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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-30
Development at Yale.

Justice Pitney paid a high tribute to
President Taft in his address, congratu-
lating Yale upon having given to the
country so wise and patriotic a man,
and upon the fact that he is to return
there to add new glory to the old college
Jestingly he said that he himself had
been discovered first by a Yale man, re-
ferring to his appointment by Taft to
the Supreme bench.
Il knew Woodrow Wilson as quiet.
cordial, studiOus. literary man. a good
friend and wholesome. useful college
man, without any noticeable exaltation
n the process of development, said Mr.
Pitney IL bespeak for him a cordial well
come when he comes to Washington II
were asked why Princeton has not had
a President before, l might be inclined
20 refer to the recent contest between
Yale and Harvard to send a fayorite son
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-30

year is indicated by the fact that SOL
children were received into institutions.
while 81 So5 were placed in families or
institutions, mostly I'm families, ana
chiefly by societies for their care: aSS691
persons were received into institutions
for adults or adults and children ana
2,5J4 into institutions for the blind ana
deaf: 1.973.SiS patients were treated III
hospitals, and . 439,Oj9 I'm dispensaries.
Admissions Show Increase.
AS compared with the previous report.
that for 1904, the number Of institutions
reported shows an increase of 1.346 day
nurseries, of which 1876 were reported IN
1904, were not included in 1870 inmates of
institutions at close of year, an increase
of 95,975; children received into institu-
tons during the year, an increase of H.
1856; patients treated in hospitals. an in
crease of 11.326 and in dispensaries. OF
81, 4OS. There was a decrease OF 1O9.3l9
in the number of persons received into
institutions for adults or adults and chill
dren, and Of All i'm the number received
into institutions for the blind and deaf
Whether the increase indicates greater
need greater care and more complete
provision is a question which must await
more careful study of the situation. as
also the question as to the decrease. Two
items are special interest, the cOllecllOl
for the first time of data in regard TO the
placing-out of children i'm families. and
the notably increased interest manifested
in the treatment of tuberculosis, which
accounts to a very considerable degree
for the increase in the number Of dispen-
sares and to some degree Of hospitals and
sanitariums. Thus the net number of
dispensaries added to the list is 40. and
of these nearly 200 are county dispen-
saries established in the state OF Pennsyl-
vania by the department of health for
the treatment of tuberculosis. The de-
crease of lO9.319 in the number OF per-
sons received into institutions for the
care of adults or adults and children is
chiefly confined to institutions for the
temporary care of men who are destitute.
Noting the distribution of institutions
i'm the states. it appears that New York
leads with 197, an increase of POO over
the figures in 1904; Pennsylvania has go,
an increase of sol: Massachusetts, 800. an
increase Of 104: Illinois, 324. an increase
of 80; Ohio, 81, an increase of -, and
New Jersey 2O7, an increase of IS. Al
most all the states show an increase
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
LIMITS

There are limits to our mental abil- ity as well as to our physical limits not only of circumstance and of oppurtun- ity but actuan yof capacity. It almost seems that there are limits to desire not to desire in the abstract, but to any single desire For when any special wish of ours is gratifed we find sooner or later that it does not al- together satisfy us; we persuade our selves that this was not what we re- ally hoped and we go on to a re- newal of the same desire, with always those invisible bounds lying around it. Even it seems that our sorrow is dim ited, but in this case with some of us the tether is a very long one Some few reach it and their hearts break
 There are many times when it is well for us to remember this truth It saves us from presumption, from att tempting the hopeless, from wasting our energies on things we can never accomplish. It is with this as it is with our lives; we know they are bounded that an end must come, but we do not see that end, and we pass many years serenely ignoring our mor- tality. On the whole, this Is best for us: a foresight of the end might mere ly stupify and reperss. So with the limits of our capabilities, there are them: because it is most probable that they lie further off than we shall reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
PROTECTING THE FAMILY.

All too common is the appearance in court of the husband charged with desertion or non-support, and equally frequent are the instances where such accused are sent to jail, either through sentence or lack of money to pay fines. and the greatest hardship falls upon the family at home. Every community knows the situation, and much Inter est will therefore. center about the put ting into practice, and the effect of Pennsylvania's new law for the over coming of such conditions It Is now on trial in Philadelphia where six de- serting husbands have been commit ted to the house of correction for period of three months to put in their time at hard work and from their earnings at such work sixty-five cents each day will be deducted and paid to the wife.
 Thus is the accused made to undergo the same kind of reformatory treat ment which a jail would give and at the same time he is being made to work and provide for his family. The importance of this step in behalf of those dependent upon such heads of families is readily recognized. It is a provision which meets the situation properly whatever the offense for which punishment in jail is required. Jail sentences too often mean com fortable time and good living under restraint for those who are being pun ished but hardships and suffering of various degrees of severity for their families, until charity steps in. The test of Pennsylvania's new law there fore has an interest for every state. in the union.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
CURRENCY BILL ADVANCES.

