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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

of soft blue satin caught at one side with
clusters of pink rosebuds.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mckay of Washing
ton. who are on a motor tour abroad, left
Braga last week for Vigo, Portugal.
Mrs A. H. Harrison and Miss Edith
Harrison of this city, who are going to
Dresden, are now in Paris.
Mrs James Parker of this city is now
in Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mr. Richard Marsh Of Warsaw, ILL.,, is
a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hen
erickson of 400 18th street northwest.
Mr.. Marsh was a delegate to the water
way congress, which met here during the
last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mr. Lewis Conway of 1912 Delafield
place northwest has returned from a trip
to Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mrs. A. B. Kniboe haS returned to her
home. 400 18th street northwest, after
delightful trip of three months in Buff
falo and other cities Of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. All Ash of 1853 Newton
street are spending the month of Deem
Der in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

The members of the Sigma Chi Fra
ternity were hosts at dance last
Thursday night in their home, 1882 NJ
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

in WASHINGTON Mrs. Moncure was for
merly Miss Olga Christine Svedberg OF
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mrs Harry Lowenberg of Norfolk, Va.
returned to her home Friday. after a ten
day visit with Mrs. Max Fischer of Lanier
place,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mrs. Otis 7. Cartwright Of 470S Georgia
avenue northwest entertained at lunch
five hundred. Among the guests were
Mrs Knibloe, Mrs. Healy, Mrs. Falmon,
Mrs. Finch. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Burger,
Miss Horton. Mrs. Hackenberger, Mrs.
Stambaugh, Mrs. TaRsey, Mrs. Pratt,
Mrs. Galliher Mrs. Scharf, Mrs. Childs
and Mrs. Craighill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs M. Kahn of Baltimore
were the weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sol Meyer Of Woodley Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Mrs. 1. Hechinger and Mrs. J. Gassen-
heimer are spending the week end at Old
Point Comfort, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Brookland Bap-
fist Church gave a Dutch supper and
Christmas sale Friday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

DIR. and Mrs. Edwin B. Behrend have
moved to their new home, 1854 Biltmore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

Capt. and Mrs. Jordon will be at
home at Washington barracks after De-
cember Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
HONOR TO THE GOVERNOR.

That was a very high compliment which the democratic state convention paid to Governor Baldwin in instruct ing its delegation to present his name at the national convention in Balti- more and urge upon that body his nomination as president. The dele Eation win do as instructed and cast their vote for him on the first ballot In thus honoring the governor, recOg- milton is taken of the fact that he has demonstrated by his ability as chief justice of the state supreme court and his term as governor, that he has been the greatest leader of the party that the state has had His gubernatorial term has been conducted with vigor and he has given the state the benefit of a master mind in dealing with many important state subjects, being head and shoulders above the legislature chosen with him.
 There is. of course, no chance of him being made the presidential nominee, and the convention realized as much. but felt the honor due and they will carry 1t to Baltimore. The state will share in the compliment though Gov ernor Baldwin's name has not previ- ously been confined to Connecticut.
 With Connecticut, Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey. Alabama and other states presenting the names of their favorite sons. the first ballot at the Baltimore convention will simply be a test vote. the real struggle com ing hereafter Harmon and Clark both have good sized followings in this state
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BACKBONES AND WISHBONES

appointment and with a sense of de- feat, but following generations rose up to call them blessed as the wis dom of their work became apparent. Look where you will, and you will md the men of backbone are at the foun- dation of success in whatever line of work you investigate.
 What do we not owe to Edison? His perseverance and industry have over come many a difficulty and accomp lished results which are invaluable to the world. What shall we say of Ericsson? How can we sufficiently praise the founder of the Red Cross work, or the energetic woman who or ganized the temperance crusade in our land? What is the need to bestow on the great minds who have solved for the nation the political questions of their time?
 How greatly is the civilization of the world indebted to the self -sacri- fcing missionary! What has brought us into touch with Central Africa? What Is at the foundation of advance in China?
 Men with backbone sufficient to pre- pare for the emergencies which they can forsee will arise in the future.
 Think of Bancroft, the historian, ! and Roebling, the bridge architect, or Milton the poet. struggling on in spite of blindness. Suppose they had con i tented themselves with saying, q wish my eyesight had remained, then I could work as I would like" When 1 Newtons cherished manuscripts were destroyed by fire, what if he had said How 1 wish all my work had not | gone to waste P' Audubons similar loss of all his material after so many years of collecting it, did not deter l him from efforts toward replacement. l A great loss it would have been to the | world had these men displayed less l backbone and cOntented themselves with wishing things were differently ! arranged.
 So many of our famous artists have l shown similar perseverance in face | of obstacles. Rosa Bonheur, how she worked to attain success! Millet fur nishes another example of the same trait, as he strove to live up to his high ideals even though grinding pow erty oppressed him All glory be giv- en to his noble wife who encouraged him to live up to his highest standards, though it meant hard work for her, and for a time real privation for his l family. To this resolve we owe '"The Angelus' and the other paintings. the lessons from which touch everyone's s
 
