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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Infantile Paralysis.

Progress Ia undoubtedly being made in
The research for the cause of infantile
Paralysis. First, DR.. Simon Flexner dis
covered that the disease was communi-
Gated by specific organism, but was I'M
able 10 Identify it by any stain or test
Then two investigators, Or. William Thro
ard Or. Marcus Neustaedter, proved that
Ae disease could be communicated 10 mon
Keys from sweepings OF the rooms Of in
iected patients. the theory of these phys
cans coinciding with that Of Dr. F1exner
tAat the disease began its attack through
the nasal passages and the throat. The
latest advance in this important work is
reported BY DIR. Samuel (. Dixon, COM
missioner of health Of Pennsylvania, who
has apparently actually isolated and iden-
tined the organism. He studied 773 cases
or infantile paralysis, which Is scien-
thcally known as poliomyelitis. during
an epidemic which prevailed In that state
last year, and in the blood Of ten different
acute cases OF the disease in children he
found the same specific organism. which
appeared also In thirteen cases of the dis
ease in animals experimentally treated.
Thus far no success has met the efforts
OF expcrimenters in q search for q, spe
cific serum or other remedy. Should i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Changes in China.
A Shanghai dispatch says:

The British consulate received a dis
patCn from Hanhow today By wireless
stating that the Chinese imperial troops
evacuated the Care Fiuviale, or river sta
lion, yesterday and fell back 10 Seven
Nile Creek station
Wireless messages from the interior of
China, What change in the situation in
a few years. China is rapidly emersins
from its darkness and becoming advanced.
Probably the republican army is using
tile etneric waves for field communica-
lions Maybe the commander Of the
peoples army has an airplane al
headquarters for scouting purposes. No
longer does the Chinaman fight with bows
and arrows, with stink pots and with
gingals," great rifles, each requiring
three men for carrying, loading and hr-
ing. There are real artillerisrs in the
ranks of the republicans, capable of hit
ting a mark at couple of miles. There
is discipline In the rebel army, evidenced
by the strategic moves that have been
made around Hankow TO the utter dis
comfture OF the imperialistic forces. Chi
nese or western. the mind now directing
affairs in the insurgent camp Is a capa
bIe one, and whatever may be the result
OF the immediate campaign il is evident
that China has left the darkness OF blind
fanaticism. but whittier headed no one
can predict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
The Way Open for Pistol Regulation

In the opinion of the assistant cor
poratien counsel who prosecutes District
cases at the Police Court the Commits
sioners have complete authority under
ffe acts of 1887 and 1892, and particularly
the act of 1905 to make regulations re-
stricting the sale of deadly weapons in
this District. The Star has on several
occasions suggested that in view of the
difficulty in the way Of obtaining new
legislation from Congress the Commits
sioners should proceed upon their own
responsibility to put stop to the promis-
: cIIous traffic in pistols by requiring all
purchasers to obtain permit from some
responsible official authority. without
which no dealer could legally sell a
weapon. 1t trusts that steps will be
taken without delay to this effect.
1t should not be necessary to wait
for another tragedy to prove the danger
of depending upon the concealed weapons
law TO check secret arming. That law is
utterly worthless TO prevent crime. In
probably nineteen cases out of twenty
weapons for the carrying of which people
are prosecuted are discovered accident
ally, perhaps in the course of search at
the police station when man has been
arrested on some other charge. For
every instance of weapon thus found
in advance of use there are many cases
OF pistols bought and employed in the
destruction of life before the law can
intervene, confiscate the weapon and pun
iSh the possessor by fine or imprison-
ment.
The man who buys the gun for GRIM
inal purpose has no thought OF the con-
cealed weapons act or of the possible
fine which the court may impose upon
him. lie usually gets the pistol for a
specific purpose. and he proceeds to exc
cute il. sometimes Immediately, sometimes
awaiting his most favorable opportunity.
If 1t had been necessary for him to go
to court or to the police headquarters or
before Il justice of the peace and swear
to his legitimate need of a gun and pro-
duce witnesses to his good character and
otherwise satisfy the authorities OF his
intention to use the weapon for self-de
Tense alone lie would probably not arm
himself, at least not in this jurisdiction.
Such a regulation might drive IL few
gun purchasers into Maryland or Vir
sinia TO arm themselves. The local deal
erS in weapons would lose a few sales,
but trade of this kind is not of a nature
to foster and could very easily be spared.
With an effective pistol law in force here
prohibiting the sale of pistols without
permits II would perhaps be possible to
induce Maryland and Virginia to follow
the local example and adopt similar rules.
for their own protection as well as that
Of this community. And with these
three as a nucleus for the movement for
the effective regulation of the deadly
weapon traffic it might readily spread
throughout the country, until human life
IN the United States became as secure
as American civilization supposedly guar
antees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Progress of Tuskegee.
icago Record Herald.