The house managed to get together well on the currency measure before it. after the interesting fight for the retention of the sound money act, the amendment recognizing which be- ing only one of the many changes which it was desired to make That the house has at least put it through it's early stages indicates a realization of the need of new currency legisla- ton. but strangely enough does it fail 10 give the deep and thorough consid- eration to the provisions of the new bill which the currency questions de- mands- The passage of it in it's pres ent form, however. means that a start has been made in behalf of much needed reform, though by no means is it free from objections, or does 1t overcome possibilities which need to be avoided.
 It now goes to the senate and it is left to that body to put in the hard work of getting it up to the fine, prac- tical and safe basis, for smooth, effee- tice and protective operation. A differ ent contest can be expected In the sen ate. The matter Is not one in which partisanshis should exert its influence over the best interests of the country The currency question Is one which should be considered on it's merits, and whatever experts and experience can suggest for it's improvement should be heard with open mind fer the turning out of the best bill possible with par t1cuiar regard to soundness and safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
DANGEROUS PRACTICE.

Such fatalities as those at Massa peag where an old time resident was killed by train while on railroad property, and that of a little girl in Massachusetts whose life was crushed out while walking on the railroad track call attention to the large number who lose their lives each year by persist ing in the practice of trespassing on dangerous places. According to the statistics of the interstate commerce commission the appalling total of 163,- I'll is the record of deaths on rail . roads in a period of twenty years, with the number injured reaching the mil lion and a quarter mark. Of the num- Der of fatalities the trespassers rep resent fifty-three per cent or a total of S6.733
 The practice of using the tracks of a railroad as a highway is accom- panied with extreme danger It is not only extremely hazardous for chil- dren to be allowed to use them, but it is equally dangerous practice for adults However much caution is used there are always conditions and extra trains which cannot be anticipated There are laws against such treSpass but they are seldom enforced. The wisdom of making the law do it's part in the prevention of lives thus sacri- feed is being realized in Canada of late and the imposing of fines and jai' sentences have resulted. Naturally this attempt to aid in the preserva- ton of life is not popular but it is founded upon good sense. Too many are willing to take the chance of rail road trespass without knowing or real izing the possible consequence.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
CHANGE FOR BETTER SELEC-
 TIOhG

Governor Baldwin maintains his same admirable and firm stand in be- half of economy when he declares that the salaries Of the representatives in the general assembly should not be raised from $500 to $500, and they should not if the people do not pro pose to do their utmost in the selection and sending of the best type of it's cit izens as their representatives and law makers Il is the proposal of the gov ernor to rely upon demanding eff Ciency without an inducement when he says: If the sessions are so con- ducted that the business is taken up carly and disposed of promptly $500 would be enough and if it is not so taken up and disposed of the members have themselves to blame"
 There has ever been a demand for shorter sessions. with a realization at the same time that it would virtually mean more pay. but it was never ob- tained until required by law That was forced efficiency, but it did not demonstrate an increase in pay strong ly enough to prevent the last session going the very limit for time
 The one important fact connected with increasing legislators pay Is that thereby the people have the opportu- nity 10 make a selection of men who under the existing conditions are averse to becoming legislators. Too often Is f. a case, at the present time of voting for those who desire to run regardless of qualifications. The inn portanCe of selecting the best quail fled men is supported by the proposal 70 fix an adequate salary.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
LEGISLATION ON STEEL CARS.

The beneficial effect of steel cars in the equipment of fast trains has come into such general recognition that the importance of having them replace the wooden cars now in service cannot be ignored. It has naturally stirred UT a demand for legislation to hasten the time when this added measure of safe ty can be possessed by all trains, on all roads but such must be kept with in the bounds of consistency. Con- Eressman Allen in seeking to have all trains engaged in interstate traffic equipped with the steel cars by July !. 1918. or four years from the time he can expect to get such legislation through. should he be successful, is attempting to rush and then abandon an industry, for the purpose of ob- taining the equipment which would contribute to safety only during contingency such as a wreck.
 There is need of equipping each road with steel cars just as fast as such can be obtained, but the great est stress needs to be placed upon the iusistence for safety of operation through the knowledge and obedience of the rules. for the prevention of wrecks. so far as it lies in the hands or me human operators or the IralnS It is after that has been assured that the steel car equipment is going to serve it's purpose in the unavoidable accidents. II Is not to be supposed that steel cars are going to overcome .he necessity of preventing wrecks through reliance upon their life sav- ing properties. They can and must play their part in safe transportation but the urgency lies first in safe train operation. and the further contribution to safety will come with the steady addition of steel cars
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Educational Notes.

