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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
ELECTRIC TRACTION FOR FREIGHT.

Whether or not the proposed increase in the
capital stock Of the New Haven road, il voted
at the special meeting of the stockholders TO
be held next month, will be used 10 extend the
company's electric traction system from STAN
ford 10 New Haven is apparently uncertain st
present. There can he little doubt however,
that Mr. Meen is preparing for a somewhat
novel experiment According 10 The Railroad
age Gazette" a new electric locomotive is
being built for him which is designed TO haul
freight trains and which Is likely 70 be COM
pleted next month.
II has long been believed that the economy
resulting from the substitution OF electricity
for steam on trunk lines would he Chiefly con
spicuous in passenger traffic. Indeed, experts
have held that even in the handling OF that
class Of business there is room 20 discriminate
the suburban service being regarded as
more inviting field for electric traction than the
long distance express service The movement
of freight by electricity, on the other hand.
has not usually been regarded as promising any
special advantages. Nearly all electrical en-
gineers if not distinctly discouraging any at
tempt 10 initiate such service. have at least
been cautious about advocating II ia the i'm
mediate future. For this reason the experiment
about 20 be made by the New Haven company
deserves 10 be and certainly will be watched
closely. One electric freight locomotive does
not guarantee revolution in railway usage,
but Mr.. Mellen's venture will he an object les
son Of exceptional value, The New Haven
management will he the first Of course, 10 learn
whether the innovation is likely TO be profit
able but in time other railroad officials will
discover the truth and be able To determine
whether or not 10 take a similar step.
II is announced that the new engine is de-
cf,u to n afg,t In
hundred tons at the rate OF thirty-five miles an
hour and a heavy passenger train weighing
eight hundred tons at forty-five miles an hour.
In any case the investment is not likely 10 be
wasted for If a larger Use of electric power in
hauling freight does not follow it is pretty sure
to throw new light on the proper design of
electric engines for passenger trains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
EoR A HupsoN.EuLroN HOLIDAY.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The necessity as well public benefit 70
be derived from general holiday the coming weak
OF the Hudson-FulJon celebration must Be- patent
20 your readers.
Friday will be the first day OF October: vedns<-
day the day before the last OF the month Thurs
day some twenty thousand militia will be absent
from their positions IN The military parade.
Governor Hughes. IL his attention was called 70
the matter. think would surely proclaim the
SOth OF this month the general holiday most agTes
able 20 every one.
II. E VREELAND BUILDING COMPANY.
New York. Sept. IS 1909.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION os malta.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR: Those readers Of The Tribune who siresr.,v
desire better way Of Celebrating
Day no doubt appreciated thorousI,.
arsunent on this behalf that was co-+s. .7'u1
tribune editorial OF last Sunday. II Is ~
20 write out with pen and ink III. f.slins % se
tude which this strong and energetic ~ 81
form brought to the mind. PEA '0r re-
= enere were no fatalities. there is neither Tow
nor suensen IN the nerve-raeking noisss 80 49,,
air-poisonng scent Of the gunpoVrss- aaa ne
Is tnat the really responsible people Cor bor 49,.
Fourth bears the greatest interest arA 1az1 10
sent from the cities that day. so that IRE 800 a.
ana the celebrating are left largely to the hocdums
"A good happy knowledge OF sweet ubsr.v $50
and a cheerful. quiet intelligent ~--.h
OF the memorable Fourth should 10 sa1s 80
responsible nation. be sufficient 0
MRS. MARY LODGE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

