New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-18

eral minutes, but his injuries did not provo
to be dangerous Members of the Gentle
mems Driving Association with their friends to the
number of three or four hundred in all, had
bled on the veranda Of the clubhouse TO witness
the Cup races given by the association, comprising
the concluding heats for the 245 class and the 2:30
class. 1t was the second day appointed for these
races. But when David Bonner, president of the
association, who arrived from Kentucky late on
Tuesday night heard of the death Of George b.
Alley, prominent member of the Executive Com
mttee, he called meeting the committee and twas
decided ont of respect for Mr. Alley to postpone the
until Friday. This decision met with the ap-
prOval of all the members. Mr. Bonner, on his
rival at the track dismissed the band that had
been hired and announced the postpOnement. Some
imprOmptu races were trOtted and friendly
brushes" were mdulged in between horses
driven by their owners. At one time there were a
dozen gentlemen speeding their trOtters on the
track. Mr. Harbeck, Mr.. Strauss and Mr. Bonner
among the number, and the professional driver.
John Murphy, was driving Frank
Shortly after 3 o'clock Mr.. Vanderbilt came into
the park. He was driving Early Rose single, and
she was hitchcd TO light top wagon. Mr. Wander
bit high silk hat and the long slate-cOlored
ulster which he usually wears on the road. A hand
some lap-robe was thrown carelessly across his
Knees. lie drove directly upon Inc IIdCk llIOuEn
the entrance near the clubhouse. A minute or two
later David Bonncr's groom drove a black colt Of
Mr. Bonncr's on the course. The young horse was
hitched to light track wagon. Mr.. Vanderbilt
drove thee-quarters of a mile at an easy pace,
which he increased coming down the last quarter
TO a lively dash. As is usual, when he passes under
the wire with Adne, Maud s. or Early Rose, single
or double, going at good pace, everybody observes
him with interest and all those who are provided
with stop-watchcS take the time in anticipation Of
a fast mile Among the persons on the veranda at
this moment were Captain Jacob Vanderbilt Will
lam Turnbull, David Bonner, c. H. Raymond, T. c.
Eastman, w. H. TIarbeck. Mr.. Sniticn, Nathan
Strauss. Mr.. Elerbeck of Salt Lake City; John W.
Leggett Alfred de Cordova, Mr.. Welsh we'll
known horseman of California; Mr.. Kiddcr and
Mr.. Titt.
HOW THE COLLISION OCCURRED.
Early Rose went to the first turn in quick time,
but Mr. Vanderbilt checked her before she reached
the quartcr-mic pole and turned 10 come back.
Meanwhile Mr.. Bonners groom had been driving
the black colt slowly around the the track, but he
urged him coming down the homestretch and he
passed under the wire at a rapid gait. At the same
time Mr. Vanderbilt came around the first turn in
an opposite direction Both had the pole. The
groom tried to turn out of Early Roses way, Mr.
Vanderbilt evidently not observing that any person
was on the track. When they were within twenty
feet of each other Mr.. Vanderbilt looked up and
seeing the danger made desperate effort to avoid a
collision. He was too late. The members on the
vcranda shouted with one voice Look ont and
shudder ran through the crowd, many turning them
backs to avoid seeing the wagons strike.
The right front wheel Of Mr.. Nanderblts wagon
struck the left front wheel of the other Both went
down with a crash. Mr.. Vanderbilt was thrown
heavily and fell &" in heap" as the expressive
phrase is His left hand was extended over his
head rs he was pitched forward, striking on hS left
shoulder and his left side. He lay msensIblc with
his face in the dust. Scores of men on the stand
cried out, He is killed, he is killed. There was
instantly rush to the spot So great was the anx-
iety of Mr.. Vanderbilts old friend Mr. Tumbull,
that he did not stop to pass through the gate but
running down the wooden steps jumped over the
fence Captain Vanderbilt forgot his age and
dartcd like young man to the place where his
ucphew law Mr. Bonner was at the heels OF the
Captain and Mr.. Turnbull. The grooms and drivers
employed at the track came running up from the
stables and all parts Of the grounds. The grassy
knoIls which overlook the course in the neighbour
hood of the clubhouse were instantly covered with
men. while dozens of members hazarled the leap
from the banks in front of the grand stand to tho
track in their haste to be of service. The veteran
John Murphy and John Quinn, llyery-stable
keeper of Harlem were the first to reach Mr. VAN
dcrblt's prostrate form, as they were much nearer
the scene of the accident than either Mr. Innbul
or Jacob Vanderbilt Mr.. Turnbull and Mr.. Bonner,
aided by Murphy and Quinn, lifted Mr. Vanderbilt
and carried him to the clubhouse entrance TO the
track After being taken through this he was
placed in a chair on the first landing OF the Dig
wooden platform in front OF the clubhouse llo
was still unconscious and was supported IN tho
chair by Mr.. Turnbull aud his uncle. Another char
was hastily brought to rest his feet on lie hau ho'
uttered a sound since the fall, but was breathing
heavily.
MIR VANDERBILT RECEIVERS CONSCIOUSNESS.
All this had occurred in about three minutes.
Suddenly Mr. Vanderbilt drew his feet Oft the chair
and put them on the ground He opened his eyes
and stared around in a dazed condition. For fully
half 4 minute after he opened his eyes he was
speechless. "What's the matteri" was the first
onestion he asked. and before anybody had time to
replv he added Where am 7" Mr.. Turnbnll said,
" Somebody struck you" II guess not" MI Nan-
derbilt quickly replied, struck the fellow" Cap
tain Vanderbilt FASTENED to assure him that Early
Rose was all right, but he said he didn't care Tor
the mare.
His first words were greeted with repeated bursts
of oppause and every sign of the livciest satsiac-
ton on the part of all present, who had feared that
he was fatally injured. Dozens of the members
sought to grasp his hand and to tender their hearth
est congratulations After sitting quietly for about
fifteen minutes Mr.. Vanderbilt rose and with the
assistance of Mr.. Bonner and Mr.. Turnbull walked
into tho diningroom of the clubhouse, where no
was comfortably bostered up on lounge with PHI
lows and robes. To all inquiries of hls friends Mr.
Vanderbilt returned the same answer, " am an
Iig,,nt hAl immediately
after the accident for Dr. John f. Comfort, of Nor
risania. careful examination failed to find any
hone broken. The left shoulder, on which he fell,
WAS badly bruised Not scar bruiSe was
visible on the face or scalp. The doctor said that
the chances were that Mr.. Vanderbilt had suffered
no internal injuries The result Of the examination
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