From The Chicago Record Herald.
Tuskegee Institutes good work is shown
in the latest annual report Of its head,
Dr. Booker T. Washington. Graduates or
former students of the institute have
founded twenty-three industrial schools
schools in 1910 gave direct instruction to
4,O62 students, and 1900 persons were
reached through their extension work.
The schools have been established In Ala
bama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mis-
sssippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and
Tennessee. Tuskegee needs money for
scholarships, operating expenses and en-
dowment fund. A school with so worthy
record is deserving of the support OF
all friends Of the negro race. The black
man and woman can advance in no way
so rapidly and satisfactorily as through
education of the sort DR.. Washington and
his co-workers and disciples are provid-
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Arcadia.

Commercial travellers tell some strange
stories. tales of adventure of remarkable
discoveries, of odd characters met in the
course of their travels, but perhaps the
strangest tale that has been heard in
years from one of these knights of the
sample trunk was tod the other day in
indianapolis. He announced that down
In the southwestern part of the state he
mad found town which is as near
Utopian as any that has developed on
this continent since the beginning of
American history. There is no justice OF
the peace. because there is no disorder or
delinquency. There is no history of a
man having been arrested for crime
and never has civil suit been filed.
Since the township was organized there
nave been only two cases OF trouble over
real estate dealing, and both were due
TO mistakes The town is lively, but
never rowdy. Possibly in explanation OF
these remarkable phenomena the traveller
announced that there are only two repub-
lcanS In the town, the postmaster and
his son. Probably the three oldest citi-
zens cast the vote of the community for
local officers and township elections are
mere form. Yet this idyllic community
Is on railway, with banks and a tele-
phone exchange, and possesses more than
a thousand inhabitants.
Why cannot there be more towns like
this? Life in such place is surely more
pleasant than in an atmosphere of tur-
mol and trouble msdemeanor and official
activity. The little town of Ferdinand
for that is the name of this abode of peace
and happiness-probably has plenty of
social excitement. In all likelihood there
are two or three churches with their oc-
casional oyster SupperS and picnics, and
the high school commencement is doubt
less a grand affair of recitations and
speeches, music and optimistic prophecy.
Really Ferdinand deserves a more COM
plete description Curiosity is aroused
as to it's human features. 1t would be
interesting to know whether people gossip
there. Now and then in novels one reads
of such happy little spots where every
body knows every body else and nobody
makes trouble, but Ferdinand seems to
be the only place in real life thus far dis
covered where such conditions exist. If
things are all that the commercial trav-
eler describes them TO be. Ferdinand is
likely 70 experience boom, for there are
many people in this country who would
like to spend the remainder of their days
in the place where every prospect pleases
and man is never VILE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
University Advertising
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
England has suddenly awakened to a
realization of the fact that 95 per cent
of Canadian postgraduate students 60
to American or German universities to
complete their education. Naturally she
wonders why such situation exists. Are
not Oxford and Cambridge the equal OF
any foreign institutions? They are, in
deed, but they take no particular pains
to let any one know it. Clinging to their
old conservative traditions, they are
about a century behind the rest of the
world in the matter of publicity. and have
never been known to set forth the OPP.
portunities they offer for advanced work
On the other hand, foreign universities
not only advertise themselves extensively
but they even grant fellowships to post
graduate students, often awarding them
on the nomination Of the college send
ing the student.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
The Glad Prospect.

Tain no cause to worry,
Tain no cause to pine,
Look at all dem canerdates
A-stan'in' up in line.
Tain no cause fob weepin',
Tain no cause to sigh;
Dey's got de good times ready
To deliver by an by.
Some. is talkin' sunshine,
Some is talkin' storm;
But every one OF 'em is out
A-boostin' fob reform!
Oar isn't any limit to
De glory we shall see.
WIFI all dem canerdates jim line
Upliftin' you an me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

From the New York Tribune.

From the New YORK Tribune.
The promise of an answer to the ques-
ton. What are soft drinks?' Is suited
TO make a wondering world sit up and
take notice. If DIR. Wiley can tell US the
actual composition of the various 'phos-
pilates and "sundaes and what not
else Of the soda counter he will be en-
titled to rank among the boldest dis
coyerers Of the ages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
The Waterways Convention
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The cumulative effect of the educa
tionaI campaign which has been carried
on for several years by the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association was
shown at the convention in Richmono
this week. The delegates were never
more united in their determination te
persevere nor more enthusiastic anc
firm in their conviction that the under
taking to which they have set theiI
hands is essential to the commercial
growth and prosperity as we'll as the
safety of the whole eastern seaboard OF
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
LISTS Centennial.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Throughout the musical world TINS Week
will be devoted to the commemoration OF
the life and compositions Of Franz List,
who was born 100 years ago this week
In the whole list of musical composers
the personality Of Liszt stands out con.
snicuously. Concerning him a library OF
Volumes has been written. He has been
discussed wherever good music Is pro-
duced and his reputation has varied
good deal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Fears as to the fate of the Mona Lisa
are now tempered by reports that the
lady found her complexion suffering by
exposure TO the light, and, with proper
feminine precaution, withdrew from the
glare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