In many other states than California there nave
been sharp antagonisms between different sec
tons with conflicting ideas and interests. But
with exceptions which have been so partial and
unusual as 10 strengthen the rule, American
commemorative have steadily avoided partition.
Vermont was practically independent territory
when admitted as a state, although New York
and New Hampshire both had unextinguished
claims TO portions of its area. Maine, until ad-
mitted was under the jurisdiction of Massa-
chusetts though separated from the parent state
by New Hampshire 1t had long aimed at as
sorting its autonomy and the tie broken was not
a very close or natural one. Virginia suffered
the loss of about One-third Of its territory when
West Virginia was created and admitted into
the Union. But that was a separation due to
the disturbances of civil war, and one which
could not have been accomplished in times of
peace Virginia recognized the partition be-
cause there was no way TO annul IT, But 1t can
not be said that the transaction was ever sane
toned by a majority of the people of the orig-
nal commonwealth.
Texas. the largest Of the states. stands in
peculiar position, so far subdivisior<i is con-
cerned, because the act of admission or annexa-
ton passed by Congress in 1S45 specifically au-
thorized the Legislature of Texas TO create four
more states from the territory then claimed by
the Texan Republic. Congress would feel in
honor bound TO carry out that speclal contract
although it would be lOath TO encourage the
splitting up of other states. But Texas has
sensibly shown no desire whatever to be divid-
ed. Its people realize the power which comes
from unifcation. For though the five subdivs-
ions of Texas would have ten votes in the Sen
ate instead of two and as many votes as the
undivided state could have In the House of
Representatives, their actual political strength
would probably be less because of the states
powerful delegation in the lower branch of Con-
gress and in national conventions. One state
with fifty votes In the House Is more potent
than FIVE states with ten apiece, because union
for a common object is easier. California is the
second largest Of the states. It's position in the
Union will some day he a commanding one, and
il would sacrifice much power in the future by
unwisely consenting now 10 a dismemberment.
II would he better policy to let the frictions of
to-day wear themselves out: for each decade
will the people of the two sections Of the
state drawing closer together in feeling and in
terests. Unifcation and progress are much
more in harmony with American tendencies
than separation and rivalry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SOUND SUPPORT FOR SOUND r,ox-.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sr; The Independents and the taxpayers viii \.
glad TO vote for the fusion candidates Nos.
Mitchell and Prendergast have made ideal r.co-s
In their positions. Mr.. Barnard is what New w.
in its semi-banlrupt condition needs 4, -
Mayors Oftiee-a laWyer-fnancier. who has baa -
perience In public life and who was born a..
bred In the city. Aa
Tammany Hall will name for Mayor a ma, -
Is financially honest, but his associates on the 80,
ticket will be either grafters and toughs or ts,,
tools. who will allow the gang to rob or s,rS'.
the city,
Let the battle begin at once
ALFRED r CONKIrNrz
New York City. September 2, 1903
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
"RowoIEs" IN PusLIc CONVEYANCE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir; The police win do all in their power 10 ,,,-
press FOwdyism in the trains Of the subway 40
tne elevated railroads, but able bodied men can
reHdeF a public service by their assistance.
About week ago two boys were scurrtnz a, -.
subway car, and were about TO roll over - .
woman when saw a well known lawyer tasa. a..
OF them by the arm and warn him that hs ,vo,rs
% locked up when the next station was reassas
uleSs they desisted. The boys at once behav.s
themselves and quiet was restored
New York City is on trial ans Itz -s.,a.-
tnat the strangers within our gates WIN ~. tA.
our metropolis with a bad irnprezsio, ass
New York City. Sept Is. 1909.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
THE SECRECY OF THE CONFESSIONAL.