Four biplanes mounted by French army pilots made a successful flight over the desert of Sahara. The trip covering about 800 miles distance, was made above the desert region where any kind of aid is impossible. Starting out from the military aeroplane post which was recently established at Bis kra on the edge of the desert and in the Algerian region the party proceed ed with the object of making the flight to Touggourt. {. military station lying in one of the oases and this was done very easily by the whole party. Then the return trip was made without any incidents, showing the value of the aeroplane in making communications over desert country. The French army possesses a number of military posts in the regions of Algeria and Morocco.
 When Paris adopted Greenwich time not long ago an electric light sta ton was caused to gain S20,000 a year, according to an estimate. The reason
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

of opinion as to the most wonderful flower under cultivation, there is no doubt that the rose, the pansy and the chrysanthemum are the trio which have most generously rewarded the thoughtful attention and care of man Maurice Maeter- linck after studying all the garden flowers concludes that the chrysan- themum has proved to be the most submissive, the most docile, the most
 tractable, bearing flowers impreg- mated through and through with the thought and will of man-the flower which seems almost human, so to speak And it has been disclosed that the largest chrysanthemum was produced in France and had a diam eter of IS inches
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lies ins the difference of time of burn ing electric lamps. Greenwich time of o'clock corresponds to 510 Paris time for instance. Lamps are turned on according to the amount of daylight but offices closed at a fixed hour. Should an office close at o'clock, it is evident that the lamps will have burned ten minutes longer, owing tC the change over to Greenwich time. The extra amount of current is natura- ly paid for by the users.
 A process of welding copper with the oxy-acetyIene flame has been devel- oned by a German inventor. He has found it necessary to use larger torch es than for iron welding, but in general the process is similar, except that he employs a liquid welding paste and special copper welding wire. The paste prevents the formation of oxide. The process has been used for welding cop per plates up to an inch in thickness. The process is being used in the princi- pal copper works in Germany with great success.
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quenches joy as frost bIackens the au- tumn flowers. It is faith that girds men with power and opens the foun- tains of enthusiasm. All the moral advantage is on the side of him who believes that God is and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
 THE PARSON
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
NO TRUST HERE.

My eye fell on the legend displayed prominently above the main door of a business establishment. No trust here" simply meant in this instance that credit was refused and customers must pay cash. The long suffering proprietor certainly had right to pro- tect himself against the dead beats of the community.
 Taking this motto, however. as a general rule for life. it becomes an ap- palling one. Followed out in the large relations of men. it spells chaos and disaster It would induce reign of atheism and anarchy from which the world might well shrink. A more dis nal principle for living could hardly be conceived than this some No trust here."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The appointment of Dean Rogers of Yale to a vacancy on the federal bench is proper recognition of qualification and fitness. May the district judge ship in this state get the same con-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

If Mrs Pankhurst refrains from the a advocacy of militant methods in this country. she will be deprived of an opportunity of demonstrating the hun ger strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Now that Huerta has recalled Diaz it is possible to interpret the state ment in his message about being pleased to turn over the affairs of the country to his successor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Jealousy of big cities Is maddening. One New York street gave up $25O, 900 in two months to burglars, but Lon don sidewalk yielded a $650,0O0 string of pearls in the short time it took to pick them up.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Japan is allowing it's state depart ment head no time to go on the lecture platform by keeping the Californis alien bill matter alive and handling the Chinese situation at the same time
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The New Hampshire woman who Jagged a train with her skirts showed that when it comes to signalling they don't have to be of the X-ray type to be seen through.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

We thought the actions at the Cam ora trial in Italy went the limit but it was lucky we had a chance to crit icise before the spectacle now being enacted in New Hampshire appeared.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The talk of sending Roosevelt into to aid in the state cam paign only substantiates the oft re- peated statement that it is a one man Oartv
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Of course the world doesn't expect Col Bryan to accept it's offer of $S,000 a year to leave the lecture platform, but that really is the additional price which the secretary of state requires to tend to business
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

