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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
Ar CnuRr nF PRnBATE HEL

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD wg fbe sosh sna fHr day toe os Der, A. D. 1909.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 In the matter of an agreement be- tween Emil Hermanson, of the first part and William and Mary A. Loener, of the second part, all of said Norwich, to adopt Lillian Dorothy Hermanson, minor female child.
 Said agreement having been exhibit ed to this Court for approval, 1t is
 Ordered, That the hearing upon the s PTobae f eonrt aid Eoom in se % Norwich in said District, on the 4th day of December, A D. 1909, at o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice and of said hearing for the approval thereof. be given by the publication Of this order once in some neTspaper at least five days prior to the. date of said hearing, and that return be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 nov29d Clerk. :
 AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, % on the 27th day Of Novsm- Present1NEI4SoN Pre- J. AYLING, Judge.
 Isabella Petrone of Norwich. Conn, appeared in Court and filed a petition alleging that she is minor entitled to property and estate and praying that her choice of Guardian be confirmed and approved by said Court.
 Whereupon, it is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District. on the 4th day of December, A. D. 1909, st 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said hearing thereon, be given James Petrone, father of said minor, now of parts unknown, by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least five days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 nov29d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29

Mrs. Russell Sage gave s50,000 to Syracuse university on her last birth day. The money is to be used as an endowment fund for the teachers col- lege.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-29

The beauties of suburban life in New Jersey seem to appeal to many persons having a plenitude of this worlds goods, and in Morris county it is the boast of the inhabitants that 75 mill
 lionaires now make their homes there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

ence not merely to handle difficult ques-
lions in emergencies. but to adjust to the
routine Of foreign representation with a
maximum of benefit to the home govern
ment. The test of diplomatic represen-
tative does not necessarily lie in the man
ner in which he conducts some great ne
gotiatiOn or handles some delicate ques-
tion possibly involving breach OF rela-
tons. Our interests are largely those OF
peace. and it is important that nation
occupied In the widely extended lines or
trade which the diversified industries OF
the United States now follow should be
constantly in harmonious touch through
its diplomatic service with the commercial
position to take advantage of all oppor-
tunities for trade expansion.
Our foreign service, developed on the
principles advanced by Secretary Root
and extended by Secretary Knox. should
soon become as efficient as any in the
world. American schools and universities
are preparing young men In great num-
bers for professional careers. The United
States should enjoy the benefit of the
of soue of these we'll train
ed citizens in its own work, and by rem
dering the diplomatic service attractive
by Offering the inducements of promotion
and permanence. 1t will draw into the
ranks of Its foreign representatives many
men of the highest capacity who hereto
fore have been discouraged from consid-
ering this line of employment other than
as a means to other ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
The Police of Paris.

When few months ago the French
government was confronted by a strike
of the postal and telegraph employees.
leaders of the militant socialists boosted
that In a short time they would have
enlisted every employe Of the national
administration under the banner of a
general labor federation. Especial men,
ton was made Of a project to secure the
cooperation of the police of Paris in this
movement but the idea was derided as
preposterous. Apparently the socialist
leaders are making progress toward their
desired end. for rumors are rife in Paris
that the gendarmes are organizing
union that is to hold intimate relations
with the general federation of labor. So
serious is this menace that the prime
minister yesterday attended a meeting Of
the Police Friendly Provident Society"
and appealed to the members of the force
not to follow other leaders. but to con-
flde In him and In NJ. Lepine, the project
OF police. in all their troubles and with
their grievances.
The spectacle thus presented is charac-
teristic Of the Parisians. Here 10 the
virtual head of the government pleading
with the police force Of the capital not
to establish relations with the forces
that periodically make for disorder and
seek the overthrow of the government.
Things must be in a serious state in
France II the recognized head Of author
ity dares not to command the men en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Henry A. Willard.

Henry A. Willard wrought chiefly for
the development of Washington's busi-
ness interests at a time when the cap
ital needed such active efforts on the part
of its citizens. He came here before
the war and laid the foundations of his
fortune before the civil strife began. In
the years following the restoration Of
peace Washington was. from a financial
and commercial point of view. in a
formative state. The process of de-
veloping a self-sustaining business COM
munity was beginning. Mr.. Willard
engaged in this undertaking with ex-
ceptional ability and fars1ghtedness. He
had faith in the District. He saw be-
yond the present limitations and realized
the possibilities for growth. He employed
his capital wisely. contributing to the
prosperity of others, organizing institu-
lions of value to the city, conserving the
business forces. With all his many
practical obligations, he participated gen.
erously in the enterprises for the moral
improvement Of Washington. and In the
course of his long career contributed lib
orally to a multitude of worthy causes
The day OF his direct participation In
Washingtons working activity had
passed. but he remained through his
extensive holdings factor in the stable
prosperity Of the capital. henry A
Willard has now become a memory, and
his name will be borne In the minds OF
Washingtonians as that Of a man who
greatly aided in the development Of the
substantial features Of the Districts pros
perity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
The Districts Needs.