 decided differently and had said, q wish l might choose my subjects and do what I know is the highest in my power, but these hungry mouths must ! be fed, and sign painting and cheap work will bring me more ready money to supply my needs
 We do not need to confine ourselves to famous people to illustrate our text. In the cOmon lives of the com mon people, it is the one with back bone who often supplies the energy of the entire family group. They can be relied on to inspire and energize all the rest. Often it is the enter prising father. frequently the busy matron of the household. Sometimes an older sister or brother helps the younger ones up to a higher plane than it has been possible for them selves to attain. Wherever we look for it. we find backbone instead of wishbone sustains the burden of the wOrk-a-day world.
 l AN IDLER
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helper, but not as a member of the host
 In the hour of his proposed departure for his own land, Moses pleaded nightly with him to remain. The pa triarch's first argument looked to the mans self-interest. Come thou with us and we will do thee good" he urged. The advantages of sharing the faith and fellowship of the chosen people were clearly set forth He might win peace, happiness and salvation; more over, stake in the promised land of milk and honey should be his. But HObab fiatly declined the offer.
 Then Moses put forth another argu- ment. If Hobab did not care for what Israel could do for him, would he not bear in mind what he could do for Israel? "We are to encamp in the wilderness" said Moses, "and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes."t Put your desert craft at our disposal: scent the dangers; spy out pathway for us through the wilderness; guide this great people safely into their promised possessions. And from later history we gather that Hobab accepted the invitation. He marched with the host. In appreciation of his services his name and family were held in everlasting honor.
 The chance to do a job worth doing is a mighty strong argument with a great many modern men, as 1t was with Hobab of old. You generally enlist a mans interest if you put a task before him worthy of his powers. He will often respond to the call of some genuine and concrete service when the invitation to self-culture or personal advantage leaves him listless and unmOVed
 Religion has often been conceived too exclusively as a passive and emo tiOnal experience. One must be con scious of inward raptures or aim to "sit and sing oneself away to ever lasting bliss" Some of the noblest and most spiritual souls of the past have bequeathed to us a notion of re- ligion that yet seems imperfect, judged by the standards of the 20th century There isn't action enough in it. It does not give sufficient scope for the | desire of right-minded folk to work definitely for some great and worthy
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
A MUTUAL ADJUNCT.

Again a portion of the presidents statement or letter has been used for the purpose of changing the meaning of his position. This time it has stirred up Canada and England. for in his letter to Roosevelt which he made public in Massachusetts, con- corning reciprocity, he said, Mean while the amount of the American products they would take would pro- duce current of business between western Canada and the United States that would make Canada only an ad junct of the United States.
 It is on this being an adjunct of the United States which was, of course, said in reference to the gen eral concourse of business, that Can ada and the mother country have be- come excited and feel so proud that they were wise enough to throw down reciprocity
 They carry the idea by twisting about the statement that Canada was being pulled into a trap but such was as far from the truth as anything could be, To think that this country had designs on Canada is Imaginable. Commercial relations alone were un- der consideration and the letter can be construed in no other way. The benefit would be mutual and this country would become as much of an adjunct of Canada as Canada would of this country. To better trade re- lations is by no means casting covet- oUs eyes on Canada More trade, whether it be with Canada, England, Germany or other countries. is wanted but we do not want Canada
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TEARING DOWN THE FLAG.

The tearing down of the American flag, which precipitated the row in N4w York and broke up a sOcialistic demonstration is a deplorable incident That the American flag played a small part in the exercises of the day was evidenced by the predominance of other flags, but the insult 10 Old Glory was not confined to that demon stration alone, for in Seattle and only a short time ago in Milwaukee, sim liar attacks were made on the stars and stripes
 That such a tendency is growing is obvious and its danger cannot be too quickly realized. It was proper that such acts should be resented. It al ways has been a fact that the Ameri- can fl&s is too dear and represents too great an honor and sacrifice to permit to being trampled upon by a mob of peace violators such as the Industrial Workers of the World who made the attack. are An insult to the flag has always met with stiff re- sistance and it should not be tolerated especially in the land it waves over. How opposed to the flag and the coun- try for which it stands, the Industrial Workers are, is illustrated by the ex- perienCe in San Diego, where they were taken in a body, made to pledge allegiance to the flag and kiss it. and then expelled from the town. Such anarchistic tendencies should not be tolerated in any city and the sooner that element is put down the better the country will be. If it can be ac- complished no other way. expulsion from the country should be resorted 10. They are evidently opposed to law met
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WHY sUFFRAeETTEs PARADE.

