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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
LAYING THE GHOSTS.

The ghosts must 60 That is the conclusion
reached by BostGns Society for PvChical Research.
After devOtng a good deal OF time 10 them, the
society has become convinced that ghosts in
vnrsbly conspicuous by their absence from earthly
scenes 1t has searched diligently the country
over for bona ide ghost, and has not been able
TO find one. 1t has put itself in communication
with number OF persons who were reputed to
have seen ghosts, but all such persons, on being
subjected TO a cross-eXamlnaton, were resolved
into dreamers, Missionaries, impOstors or victims
Of the disease known in the vernscular as the
m-jams The society afforded the ghosts and
those who believe in them every opportunity to
authenticate themselves. 1t sent circular broad
cast through the land cordially inviting ghosts and
all those who had ever been brought into personal
relations with ghosts show that they were worthy
Of the public confidence. The opportunity was u
golden one but not "A single ghost, not n single
hacker Of ghosts embraced il. Hence the Society
for Psychcal Research is warranted in declaring
That the ghost must go-in fact, has gone.
Before the world came to be scientific, before
il began 10 insist that nothing should be accepted
which could not give account Of itself that
would satisfy professional detective, belief in
ghosts was widespread. There not q village
in England writes Addison in The Spectator
" that had not ghost in it: the Churchyards
were all haunted every large common had circle
Of fairies belonging TO il: and there not
she phcrd to be met with who had not seen n spirit
All this is changed. In this practical, no-non-
sense-about-it age a belief in ghosts is the cXcep-
ton. not the rule. A haunted house IS such
rarity that when is reported n instantly
achieves notoriety and becomes the subject Of news
paper comment, characterized by levity and scep-
ticsm So too, the telling Of ghost stories has
decentralization have come to regard them as pos
sessing no foundation in fact than the stories
Of cOntrmporaneous fishing They find more inter
est in such undoubted concretes as cowboys Buffalo
Bills. Indians, Oklahoma pioneers. Ghosts
Why, little todders yet in the nursery have risen
superior TO a faith in Santa Claus.
or course this pronounced tendency OF our age
10 prove all things and TO hold fast only TO that
which has been demonstrated delights the devoteoS
Of science But Is it, an unmxed good? Is it not
achieved at the expense Of the imagination and
the fancy' What shnl it profit US 10 receive from
science the electric light If she takes from the
hight that never was on sen or land? The Society
for Psychcnl Research believes that in laying the
ghosts IL has done good work But wher
reflects upon the vast amount OF entertainment
which ghosts have afforded mankind, it is possible
that it will be merely an eAtorted and pertunctory
vote Of thanks which the society will receive from
the majority OF those outside it's membership.
Think OF being called upon 20 surrender the ghost
Of Hamlets father, the ghost OF Banquo, the ghost
NJ Marley!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
THREE YEARS OF PEACE.

Yesterday was the third anniversary OF the
Iaymarket massacre in Chicago The occasion
was seized as an opportunity for the disscmina
ton of an Anarchist circular, whose only result
will probably be TO show that the cause is eff
fectually paralyzed The prediction was freely
made at the time the agitation for the pardon
Of the Anarchists was under way that II they
were hanged the streets Of Chicago would run
with blood. 1t is known that many timid per-
sons especially Of the capitalist class joined in
the petitions TO Governor Oglesby, not because
they had any sympathy with these men or con-
doned their actions, but because they dreaded
the consequences TO themselves and TO the city.
The Anarchist orators and newspapers used
every device TO work upon the fears Of the
community, and undoubtedly made consider
able impression not only in that city, but upon
the entire country. We all waited with bated
breath to see what would happen out there
when the Reds knew that their leaders had
actually been put to death. The police prepa-
rat onS in Chicago itself against uprising
were portentous. Yet not blow was struck.
nor has there been one from that day TO this
The Anarchists keep on with their fiery talk,
but during the year and half that has elapsed
one of them has dared to translate his vapor-
ings into deeds. 1t may be that the Anarchist
tiger is simply bding his time, but 50 far those
who argued that fearless vndiCatiOn OF the
law was the only way to safety have the results
on their side, as compared with those who urged
that the way to tame and subduc this noXious
force was to show that we were afraid Of it.
The monument which is to be unveiled in that
city on May 80 is splendid tribute to heroes
whose names may be forgotten but whose deeds
will be remembered for generations TO come.
The courage that goes out to meet dynamite
is Of a rare kind. The Chicago policemen who
were moved down by the Haymarkct bomb were
plain duty, and the lesson of their example will
not be forgotten. 1t may be that there arc
battles to be fought yet in this country for law
and order, and against this imported gospel Of
destruction. We are very much inclined to
believe that the policeman has got the upper
hand Of the Anarchist The whole o. this muir
derous brood has been taught that there is at
least one thing they must reSpect-human
life-and the fact has been brought home to
them in way they are not likely soon TO for
get. But there is still turbid tide Of immigr;l
ton and the bitter struggle for bread grows
fercer every year in our great cities. II the
time shall ever come when this conflict must be
will serve to remind us what great work these
men did for the public peace and security by
being faithful to their duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
rpn1 TILE NEW STATES.

