New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-09
SCIENCE IN PHILADELPHIA.
ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF THE MEETING.
SOME or THE CRAvKs WHO TROUBLE THE AssocG-
AUGMENTATION GOOD FEELING.
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SOME OF THE cRAvKs WHO TROUBLE THE Assocr-
ArIoN-NTFENATloNAL GOOD FEELING.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept s.-This has been one
Of the most Interesting days the meeting Of the
American Association for tho Advancement Of Science
An unusua! number Of valuable papers presented.
"hch IN their respective sections. Iced TO discussonsthe
oheot ~ which upon the minds OF those who were for
tunate enough 90 he present cannot be otherwise than
beneficial and productive OF results In other
too The day was full ~ interest There number
o. receptions given by local scientific bodies The trus-
tees and the faculty Of the University o peunsyysns
received the members ~ the Association sud their
foreign friends In the ~ the afternoon. The
Nomrn' Medical College opened it, doors for formal
reception from 20 D. m. in the Geological Gardens
Edward Muybrdgc showed the princess Of the nsantan
cons Photography ~ animals m motion. The National
Conference OF Electricians which held TIA nrst meeting
TO day drew large number Of the foreign visitors 20
tho Exposition Bi.dng. and what with private hospi-
tay and other tokens Of the welcome which
they wished extend their foreign friends, both
hosts and guests had q busy time Of IL.
notwithstanding the excessive heat and The fierce rays
OF the sun which hoat without mercy upon the roof ~
the Academy OF Music aud the ncighboring halls tho
meeting Of tho different sections we'll attended
The miscellaneous crowd which hung about the buildings
ON the opening day has hluncd out Shnt but the
scientific and those who take real interest I'm their
work are regular IN their attendance before There
Is less made IN the disposition Of papers than
apr ears desirable Too much time frequently Is con-
sumcd In useless not to frivolous discussion. which
II brought about by the questions OF III Informed persons
of whom the association seems 10 possess large mum
bers The different presiding Officers have In many
Instances neither the tact heart TO put end TO
discussion Of trivial points which lead to nothing, Is
simple waste Of time and Is participated In boy aymen
only much to the chagrn Of the professional men While
n cannot be denied the Association has done good
ana valuable work In the direction OF making science and
scientific subjects popular 10y inviting active cooperation
on the part Of outsiders and professional men, # is
certain that rule will have 10 be devised FOR Tie fu
ture by which scientific dietanes and amateurs be
held To check They hand In papers which arc said TO
undergo examination by special board be- they
accepted the value OF which be gagged by the fact
thar their heard OF after having been
read before the association. The Examining Com
mtce cannot Doe strcter in it, requirements II IL were.
perhaps Ga, programme printed every day and covering
many pages might 20 rcdl ed one hall IN its bulk.
II f. astonishing what a number " crauks brought
to tie surface 10y the meetings OF the association
They remind me" said a wei-ku0wn scientist In the
employ Of the Government to-day. o. certain class Of
people IN the country who about ragged ana down AZ
the heels the year round, but who. when the circus
comes into town always md money enough 10 visit &C.
II is with ~ the who turn mp AZ the meet
ms o. TIL. association They % ENJOY the atnos-
pAere tAr Who'll, thing and 90 be ao.c 20 live upon the
tai mores they pick up Lere during tie rest oi the
year There ue doubt that the reading OF papers
by such people upon them as Kind OF SAFETY valve
without hicA they would perhaps commit some dan
c.rous upon the community lu which they i've
Of these desired read q paper upon method
devised by him FOR protection against cyclones ont West
Ills idea 20 erect ma-uetled wire fences or some
thing Of sort around the houses spots IL de
ere" TO- i . - .,i ,i'' '' ~ ie,a
Doc oh-lu- enough Z" lt-- AROUND ais renee duu ht
the property thus protected boy him alone Fortunately
hi- paper v. discovered 10 time and returned 20 him
couch words the tnrct that the committee Was not
pared GO accept the startling theories prnpoi-dr py
him. or even Wiling to submit them 10 me ~ ION
The maa started fog home m disgust anu Ats hot been
heard rom since. II would do no harm to Apply tie
same treatment 10 certain other people
The question of IN INTERNATIONAL association came up
again 10 day incidentally when. ~ the general meeting
the president CO. ed for the reports from the different
committees. II led o. uo practical result nt presented
complimentary speeches. Professor Young Of Princeton
chairman Of the Committee Interchange OF Courte-
ire Advancement of science. sad that the committee
bad written report to present can simply say, he
amt duty which has been assigned 10 the committe !
there ask that the committee be dlschdrged ,.,
Prof. cSrViie wi. secretary local Com
nlttee obtained the floor for speech when teeInel
bond Of union bewec the NO great countre, might be
made even stronger 10y tLe ionitioh OIL one ~ eTna
tipu1i association. =" would Doe CAD ne ed-d, ihd',
iee4 the warm uiothefy fellowship t.' o"ea OF ''
interest. Perhaps. too. when continuance d thr e1
possible to obtu from the steamship companies slcu
reduction o. rates ~ viii allow members ~ he a-~ocia
ton ou one of Che water 20 attend the session o
the association Tie other side suege't that the
committee be not discharge IN the hope that they may
These sentiment. were loudly app.audrd and me aud
fence eyiuccd disposition to grow enthusiastic on me
subject. the Eng ish party, Trr.awuc} saunders
OF London rose and amid deep silence address me
chair -lr. said he. IF may bee allowed the liberty
az adlrc.-ny here, would Ike - cay WofO IN DO
hIlr OF ny feuow-cOuntr} men. do not speak upon
that ans Of them Will take exception with me Tor oaYW-
that ghIy delighted not only with what mas been
done % make stay pleasant, tut t0 hear expressed
kind thoughts and wishes that have greeted u Brli-
i-her. th. morning should pe sorry 20 .rt the coca
You are our brethren. You from rs II Won return
to us Won will rud ~ much warmth awaiting You a-
when iou parted Although speak oulJ FOR myself /
must say thai ans hing IKE an international aSroAuoh
wifi Receive the hcace,t response from your brothers
over tue water" 40,
The applause which greeted hs brief speech took the
shape %, in ovation n not necessary to put Pro
lessor Iewi-s suggestion % vote, and Professor
YONG. committee was continued without change.
There the after VIII probably rest II IS scarcely a. De
expected that union OF the two societies VIII ever be
effected uunu an equal basis. one Is entirely composed
OF .crutisfs while other BE- IN large par made up or
tncu. with whom tue professional men sh England aJ
least DO not IS a rule care % cooperate
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