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New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
BEAGLE Club OFFICERS ELECTED.
THE FIRST RABBIT RUN OF THE SEASON Held
At HEMPa'EAD

THE FIRST RABBIT RUN or THE SEASON Held
At HEMPTEAD.
The annual meeiing OF the First National beagle
Club Of America was held IN Hampstead last night
The following officers were elected: II. +. Schel-
hass president: James w. A. Appleton. first vice.
president: George b. Post jr.. second vice-president
A. Wright Post third vice president: George I.aick
treasurer: George w. Rogers. secretary: Executive
Committee q. Mifilln Wharton. john Bateman ana
y A. Baldwin delegate to the American kennei
club H. f. Schelhass: official judges John David
son. George +. Reed George Lack. William s CLARK
n. +. Schellhass and George b. Post. jr.
The frs; rabbit run Of the club was held at Hemp.
stead Farm Hampstead. yesterday. Only one class
WAS run off. owning TO the tall grass-Class b for
dogs and bitches. all ages. 13 inches and under.
that have not been placed first in any open class at
any recognized field trials In America. First prize.
s25 won by George b. Post. jr. with Nancy Lee:
second prize SIS, won by James W. Appleton with
Leader. -, =,
Among some OF the prominent society people VINO
were presen, were Mr. and Mrs. James |. kernochan.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M'in Wharton. Mr. and Mrs stan.
lev Mortimer Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Duryea. Mr..
and Mrs Henry Van Rensselaer, Kennedy Mr. and
Mrs James Mortimer Mr.. and Mrs Augustus Rush
more Horace Porter George +. Reed, A.. c. PICK
hardt. George W Rogers George LaSk;; Sti;,.l r; q
t'.ark. Edwin Field. Miss Mabel Roby Miss Fannie
Cottcnet Dr. and Mrs c. q. J. Finn, Miss Carrie
Eustis and Miss Lillian Finn.
Glass a. for dogs and bitches. all ages. IL incnes
and under that have not been placed frs, in any
open class at any recognized field trials In America,
and Class G. for dogs and bitches. Is inches ana
under whelped on or after January l. lSS VII. %
$40: third prize. 500 fourth prize, $40 Glass C. hr:
priZe. 500. second prize. SO.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
rORTy MILLION ACRES At STAKE.

Washington oct 26-The title TO ioooe0 acres
OF land is involved In case pending I'm the Sh-
prcinc Court Of tn" United states. wherein the
United States to-day asked leave 10 file n brief
because OF It's concern IN the questions presented
Tho title of the Is the Atlantic and Pncihc
Railroad Company against Robert Mlngus. ana 1t
comes from the Supreme Court OF the Territory of
New Mexico Tho litigation was over the TIT" to
a tract OF land situated within the limits OF that
part OF the grant originally made In 1866 TO the
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company. and de-
carcd To be forfeited TO The United States by the
act Of 1856 because the road cotcrmnous herewith
had not been constructed In accordance with the
conditions OF the grant. The supreme Court or me
Territory rcaiilrmcd Mingrss title 20 the land AMI
the railroad company appealed TO the Supreme
Court of the United States.
II Is claimed by the railroad company that by an
act passed In 1871 Congress expressly authorized
the company to mortgage the land grant. and, that
having been done Congress could not forfeit the
land grant-at least until after the time when that
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
ARRANGING FOR ELECTION NEWS.
ADDITIONAL WIRES run INTO MAJOR MKIN
LEY'S HOUSE.