A third instalmcnt of THE TRIBUNEs oorre-
spondence from the new States IS prinVeo 'his
morning. 1t keeps the promise with "n'ch
NO announced the series. 1t is full OF ANNA
ton and of interest of truth which is stranger
than fiction. and of facts which paint picture.
These letters from WatertOwn and Aberdeen,
friendly rivals for distinction as the capitai OF
South Dakota, epitomze the story Of the West
and reveal the secret of National expansion.
The restless enterprise which has subdued the
wilderness has civilized 1t at the same time.
Thrift, intelligence and morality have won
their legitimate victory, and depravity and dis
order have gone to tie wall. The two Ia
kotas will come into their birthrght Of state
hood posseSSed of enormous school funds-too
large, it may be feared, since education Will
hereafter cost them nothing-but the people
of the great Territory have not waited Tor TINS
splendid endowment to establish and MAINTAIN
public school system, and there is little danger
that they will grow pcnuriOuS with added
years and dignities.
The country has just paid a marvellous
tribute 10 the genius of it's institutions, but
the chief significance of the Centennial ceIe-
bration has been that it was merely indicative
of the tribute which ten million scattered homes
are paying every day. We value these letters
from our correspondent in the Northwest and
desire our readers to learn their value, not
simply because of the vivid picture of material
progress which they present, but for the evil
dence they furnish of the inherent soundness
Of American life. So long as the spirit in
which the new States wep founded and led
inlO the Union is dominant the Nation is safe
from foes without and within.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
TIE TALK OF TIE Day.

This Is queer world large number OF people
vorshIp idols which are mshuiactured in England,
while ON the other hand the manufctur VI these
idols mako All idol Of the money received for them
Ills Attitude Toward wagnor.-Mrs. Quarterest--
What is your attitude toward Naguer's art, profes-
sorl -, -,
Free Press.
The people Of Bermuda export all their own pota
toes and eat cheap imported tubers
Not on speaking Ter1ns- Have you a
telephone, Biggs
BlggS-NO, i am not speaking terms with TIM
company. Thoir rates TOO high Burlington Free
Press.
The fact Is noted that some Of the most tender.
hearted ladies do not hesitate 10 have the ears of
their pet dogs clipped.
In the Bookstore" Have you Munchauson's Ad.
ventlres'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
TIE LIMIT ~ NAVAL SPEED.

An important controversy has arisen in Eng
land between two eminent naval experts
respecting the speed of modern warships re-
Gently designed. The battle ships which the
Admiralty is now constructing were originally
credited with speed Of Is l-2 knots, forced
draft; but in working out the designs Mr..
White, Director of Naval Construction, found
it practicable to increase the speed TO II IL
knots. Sir Edward Reed complained that the
increase in speed was too slight in the now
designs to be seriously considered, and con-
tended that U-knOt battle ships could be built
with cral->upply far beyond that which the
proposed vessels are % possess. Considering
how cheaply speed is now obtained" he re-
marked, IL cannot myself deny that | should
like to see our great ships able easily to over
take any anemy's fleet" Mr.. White replied
to these and other structures in an elaborate
PAPER read before the Institution Of Naval
Architects. He srnuouSly challenged the
statement that increase of speed is to be cheap
ly obtained for battle-ships OF the largest size
He asserted that in the new designs the horse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

