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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29
FRIDAY, MAY 20. 1896.
EIGHTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-The Car received the congratua-
tions of foreign ENJOYS in the Throne Room Vi
the Kremlin Palace - Emile Zola was AGAIN
rejected by the French Academy - Inc
Prince of Wales formally opened the annual MILL
tary tournament in Isngton
CONGRESS.-A resolution authorizing lhe
Secretary Of War TO send aid to the people Of
ST Louis was passed in both houses - SEN
ate: The debate on the Butler Bond bill was con-
t,nued Messrs. Daniel and PETER speaking in
favor of the measure - House: The contested
election case of Johnston against Stokes was
considered.
DOMESTIC-The number of persons Killed by
the tornado In and near st. Louis on Wednesday
is nearly 500, and there are more than 1,OOV IN
iured. the damage TO the Auditorium may cause
the postponement of the Republican National
Convention - The State Civil Service Com
mission put the Raines special agents and about
500 other positions in the competitive CLASS
The Prohibtionist Convention in Pitts
burg nominated Joshua lowering, of Maryland
for President =-= The Methodist General Con-
ference in Cleveland adjourned finally. == The
PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly in Saratoga
voted to refer the Presbyterian Building ques-
ton TO a special committee.
CITY AND SUBURBAN-John Jasper was re-
elected Superintendent of Public Schools by the
Board of Education by vote of IL to q. -
DIR. Philip f. OHanlon testified In the Flemihg
trial as to the autopsy he performed on Mrs.
Blisss body. - Judge Wheeler handed down
q decision unfolding the Joint Traffic Associa-
tion's agreement - The original copy Of the
Constitution Of the Republic OF Cuba was stolen
from the fair at Madison Square Garden and a
reward Of $1,000 was offered for its recovery.
- The commencement Of Packards Business
College was held in Carnegie Music Hall. -
The race between ten-oared crews from the
cruisers New-York and Cincinnati was rowed in
the storm yesterday afternoon and won by the
NETWORKS crew. - Winners at Morris Park:
Sir Dixon. jr., Don De Orc. Premier. Volley, De-
pensier, Clifford. - The stock market was
agein lower. ---.--
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Gen.
orally fair with thunderstorms in the morning;
cooler The temperature yesterday Highest, ~
degrees; lowest 60; average, 69h. .....a'
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considers how exceedingly limited Is the area
covered by a large city, compared WIN 'ne eno,
nous extent Of the more sparsely inhaDl'ed
rural districts, he sees at once how siha'i 10 ,"o
chance that our few great centres or popula'ion
will ever be afflicted in this manner 10 pe
SIRE ST Louis is situated In the centre OF that
great Mississippi basin which Is the faVor'e
scene of the "twsters' operations, ana Is more
exposed to such danger than the Atlantic sea-
hoard towns But 1t Is within the range OF pos
sibilty. and certainly much to be hoped that
she NAV never experience another ylsltatoh vi
the same sort.
Not only architects and builders. but also the
pcople who own or rent Offices factories ana
warehouses. will scrutniZe with interest all Ill
formation relating to the larger structures
which were injured last Wednesday. Some OF
the smaller buildings were doubtless 80 frnii
that they might have lost shutters, chimneys
or roofs. or have been annihilatcd completely
by an ordinary thundergust. Possibly more
pretentiOus buildings, I'm which hundreds OF men
and women were employed had become weak
ened by age or had always been lacking III
strength This was found to be the case III
Louisville six years ago. 1t would be interest
ing to know too, whether any Of our modern
fifteen or twenty story productions. with we'll
anchored steel frames, were exposed to the f'iry
OF the ST. Louis whirwind and how they stood
the test II something shall have been learned
thereby as to those essentials Of structural flt
ness which enable n building to survive our
worst summer tempests the ST. Louis disaster
will not have been utterly devoid OF compcnsa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29
THE ST. LOUIS TORNADO.