In the hopes that they can get the best possible advertising out of their big demonstration. thousands of wo- men will parade through New York streets today They believe with Walt Whitman that logic and sermons have not the power to convince that adver- tising does. They hope to show their strength today in the parade for which preparations have been exten- Eive and thereby increase the enthus- iasm in the cause.
 Several bad setbacks have been giv- en to woman suffrage recently and there is just as strong an opposition to suffrage for women, by women. as there is for it. To overcome the two sided opposition, therefore, not only women but many men win appear in the parade today, which is a most gal lant concession. Six new associations of statewide scope have been recent ly formed to combat the progress of votes for women, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington, D. C, being en- rolled. while in Massachusetts there are l600O women of voting age who oppose the further extension of sui fragism.
 It is apparent that there is need of stimulating enthusiasm in the cause and the resort To the press agent idea is calculated To be important. Cam paign enthusiasm is expected to ere ate interest but it is difficult to see how they can have anything uplifting and ennobling to urge in securing the ballot with the present political cam- paign as an example
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
REGULATING COLD STORAGE.

A bit of legislation that is to come before the Massachusetts legislature has to do with the regulation of cold storage and the sale of the articles which have been kept there. This will be of widespread interest, because ev- eryone is liable to be concerned there in whether he knows it or not It will arouse opposition and yet the pub lie at large will be the supporters.
 The Tinkham bill as it is termed, provides for the licensing of the cold storage houses by the state board of health. with privilege of inspection, and that quarterly reports must be made of such articles of food as are placed therein. It also requires that all articles be marked with the date of receipt and that the consent of the state board of health must be secured to keep food therein longer than twelve months. It further provides that no article shall be represented as fresh which has been kept in cold storage, that none can be returned which has been released and that all retail stores dealing in cold storage ar ticles of food must post the sign, Cold storage foods sold here con spicuousiy.
 There are many people who are ayerse to using cold storage products and they will thus be securing the protection needed now that the cold storage has become such large bus mess The cold storage has valua- bIe place in the business world and regulation can only place it in bet ter light before the people. Observ- ance of these or other regulations will not iniure proper business, but as it is now the public has nc assurance against the worst reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
HOBAB OF AKABA

Let me hazard the guess, my reader, that you will experience some hesita- tton in exactly placing this gentleman Even in the Scripture story he is not drawn as a life-sized character. We see him once and he vanishes from the scene. But he leaves suggestions behind that are capable of present. day application.
 Hobab was an Arab sheik. whose services to the Israelitish people dur ing their migration to Canaan were much needed and warmly appreciated. He was not himself @ member of the congregation. Like iron-nerved Miles Standish. who did yeoman work for the Puritan colonists in the wilds of New England, though himself stand ing apart from their church fellow ship, so Hobab stayed in the Jewish camp for a time as an adviser and
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Self-esteem is an asset, when it is right.
 A great many people who think they are free still need emancipating. While they may be enjoying qualified free dom in their relation to the state, they are still slaves to ignorance and preju- dice. Timidity is a check to freedom. It makes little difference what the cause or character of the fear is, it serves just the same as a restraint The things which bind man are within as well as without. Early training conscienti0usly conducted is often the bar to mental freedom which it is hard to break away from. u takes grit in this world for a man to make his way, whatever his early. advantages may have been, or how well he may be equipped to achieve distinction. The price of social and mental freedom comes high but they are worth all they cost Sitting in silence before fear is one of the most common cowardly attitudes known in life.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
IDEAS OF APLAIN MAN