ADDITIONAL WIRES RUN INTO MAJOR MKIN
LEY'S HOUSE
Canton Ohio. oct 26-A force OF linemen began
to-day the work Of stringing additional wires from
the Office Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
panv In this city 10 Major McKiniey's house. and
on Election night the large diningroom which
connects with Major McKinleys library Will be-
converted into "A verable telegraph Office The
candidate was of the opinion that the returns fur-
nished over the special wire which at present
connects his house with the Republican Head
quarters in New-York and Chicago would be suff-
cient as conveying the result In a general way
but ne has yielded the suggestions OF several
of his personal friends. and has permitted add-
tional wires be placed in his home Tor the re-
ception Of more complete and detailed reports OF
the election In addition TO the private wire re-
turns Major Mckinley will take the full Election
night service Of the United Associated Presses
over it's special wire. which also has been con
nected with the candidates home together with
tho bulIe,ins of the Western Union Telegraph
Major Mckinley attended the funeral OF William
I Miller this morning Mr.. Miller was warm
personal friend of the candidate. ana was on 'hc
electoral ticket from this district Mrs M'Icr ~
a cousin OF Major Mckinley. , =. ,,,
The Republcans of Canton are arranging 10 hoId
n big meeting in the Tabernacle on the nlgnl p.
fore election 10 be addressed by MAJOR Mckinney
rnunication to-day. 1t says there are 2S Union
nninrans OF Crowley County Kan. who are favor
able TO the principles of the Republican party ana
who pledge themselves TO snpIort ahe % rahaf1S oreS
70 the document Crowley County is the birth
nlace OF Popusm.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
THE uASS4CHI SrTTS WITHOUT A PEER.

Washington. oct 26.-Thc United States battle
ship Massachusetts,. just returned from her final
trial trip has superior In Ia" world Her perform
anc. ON trial has exceeded that of the Indiana.
The report OF the inspection board. of which Com
modorc Dewey IL chairman. and which ran her for
fOrty-cight hours at sea last week. reached the
Navy Department to-day. on October - she ran
thirteen knots by the log for hours her
gines averaging 4 little more than l0 revolutions.
developing 5.0ii hOrscpOwor. During the succeeding
forty-clght hours all guns were fired on the
level and al maximum elevation with service
charges the structure OF ne ship and gun mounts
showing ample strength and freedom from any in
Jury strains.
The board found that upon the trial no weakness
or defect appeared I'm the hull machinery. nttings
or equipment. due 10 defective workmanship or
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
IMPORTERS WIZ FROM THE GOVERNMENT.

Washington, oct. 26.-The Governments conten-
tion in the somewhat famous case Of Saltonsal.
Collector OF the Port OF Boston. against Birtwell
overthrown by the decision Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States to-day. and importers
who have paid customs dues under similar condi-
tions to those obtaining in this case will now be
enabled to recover from the Treasury to a sum
total of several millions Of dollars. Birtwell an
importer at Boston. sued the Collector for the re-
covery OF dues paid protest of which was not made
at the time of payment. The Government CON
tended that, in the absence Of protest at the time
the money was paid. the right OF recovery was lost
The Circuit Court for Massachusetts and the
Court OF Appeals for the First Circuit successfully
ruled against the United States and Justice Shras
announcing the Judgment OF the Supreme Court,
said It took the view OF the question did
the courts below and affirmed their Judgments. II
held that effective protest might be made at
any time within ten days after the final adjud!ca-
ton and assessment of the duties. This was the
second hearing of the case In the Supreme Court
OF the United States and Chief Justice Fuller
stated that himself and Justices Field. Harlan and
Brewer dis ented from the majority of the Court.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
THE LETTER NOT TO BE PUBLISHED.
WATSON WILL. SIT ot"~' THE FINAL WEEK OF
THE CAMPAIGN IN SILENT DISGUST