When the extent of the destruction wrought
in St Louis last Wednesday is fully known. the
loss of life and property will doubtless prove to
be smaller than was at first suspected. 1t seems
probable, however, that the disaster was much
more serious than that which overlook Louis
vile in March, 1890: and If so, II will hold the
first place in the records Of damage by lorna
does in the United States. More, II not larger,
buildings stood In the way OF the terrible vor-
tex; a longer If not wider, track was traversed
through populated districts; there were many
more vessels in the adjacent waters to be i'm
perilled; while in at least one feature the inter
rupton Of travel due to the injury received by
the Eads Bridge, the catastrophe was prac-
tically unique.
There is no reason to believe that the St Louis
tornado was more severe than scores Of others
which have swept over the Western States this
spring. or than the hundreds which are reported
every year during the warm season. The ex-
ceptional thing about 1t was that 1t happened
to hit a large city. MeteorolOgists attribute
these outbreaks TO the same general causes as
thunder showers A number of them may occur
at the same hour ut different points in region
embracing portions of three or four States. But
the tornado is by far the most violent and
ephemeral, and travels in the narrowest path of
all local storms" 1t seldom lasts more than
a few minutes and its diameter rarely exceeds
five hundred feet: whereas the thunder shower,
within which 1t is developed, and with which 1t
Is borne along In generally easterly direction,
may continue for hours and measure twenty
miles or more from.nank to flank. When one
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ment Women have not had the sunrage' Out
without 1t they have done so much as TO suggest
the thought that the time may not ne rar ois
tant when the good they want to achieve by the
ballot will be had without 1t. They may solve
the suffrage problems without involving the
State In the suffrage experiments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

Mrs Fleming objects to being tried In the news
papers She has good reason to feel aggrieved at
the way sensation-mongers have pictured her IN
company with Lucretia Borgia and other his
torIc murderesses. and made CHASTITY caricatures
Of her face. II she were proved guilty she ought
still to be exempt from such indecency.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

Board however, was in no mood, even after
listening to the letter. to allow more time for the
consideration Of the question of choosing
Superintendent. A motion for delay was de-
feated by vote of II to 8, and thereupon the
controlling element proceeded to elect Mr.. JAS
per. who received thirteen of the twenty votes
cast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

only between belligerents. The attempt TO en-,
force so outrageous decree must be ATTENDED
with the gravest of complications when the
Snonjsh Government would do well to avoid
It can best avoid them by promptly repudiatihg
ts agents rash decree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

-
The spoilsmen have given up the fight anr
the special agents Of the Excise Department
have been placed in the competitive class. me
attempt 10 nullify the Constitution by declaring
the agents "confidenta' and by pretending
that there was not enough time to hold COM
petitIve examinations was foredoOmed to fall
IRE. 1t IS not likely to be repeated. even though
the courts have not been called on this time to
decide the question raised by Controller Rob
erts. This conspicuous triumph for Civil Ser
vice Reform was coupled yesterday with an
other significant act by Governor Morton, who
placed in the competitive list about 500 offices
in other State departments. thus practically do
ing away with the nOn-compettive schedule
OF course this change will not affect the present
holders of these offices. but the new rule VIII
apply to all future appointments. Civil Service
Reform is marching bravely and triumphant
ly on.
New-Yorkers feel n warm interest In the
Cooper Union and will regret to learn. as they
will from the Just printed report Of Secretary
Hewitt that its resources are not equal to the
demands made on them. At present too, only
one-half of the applicants can be admitted to
the various classes. The need could be readily
met If contributions for the purpose were forth
coming from wealthy men and women VINO
know how much the Cooper foundation is doing
for the working classes. Mr.. Hewitt suggests
that to carry on It's work properly the old Duild-
ings of Columbia University should be secured
These would afford an admirable plant for the
Cooper Union. The opportunity to enlarge Its
usefulness ought to be seized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