erably complete displays In the American SEQ
don, and The grounds and buildings in readiness
for visitors This was the exception to the
rule. Ordinarily the opening day is the signal
for preparations to unpack the boxes and to set
everything in order This is the state Of affairs
at Paris, where several weeks must pass before
the Exposition be seen to the best advan-
tage Such glimpses as our correspondent has
obtained of the wonderful Eiffel Tower and the
buildings and gardens will convince Americans
contemplating a journey across the Atlantic this
summer that they must see Paris in the creWn-
ing glory of an Exhibition year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
xrwvonK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY, lsss-TWENTY FACES

,rv .ooh AZ heavy assessments, tho msnipuis-
lion Of nominations by bosses, etc., anu 1eAD'
sylvanis ought to come into nne'
r, thu t,utb must be confessed, tho lnha"'-
tants of other towns are already guying the peo
pie OF New-York for their proposl"on '" 10
funds for the erection OF memorlal arch' i"''
are lee ring at the Grant monument, anu ou
record IN the mstter Of the Bartholdi peueso.
and the Confederate Soldier homo o"o'
their hearty derision. This is eli very UNJUST
but the language in which to give TINS Soh'i"
ton adequate expression somehow or other iaiiS
us at the moment
The Pennsyivania militia ore likely TO get
good deal more out Of their visit 70 Ne"-io,N
than the recollection Of good time ana 'no
satisfaction of having made On admlrapie I'LL"
preston here Governor Beaver ana AuIuu"hE
General Hastings. and number OF menpers VI
the Legislature saw the parade, and were 30 I'M
pressed with the wisdom OF supplying tfe lln'i'
with lighter and handsomer uniform for such
occasions than that which they wore mere "'a'
a recommendation is to be presented to the Legs
lature for m appropriation TO furnish IT, Inc
State officers and all concerned seem greatly
pleased with their reception in New-York, and
with the admiration bestowed upon their SOL
diers No finer body Of militia appeared IN the
narade They seem to have returned home thor
oughly dsabused of the impression sedulousV
cultivated by some Of their newspapers that
there existed here an unfriendly feeling toward
them and that there was some doubt OF the cor
diality Of their reception. Nothing could be
more absurd.
THE Richmond State inquiries: " Who will be
the American Shakespeare This is probably
the most consummate conundrum that the wit oil
man ever devised. We suggest to The State
that il advertise for the man.
Enthusiastic opponents Of the Democracy nave
been irving to work up a small boom Tor Free
Trade by asserting that 2. X. Dederick the Albany
manufacturer, recently informed his woCdworkers
that their wages would be reduced % per cent.
Mr. Dederck in the card which we published
Thursday, says: As a matter OF fact there
has been no reduction Of wages IN any department
OF our works since panic times in the seventies,
hut there have been advances. No reduction Is
contemplated in any department" 1t remains TO
be seen whether Democratic organs will tender
Mr. Dederck the contrite apology which IS his
due from them.
THE Brooklyn Eagle" predicts that either
Cleveland or fill will be the Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency in 892. We violate no
confidence in asserting that Mr.. HIPS first choice
of these two is not Mr. Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