The days are gone by, they say, when people are possessed of devils; but they are still possessed; and per haps it was as well to call that which possessed them the devil as anything else.
 When one gives himself up to one idea, thinks, talks and dreams about 1t. gradually he gets into a state that is not far removed from mild in sanity.
 Our ordinary, habitual thoughts color our Judgment oi everything.
 So true is this, that most efficient men,, in any department of activity, are "a little crazy
 There is no doubt that the Inventor is a bit mad and the poet and the money-maker
 And in fine same way each of us is more or less abnormal ln his views of
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end. That heaven would be no heaven to them in which there is nothing to do but to loaf around the throne" They would be inclined to follow the sailors in Kipling's Last Chantey who flung down their golden harps and steered for the open sea with all it's perils and labOrs.
 Today we conceive of religion as be- ing so much like an unruttied pool, which all the streams are seeking to fill, as like a flowing river, which it. self is to carry verdure to a wide stretch of country. give drink to thirsty travellers, turn the wheels that grind grain and weave cloth for humanity Men are saved not so much that they may, at last, conTive to make their own way into a comfortable pia ae called heaven, as that they may hFLp bring about something like an ap-
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pr0ach to heaven on this present earth for all the toiling sons of men.
 This attitude, shared by millions of the very finest men and women of all churches. bespeaks high hope for the worlds future When We an begin Co work with religious zeal for the build ing of a new social order. the miuen- ium is already on the way. Nor is any man going to scorn religion or paUonize it any longer when it yields the impulse that recoustruCts society. Men never really find themselves tin they begin to work with ideal motives for great ends "lch DiouV-'I sorve' is the motto of one royal house. But that is only the echo of the Masters word. "He that would be great among you shall be servant of al." And it is tho lesson of Hobab.
 THE PARSON.
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life, and in his estimates of men and things, in proportion as we are wrap ped up in our particular ambition or conviction.
 The large and tolerant view is not only rare to find, but usually it is not very forceful. The loafer is more apt 10 be philosopher than is the reform, CT.
 As we are earnest and absorbed in anything We are in way intoxicated.
 Men" says a scientific writer, "can lnto&icate themselves with ideas as effectually as with alcohol or with bang and produce. by dint Of intense thinking, mental conditions hardly diStinGulshable from nonoman.a.
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have been amused by two sparrows who seemed to be determined to in spect my wren house. The first es- sential about a good wren house is to have no admission on the door for all other birds The wren likes to have the entrance of his house just fit him; and he doesn't care to lease a house the door of which would admit a foe A hummingbird might gain an entrance; but no bird larger than a wren can; and since the wren can frighten all birds smaller than him self and harass many that are larger. he figures distinctiVely among the feathered tribes. These sparrows were soon aware that they could not enter the wren's house but they hung around this empty domicile like a lot of curi- ous boys who finlly throw stones at old houses and break the glass. They were there every day at the entrance for a week, and pecked at the hole. These sparrOWs usually build their nests in the grass, and this made their persistent endeavor all the more pug zling While they have not been at the wren house for a day or two shall not be surprised to see them re- turn.
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If President Taft was as capable as Roosevelt said he was, he did not need my advice If he was only apable of being a me, too" what was Roosevelt guilty of imposing upon the country.
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SeIf-esteem is good quality if it doesn't lead one up to bumptiousness. There is no reason why every one should not have good opinion of himself-thers is no law against it.
 The man who doesn't have faith in himself usually makes a poor impress sion wherever he is Self esteem is the foundation for resolution, and the resolute soul marches along through life as if all obstacles were of small account It actually requires self esteem for a man to become a man of force. Like every other good quality, it may be overdone and mixed up with pride, and then be so perverted that it has become fault. One must not only think he is of consequence, but he must look it, for self-reliance all ways puts up a presence of manliness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

The general conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church now assem- hled at Minneapolis, is composed of q bishops and 500 delegates: and they in turn represent 2S,OOO churches with 3,200,000 members.
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it cost Massachusetts $250,OO0 to .auau.. her preferential primary and SD -usa- t per cen. of the voters act .- luas U cost the state several dol
 ars a head to get them to the polls.
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Norwich seems Co bc making just as much progress since the Norwich" line had its name changed to New London line. but the city by the sea fails To note any boom because the name on the pier there has not been changed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

We do not like to have March winds in April, although it is the proper thing for high winds to follow a wet period at any season of the year. The wind is the assistant of the sun and just hastens the process of drying out the soil These northerly gales which have swept over the icebergs in the North Atlantic, and which bring with them a chill not well suited to the month, hold back the season a bit; but there may be compensations for even this feature which we regard as a fault, if we cannot immediately dis cover them they give us the grip if we are careless about dressing, and give the doctors business; to say noth- ing of the nosUums they prompt the chilled to buy of the apothecaries. It may be 'an ill wind that blows no one good but we fear such a wind is not to be found in nature. Purpose is stamped on everything there.
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When the Michigan man shot him. self because his wife talked too much. he Was simply shifting responsibility from his own shoulders to his neigh bors Tie evil still exists
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William Randolph Hearst is willing to do for Champ Clark what George w. Perkins has and is doing for Roosevelt The force of bad example is ever working.
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If President Taft is the failure that Roosevelt would have the people be- Heve, there is no reason why he should ever be trusted to pick out any more public servants.