No Accounting for Taste. We can't just figure out why Ameri- cans should desire to leave the United States for Mexico, anyway.-Milwau- kee Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

New Britain councilmen couldn't have been very badly impressed with Norwieh's lighting proposition when they unanimously decided in favor of municipal lighting plant, But why wait five years?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Argentina's new warship may be the greatest fighting machine af1oat, but t needs the American officers and crew to get the best out of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

A western road advises it's em- ployes against worry, but nothing is said to the passengers or the stock holders
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As crowning feature of his White mountain vacation Harry Thaw occu- pies the throne room for a few nights.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

There seems to be no doubt of Schmidts ability to qualify as jack of all crimes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

] pity the persons who have the hab- it of excusing themselves, they are so much more conscious of their faults than the thinness of the excuses they make, which most any blind person can see through. The person who is always making excuses needs a good memory, as well as the person who is always telling lies. Everyday excuses are re- ally things to be ashamed of. for they are too nearly akin to everyday vices to be tolerated. What does excuse me" mean when said ten times in fif- teen minutes in polite society? That the person saying it is cultured! some think, but as a symbol of culture ex- cuses are wholly out of place since they are the tags of vanity. A person so conscious to their own faults that they need constantly excuse them selves should be able to recognize the necessity for reform. Where it is the style it is simply perfunctory, pass ing as pleasant sound without any real meaning. Of course, we excuse them fifty times a day without know ing what for, and it is very pleasing to do it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The estimation that music pupils skip two million lessons during the year, may not show such a lack of interest as consideration for the neigh bOrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

If no precedent exists for the extra dition of man in Thaw's situation, + is time to start one.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The announcement of Fashions de- mand for diaphanous skirts with fur bellows for warmth is daily expected,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The man on the corner says: More good intentions are born on Monday morning than on Saturday night.
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The self-made man IS a misconcep- tion for he never has had an exist ence. It takes more than three table spoons of conceit and the school of experience to develop a man. Learn ing cannot be self obtained except in books where it was left recorded by a forerunner; and every book maker contributes the ideas which makes the the individuals mind a store-house of facts that inspire him to achieve his place in life. Your 'I am' is what it is because of the generations of q ans" who have preceded you. The great inventions and creations of the past century could not have been ac- compHshed but for elementary dis coveries some of which have been in existence for many centuries. If you think you are sef-made in any sense forget it. Every good relation in life has helped you and if you have won distinction by burning the midnight oil, or by unlimited industry, you have only reaped what others have sown. There is merit in endeavor; and achievement brings ample reward but senseless ideas only subject their victims to hard knocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

It Is the auto which brings one in closer touch with the delightful au- tumn days in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Society is built upon the foundation

Society is built upon the foundation
 of mutual confidence among men.
 There must be trust everywhere before
 you can have a civilized community.
 How few of the facts with which we
 deal every day admit of personal test ing. Our food is prepared by someone else, we ride to town behind an en- gineer we may never have seen, cross bridges We have never examined, hand money to bank clerks of whose char acter we know nothing. The whole fabric of business Is built on the foun- dation of faith. Without trust in your felloWmen you could not live your life for a week Or a day.
 The man without faith in his fellows is bound to lead a pygmy existence. He must walk in the narrow limits of his own consciousness. There are so few things comparatively speaking that he can verify for himself! Every hour of a normal human career he must trust the testimony and yield himself to the service of other people.
 1 believe there is an island kingdom named Japan-though 1 have never seen it. I believe there lived on Ameri- can soil a man named George Wash | ington-though l never saw him. l never saw anyone who had seen him. 1 1 believe there was great battle | fought at Gettysburg-though the re-
 port of no gun fired there reached
 my ears. A thousand facts that have | l
 must accept because other people say /! so.
 l Many a man scoffs at faith as a ref
 uge for weddings. Let us ask him 1 how far he could go in the world with
 out it. How nfany things has he prov l ed himself? Of how many facts has ] he personal experience? Honesty will compel the admission that for by far 1 the larger part of his knowledge he walks by faith and not by slgnt. l It is to be wondered at that so many
 make a difficult matter of religion. i Spiritual facts. men say, are beyond
 their ken Why cannot faith, so neces-
 sary in all human affairs, be extended ] to the highest realms? It ought not
 to be more difficult for man to be-
 iieve in God, whom he has not seen,
 than to believe in Washington, whom,
 likewise. he has not seen.
 1 Let me live in world of faith. It 1 is easier for me to believe than to
 doubt. Doubt paralyzes energy and