The granting Of permission by the Boston Alder
men for the construction and maintenance Of the
owe rhead trolley electric system Of motive
power for street-cars is hailed by part Of the
Boston press as solving for Boston the difficult
question Of rapid transit Boston ought TO real
lzc just what it is doing in this matter, and the
danger it is mourning by permitting the putting
up Of wires for such purpose The matter has
been pretty fully cnnvassed and there is little
room for misunderstanding. The action Of the
Aldermen was unanimous but judging from our
own experience with Aldermen, that counts for
little The surprising thing, however, is that
Boston should imagine that it has solved the
problem Of rapid transit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
TW ENTY PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreicn.-The release Of William OBrien and
TYmotbv Harrington has been ordered. - The
Samoan Conference will probably conclude its work
carly in June: q plan for a court to decide ques-
tons of land tenure in Samoa is to be presented 10
il. - Paris is preparing for the centenary fetes
The steamer Wieland Is bringing the rest OF
the Danmark's passengers to New-York. - Inc
brazilian Parliament was opened. - Minister
Pendlcton will leave Berlin for home on Monday
Domestic-There were many callers at the
White House Attorue Y General Miller will
investigate the Oklahoma land scandal. -
Major John N Edwards, OF Kansas City, died sud-
denly in jefferson City. Mo. - Mr. Carter
rested his case in the divorce suit at Chicago
~ The consolidation of Western steel and iron
mills is done to further a movement TO produce
tin plate in this country - The contract TO
build the coast-defence vessel has been awarded
to the Union Iron Works, of San Francisco, OF
81 $4,000. - The annual report Of the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company has
been prepared, but will be withheld hll Thursday.
Yesterday was the closing day of the spring
meeting at the Ivy City track.
City and Suburban .-Three battahons of the
oity's firemen held their parade and gave an exhi-
bifYon drill of their lfe-saving tactics - Tho
Brooklyn baseball team defeated the Athletics by
score of TO 5. - Making plans for marble
memorial arch in Washington Square to commem-
crate the Centennial celebration. - The Vie
land arrived from the Azores with passengers from
the Danmark The New-Amsterdam Club
elected officers - The Titan Athletic Club had
its first annual games - Stocks fairly active
with Q somewhat irregular closing.
The Weather Indications for to-day: Clear
or fair and warmer weather. Temperature yes
terday: Highest, CT degrees; lowest, AZ; aver
Age, 57l-6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

A particularly good bill now pending at Albany
to kill is rhe one which authorizes tie niagara
Hydraulic Electric Company " to erect machinery
under Niagara Falls for the purpose OF utilizing
the water power OF the Falls for manufacturing
electricity and TO erect the necessary machinery
for the same This great natural wonder of the
world should not be handed over TO any company
for any such purpose Hands of. The tailor, in
the old story, on seeing Niagara, exclaimed, "le
gods, what u place to spongr coat' lie may
he Intercstc,E in this company The sublime
beauty Of the Falls makes no impression on some
people They look upon them only to sigh that
80 much water power should be allowed to run to
waste.
The fish story season opens auspicousy with
sunhsh weighing 500 pounds And the day
he WAS caught was not u good day for catching
sunhsh, either.
There is no probability that the Ballot Reform
bill will be passed in Pennsylvania, and this
Will mean postpunemcnt OF tie adoption Of
he Australian system in that State for two
the influence Of the passage Of tn, bill upon the
general progress 81 reform is concerned but IL
Is claimed that IL doe, not mean hostility to
the proposed system. There i no general con-
viction, apparently, in that State OF the need Of
II law OF this nature especially directed against
the bribery OF voters. It seems TO be commonly
believed that bribery is not general in Pennhyl-
! vnna elections. H. is entirely conceivable that
this may be due 70 the enormous Republican mn-
iority, rendering the purchase OF votes unnec-
ce1sary on the one hand, and futile on the other.
Nevsrtheiess the Australian method corrects
many evils in our political system besides brib-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

Persons going out of toson for the summer con
hare the Daily and Sunday Tribune mailed
10 htm for $1.O0 per month, or $3.50 for
three months. Travellers In Europe can recere
THE TRIBUNE during their absence for
$l.65 per month, foreign postage paid, or $4,45
for three months. The address Of the paper wiH
Be changed as often as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

A most interesting account Of Padre Agos-
tino, the famous Franciscan preacher, is fur
nished in our correspondence from Rome. His
sermons are as eloquent and as patriotic as those
of Savonarola, and his romantic career recalls
the earlier passages Of the Dominican reform
ors eyentful history.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

The young Emperor Of China docs not take
kindly TO the chief bride chosen for him and has
publicly expressed his displcasurc. Consider
ing that the chief bride is not an American girl,
one hardly blsmes the Emperor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

The Bennett medals and other honors have
been awarded once more to the most deserving
members Of the Fire Department in recognition
of heroic achievements and distinguished ser
vice. The firemen do not need these special
rewards as an incentive to courageous and en-
ergetic action, for they have always shown
themselves to be among the city's most jealous
and faithful guardians. There are instances
Of extraordinary nerve, fOrtitude and vigilance
occurring every year which are worthy to be
kept in remembrance. The medals serve this
useful purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05


