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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-13

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-13
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
UN1TAR1ANs AND OTHERS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: After seeing and hearing DR.. A. c. Dixon OF
Brooklyn act and speak in a most undignifed and
unminsterial manner. calling the late Colonel
Ingersoll all manner Of bad names in the pulpit
was not surprised to his unwarranted attack on
the Unitarian belief
The fact that Unitarians' views differ in
non-essentiaI points from his own and those of
Others with "hidebound" creeds does not prove
that Unitaraps wrong and others are right
If Dr. Dixon and other critics of Untarians would
take the trouble to find what the Unitarian
belief really is they could not truthfulIy make
statements they do Furthermore, if Dr. Dixon and
others would live consistent lives as the Uni
tarians they magn they would not have so much
spare time to find fault II seems to me there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
CHRISTIAN SUFFERERS IN INDIA
SAD RESULTS OF THE FAMINE IN THE sHoLAPUF
DISTRICT.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: While the sad condition of Western India IS
meeting with sympathy, irrespective of the race or
religion Of those who are in the famines terrible
grasp, still there is a community that the kind
hearted in this country will not willingly see suffer
when their case Is mentioned I refer to the native
Christians of India. While great numbers of them
by their education and position in life are able
to tide over famine. there are others in certain
localities who are farmers and who have only
lately come out from Hndoosm The famine af-
fects these much rather more than their
Hindoo neighbcrs because as Christians they are
cut OF from the aid that Hindoos render to Hin
docs and therefore their only resource is to turn
to Christians who their natural sympathizers.
In the district OF Sholapur about three hundred
miles east Of Bombay, there are some seven hun
dred Christians. most Of whom are of the class
Just named. They are in the greatest trouble from
the failure OF their crops and the famine prices.
are living on the fruit of the cactus and certain
wild fruit ft for animals but not for men, and
that even this source is failing because of the
many who are driven to this as food in their ex-
trernity. some are already becoming emaciated
from their lack of srstenance The reed of cloth
ing is also very urgent. There are women the
letters state, who cannot leave the darkness of
duced to rags useless for its purpose. They are
thus prevented from seeking ways OF obtaining
I cannot think it right that men and women who
have thrown in their lot with US should suffer
such extremity OF hunger and nakedness when
especially since five cents a day is sufficient to
keep them alive, and less than a dollar to buy
woman her needed garments. May l suggest that
Kind hearted readers of this letter should send
money in large small amounts to Frank H
Wiggfn, treasurer of the American Board No Ii
tian sufferers at Sholapur? ARRANGEMENTS have
been made for forwarding such amounts both by
letIer ana cape. ~ j. E. ABBOTT.
NeW-York, Jan. 9, 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE STUDY OF INEBRIETY.
GOOD THAT COULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BY RE-
SEARCH HOSPITALS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Within few years the study of the scien-
tfic side of the drink problem in small asylums
has been going with success. The facts OF the
disease of inebriety have been established beyond
question: and also its durability by the of
rational scientific measures. Trustworthy statis-
tics gathered from these efforts show that from 20
to 80 cent Of all inebriates who treated by
these measures are permanently restored. Re-
Gently army of frregulars and specific doctors,
with secret remedies, have claimed cure So per
cent Of all cases While this claim is not
frmed by experience, there clearly certain
number restored and the possibility of has
ceived additional confirmation.
These facts indicate the necessity for some large
well appointed hospital where cases can be studied
and the indications of science can be practically
carried out. Such hospital would combine
laboratory for the study of tho and condi-
lions Of these border line cases. as well as the
application of means and appliances for their cure
Such study would clear up the disputed questions
of heredity and show the influence of nutrition.
of these cases. From these facts some idea of the
laws of cause and effect will be found which will
hospital studying these facts Would G Have an in
fuenee in every town and city of the land, and
would create other centres Of activity and study