WATSON WILL. SIT ot"T' THE FINAL WEEK OF
THE CAMPAIGN ~ SILENT DISGUST
Chicago oct 26.-An negotiations which were
being conducted by Western Chairman Washburn.
OF the Populis, National! Committee representing
Mr. Watson and Chairman Jones. OF the Demo
cratic National Committee. for the purpos" OF
solldifying tho Nj idlc-of- Road Populst voi"
for Bryan officially declared AZ AN end to-day
by Mr.. Washburn In AN interview with a reporter
for tn" United Associated Press p"mocratc stat.
Committees particularly IA" silver Democracy or
Georgia and Tennessee. ARE blamed for IA" failure
OF the negotiations Mr. Watson Will spend The re-
maindcr OF the campaign practically I'm silent dis
gust and his Interesting letter OF acceptance VIII
likewise not appear In public TO hurt N" candidacy
OF Mr.. Bryan
Having read Mr. Watson's letter OF acceptance.
do you think II ought to or viii J." pubish"dF Mr.
Washburn WIS asked.
Il do not what good would be accomplished
at this late day by It's publication as Mr.. Watson
has made plain the principal points Of his letter In
hts public speeches Therefore. do not favor iis
publication
DO the fusion arrangements, being mad" between
the Republicans and Populists OF Georgia meet with
your apprOval2'
An thosc arrangements arc made over tho Joint
protest OF Mr. Watson. National committeeman
Reed and myself
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
CENTENARY or PHRENOLOGI.

An interesting session OF the American INSTITUTE
~ I,,ro,o,opv was begun yesterday at No 27 East
Twen,v-arst-s. 1t marks the centenary OF the In
stitu,ion of the science. The meetings have
double purpose, as they mark alike the gradua-
tion exercises of the institute for the year ana
its Tooth anniversary. Addresses were dehVered
Yesterday by persons eminent III inns "eo. anu III
80, ,,ar,oo, were held the exercises Of the stu
aon,s In the evening an address. accompanied
Inv scientific lantern slide Views was delivered Dy
Miss Jessic A. Fowler. the daughter OF the @ iaue
nactcd with the organization This morning me
delegates and students will visit the Ahssu % r,p G
n"on there will be q reception at the NONE Ok All
f'b"rlofte Fowler Wells. In East ora"se' A. %
This will close tho session.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
A VETERANS WIFE.
AFFECTED WITH HEART DISEASE AND GIVEN
Up TO DIE. SAVED IN WON
DERFt'L WAY.


From Thc Press. Utica. y. Y
There Is no one better known or respected
In the village of ErOOkfield. Madison Co,
New-York than Mrs. John FISK the "ile
Of An old resident and veteran OF the war Oh
the Rebellion. In April OF THIS year: MITE;
Fisk lay at deaths door from neuraigia anu
, heart disease the family physician havlns
recommended her 10 settle all her woridiy
affairs. as she was liable to be taken at any
minute and inquiring friends expected al
each visit to hear tina: she had passed aWaS.
But Mrs Fisk. to the surprise OF her heigh-
oors and physicians, suddenly began ~
mend and now she is as strong and heaIthy
woman Of her advanced age OG years. as
can be found. and really does not appear
nearly as old as she is. The following Is
her own story of how she was cured;
i consider it is duty to myself ana the
community 10 tell Of my extraordinary reco|-
cry from what was thought by my pn!s',
clans, my husband and friends to be Iatai
Illness | had long been suffering from
neuralgia In it's worst form. enduring agonies
That only those who have undergone such
Iorments know. until my heart became 80
Affected, functionally and organicaly. that
tne doctor said / was liable AT any tline "
pass away. He had done all In his power for
ne and thank him much for his Kindness
and attention and ! believe him to be q
5000, faithful physician. l was NOT dlsposed
70 die. however. II | could help IT. and ne
having done all he could, felt at liberty 10
el life. and determined TO try a remedy that
nad been recommended by friend VINO had
ven at deaths door from rheumat,s,h anu
neart disease but who now Is in good heaitn
Whatever doubt ! may have had TO this
smedy's efficacy In dissimilar disease, "
Aat from which he had suffered. was nls-
PEELED on reading In The Press OF case
seatical with my own being cured. with 'ne
S.@e and address OF the person VINO hau
SNso benefited SO my husband VINO now
- anxious that ] should at once take ,ne
vssa.t!inent purchased for me box or Dr
,mians Pink Pills. took them accorulhe
Tursctions. and within very short tiHle
r. pains began TO disappear. my hearts ac
ss. svns became normal. and four weeks ago
rasec taking them. as am entirely cureu
s~ sau able to do my housework as wei as
:Tn Sn was young woman.
p.,. mad always until tried DR.. Wiiiiams
rsn., x Pills. looked with suspicion on all ad-
tXSIused proprietary medicines, but now my
49, nave undergone wondrous chanRe IN
Az ~ae direction. for. under Gods ali wise Piovi-
sre. Pink Pills have renovated me. ana
1T~.renty given me new lease or Ire
ihls is no secret I'm this locality. ana
M this certificate may be the means or
ss seI sufferers In distant places securing the
'e DEMENT'S that have received
"CLARINDA FISK
rink Pills are sold In boxes (never in loose
H. VI oy the dozen or hundred and the pub
h.. cautioned against numerous imita-
A. 80 ss solo IN this shape) at 30 cents box.
6.."A, ~ BOXES for $3.50, and may be had OF all
IN: or direct by mail from DIR. Will
~ Medicine Company.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
VISITORS FROM BOSTON WELCOMED.

