediately at the conclusioS of the prayer a recess of ten minutes was taken on motion of MT. Chandler of Rocky Hill, and at the suggestion of Speaker Banks. who said he under stood that resolutions relating to the death of the governor were in prepara- ton.
 Fonner C. '-nors Present.
 Former Governor Phineas c. Louns- bury occupied the platform with the speaker, and during the recess was Sarmly greeted by many members of tha house and others who have known him for years, among them some who were in the general assembly during his term of office.
 Ex-Governor George P. Mclean was
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Twentieth Senatorial District Flora
 Tribute.

Hartford. April 22.-The members of the general assembly representing the 20th senatorial district held meeting today at 12 o'clock to arrange for the sending of floral tribute to the fune- ral of the late governor Senator Brad ford acted as chairman and Represent ative Chadwick as clerk
 A committee consisting of Senator Bradford and Representatives Bunjan and Noble was appointed to act for the district in the matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

also an attendant at the session occu- pying seat in front of section 1.
 Erora fbe Sana+a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
GEORGE l.. LILLEY,
 1s5S-1909."

The flowers which will be received will be banked around the foot of the catafalque and against the pillars of the chapel
 The casket will be opened at 1 D. m and will remain open to public view until 10 ?. m., the lights on the dome of the capitol in the evening being extinguished out of respect. The Foot Guards will mount guard as has been the case at the house since death oc- cured.
 At the services the body bearers will be sergeants of the Foot Guards and Horse Guards, to be detailed by the commanding officers of those compa- nies.
 The Honorary Bearers.
 The honorary bearers. 22 in number will be as follows: Former Gov Geo. P. Mclean of Simsbury; Executive Secretary Charles A. Goodwin, Rev. John Neale, Charles Hopkins Clark of Hartford, Railroad Commissioners Andrew F. Gates and o. R. Fyler, County Commissioner J. D. Walter, J. H Roraback of North Canaan, Walter w. Holmes, Charles Moves, Major Theodore Roosevelt, IT.. Major A. R. Rice of Waterbury, Major L. M Ull- man of New Haven. Lieut.. Command CT Frederick A. Bartlett of Bridgeport Col. Robert Q. Eaton, Judge Lucien y. Burpee. John H. Light of South Norwalk, Surgeon Gen. Frederick C.. Graves. Col. A. N. Shepard of Port land. Col. J. Moss Ives, Dr. H. c. Knight and Col I. M. Ullman of New Haven.
 Full Episcopal Service to Be Used.
 The services at ths capitol are not expected to be of any length The full Episcopal service will be read Bishop Brewster being assisted b-- the chaplains of the general assembly, and Rev. James Goodwin of Hartford and Rev. Dr Phillips of New Haven the Foot Guards chaplains, and Rev. II.