me SECRECl OF THE CONFESSIONAL.
The secrecy that has surrounded the Roman
Catholic confessional was violated here to-day :"
says dispatch from New Bedford Mass,
which goes on 20 relate that the attorney for n
Catholic priest. the defendant, had pleaded the
secrecy Of the confessional as bar 10 demand
ing from a woman. penitent Of the defendant.
information as TO the character of the advice
given her by the priest The Judge decided that
the advice WAS not privileged" and the woma n
testified that her cOnfessOr had advised her
that civil marriage was not valid, and in
structed her az once 20 have marriage cere-
mony performed by priest IL is not our Dur
pose 10 discuss the decision Of the Judge, which
appears 20 have been entirely in accordance
with the Massachusetts law, but we may prop
erly call attention to the somewhat misleading
phraseology of the dispatch.
THE secrecy OF the Roman Catholic confes-
sional, as the phrase is generally used and, we
think, popularity understood does not refer 10 the
advice given by a priest TO his penitent, but to
the information conveyed by the penltent to the
confessor and the inviolability which attaches
to such information In so far as the confessor
is concerned. IL is, probably, no exaggeration
10 assert that the average person reading only
the headlines or the first sentence OF the dis
patch referred TO would assume and naturally
that priest had revealed some part AT least of
the confession OF penitent II has long been
the boast Of Catholics, clergy and laity alike
that there is no authenticated instance OF such
revelation, and II is probable, therefore. that
in so far as It conveyed such an impression the
dispatch was offensive TO Catholics
Roman Catholic priest takes at his ordina
ton solemn vow never to reveal ANYTHING
told him In confession, and on more than one
occasion priests have undergone extreme legal
penalties because OF their refusal to reveal sucb
information. No such VOW u.s. of course. ex-
acted from penitent. Catholics are advised not
TO discuss" their confessions or the advice
given them by their confessors, but they are
not taught that to do so would constitute even
q serious sin.
The attorney in the New Bedford case in
pleading that the advice given by his client was
privileged, must have made his plea an the
ground that communications between n confess
sor and pentent were entitled 10 the Same
privilege as those between a LAWYER and his
client, or doctor and bis patient but not an
the ground that for the penitent 10 reveal what
had been said 10 her violated any oblipa tion
imposed upon her by her Church Had the Court
demanded OF the confessor. however the infor-
nation given bin By bis penitent the situation
would have been exactly reversed. and. what
erer the decision Of the court. the priest aoula
have still been bound by his cath Of ordination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

10y Telegraph to The Tribunal or.
Newport sept. 26.-Mr and Mrs. EDWARD :.
wind and Mrs James p Kernochsn gave a'--
this evening. .l.a-
Mr. and Mrs Reginald c. vsnderoilt az ,,,.ra.
ming TO attend the National Horse sno" "a
her x..k
Lispensrd Stewart has returned from - acton.
Mrs. Henry LawTsnce has returned il''D -.,.srve.
whsre she went q, attend the fuRerai q s,.ss
Mrs. Emily H Beach is stlN confined % ~
here hy illness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
THE EMsATTLEp NORTH.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: You have recently said: Battle Harbor Is
appropriately named port for Arctic explorers"
May not claim equal Appropriateness for the mana
OF the other outpost. Erah? Read the letters IN
this name IN reverse or transposed form and YOU
will have hate" JOHN 2 HAGER
Ashland. Ky. Sept -. 1909.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
Here's wishing both Wright and Curtiss the
best Of luck to-day

President, Taft had difficulty IN convincing a
member OF a Colorado reception committee that
he was actually the President. The incident re-
calls an occasion when the President went to
Fort Meyer to witness the Wright brothers
aeroplane test. Approaching Miss Wright. who
did not sea him. he extended his hand saying:
ct fear you have forgotten me. Miss Wright. I
am Mr.. Taft" Mr. Taft says these little Jolts''
are good for a man. as they prevent his think
ing that he fills the whole horizon"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

This neacspGper IS o'oned and published bp
iI'he Tribune Association. q EelC York corpora
lfioR; Office aud principal SlGce OF business,
Tribune Building. No T55 NGssGu street. Ne'c
York. Ogden Mails. president: Henry W.
;SaoReff. secretary; Jones n. Barrett. treasurer.
The address Of the officers Is the Office Of this
newspaper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
AMBASSADOR HILL SAILS.