Major Mckinley received them in his library. and
In response TO the address of the spokesman said:
am delighted 10 have you pay me this visit.
am confident that. while you few in num-
bers you represent quite as large constituency
as any Of the larger delegations who have
honored me with a visit. 1t is especially graft
fying 10 know that. in a measure. this is a great
non-partisan campaign. the title Of your
organization indicates. This is year when
the fres of patriotism are burning in our
hearts and the flowers Of our patriotism are
blooming the garden wall Of politics. L
am glad indeed. 70 meet you. and / value more
than | can tel your good wishes and assur-
ances of support. We have much at stake TINS
year In the soundness Of our currency and the
integrity Of the Nation. and | value highly the
support and assistance OF the railroad men or
the United States. | greet the representatives
Of New-England. and give them hearty well
come. (Cheers)
Major Mckinley began his last week OF speech-
making with an address 10 40 employees of the Bal
timore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad. from the
towns of Seymour and Washington Ind. o. ii.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
PEPTDTATED BY ARCHBISHOP WALSH.
nv, c.vs MS PAMPHLET on BIMETALLIsM HAS
NO BEARING ON THE MONEY QUESTION
IN THE UNITED STATES.

Archbishop Walsh. of Dublin has repudiateh the
construction by the Popoorats OF his pamphct on
bimetalsm. written In 1892. The Bryanites nave
circulated II widely endeavoring to make II DO ger
vice for the free-slyer cause among the 'athohc
clergy and patriotic Irsh-hmerican voters "''ls |"
.,,od,rg ,n,roduction Major John Byrne. presi-
don, Of the Democratic Sound Money League. wro'e
the Archbishop asking him If the silverites had not
misrepresented him. The Archbishop IN answer
gave out the following statement TO Dublin re-
norter and sent II TO Major Byfne: "Archp,shop
,Uo,sb has been in receipt OF much correspondence
revar(Ing his pamphlet on bime talsm. reprinted III
Inc United States lie says he Is not surprised !ha
4. 20 he.n sought TO turn II to account Tor pontraI
nurnoses but no reading II with ordinafy .aI .
rcsn fail 10 see that nothing he has SAID about p.
NoataIsm has any real bearing on the question: no"
iilo ny .'n rr,i, disc,,ssed in the United States
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
RECORDS BROKEN AT RRANTFORD

Brantford Ont. oct 26.-At the bicycle races
here to-day II. .. Blayney. of Simcoe. Ont. paced
by a tandem. lowered the Canadian one mile stand
ing-start record from 2.0S to 2:O5 20 r. r. Axiom
of Irantford. paced by four tandems. attempted
to break the hour record. but after riding l9i,
miles in 5:32 2-5 came into collision with a tandem
and fell. breaking his collarbone As IL was he
broke six mill, records from Is 10 miles and but
for the accident would probably have covered %
miles within the hour.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
Glddncss Comes

