New-York tribune., 1879-05-08

tionrequestinr Mr.. Riddle toresign which wa'tabied
by vote of 13 10 6. On two resolutions oiieIed Oy
Commissioner Walker granting Mr.. Riddle Vaca-
tion with pay for SIX months, several Commission
ers spoke. Mr. Walker argued that Mr.. Riddles
book indicated that the writer's mind had become
unsettled and illogical and that he needed rest ana
recreation. Mr.. Watson urged that the matter ne
referred to a committee, before which Mr. hIdd!e
could appear. Mr.. Jellide deprecated any hasty
action. and his motion to lay the resolutions and
amendment on the table was carried.
DISCUSSING MR.. KIDDLE'S CASE.
Az ATTEMPT TO DEMAND HIS EEsIGSArIoN Dr.
FEArED-HIs BELIEF AsCRIBED TO ovEE-EXER-
TIoN-A MOTION TO GRANT HIM VACATION
TABLED.
There was an unusually large number OF
spectators at the meeting OF tn Board OF Education
Yesterday and the seats were all occupied before the
routine work which lasted two hours, had begun AN
seemed to anticipate that Superintendent klddiesre-
cent publication would be taken up, ana that tnere
would lively discussion on IT, In the latter supp"
stion. however, they disappointed There we're
many masters submasters and female teachers present.
who watched the proceedings with eager interest,"
Within the rail which separates the Commissioners
seats from those OF the spectators sat several ASSISTANT
superintendents
when the routine business was brought up all the
Commissioners except Mr. Bell who is absent in Europe
were I'm their seats For nearly two hours reports were
read and DISCUSSED and it not until after o'clock
when resolutions were in order, that the patience
Of those who had remained was rewarded Commits
eoner Watson then sent the following preamble aud
resolution TO the clerk. The reading of these was lis
tened to with the closest attentions
Whereas II has come 10 the knowledge Of the Board
that Henry Kiddle, esq, CITY Superintendent, AFTER
many years OF honorable service IN positions OF COM
manding Influence in the Department of Public Inslruc-
II has recently plUil~hfu
general circulation book entitled spiritual C0inmu
nicatious," and Of such character as tends 20 impair
his influence this community and 10 dscredit Ills of
flee; therefore,
Rs0lred That In the opinion OF this Board IL has be-
come the plain duty OF Mr. kiddle 10 remove ON II
further embarrassment IN the premises ~ foftA"Hh
TesgniIg ms Office as City superintendent.
TIE clerk had no sooner Gnshed reading the resolu
ton than Commissioner Wickham moved that it be laid
on the table, and called for the yeas and nays Comms-
souer Watson protested but the motion not being de-
batable the roll called, and the resolution was
tabled by the following votes AnIrmative-Commis-
souers Bear1siee, Cohen, DOuney, Jehe, kaizenOerg
Kelly, Mor'arty, Place, Trand, Vermlyo, West, Wet
more aud W.ckham-I3; uegatIve-Prcsident Wood and
Commissioners Hastcad. Manerre, walker Watson and
Wueclor-6.
Commissioner Walker then sent to the clerk two reso
Iutions on the tOplc which were a.iO read ILey
were follows:
R,solrtd. That Henry Kidalc \. NJ City suparinten-
dent be and hereby retired from duty and granted
leave absence for sxmonths from TINS date without
RCsoired. That it he referred 10 the Bylaw Commit
tee take such measures n any. as are necessary To
dcut To discharge the dunes Of the once OF Cy super
nJcudent IN the absence or disability OF any incumbent
thereof.
ANXIOUS TO GIVE MP. RIDDLE A RFsr.
Commissioner Walker supporting the resolutions said:
think that thi, Is matter into which We should in
Qure and upon which some action should he taken. IL
has been said by Commissioner Jclnfe that it would be
undigned for this Board to take any action il regard 20
this matter discuss it, and that ii ought to be
postponed until things have become quieter, but such
is not mt yiow."
"I desire to correct the gentleman. said nothing OF
the sort broke In Mr. JellFe, to the great amusement
Of those present and to tine discontinue OF Commis
sloncr Walker Mr. Walker, however, after thanking
Mr. Jeide Tor the correction, continued
do not desire to discuss the merits OF the case nor
do I know whether the members Of the Board have
made up their minds NOT. The matter before MS IS
SIMPLE. IL relates To the proper acton which We ought
relic on. We are consider ths point, that there Il
evidence before THIS Board ana before the community
u at Mr. kidde has oyerworAel hinsci ana needs rest
No read the book "noui s"eis that the Wrler
Is suffering mental disturbance and needs rest ana
relief We all know hr h.uHIr ana We an respect nm t'r
many years he has oveTwOTLed himself ms Is not
the hrst experience that mas come under our bOce OI
III WHO nave Drth oDiIEtu 70 40 Hoe tHlii o-hy 20
have been required of tuem lhe professors Oh our Cty
College have gone into outside literary WORK unti many
oi tIen are aOle 70 DreaA uOMH ~" rs lo' gVu m
will remember PROFESSOR OF me Clty Coege u'd IN
the Insane Asylum Utica, and other instances oi
Oyerwork might be Incntloued. I4eF are iLui ic"d u
Overexe1uon by ambition ana ny n desire 10
q
ltaule conclusion from lhe iact ihAt once
logical man has 80 suddenly become llOsi-
cal that he fanclcs himself under a
commission 10 declare tue world anew revclaOn, In
that We, with all charity, regard as mere platI-
tudes from This evidence, say, We must declare that
suon man shows lack OF logical character ana us
uTDauc6 mental processes tha prove ne needs rest
aud rpuef. In months tmuk that We might nave
Mr. Kddle ag3ln among us m renewed health and
yIgOr' Mr. Walker closed win iCW words IL regard
10 his second resolution.
DEMANDING Az INVESTIGATION.
Commissioner Watson then said: :" am quite i'm
pressed with the seriousness aud unpeaanness OF this
subject. Superintendent Kidde has d GIm friend IN
every member Of this Board The resolution that Of
fered was framed in the least offensive manner possible
and raised religious questions. don't think the
action OF the Board has placed Mr. KiGdlo III very
good light question OF grave character should
be discussed with the greatest latitude, and
poriupity should be given Mr.. Kidde 20 make any
cypauatous ne desires. The Board ought not 10 be
silent on this question, but the matter Ou-nt 10 be con-
ilcTpd calmly. shall ask that All the resolutions bo
referred TO special committee 20 report at the next
meeting This would iudlciOus way 10 treat q sab
irct That we cannot dodge. / do not think that |
Mr. kidde wishes 20 meet this question III the |
form OF Alr. Walkers resolution. saw M. hidde
Gently and told him Of the action that proposed 20
take lie talked about the matter, aud although he |
thought the resolution would DC unjust 10 HIM, ho
pressed the desire to meet the question II manly
therefore ask that committee oI nye ne appOntcd
by the chairman to which the resolutions shall DC re-
fcTcd."
mcnt to Mr. Waker'- resolutions said: This Ia pain
u aud embarrassing subject, and have 10 sire to
debate H. do think however, that the system Of com
petition and emulation IA force IN ts cy l. carried too
i0r. We carry many pounds 10 tho square inch. |
Perhaps under consideration j. ono o. that /
The strain our teachers and scholars Is TOO
great THIS matter is OF very great Importance,
~ fhu .Lrt nv Mr.