Southampton. Sept, 2S.-The North German Lloyd
steamship George Washington. which sailed from
here to-day. had as passengers David jayne Hiu.
the American Ambassador TO Germany. and Mrs.
Hin. Phya Akharaj varadhara. the Samese MIN
lister to the United States. and the Duchess de-
Chaulnes. who was formerly Miss Theodore Shonis,
and her infant son
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

We are almost inclined offer prize 20 any
reader who tan tell where The Tribune now
stands on the question OF direct primaries. we
never thought the Governors plan perfect" IL
says IN one place. from which might infer
that the plan ought be amended before II was
passed Governor Hughes's plan seems 20 US a
merttortous one" II says In another place, from
which might infer that IL ought 20 be put into
practical operation az once without change. Both
statements are made IN the same paragraph and
we confess our mysriheation.-Ths Rochester Post
Express.
What is the matter with our contemporaries
understanding OF the English lsnguagea Can
not a thing have merit without being perfect9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

Lefehvre. who was recently killed by an acct
dent 20 his seroplane IN France. Is said 20 have
sent warning through a spirit medium 20 a
Russian aviator. BoIotot. II II be IN order, we
should like 70 inquire why he thus favored
foreigner and ignored Captain Ferber and the
crew Of La Republique. all OF whom were his
fellow countrymen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

The movement 10 promote American trade
with Russia Is 10 be commended and IL comes
az an oppOrtune time. Our trade with Russia
Is already rapidly increasing and now surpasses
that OF any European country save two; and
wen directed efforts can doubtless maintain
and increase its growth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

Pigs are said 10 be the bond OF sympathy and
point Of contact between Justice Gaynor and
Boss" Murphy Well. pork is what Tammany
is after.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

AS provider Of food for thought President
Taft promises 20 be one of the greatest stewards
that ever occupied the White House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

and. to Judge by past history, would have suf-
! fered punishment for contempt rather than
violate that oath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27

Is fl really essential that only men who have
absolutely no knowledge OF enunciatIon should
be employed subway guards?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-27
Tmder to advertisements.
Ieap71prk Dsriln Ga.ihm,rs

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 81. 1909
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
GIFTS FOR STRICKEN PEOPLE
Chicago Aldermen Play Santa Claus
at Cherry, III.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Twelve Chicago
aldermen went to Cherry, ILL.,, the
stricken mining town where 300 min
ers were entombed last month, to play
Santa Claus to the 1000 widows and
orphans bereft in the st. Paul mine
disaster.
With the aldermen went a full car
load of toys, candies and fruits for
the children and many more substan'
tial gifts for the stricken mothers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
ROYAL PRINCE FOR CANADA
Duke of Connaught May Be Next Gov
ernor General.

Montreal, Dec. 23-The Herald
prints a statement that there is every
likelihood of the Duke of Connaught
the kings brother, succeeding Ear
Grey as governor general of Canada
next year. The Herald says the pro
posal has been received with favor
both in England and Canada and init
mates that only the formal acqui
escence of the authorities at Ottawa
is wanting to make the change an &C
complished fact.
Should the duke come to Canada il
will be the first time that the crown
has been represented in Canada by {
prince of royal blood.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
ESTRADA VICTOR
IN GREAT BAIT Tie:
Government Forces in Nic=
aragua Crushed.
HUNDREDS DIE In FIGHT

