Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-23
THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER.
George M. Gum, . Veteran of Six
 Sessions, to Bo Given Honor.


 Sessions, to Be Given Honor.
 By unanimous consent, as it may be said, the important position of democratic leader of the house is to be given to George M. Gum of Mil- ford. Mfr Gum has had legislative experience sufficient for both himself and the republican leader of the lower body. whoever that worthy may be. His aptitude for leadership in par. llamentary and political debate Is as evident and unprecedented as his leg islative experience. A born orator, with conciliatory, suave and amiable policy, whenever such Is possible, he at once secures close attention aud gaines and preserves friendships. The charm of his oratOry Is equaled only by that of his manner in social re- lations. Mir Gum may be called an all'round man, distinguished alike fin politics, oratory. debate and social life.
 Mir Gum was born, August 10, 1851, in the town which he represents. He attended General Ruaselrs institute in New Haven. He graduated from Yale college in the class of 1874 and from the Yale law school in 1873 He has taken busy part in public life iu Mill ford having been a member of the board of education, and judge of pro- batA as well as representative six times before his present election. He has also held the position of president of the Milford Savings bank. He has gained eminent distinction in the prac- tice of law in Milford and New Haven, as well as achieving O reputation spreading throughout Connecticut. Mr Gum 10 a successful attorney, be- sides a clever politician and debater.
 Mir Gum represented Milford in 1880 and in 1881. In 1882 he WAS senator from the old seventh district. The following year he was reelected. In 1885 he reappeared. in the lower branch. representing his native town In 1887 he was for the fourth time representative from Milford. and the year 1898 saw him a fifth time a representative. It was in 1895 that he was sent to the house for the sixth trip. Mfr Gum has served on many of the most important committees of the general assembly.
 Among his most active assistants Mir Gum will be able to count Rep resenfative Thomas F. Noone of Yer non and Representative Michael !. Connor of Enfield. Holland and Hart ford counties. thus supporting New Haven.
 Mr Noone was born Tn Rockville September 8. 1873. He graduated from the Yale law school cum laude in 1se9 ard soon opened a law office in Rockville. In a short time he bc- came prosecuting attorney for the city court of Rockville and attorney for the Business Mems association He was elected senator from the twenty third district for the term of 1s03. Ills run for representative this fall was extremely ere,litabie.
 Mfr Connor was born In Thoinp- souville September ii. 1s13. He ss a successful travelling salesman He Enfield In 1ps and agnin in 1905. having the position of dem ocrafic leader of the house In the latter session He was chairman of the committee on sale of lands and member of the committee on public health and safety He possesses a clear logic. a powerful voice and crisUne<s snd vi9or of statement which ecmmanfs the attention of the body whenever be took the fcor.
 Harry Roberts Of Nauzatuck and Mayor Dunn cf wiIIInsnfic arc other who gre likely to give aid to Nr Guuu Earh Id . man o< ahlI- ify and presence.
 With q body If sixtr-five members the democrats cf the incoming horse may at numerous times have the bal ance of power. The Faru<fx' as>oris- fion will zI~s f~ body which must h. { reckoned with snd t5e two nay unite to e.In or to dispatch certsIa Iesistz-