Whlch would go on widening with the years. To
found and endow hospital for inebriates on broad
new fountain Of healing and build up new range
evils Of the day Such a hospital is practicable.
us success is assured, and the work it will do for
the race viii exceed any present conception.
Here is great opportunity for some man Of
wealth to place his money where II win be a per
petual blessing to the age and generations which
come after. and also make imperishable name
imperative to-day. We must take up the subject of
lncDrlety from its scientific side above all theory
and speculation If we would understand the means
OF cure and prevention. few on the frontiers
Of oI inns new held of scientific philanthropy are
looking anxousy for one to come forward
and seize this great opportunity build and endow
q hospital which will make both the present and
future generations revere his work and memory
- 7. D. CROTHERS M X
Hartford, Conn, jan 16 1905 Ni ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
STATUE OF DAHLGREN PROPOSED.
HONORABLE MEMORIAL.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Soon after the committee was appointed to
receive subscriptions for the permanent Dewey
Arch in this city, 1t was stated that when finished
II would include busts and medalons of other Off
who had been prominent actors in the wars Of
the Navy. Among the fredallions proposed was
of Rear-Admiral John A. Dahgren, who entered
the Navy a midshipman in 1926 and remained
in active service throughout the Civil War He
also the inventor of rtfed cannon, afterward
known as the "Dahlgren gum which did excellent
service all of the larger vessels of the Navy in
the Civil War He also introduced the bronze
howtzers in the service. 1t was he who, in
mand of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron,
numbering time ninety-ive ships of war.
generally hosted his blue pennant on one Of the
monitors and led in person the attacks on the de-
fences of Charleston. 1t would appropriate
then that Dahgren, well Farragut and Por-
ter, should figure on the Dewey Arch In the form
of a statue rather than medallion, for no naval
hero has a finer record than he
Some time ago 1t proposed to get Congress
to appropriate money for the erection of a statue
in Washington to Admiral Dahlgrens memory, and
this plan has not been abandoned There is also
a proposition to have a bust of the gallant officer
upon the memorial bridge that is to span the Po-
from Philadelphia. IN Which city Dahigren was born
are interesting themselves to secure such a recog-
also Of his Uric, who did such gallant service
At the breaking out Of the Civil War the COM
mandant and most Of the officers attached to the
and went South Commando Dahigren was true
among the faithess, and remained loyal TO the
oath he took wheL he entered the Navy. AS a
recognition OF his answering loyalty President
Lincoln nfSl appointed him commandment Of the Wash
pont OF command of the South Atlantic Squadron.
which afterward combined with the Army forces
under General Gilmore. After a long and severe
stF,uggle' the Army operating on land. with the
Ironsides Morris Island with all its batteries was
captured, and Fort Sumter made a pile
Of ruins Later came the evacuation of Savannah,
charleston. Georgetown and other places through
l continue
laud his services in the Florida waters and the
hard fought battles the ST. Johns River but the
history of the Navy in is open to ALL and the
Dahlgrens are prominent figures in 1t. NAVY.
New-York, JAM "A, 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
DOUBLE TAXATION NOT INTENDED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Would you allow inquiry and If
possible, give me some information in regard IN
the proposed new Tax law?
I hold some mortgages, and am taxed for them
as personal property, 24S per cent. payable in Oc-
tober. Under the new State law I should have to
pay ANOTHER O6 per cent in September, making
total of per cent. and leaving me only per cent
out of the per cent interest 1 receive
This is taxing the same mortgage twice in the
same year, and amounts almost to conhscation On
per cent mortgage It would wipe out the In
terest completely Any information through vour
valuable paper would be thankfully received.
TOO MUCH.
New Brighton, Staten Island Jan. IS. 1900.
THE new Tax bill exempts mortgages from
local taxation, and apparently Is intended to
stop the local assessment OF them for the year
when abe State assessment is first made. AS
1t has not yet passed. of course the local officers
have nothing to do but prepare to assess in
the old way. II the bill should pass after the
local assessment is completed It is to be pre-
sumed that provision would be made not TO
have the State tax levied for the same period
OF time.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

