New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-25
PERSONAL.

Professor ". X. Townsend, OF New Haven. who has
| teen appointed United states District Judge for Con-
ucctlct In place Of Judge shpman promoted Is about
forty years OF age. 1.-THE Hartford Courant' says OF
him: Few LAWYERS acquire In twenty years. or. in
decd at ALL any such business. either in extent or
quality as Professor Townsend has secured through
his tact. his shrewdness and his recognized ability
Well grounded I'm the science and philosophy Of law,
lie Is OF the kccneSt and quickest lawyers
in the state and his mt the bar has been series
OF noteworthy successes. lie Ie Phelps Professor OF
Contracts. Admiralty Jurisprudence and Torts In the
Yale Law school, and jealous Yale man. lie VIII
be remembered Of the chief speakers at the last
Yale alumni dinner In this city. and has frequently
been heard other Yale GATHERINGS lie has also
been an effective Republican speaker In campaign work
His personal popularity Is great and the letters IN
dorsng him for the appointment We're very many ana
from leading judges lawyers politicians and others IN
every part OF the state. well as from New YORK
lie gives up his practice at large pecunaty sacrihcc
but appreciates the value In other and higher Of
the honorable llfeofcc that is given TO him. lie has
been suffering lately from overwork and has been IN
Florida lie Is practically recovered and Will be home
by April II
Carmen sylvia. the Queen of Ruman'a. has almost
recovered her health and will return 10 Bucharest
She has spent several months In Pelanza. Her return
to Rumanla VIII PIT an ena PoDaDLS; 10 'e r'no'S
That enterprlsing leader OF Boston society, Mrs.
jack Gardner. who had Podercws for the chef at
traction OF one OF her muscacs few weeks ago. had
the two De Reszies and Miss Emma Eames entertain
her friends Thursday evening. IL Is said that she
succeeded only by utilizing the persuasive help OF
Joseph Peabody intimate friend Of the two men.
cZkc l. reported to be particularly reluctant
TO Sing In drawing rooms, dceming his voice better
suited 10 stage performances and feeling that with
ont the environment OF scenery and costume he cannot
do himself justice.
Mr.. Won Mumm. the secretary Of the German Lega
ton I'm Washington, has been recalled and will sail for
Europe some time IN April. The announcement will
be received with regret by all his acauaintunces AMI
friends-ter which, In this instance almost
SYNONYMOUS There are few members Of the Diplo
matte Corps who in the short period of four years. have
succeeded In becoming universally popular. have
contributed in marked a degree to the cementing
and strengthening OF the ties between the United States
and the countries they have represented. From the
first day upon which he entered upon the discharge OF
his official duties until now. when he Is about 10 leave
this country he has, made ID point TO study. without
prejudice and In n sympathetic spirit the people among
whom 10 was the pleasure OF his Government to send
imtlleir habits their customs their OF think
Ing Such study, pursued with candOr and inteli.
gence. could not fail 10 bear good fruit 4 general
iavorte among all classes Of society. Mr. Mumm
has succeeded I'm winning the friendship and esteem
Of Secretary Blaine and the officials OF the State De.
partment. The sincere regret caused by the news Of
future day he may return to Washington to represent
his country as Minister. When he does. he will be
sure OF IA warm welcome from old friends.
Recent mention OF several persons. each believed
In hs own ncighborhood 70 DO the ouly living Guild