There is no doubt that the country at large
will respond generously to any call for aid that
may be made on behalf of the sorely smitten
cities and towns in the West. That is the
American habit and an excellent habit it is.
Several offers Of aid have already been sent TO
ST. Louis Among them is one from Mayor
Strong. who as soon as he Is apprised that help
is needed will take measures to interest our
citizens and secure their contributions. There
is no lack Of interest now, but complete in
formation is wanting New-York has not been
slow TO act on previous occasions Of like
nature, and stands ready to put its hand down
deep in its pocket again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29


Mile. Couedon. the mature and somewhat
stringy Sybil. through whom instrument
more vibratory than his customary horn the Arch
angel Gabriel Ia thought TO have transmitted a
series Of supernal messages to France. still con-
tinues TO attract attention there and has been
made the subject OF careful examination by the
Society Of Psychcal Sciences which at the last
reports could make nothing satisfactory OF her
the archangel with whom she protested to be In
pneumatic communication. Canon Brette, OF Notre
Dame distinguished Paris divine. ex-ofiicio
an expert in archangelic communications II not
In the feminine media of their occasional trans
mission. acting as one of the committee OF in
vestigation appointed by the society has just
submitted her to a series OF nterrogations
searching as he was able to devise, but her re-
sponses assured him of nothing except that she
was animated Of the devil. and that so far as
Gabriel was concerned, he had nothing to do
with her forthgivings The reserve and modera-
tion of that celestial messenger exhibited in such
OF his earthly communications the Church
recognizes to be authentic Of them post
dating the beginning of the Christian era.
contrasted with the prattling garrulity which
Mile. Couedon's familiar exhibits. and the con-
cluson drawn Is that they cannot possibly be the
same. 1t is not at all likely that they are. There
is no reason to imagine that the archangel has
In these modern days parted with all his dignity
and become mere twadder the ladys
seen communicate undoubtedly Is. The canons
theory that 1t Is one of the demonac hierarchy rs
sustained by the fact that its messages as this
sprightly female delivers them. SAVIOR OF disre-
spect to the Pope and the Cardinals and take
rather less stock in prayer than Colonel Robert
Ingersoll. In spite Of all the investigating COM
mittees, Mademoiselle still maintains her preten-
sions. and Ia an object Of undiminished curiosity,
but as she says the archangel has promised her
q husband. she may. retire after she acts him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

Gleason wishes II to be known Of all men that
he rules his bailiwck I'm the interest of morality,
and that II he does not put down Sunday
baseball in Long Island City 1t is because
he thinks that pastime better than idling and
rioting about TIE street corners filled with the
beer and insoience common to the locality He
thinks that the game tends TO promote public
order by drawing off otherwise turbulent
and disturbing social element. which declines to
go TO church and refuses 10 occupy Itself with
any OF the means Of grace locally provided.
That is the argument which he has presented
to some visiting cergymen. He says. too.
that he is opposed TO prize-fghtng. and that
II any OF the bruisers who occasionally pursue
their practice at the Eureka Club, a local
institution not nhospitable to that fra
ternity exceed their legal limitations he will
have them pulled in like spring pickerel He
even invited the ministers To attend a mill and
bring their families. that they might see how
innocent the pastimes there conducted.
The burly Mayor made an excellent impression
upon the eccesias;cs. and with careful manage
ment may yet be enlisted In the cause of right
eousness, In which case he will be one OF the most
picturesque and unexpected recruits since Saul
OF Tarsus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

The railroad company which has distributed
$4,000 among It's motormen for exercising care
In the performance OF their duties and rendering
faithful service believes that II has made good
investment The principle is a sound one. but
Il does not appear that the same policy Is TO be
continued for another year. The money Is
divided among 30 many employees who have
made clear records that the amount received by
Individuals Is small but stil II Is sufficient to
incite the men to do their best.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