The Districts legislature meets today
in regular session. with a large docket
Of unfinished business awaiting action
Much of this business dates back for
years, comprising items of urgent i'm
portance to the National Capital which
Congress has been unavailingly urged
to consider from session to session.
There is enough on the District commit
tees calendar in each house to fill every
minute of the fortnightly day" which
the House of Representatives grants for
the consideration of local business.
There is, first of all, the question of
the District finances. especially urgent
now that Congress has specifically for
hidden the Commissioners to estimate
beyond the anticipated revenues and
still persists in refusing to separate the
items of current maintenance and per-
manent Improvement in accordance with
the principles Of good business. If this
adjustment is made with proper regard
for the taxpayers of today and with q
view to correcting the evils now exist
ent in Washington and affecting the
development of the capital, the rest of
the legislative program is compare
lively easy of accomplishment.
The District list of urgent needs in
cludes more school buildings, the i'm
provement Of the Anacostia flats, the In
stallation OF high-pressure fire service
additional sewer trunk lines. the i'm
provement of the water front. the amend
ment Of the Morrill, acts, increases in vir-
tually all Of the administrative depart
ments of the municipal government, the
erection of a new Jail and reformatory
on the sites acquired under the terms Of
last years legislation the enactment of
curfew law and numerous other minor
projects for the correction of conditions
and the institution of necessary work.
The piecemeal policy Of District legIs-
lation never brings the National Capital
quite up to the mark of it's possibilities
and requirements. BY denying the Dis
trict the benefit of a broad financial ad-
justment and at the same time by deny
ing 1t full allotment of time for the
consideration of its business Congress
keeps the National Capital constantly In
arrears. 1t is the annual hope of the citi-
zen that this fault of procedure will be
corrected. 1t remains now to be seen
whether disappointment is again to fol-
low the session of Congress-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
The Diplomatic Service.

Secretary Knox's plan to increase the
efficiency of the diplomatic service. which
has been approved by the President, Is
in logical extension OF the principle adopt
ed by Secretary Root. The service was
for many years regarded as chiefly polit-
cal in its character. posts of Importance
tisans without reference to experience
or special fitness. The purpose Of the
present Secretary of State IS to secure
for the important work OF representing
the United States abroad young men Of
ability who will be induced by the cir
cumstances of the service and by the
prospect of promotion and reward to
consider such occupation az a permanent
career.
The merit principle. of retention and
promotion Is by this latest order firmly
established as the basis Of the service.
Places are to be filed by a process Of
careful selection. incumbents In the serv-
Ice working upward from minor posts to
those Of major Importance. with the Sec
retaryships of legation considered as
definitely part of the diplomatic estab-
Iishmcnt so that the holders of these
places become eligible to promotion to
ministerships upon demonstrating their
fitness.
The present position Of the United
States with relation to other countries
renders It In the last degree important
that 1t should be represented abroad by
men who are in thorough sympathy with
the national policies, and at the same
time equipped by nature and by expert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
international Slangwhanging.

From the New York Tribune.
A writer has just been convicted in this
city of criminal libel against a member
of the Mexican government in book
apparently composed for the purpose OF
assailing the president of that republic
The interesting feature Of the case is
that the libel was committed against q
conspicuous officer of a foreign govern
ment. Far too often writer's Of books, as
well as of newspaper and magazine ar
ticles. and also public speakers. seem ia
think that foreigners. and especially for.
eign rulers, are fair and safe targets for
any shafts of detraction and abuse. 1t ia
true that immunity Is generally enjoyed
by their makers, even when the attacks
are untrue and libelous, because the in
jured person is far away and has not the
time or the inclination to take the matter
into court. That circumstance. however.
aggravates the offense. The libeler says
things about a foreigner which he would
never dare to say about a person in this
country. Moreover, 1t is the head of q
state who Is lbeled, and therefore the
utterance is calculated not merely to do
harm to an individual. but also to create
Misrepresentation and Ill feeling between
two nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