Min better understanding Of the transient
nature Of the many physical Ills which
vanish before proper eforts-gente Efforts
pleasant efforts-rghtly directed There is com.
fort in the knowledge that 80 many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual disease but
simply to a constipated condition OF the system.
which the pleasant family laxative Syrup Of
Figs promptly removes That Is why It II the
only remedy with millions OF families. and u
everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value
good health It's beneficial effects are due to the
fact that It Is the remedy which promotes
internal cleanliness. without debitating the or.
gans on which It acts 1t is therefore all impor-
tant in order to get its beneficial effects to note
when you purchase that YOU have the genuine
article. which is manufactured BY the California
Fig Syrup Co. only. and sold by al reputable
II in the enjoyment Of good health. ana the
system IS regular. then laxative or other rene
dies are not needed. II afflicted with any actual
disease. may be commended to the most
skilful physicians but II in need Of q laxative.
then ode should have the best. and with the well.
informed everywhere Syrup Of Figs stands high
est and is most largely used and gives most gen-
oral satisfaction.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
GOLF CANE FOR ELECTION DAY.

On Election Day the golfers of the Staten
Island Cricket and Baseball Club will meet for the
first time In tournament over the clubs new
course. at Livingston. S. /. The occasion Is the
semi-annua handicap for the valuable silver chal-
lenge cup. which must be three times to be-
come the property Of the winner. There will also
be medals for the first. second and third men,
Tho club expects a large entry. Among those al
ready entered are l.. b. Stoddart. c. f. Armstrong;
James Park. w. w. Lowery. J. r. Chadwick w.
X. Jewett. Charles T. Slant. A. E Patterson w.
s. Coleader. +. Roberts, c. A. Fry. Malcolm Gra-
ham. +. T. Short r. Z. Robinson. o. Hockmeyer.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
PATHWAY MEN FOX SOUND MONEi!

Corning n. Y, Oct. 26 (Speciap'-A noh-p'r',N''
Sound Money Railway Mems Club OF 600 members
was oreanized at the City Hall tonight. John W..
Lvnahan. who recently was candidate ior AS
ycmbly on the Democratic ticket but no" Is ou. cr
honest money presided. Wallace Bruce. OF New
York was the principal speaker HIS reasons why
railroad men should vote TOT so"nu ,i'oncs W.
,oo,co, md convincing william IA. Tully also made
an address The speakers were enthusiastically
chcered The club elected Jesse Newei the s Oiu.St
Democrat chairman. Three-fourths or the other
Democrats.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
Az ATTRiCTIIE CARD FOR TO-DAY.

LIKELY TO STIR Up MUCH INTEREST AT MORRIS
PARK.
Tho highly attractive card for to-day at Morris
Park is likely to stir up much interest and to cat
lively speculation especially on the Cham
pagne Stakes. The Friar. Rhodesia, Typhoon III
Divide and other fast Youngsters engaged
Forget Is entered in the first Racegoers are
not likely to forget Riley Grannan's plunge on
Forget when he startled everybody by backing the
hlly from Is to / until the layers Of odds refused
TO accept more wagers at any odds. The entries
of Forgcts owner were refused By the Jockey
club. but II Is evident that Forget is once more
In the list OF eligible candidates for turf honors
Here the entries:
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
became due. which time has not yet ex.

mortgage became due. which time has not yet ex-
plred
Joseph II. Call. assistant counsel for the United
States. in his brief states that the lands IN ques
ton compose all that part of the grant lying be-
tween Isleta Juncto and Springfield, Mo-. and be-
tween the Colorado River and the Pacific Ocean.
original grant. II the claims Of the railroad COM
pany should be sustained. all OF the patents issued
by the United States and entries allowed u settlers
for parts OF such lands since 1856 would be nulli-
fed. He contends that the forfeiture act must be
upheld and the judgment Of the Territorial court
In favor of Minguss title affirmed.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
COWPERTHWAIT'S
kfLIhDIL MarveIs Of taste and skin.
CARPETS. Lowest prices
LONG CREDIT. 1o+ West Iftn streeS