world championship base ball series In
definitely. however much spiixing has
been done and regardless Of the mighty
wallops that have come in the nick OF
time to change the course of events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
MYSTERIES of Figures,

you will at least admit that two and
two make four
'Oh. yes" replied the high f1nancier;
that is undoubtedly the case in rudi-
mentary mathematics. But in business
have seen two and two put together In
such a way as to make any number of
millions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Several gentlemen are fattening turkeys
10 be sent TO the President during the
Thanksgiving season. IL Mr.. Taft under
takes to give them all due attention he
is liable to experience the sense OF
monotony that comes to the man who
bets he can eat thirty quail in thirty
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Fascinations of Inexperience.

THE public once in while demands
candidates who are unfamiliar with prac-
teal politics.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. "once
in while: the same as they occasion
ally like to attend the theater on amateur
night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Mary Anderson says that any work is
preferable to a stage career. But sue
cessful people usually speak in this
strain. Even our great financiers assure
us that being a millionaire is nothing
like as easy as it looks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Though Mr.. Taft may not have the
satisfaction OF being a member of the
Supreme Court, he has that of exercis-
ing exceptional supervision over its or
ganization in the way of appointments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Senator Ia Toilette has one of the
prime attributes of successful statesman
ship. No man appears to derive greater
enjoyment from going out and getting
personally acquainted with the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Mischief Makers.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
The plain people of the country may
realize pretty soon what this ghost dane
ing by a parcel Of mischief fattened poll
ticians is costing them, and then there
viii be a revulsion Of sentiment In the
direction Of plain American horse sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Oryille Wright's new flying machine
must be an exceedingly attractive propo-
sition 10 tempt him back to personal ac-
tivitieS as a hirdman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
A Long List.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Five years ago there were only half a
dozen professional aviators In this coun-
try. and today there are so many one
can't keep tabs on them without card
index.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

PhiIadelphia's climate Will be an ex-
ceIlent excuse for other cities in the
league to make every effort 10 shut the
Athletics out in the rennant race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

IIoopskirts are announced as due to
return. Bur fashion, like politics, has its
rumors that never come true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

The alleged murderer who was hanged
in effigy will be extremely lucky if the
ceremonial concludes with this fiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Every man who is interested in new
idea starts by demanding recognition of
IL as the greatest reform of the age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Autumn's Specialty.

The hottest day" no more draws nigh
To fill our souls with dread.
We will encounter, with sigh,
The 'wettest day. instead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

A ringing declaration Of principles Is
now due from the former presidential
candidate Of the independence league.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

There are a number of progressives who
continue TO insist that their title does not
properly imply impetuosity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
No Ready-Made Supply.

a Paris playwright must have hard
time of it, said the author.
.'Why?" asked the manager.
Hes handicapped. He can't get all his
original ideas by adopting them from the
French"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Too Much War.

From the Chicago Post.
The map of the world must be rather Q
distressing study for Mr.. Carnegie just
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

1t Is evident that Mr.. Roosevelt, though
avowedly out of the running, still enjoys
politics as a topic Of conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Another job for the pure food experts
is 10 prevent criminal or irresponsible
people from dosing victims with cyanide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

Mr. Hearst takes care when he leaves
a party to get check from the DOOR
keeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

From the Cleveland Leader.
Isn't Il about time to start another gov
eminent excursion to the Panama canal?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
SHOOTING STARS.
RY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Carefully Considered Statement.

You are the g eatest rascal I ever
saw in my ufe," said the severe citizen.
We'll" replied Flooding Pete. maybe
YOU amt seen SO very much or lived SO
very long,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business Office. filth St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent St, London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

PAYABLE in adysnce-by mail postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday Included one month co cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month, 40 cents.
SATURDAY. Star al wear Sunday Star, 81. 40 year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15
Local Laconics.