gagged for the purpose of maintaining the
peace. fears to forbid them utilization with
an organization that is avowedly under
mining law and order.
NJ BRAND. the premier of France, is
himself socialist but not a radical of
the Herve school. He has faced no crisis
since his accession to office. OF Clemen-
ceau's courage there was never a ques-
ton. His resignation from power was
somewhat mysterious. but it may be
easily believed that he foresaw serious
difficulties which he could not confidently
confront and preferred to yield response
bility to another. Judging from NJ.
Brands appeal to the police force to re-
main true to the government rather than
to a socialist organization the forces of
evil are gathering in France for con-
flict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
The Senate Minority.

The country will hear with regret of
Senator Culberson's impaired health, and
wish for an early restoration of his
strength. 1t was as late as Saturday that
The Star made reference to his
prominence and usefulness in his place.
and congratulated HIS constituents on
having so able a man In their COM
mission In his ten years of service
in the Senate he has carried himself
with much force. and to command
the high respect of both sides. He has
taken prudent step in surrendering the
responsibilities of the minority leadership,
which are much too heavy for man
out of health to bear with justice to
himself.
Who for leader in Mr.. Culberson's
place? There is good material from
which to choose. Mr.. Bailey has all the
requirements. and but one drawback. He
Is a thorough parliamentarian, a capital
debater. and knows the field of operations
from a to z. His temper is quick. but
that might be harnessed.
Mr.. Money has the ability and has had
the experience necessary for the place.
But he will retire in fifteen months
from public life, and his seleclon would
dispose but temporarily of the matter.
Mr. Martin Is a good politician. and
has assisted his party in the Senate with
much valuable advice. but is a shy man..
much too little known.
And then there are Mr.. Rayner, and
Mr.. Stone. and Mr.. Bacon and Mr.. Sim
mons. all alert men. familiar with the
business of the chamber, and reasonably
solid at home.
Mr.. Germans leadership in the Senate
at one time Of the majority and then
OF the minOrity-is often referred to In
terms Of praise. He was q cool and COL
lected man, who had known the Senate
from the time when he was a page in
the body. A ready but not a brilliant
debater. he knew the game Of politics as
an expert knows chess, and played it
with skill. and often with success. He
inspired his lieutenants with great con-
fdence and energy, and directed their
movements oftener from his committee
room than from his seat in the chamber.
He was a shrewd maneuverer, and sell
dom concerned himself with large poll
cies. His education had been acquired
In the school Of machine politics, and not
In a library or debating society.
Mr.. Bailey, 1t will be seen, is a diff
ferent sort of man. He knows books and
debates better than he does machine poll
tics. His leadership Is intellectual rather
than an exhibition of cunning. He con-
Germs himself with policies, and lays
down the law. He would show heat
where Mr.. German would have remained
an icicle. But the times have changed
somewhat from Mr. Germans day, and
Mr.. Bailey may be the very man for this
II his party fixes upon him for
leader the session, which will prepare the
record for next falls campaigns, will be
the hvelier because OF the selection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Hearst.

Mr.. Hearst is coy. He has declined an
invitation to dinner to be given In New
York by so-called peace democrats. May
be he does not care to meet so many men
identified as lawyers with trust interests
and schemes. He should be careful.
Those gentlemen who gathered recently
at Saratoga and adopted a program
strongly Bryanesque. are not democrats
after Mr.. Hearst's heart and pattern, and
the longer he keeps them at arms length.
and lengthens his arm. the better 1t will
be for him. He cannot comfortably re-
enter the democratic party by the way OF
Wall street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Protection for the Stranger.
From the Chicago Tribune.

It Is not reflection on the worldly wis
dom of the guests whom the live stock
show will draw to Chicago that Post Once
Inspector Stuart has appealed to Chief OF
Police Steward for aid in protecting the
visitors from the .wiles of swindlers. It
is possible that If the same ingenuity
which is used on the men from the small
err towns and from the country were
turned loose on the native Chicagoan he
would find himself In the meshes, al
though he Is trained. as the stranger can
not be. to look with hostile eyes on the
approaches Of plausible but unknown
persons. The best advice. which can be
taken In proportion as it is needed. is
that the visitor within our gates view
with suspicion the stranger who Is cor
dial, plausible or helpful. and that his
suspicion be proportionate to the strar-
gers cordiality and FEASIBILITY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
The Diplomatic Service.
From the New York Times.

