New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-03

have him delay Publishing his book, but he said NO
my conscience leads me ~ move immediately In the
spoke 10 s about the marvellous communications made
through his well as his daughter, sked MN u
those OF his thireeu-years old were In as cultured
nguag rs those OF the daughter. and when ne tOlu
me they were not, believed more strongly than ever
those Of any uerson mad on any particular subject
While every man right 10 his religious opinions,
that N Mr. Kddls was to to turn Mahometan that he
would be a lit person ut the head or the schools"
Bernard Cohen, another commissioner. said That the
tact OF Mr Kidde's holding such views on splritualsm
wac news TO him. and he could not how it would be
received by the leaders In the Hebrew faith He had
the highest respect Mr. Riddle personally and as
SUPERINTENDENT Nothing in his public acts Indicated
that he was Sprituaist Mr.. Cohen thought tlat maj
and eccentric men, 0nd he never expect ga 10
hear Of it, revival BY Superintendent 81 Schools lie
thought from the communication which Mr. kldde pro-
fssed received from Shakespeare that the pYet
had sadly d. teroated since his death.
You think them' thtt tine spirit lahu is ho' co"uu0
"Well.' replied Mr.. Cohen, used to read Byron a
good deal when was a boy and if the extract gwen In
The TRIBUNE morning IL fair specimen or what ne
do now, he is getting used up"
VIEWS or ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMISSIONERS
A Roman Catholic member Of the Board SAID " Well!
this very surprising; but suppose If Mr. Riddle
wishes 70 indulge IN that KIND of mental gymnastics we
have nothing to say. L believe Dir. Kdde is thor
oughly capable man. and have all confidence IN him"
Commissioner Kelly was asked for his opinion, ana
said II Il very difficult to express an opinion with
ont having all the facts before have always re-
garded Mr. Kiddie peculiarly lifted Tor the po
ston Superintendent. lie is bright man, and un-
defsfands iucationIl sy5tcm thoroughly renen-
Der now thar short time he minated 10 me ms
intention resgning his position. ii" did not assign
a1y reason such but suppose IL was because
he wanted to engage in this work. must say AIN
SOMEWHAT surprised that Mr. Kdde mas given so deep
attention 10 Sprituasm. whether or not the matter
viii be brought The notice Ol tho Board, am unable
10 say mink II would not be right TO reta n Mr.
Riddle n he "a continue writing aud perhaps lecluf-
ing on the subject Ii he intends 10 resign don't SUP
nnse any action will be- taken. 1 don't
think that his religions belieis would OK
,rt any Influence on the minds OF the pupils
Mr. Kelly was asked what he thought II the comnun-
cat on from Plus TX. in Mr.. Klddies book. He laugh
ingy replied that he thought II sounded more Eko MT
Kiddles individual belief than a communication from
split -, 49,,
Commissioner Morary read few extracts from the
article published In The TRIBUNE aud then said In
fact / dong believe thar II Riddle has written the
nook / don't doubt TIE TRIBUNE, but tnink there
must b. some mistake can't say whether the matter
will be brought to the attention OF the BOdtd.
If IL IL found that Mr.. Kddl's publications
or his ideas will IN any way prove de,-
rment q the educational system, or course
he will not be continued M his present position nave
known Mr.. KIGdle intimately IOrlJur years In an tba
time nave never heard him aludo to the SUBJECT OF
SprtuaIism. A. superintendent OF Instruction nave
always thought be was man OF great worth lie was
thorGuehy wen trained and am sorry to hear he has
taken new departure"