New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-03

a more dangerous place in which to conceal
n case of smallpox than at No. l2| fltt-st'
would be hard to find. The father OF the SICK
child is a tailor who works at home on many
articles of clothing A school for Hebrew chill
dren WAS also kept in the building. thus
great number of persons directly or indirectly,
have been exposed to this dangerous contagiOn.
The health authorities hitherto have been pretty
lenient with the residents Of the Hebrew quar-
ter of the city, who frequently violate the sani-
tary ordinances. Forbearance will presently
cease to be virtue in their cases.
The excellent and exceptionally careful work
done at Brown University is so widely known
and fully appreciated that many persons we
imagine, will be surprised 10 hear that Presi-
dent Robinson is inclined to favor the new de-
parture in college studies known as the elective
system. But such is the fact, as his last report
TO the college trustees shows. Its main points
will be found elsewhere in this paper. 1t
should not be understood, however, that Brown
University has any disposition to undervalue
classical studies. In the face OF its admirable
record it could not do that. Only it loves cleo
tives more than it did, once
II need not be matter of wondering COM
ment that a young jockey was killed at Bright
on Beach yesterday. The only wonder is that
one is not killed every day CT two. The races
there are peculiarly dangerous, owing to the
great number of horses 81 ran in this race) the
narrow track, and the short distance covered.
Necessarily the consequent reckless riding at
great speed results in foulng and various
other accidents. Morans death will not bring
about any changes in the management of these
races, of course ; but it serves to call attention
to the evil character of the place, which all
lovers of legitimate racing hope TO see swept
out of existence sooner or later-sooner if pos
slble.
The sentiments of Republican voters IN AL
oany County, touching candidates on the State
ticket, may be described as various. But a
declaration of individual preferences always
closes with the statement that any candidate
acceptable to the party at large will be heartily
supported. This means a good deal coming
fsom Albany County, where iactional differences
have often unhappily prevailed. The party
there is united now and hundreds of working
men are reported to be deeply in sympa-
thy with the Republicans than ever before. 1t
IL not to be wondered at therefore, that DR..
among the laboring classes In Albany, is talked
of by them as good candidate for Governor.
The New York verdict in regard to cricket has
always been that it is SLOW sport" and although
much interest has been shown In the contest on
Staten Island between the English and the
American players, nothing has occurred there to
change the public's opinion. These players
worked faithfully for two days from an hour be-
fore noon until dark, and then the game had to be
called I" draw because there was no time to
finish it in. This is really rather too much of a
good thing. Yet it was pretty cricket" and
the American eleven (which have, by the way,
not more than four Americans among them
played well, even they were POI runs behind
when the game stopped. The sport would have
been ivelier If the ball had been handled by
the pitchers of the New-York or Chicago base
ball nines-at least that is what the crowd gen.
orally remarked.
There Is certainly uncommon anxiety among
Democratic asplfants for the honor of being de