has been made part of the probationary course9
and the members OF the Fire Department, not to
speak of many private individuals. men and
women, rich and poor. who have attended the
classes and received their diplomas.
The socletys methods not to supplant the
surgeon physician. but to enable those who have
profited by its instruction to make application or
simple rules and remedies until medical aid can
be obtained There is abundant testimony to show
that this has resulted in the alienation of much
suffering and not infrequently in the actual saving
of life.
Subscriptions to enable It to defray its moderate
expenses will be gratefully received.
CHARLES II. MARSHALL,
President of Society for Instruction in First Aid
to the Injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
LAFAYETTE AS A STREET NAME

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: VIII not The Tribune speak out against the
proposed obliteration of the honored name of La
fayette from of thoroughfares? Why not
make the name of the whole length of Marion and
Elm SITS. and Lafayette Place Lafayette-ave. lust
as Alderman Bridges has suggested? This would
be much better than to lose honored and loved
name from our street titles altogether. Then II
deemed pest, the name of the Boulevard Lafayette
TO which the Riverside Drive is to be extended
might be changed to Boulevard Dewey
JOSIAH G. PUMPEIIY
Secretary City Improvement Society
NewYork, Jan. 49, 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
BRITISH COURTESY TITLES.
TO the Editor of The Tribune

10 The Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I have noticed in nearly every paper the
same misstatement: That the death Of the
Earl Of Ava, eldest of the Marquis of Dufferin,
his next brother, Lord Terence Blackwood, sue
ceeds TO the title of Earl of Ava.
This is Incorrect. The title Of Earl of Ava is
courtesy title; that is to say. the eldest OF
dukes. marquises and earls assume by courtesy the
second title of their fathers for they not peers
of the realm entitled to a seat in the House of
Lords till their fathers death TIL then they
merely commoners in the eyes of the law For in
stance. the Duke of Devonshire. during the
lifetime of his father, sat IN the House of Com
mons Marquis of Harrington. and the eldest son
OF the present Marquis OF Salisbury sits in the
House OF Commons Viscount Cranbourne. This
latter does take the title Of Earl by courtesy
the Earldom of the Marquises Of Salisbury is
Salisbury also. which would create too much con-
fusion by similarity of names. all the nobility
/, below the rank OF dukes are called generally
Lord, instead Of their full titles. This accounts
for the eldest of some dukes having SEEM
3ngly lower titles than Others such as Viscount
Vaudeville. the courtesy title of the eldest son
Of the Duke Of Manchester. Now it is the rule
that when the bearer Of a courtesy title dies the
next brother or his son never assumes that of the
deceased; he takes another family title though on
the death Of his father or grandfather he is
called TO the House Of Lords by that Of the de-
late Earl OF kinnoul was Viscount Dupplin, the
died during his fathers lifetime leaving no Son
SO his next brother. the Hon. Fitzroy Hay became
being called Lord Hay of Kinfauns Again, the
eldest son Of ne late Duke OF Westminster took
Marqusate was also that OF Westminster which
would have made sufficient distinction between
father and Moreover, it would have been
strictly against etiquette TO have one member Of
Lords while another member of the family
q commoner bearing almost the same name
but by courtesy only. Now, Earl Grosvenor had
only son. who being in the direct line by right
of prfmogeniture for the family honors, received
the courtesy title of Vscount Belgrave, of the
minor titles of his grandfather But when Lord
lrrOSVRnOr
did not assume the Of his father, but con-
tinued 10 be called Lord Belgrave till the death
of his grandfather last month. when he at once
became Duke of Westminster and took all the
other family titles V. DE g.
Ramsey, ". Y, Jan. II, 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
COMPLAINT AGAINST LACKAWANNA
BY A SUBURBAN RESIDENT

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; Complaints through your columns of the
snismanagement Of the Lackawanna Railroad deal
so In generalities that persons not specially inter
ested are apt 10 put them aside products of
cranks or chronic indictments.
To offset this probable tendency inclose an of
fetal Roseville-ave. time table in which no trains
appear to New-York between Hos p m. and ITO
a m, Notwithstanding there is at 1905 the
Orange branch and another at 1913 on the Mont
clair branch, and have been all the while this time
table Of December II has been in effect!
III This IS not enough to prove the careessness of
somebody IN charge II may be added that accord
ing TO another of their time tables neither Of the
TWO trains scheduled to leave New-York $40
p m stops at South Orange-and yet of them
invariably stops there. and long enough, at that,
70 DO a considerable dringi Is any more evidence
Wanted2 GROVE STREET COMMUTER.
East Orange. n. j.. Jan % 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE FOUNDER OF THE SUN"