american naval Authorities Oper
Hospitals. at BIuefieIds and the
Wounded of Both Sides Are Being
Cared For 49, Believed Successful
Army Will Now March on Managua
the Capital City of the Country.
Washington, Dec. 23.-The disas.
trOus defeat and subsequent surren-
der to Estrada of the entire army OF
Zelaya, which has been operating in
the eastern part of Nicaragua, was
announced in dispatches to the navy
department. The victorious Estra-
dams are preparing to advance on
Managua.
More than $500 men killed, wound
ed or captured were lost to the gov
eminent and Bluefelds has been
turned into hospital camp, manned
by Americans, to take care of the
wounded of both sides, who are COM
ing into the city.
Captain Shippley of the Des Moines
in dispatch says:
"The Zelayan forces were complete
ly routed after several hours Of hard
fighting and surrendered.
Generals Gonzales and Castrillo,
with 1000 men, were captured, with
four field pieces, 1900 rifles and l.
100000 rounds of ammunition. The
fighting of the last two days is esti-
mated to have cost 600 men killed or
wounded on both sides.
Americans Care for Wounded.
1.-The wounded are being brought to
Bluefelds, as hospital facilities are
very inadequate. l have established
a hospital on shore, employing sur
geons from the Tacoma and Des
Moines, with fourteen assistants, a
commissary detachment and gang
of carpenters. No force has been used,
as it is supposed all will be quiet 1t
is estimated that the Zelayans killed,
wounded and captured will number
$500 men,"
According to Shippley, Estrada's
army began an organized attack on
Dec. 20 on the outposts of the Zelayan
forces under General Gonzales. These
were defeated and routed and 200
men were captured or killed:
Fighting continued throughout that
day and the day following until the
Zelayan forces surrendered.
It is reported in Bluefelds that Vas
quez, formerly general of the Mic
in Managua.
Likely to Advance on Managua.
It is believed that Estrada will now
push on at once to Managua to Sc
cure control of the Pacific side of the
country, which is the stronghold of
the government. Although the Ze-
layan army was practically concen-
trated at Rama and the biggest part
Of his forces have been captured it is
believed that Estrada may meet with
serious resistance, particularly on the
part of adherents of Madriz, who are
numerous and have by their former
maneuvers shown their determination
to maintain their leader in the presi-
dency.
If fighting continues in Managua
and other points on the Pacific coast
it is possible that a condition of
chaos, greater than any yet reached,
will ensue.
The state department has made no
further move and no steps will be
taken until the presence of American
marines or bluejackets is required for
the protection of Americans and Amer
lean property.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
AoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. -
We, the undersigned. have known F. J
Cheney for the last IS years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly re- ~ upon the blood and mucou.
free. Price Is cents per bottle. Sold by al
druggists. .- 'aE. '-E,#
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
TWENTY PER CENT LARGER
Exports for November Greatly Exceed
Same Month Last Year.

Same Month Last Year.
washington, Dec. 23.-Novemb Der ex-
ports, which exceeded by 20 per cent
those of November last year, are
shown in some detail by a special
statement just prepared by the bureau
of statistics of the department of com.
Nerce and labor. 1t shows the value
Of fifty principal articles exported in
November and the eleven months end
ing with November, 1909, compared
with corresponding periods of last
year. Of the S31, 750, 900 increase, $16,-
100000, or over one-half, occurs in cot
ton; yet the quantity of cotton export
ed in November is materially less than
in November of last year. The guam
tity of cotton exported in November,
1909, was 552,O0000O pounds, valued
at 100000, and in November of last
year the quantity exported was 691,
100000 pounds, valued at $63,OOO,0O0.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
TO MAKE ALL GIRLS COOK
German Women Propose Compulsory
Domestic Duties Course,

Berlin, Dec 23.-All German girls
will be forced by system of con-
scription to undergo a period of train
ing in domestic duties if the German
Evangelical Women's society succeeds
In move just started. The league
proposes that just as men are en-
ployed in the army so should all girls
be compelled by law to serve a period
in the kitchen and other household
work.
An elaborate system Of registration
and police supervision is proposed in
order to enforce the compulsory
household and kitchen service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
Toledo Bank closes Doors.

Toledo, o., Dec. % Following an
examination by State Examiner B. B.
Seymour the East Side Banking com.
pany made an assignment to clear
ing house committee. Excessive loans
on doubtful securities are given by
the examiner as the cause of the fail,
rre
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-23
Christmas Whisky Seized,

Camilla, Ca, Dec. 23.-The mayor
and city council of Camilla seized 81
gallons of christmas whisky at the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad freight
depot here. It is said that the rail-
road will resist the seizure.