James NJ. Pendleton, town treasur-
er, is visiting in New York.
Miss Helen Segar is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Harry Miner. in Boston,
At the annual meeting of the Rhode
Island state grange, held in Provi-
dence, c. Palmer Chapman of West
erly served on the committee on order
of business.
Harry F. Cook and Thomas Perry
will be the speakers at the meeting of
the Antioch class and the Men and
Religion Forward movement commit
tee in the Christian church parsonage
this friday evening.
Ethan Wilcox, librarian emeritus of
the Westerly public library will at
tend the neighborheod library meeting
to be held in Norwich today (Friday)
under the auspices of the Connecti-
cut public library committee.
Judge Nathan 3. Lewis, president of
the Seventh Rhode Island Veteran as
sociation, presided at the semi annual
dinner and business meeting held in
Providence. Charles H. Holdredge was
the only other representative from
Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15

president, Mrs Annie Kenna second
vice president, Miss Bessie Handley;
recorder, Miss Ellen Ledwith; assist
ant recorder, Miss Margaret Curtiss;
financial secretary, Miss Mary Eagan;
treasurer, Mrs\ Katherine Coffey; mar
shall, Miss Annie McCort; guard. Miss
Elizabeth McCort; trustees for two
years, Mary Gilmore, Elizabeth Gar
rity Catherine Sullivan.
Inspector Staplins Present.
Officers were elected by the Ston-
ington grange, No. 16S, at the Road
church Wednesday evening. Inspector
Staplins of Colchester was present and
made an address, which was followed
by an oyster supper and social hour
The officers are Worthy master, Ar
thur Wheeler; overseer, Donald p.
Stanton; lectuI er, Miss Grace Wheel
er; steward. Joseph Moves; assistant
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15
STONENGTon
J. r. TrumbuII Post Elects Officers
Annual Meeting of L. c. 3. Ain
spector StaPins of Colchester Adj
dresses Grange.

At the annual session of ]. F. Trum-
bull post, No. 50. G. A R., department
of Connecticut, held Tuesday evening,
the following officers were elected:
Post commander, Charles Stanton;
vice commander, Edward Sheffield;
quartermaster Jerome Anderson;
chaplain, Sanford Billings; surgeon,
Daniel Barker; officer of day, Charles
e. p Moves; officer Of guard, John
Thayer; adjutant, George Brayton;
sergeant major, Samuel Tillinghast;
quartermaster sergeant, Joseph Fuller;
representative to the state encamp-
ment, Q. Rodgers; alternate, Edward
Sheffield. The officers and those of
the Relief corps will be Jointly INSTALL
ed Jan. 2. 1912.
l.. c. 3. A. Election.
At the meeting of St. Mary's branch,
No. $40. L. c.. B. A, held in A. o. H.
hall, Wednesday evening, the following
officers were elected: Past president,
Mrs Catherine Shackley; first vice
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15

The Connecticut temperance union
has secured the services of Attorney
Samu<. n. Davis of Westerly, a for
mer pastor of the SEVENTH day Bap-
list church, to speak in Connecticut
churches, presenting the work of the
union and securing pledges for the
support of the work Mr. Davis will
devote Sundays TO the service. He
was for several years superintendent
Of the Massachusetts Anti-Saloon
league and is an active no-iicense
worker in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15

steward, Theodore Johnson; chaplain,
Rev. George B. Spalding; sentry. A.
Hewitt; gatekeeper, Edward Geer;
Ceres. Mrs. c. York; Pomona, Mrs.
Fannie Williams: Flora, Mrs. Randall !;
lady assistant steward. Miss Natalie
Hazard. A member of the executive
committee will be chosen at the next
meeting.
Heard Providence Speaker.
The Mems club of Stonington was
addressed by Mr. Griffeth of Provi-
dence, and was much pleased with the
evenings entertainment.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15


Emery, Thimble and Needle Book
Soc, Use, 98c and $1.2s
RIBBON TRIMMED BASKETS
ESQ and SOC
WORK BOxES-Lined with satin and
fitted with all the needle woman's
implements. .$1.e6, $500, $500
WORK BAGS-Double lined
s1.25 and $25o
LINEN BUREAU SCARFS-A very
complete assortment of Scarfs in
solid embroidery, Madeira and Venise
Lace and Drawn Work. These are
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$50, SIPS. $f.75, $3.50, 1915, s4.ss
PILLOW TOPS-Of satin and velour,
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HAND EMBROIDERED JEWEL AND
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IN TREMENDOUS VARIETY-Tie
Racks. Shaving Pads, Collar Bags,
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Guest Books.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-15
Harry =. Cooke of Westerly, a re-
.sr,t rrr-a.t=4a nf RrnAatrn rIt,i,Le rsitx

When the late Waaton Hoxis de-
ciared in open town meeting that it
would be economy to do away with
the town farm and board the town
poor at the Watch Hill house in the
summer and the Dixon house in the
winter, he stated q truism in regard
TO a social center concerning charity
that would save the town over $500
a year In 1910 the cost for each in
mate was $3.50 4 week and in 1911 the
cost is 1923. while over the river in
Pawcaluck the cost is but $I-6S. Board
can be secured outside for 50 a week.
IL the town farm should be abandoned
and the five inmates boarded else
where, the town would be saved $123