Another example Of contumacy on the part
Of college faculty is reported from Indiana.
II appears that It is the custom at Purdue
University to make small riot at the Junior
entertainment, even though it is given under
the sanction Of the faculty. When, however,
large torpedo was exploded at the feet of one
OF the professors while he was Offering prayer,
even the faculty turned, and two lower-class
men were suspended. The sophomores, being
young men OF spirit, promptly resolved that they
would leave the college IL the suspensions were
not rescinded, and their attitude is sustained
by other class men. At last accounts the faculty
were still boldly holding out and manifesting
every disposition to persist in their hi Oh handed
and unjustifable course. We hope soon to hear.
however, that they have been brought to terms
and made to repent bitterly.
Mr.. Smalley's cable letter from Paris records
the backward state of the preparations for the
8rst day of the Exposition. The Centennial
Exhibition at Paramount Park was perhaps the
only Worlds Fair that was ever opened with
any approach to punctuality and orderliness.
Yankee energy and talent for organization were
sipeulasly conspicuous on that occasion. and
foreign exhibitors were astonished to ind toll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

THE Brooklyn Eagle" predicts that either
Cleveland or Hill will be the Democratic candl-
date for the Presidency in 1892. We violate no
confidence in asserting that Mr. HIPS first choice
of these two Is not Mr.. Cleveland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

cry, such as heavy sssessmenss' .n' us D.
tion Of nominations BY bosses s'o'' "AN
sylvania ought to come into line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

Missouri has joined the procession. Iester-
day her Legislature passed a BallotReform bill
which, according to dispatch from st. Louis,
is what is known as the Australian election
law, with some notifications. The Governor
of Missouri is Democrat, but if he is wise in
his generation he will sign the bill. The Dem
ocratic lawmakers of our own State under the
blind leadership of Governor Hill have arrayed
themselves against an admirable Ballot-Reform
measure, whose passage has been asked for by
the most intelligent and public-sprited men
of both parties The Governor of Missouri has
fine opportunity aft orded him to do the people
Of his State and bis political party signal SER
vice
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-28

Texas Siftings, the regular price OF
which is 81, and the FREE Pass,
$2,OO, both for only $500, or just
one half regular rates. Sec displayed
advertisement in another column,
2, The New York World, weekly,
and tho FREE PREss at only so so for
both. Tho World is one of the promi.
nent Democratic papers, each num-
Der contains 81 COMMUNICATING o
high class popular novel.
8, The Detroit Free Press, and
the FREE PRESS both for only $3.50.
See advertisement.
4.The Fort Worth Gazette weekly
and the FREE Pass at $3.50 for
both, or $40 for the Sunday Ga
zstte and FREE PRESS. Sec adver-
tisement.
s. Texas Farm and Ranch and the
FREE Press both for $500. See
large advertisement.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-28

regulating and reducing the freight
rate from 80 cents to 80 cents per
hundred pounds per hundred miles
and not allowing a greater charge in
the State, or in proportion to tue
same ratio US charged from ST. Louis
or other points out Of tho State, and
requiring heavy penalties for the vio-
lation OF the law. The bill WIS very
carefully drawn by Hon. Walter Gres'
ham, OF Galveston, and will certainly
become q law AS il has already been
engrossed i'll the House and will
answer every purpose and cave the
cost OF o railroad commission or
about one hundred thousand dollars
to the taxpayers annually and the At
torney General will certainly see that
the laws are strictly enforced twill
DO rather hard on tho Office seekers
us it is said that so far only one hun
dred and fifty applications for the
three Offices of railroad commission
ers have been made, and a great
many counties yet to hear from, but
the tax payers will be saved tho OK
manga pf tha cOnnarn
Tho finance committee is working
day and night to report the appro-
priation bill, which is estimated over
three million dollars. AS soon as
that is reported and passed tho Legis-
lature will DO ready to adjourn, there
being a resolution to adjourn March
9th, although there III n large mum
boa OF bills reported favorably that
will never be reached, and great
many OF tho members think that tho
people least governed IRE best gov
orned and will decline to pass OPP
pressive and unnecessary laws.
Yours Respectfully
CAPITOL.