President Taft and Secretary Knox in
tend to carry forward and extend the
improvements in the diplomatic service
Of the United States initiated by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Root.
II the country is willing. the new execu-
tive order will in time become q fixed
law, and upon 1t will be based a perma-
nent diplomatic system which cannot fail
to promote the interests of the public
In foreign lands more effectively than the
uncertain methods hitherto followed In
diplomatic appointments. Such a system
would be entirely free from the influence
Of party politics. Meanwhile the improv-
ments In the lower offices Of the service
will be beneficial on their own account.
and doubtless many young men OF good
character and education will be attracted
to the diplomatic career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Congress.

Fully organized as 1t is, Congress
should move right of like a sternwheel
steamboat. But the probability is the
other way. The three weeks before
Christmas are likely to show little done.
Business, as usual, will begin after the
holidays. The length of the session and
the amount Of work transacted afford
good texts for guessing The field is
free to all. But of this we may all be
sure: About May, members of the House
aspiring to succeed themselves will be-
gin to grow restless and to long for
home. and will welcome every chance to
"cut 1t short"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Precocious Foresight,

Tommy said the teacher. you have
made some inexcusable mistakes in your
geography lesson"
"Yes'm," said the precocious youth.
when I'm a man I'm going to be an ex-
plorer / want to avoid the minute ac-
curacy which will lead people to discredit
my observations"
Tain necessary to be noisy in order
to be happy" said Uncle Eben. Christ
mas cheer Is a heap mo- reliable an sat
isfyin' in its results dan any amount O.
foot ball cheers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

A Jersey City magistrate permits con-
victed crap shooters to pay their fines in
weekly installments. The trust offenders
are not the only ones who require book
keepers to look after their penalty ac-
counts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHrLANDER JOHNSON.
Tyranny Of the Kitchen.

Il am told that King Edward sends
daily message to his chef complimentins
him on his dinner"
Yes" answered Mr.. Crosslots. we
are all Of one common humanity. Even
a king has to go out of his way to jolly
the cook"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
The Discovery.
Though wintry chill

Though wintry chill
Be in the air,
He feels no thrill
OF doubt or care;
He does not swell
The songs that raise
The tune of mel
Ancholy days.
He. can't assume
Poetic grief
For vanished bloom
Or withered leaf.
Whene'er you see
His radiant face
HIS grin Of glee
Pervades the place,
For he has found
A cause for Joy
Which is profound
Without alloy
A thing to still
The souls unrest
A dollar bill
In last years vest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Sadness of the Too Soon.

Vain are the politicians arts
To rescue from a cruel fate
The presidential boom that starts
Some years too far ahead OF date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
One idea of Economy.

What do you mean when you tell peo-
pie they ought to economize?"
II mean" said Mr.. Dustin Stax, that
they ought to go slow In patronizing most
business enterprises in order that they
may have more money to spend with
mine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

A report that President Taft took a
walk after dark without guards has oc-
casioned surprise in cities that do not re-
alize what an orderly community Wash
ington is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

An alert constituency compels many a
member of Congress to reciprocate and
declare that he expects q great deal from
the White House this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

e11n order 70 avoid delays on account
% personal absence letters to TN
Star should not b addressed 60 any
individual connected with the ofaos, but
simply 20 TIE STAR, or 70 the Editorial
or Business Department. according 80
tenor or pusposs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

The Chinese, who consider themselves
the wisest people on earth, may have
some difficulty In accepting the enormous
sum set aside by Mr.. Rockefeller for
their education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Those London lecturers who are show
ing moving pictures of Roosevelt in Afri-
ca are pretty sure to be on the next list
of Ananias Club eligibles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Mr.. Loeb. while waiting to accomplish
something more important. is Industrious
ly devoting himself to the suppression Of
smuggling as polite pastime..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

The North Dakota judge who favors
ending the lives of all hopelessly insane
people is bent on giving the overworked
alienists still more occupation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Nobody takes the trouble to inquire
what Tammany thinks of Gaynor as a
presidential possibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Mr.. Peary has not taken possession of
the lecture field to the extent that the
abdication of DR.. Cook seemed to invite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

An Indiana mayor gave the children OF
his town three tons of candy. This should
make him solid with the physician vote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

The gyroscope railway promoters may
have to wait until the public gets over It's
flying machine dizziness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

The Red Cross stamp represents a form
of tax to which nobody objects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

The last call for bona f1de early Christ
mas shopping will be heard In a very few
DAVIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Zelaya has all of Castro's assurance
without his caution