V. Hockneyer r. 81. G. Walker. A. W. MOTIFS
Austin p. Kelley c. Barton. Douglas Bonner. 70.
ward Beckett and many others. In the evening
The members will receive the election returns *
the clubhouse by private wire.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

Albert Schock the veteran distance rider ar
rived in this city yesterday. He completed a
four days trip on his wheel. coming through the
Allegheny Mountains Schock will compete In the
six days race In Madison Square Garden in De
cember.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

The struggle for leadership in the mileage con-
test in the New-York Athletic club is arousing
unusual interest this year, DR.. r. A. Myrick leads
at present. with 9.il6 miles TO his credit ~ T.
Gouldy Is second. with S.oi Last year John b.
Yates led the club with 2.eOi miles.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

Frank Tatum has arranged twenty-fve-mie
race on the Merrick Road the morning of
Thanksgiving Day. A will be selec ed
and VIII r. Pieman Will referee the race.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

The Kings County Wheelmen had club rur
down the Merrick Road on Sunday Near Hemp
stead, Reyea of the club paced by the quad. went
mile IN lJo. Another effort will be made nex
Sunday
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

Ou- visit will many-to tne masna ma Waa.on Ave-
= III ~ the new Hotel Manhattan. 4za anu "'A" 49,
visnds and vintsGes uneQuaiied'
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
SECOND RACE-Purse sG0: handicap for two year-ods


THIRD RACE-TIE CHAMPAGNE STAKES for two
year-ods: value. 5000 penalties and allowances Last
furlongs Of the Whers mile.
A. H. & -. II. Morrls's ch. The Friar by Friars
Basam-Lizze Baker. IIS
J. e. tahns ch. c. Typhoon II, by ropgallant-Do.y
Warden ll3
stockweli stables br c. Challenger. by Marenhurst-
wanda llS
J. r. n +. /. Keene's ch c. Voter by Frars Balsam
MaNoufnren ll3
J. X. & +. p Ke"ne's b. I. Rhodesia by WISDOM
Mrs l.. Curtis's b. &. I'll Daddy. by Sir Modred-
Kensico stable'1 ch Divide By RossngtonUnite .l1O
FOURTH RACE-THE FAIRvIEw STAKES; for three
yeaos value 81 900: penalties selling One and one
sixteenth miles. over the hill
T.. d. Beari's b. e.. jefferson. by Buchanan-Paune
Lee 'v
F. fur!ews b. x. Dr. Grimes. by Sobranje-Emiy f.. 90
santa Anita Stables b. (. Argentina. by Gano-Doly
I.... U"
FIFTH RACE 5000: penalties selling. The With
The swain 80,
tromwen NHs 'tone
Marshall IL ,ampahh ~.
sun In .............lOo Sir Dixon. Jr...........lol
SIXTH RACE-Purs., 800: handicap. One mile and a
furlong. the hill
Tom Cromwell ITO Doggett o.
Merry Prince 100 }ellpOrt S
Sapelo ................. .lo"
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

Cyclists desiring 70 join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and ad-
dresses TO the cycling Editor. Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
N THE CYCLING WORLD.
PROGRESS IN THE METROPOLITAN FED.
GRAFTON SCHEME-REIYEA'S FAST
MLE-A MILEAGE CONTEST
IN THE y. Y. A. c.

IN THE y. Y. A. c.
The scheme of p. Anthony Brock. OF the Metro
politan Association OF Cycling Clubs to bring the
clubs and associations closer together has met
with most hearty responses. a meeting Of the
Reorganization Committee will be held tonight
at the Hotel Barthold at which a large attendance
OF club members is assured. As nearly thirty clubs
have promised to send delegates. the importance
OF this meeting may be considerable.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27

Montgomery, Of Seymour spokesman. He was
loudly applauded when he declared: THE best
dollar that adorned by the Goddess of
Liberty is none too good for those who toll"