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: 1t may not be matter of any public con-
sequence who the founder of THE New-York Sun"
II, however, It be considered of sufficient i'm
portance to be mentioned, even casually as In the
obituary OF Moses Yale Beach in to-day's issue Of
The Tribune, it may as well be stated correctly
incorrectly. Moses Y. Beach was not the
founder Of The New-York Sum The New York
Sun" established by the late BENJAMIN H Dav
in the year 1882 1888, as was accurately and ex-
tensivey stated in the columns Of The Tribune, as
well in those of the other NeW-York newspa pers
at the time Of his DEATH which occurred in Decem-
Der, 1889 CLARENCE s. DAY
New-York, Jan g. 1900.
CMr. Day is. OF course. correct. THE Sun"
was founded by Benjamin H Day in 1888, and
was purchased by Mr. Beach in 1S3S.-EdJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THE JAMESTOWN STILL STUCK IN MUD.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. G.-The Old Dominion steamer
jamestown. which went aground yesterday OF
BOush Blum Shoals is stn stuck in the mud.
She struck the shoal early in the morning. shs
was returning from Newport News TO this city.
Every pound OF her cargo has been removed but
the efforts to float her the tides this morning
and evening proved unsuccessful. account OF
strong northwest wind The effort viii be re-
newed tomorrow morning. but with little hope OF
success. unless the wind changes About three
feet above her water line Is exposed. Old Donnin-
ion officials do not think she has been seriously
damaged, The line did not Sand out a steamer
90 Ss~-NaEk last rlsnt, sut taa 5ssssfsea skRst-s
en- hek regular Ita sa-alxhs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
MAURICE RIVER DREDGIyG FAVORED.

Washington, Jan. % (SpeciaD-Engineer Ray
mOnd has reported to the Chief OF Engineers who
transmits TO Congress- the result OF survey OF the
Maurice River. New-Jersey 1t is declared worthy OF
Improvement by the Government. He proposes TO
form dredged channel feet deep mean low
water and loo feet wide from below French 5 Bar,
80 miles to the south OF Miiiville. thence feet
deep and. 20 feet wide seVen-eighths OF a mile
further 10 the centre OF r. ID. Wood 4 Co wharf
at Millville and thence feet deep and 60 feet
wide one-fourth OF a mile further to the head OF
navigation, together with the widening OF the
channel at bends. the dredged channel 70 be pro
tected In wide reaches where necessary 70 revsts-
inent walls. The estimated cost Is S9S.00O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
PHYSICIANS KIECr oFFICERs.

At the annual meeting OF the Associated Physi-
clans OF Long Island held yesterday afternoon at
the Union League Club. Brooklyn the following
officers were elected President, DR.. James NJ Win
field, OF Brooklyn; vce-presidents. DR.. c. p CID
son. OF Huntington: DIR. Calvin F. Barker. OF
brooklyn, and DR., Cooley, OF Glen Cove; secre-
tary. DR.. Charles D. Napier. OF BROOKLYN treas
urer. DR.. Alexander Hutchins. OF BROOKLYN dele
gate 10 State Convention. DR.. Charles NJ. Neisley,
OF Manhasset
There were about eighty physicians present. half
or whom remained to attend the annual dinner In
the evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