The suggested tax on bicycles might possibly be
justified a part OF general wheel tax on all
vehicles. such some European communities are
burdened with. As a special tax. discriminating
against bicycles. It would be ntoerabe. And 1t
Is exceedingly doubtful whether the American
people would endure 80 vcxatious an impost as
general wheel tax. There are other more easy
and more equitable methods Of raising needed
revenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

London capital is Just now employed IN booming
local enterprises, many OF its customary fields OF
Investments like that in American railroads and
South African gold mines. being for the time out
of favor All sorts OF wildcat companies have
been organized in London. having as basis the
manufacture and distribution OF cycle tires.
motor-cars whekey. beer. tea furniture, gold
Mines boots and shoes. drygoods and other
things and their stocks have been foated upon
the market to an amount which is computed at
not less than S10OOO0000. The promoters have
made money and so have the newspapers which
advertised the schemes while the investing public
will have the privilege Of footing the bills and
swearing about II afterward. which Is their GUS
tomary resource In such cases. Most OF the enter
prises are looked upon by prudent fnanciers as
bubbles follower than Herr Andres arctic bal
loon. which is at least full OF merchantabie
quality of gas and is warranted not 10 collapse
under thirty days. With the restoration OF the
Republican party to power In this country and
the prosperity which has always accompanied II.
the Brltons will have excellent field OF invest
ment reopened to them mere which will very like
ly' diver, them from the fanciful schemes In
which they are at present sinking so much OF
their money deeper than the ring OF Polycrates
and with perhaps less chance that 1t will ever
come TO the surface again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

According to the reports from st. Louis, the
hall erected for the meeting Of the Republican
National Convention has suffered severe dam
age, and 1t is not yet certain how long a time
will be required to repair 1t. 1t is possible. but
not probable, that the renovation Of the build
ing will compel postpOnement Of the conven-
tion Other considerations will enter into the
decision Of the question. 1t may be that the
hotels of ST. Louis will not be In a condition to
accommodate large number Of guests less
than three weeks hence, and there may be n
marked incongruty In the assembling of the
convention so soon after the appalling calamity
that has come on the convention city. The Ma
tional Committee has full power to act in the
matter, and will not attempt to decide it until
full information has been obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

Edmond About describes a potentate OF the
Gold Coast who imported a park Of European
artillery and, by way Of testing its quality as
sembled before it all his Ministers and many OF
his concubines and blew them into smithereens
at the first fire. The experiment was considered
successful so far as the armament was con-
cerned, though 1t compelled the organization
of a new Ministry and the assemblage OF rein
forcement Of concubines. The King Of Swaz-
land a neighbor Of the South African Beers. has
recently performed similar exploit on smaller
scale, having ported away at members Of his
household with Remington breechoader. which
had In some way come into his possession, lay
ing a dozen or more Of them low. reactonary
disposition appearing among his people In con-
sequence OF this practice. he has gone Into exile
for a while, but Is likely to turn up again at any
time making things more lively than safe In
the purlieus OF his court and capital The incl
dent illustrates the aptitude OF South African
princes for craftsmanship, but shows that they
are In more need Of missionaries tran breech-
leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

The regret occasIoned by the refusal Of Pres
ident Gilman to permit the further use of his
name in connection with the School Superin.
tendency will be increased rather than lessened
by the letter from him which was read at the
meeting OF the Board of Education yesterday.
1t vastly dgpiHes the Office which he declined
to consider for man Of DR.. Gilman's standing
to say that he considers II one Of the most I'm
portant educational positions in the country,
and perhaps in the world. The majority Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29

NEWCOMERS who have been looking hopefuhy
for the solution of the rapid transit problem oy
the present Commission have reason 10 aee'
keenly disappointed at the outcome OF all the
effort OF the last three or four years. But they
do not despair Of securing what they need The
worst OF 1t is that the work must be begun all
over again. and this is the second disappolnt-
ment Of the same kind
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-24

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