Trenton, Jan. 27.-The Fidelity Trust Company. of
Newark. has instituted mandamus proceedings
to compel Supreme Court Clerk Riker 10 permit
the trust company or Its employees to examine the
records and patent indices of the Supreme Court
Clerks office This office contains a record ~
Judgments, and the searches conducted by the
oiilce yield the State about $35 600 a year The
tn these records so that II may make searches for
its clients and save the fees paid 10 the state
90 at Trenton. VS. ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
PROF. Me1FFERr AND THE STANDARDS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Presbyterian Church should not repudi-
ate sound scholarship; it should not repudiate 1t
when the fruits OF particular scholar
ship variance with accepted opinions
creeds or confessions. All variations from the
norm of progressive truth inoffensive and con-
tain permanent vitality The less there is said
about them the quickly Will they disappear.
Bat for a church 10 exhibit too much zeal in re
affirming its standards in opposition the writ
ings OF some particular scholar is to exhibit lack
of confidence in the intrinsic stability of the stand
ards themselves. II is this lack of confidence
that weakens the Church among thoughtful and
observant OF course. the majority of the
people. inside and out. Indifferent the
The Presbyterian Church believes in a real God.
not In q mere hgment Of the theological magma
tion. God is God OF fact, reveals himself by
facts; He does not delegate the control OF facts
70 others: they direct manifestations of His
work and glory: they testify to the variety of His
permanent. education, century, circumstance. But
facts do not vary. giving testimony at one
time and another testimony at another. We may
depend upon the testimony Of facts.
II is the business Of scholars TO collect the test
mony OF the facts. But they are human and vary
IN their reports Still this variation corrects Itself
in time; one scholar corrects the mistakes of
other But standards OF belief never correct such
mistakes; they may shut the testimony out OF
ers after truth viii be found in, The courtyard
listening 10 the words Of the expelled scholar.
rather than within the courtroom appauding the
There is a vast distinction between the work of
proealmlng the Gospel and the work OF inyestigat-
ing the facts which give reality and force 10 the
tiles are mistaken DO they seem 20 be antagonistc.
The standards Of any church unquestion-
Gospel as that church understands il; but they are
no norm Whatever for painstaking and thorough
free thoroughgOing reVerent or ii viii be rdicned
BY the intelligent and will be incapable OF giving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
wholesome Instruction TO the ignorant

wholesome Instruction to the ignorant.
Has not the Presbytery of New-York sufficient
confidence In God the God of Truth TO believe
that He Will correct in time any errors Of testi-
mony that may be found in Professor McGnert's
books or other writings? 1 can testify, as a
former student. to the thoroughness OF his sehol-
arship the fairness of his Judgment and the rever-
ence of his spirit. The book of such a man
should be studied not mathematical. We are
hurrying into the twentieth century; this is not
the Middle Ages. God longer needs heresy
trials 10 blazen His way through history. Why?
Because OF the work of scholars.
East Orange N J., jan H. 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
THANKS TO THOMAS n1xoN

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The remarks of Thomas Dixon If IN vour
issue OF to-day deserve repetition again and again
in your paper. Every word he utters is the sentI-
ment expressed generally by those who are Ameri-
can porn, of English descent and whose ancestors
with their inherited qualities have made this coun-
Mr. Dixon. RENT EIT EHJ "
New-York Jan. o. 1900 IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
FIRST AID TO THE INJURED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
sir: May be permitted through your columns 10
make brief appeal in behalf OF the Society for
Instruction in First Aid to the Injured? During
the existence Of this little society. which was found
ed by the State Charities Aid Association in 1852
II mas given its instruction in elementary aid to
the injured TO n,s9 persons. Among these are the
members Of the old Park Police, a large nuubar az
the metropolitan police qn which First AID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

a long time entered to a considerable degree. al
though in some the manufacturers are now adopt
ing aniline vegetable dyes. by which prac-
tcally the colors produced In cases in
which yellow chromate OF lead is either made or
manipulated, stringent rules have been put
I'm force in the interests of health Among these Is
the rule that no young person shall De employeds
the occupler shall supply overaNs and head cover
ing, and shall have them thoroughly washed not
less than once week; no food shall be eaten BY
yellow orange chromate OF lead is bundled.
reeed, wound, woven or otherwise treated. and the
ocCupier shall that each person engaged in any
Of the processes named wash his or her hands and
face before meals or before leaving the works
PROGRESS IN A NEW FIELD-There has
Gently been completed. according to report.
unusually large multiplate static machine by New
York firm to the order of medical practitioner.
1t has eight threeeighths inch plate glass plates
five feet in diameter, mounted upon four inch
steel shaft, supported roller bearings Keper-
Holtz machine. fitted in Of the glass
case containing the apparatus. as separats
or initial EXETER. The plates weigh nearly one
thousand pounds. and are intended to revoIve az
speed OF two hundred and fifty revolutions min
ute, It being also anticipated that under tavorins
conditions thirty inch spark be obtained
The machine is Enclosed in oak and glass case,
II feet wide. feet deep and feet high and is prae-
tcally alright.