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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
THE ORANGE HORSE SHOW.
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME FOR THE EXHIBITio%
WHICH BEGINS on WEDNESDAY.

WHICH BEGINS on WEDNESDAY.
Orange. Nov. (SpecaD-The Horse Show OF the
Orange Riding and Driving Club which viii open
in the clubhouse in East Orange on "Wednesday
evening bids fair TO exceed in interest III" ex-
hibi,ion that was given last year. The number of
entries s much larger. and many fine hlooded
horses have been entered. The official programme
for the performances as follows:
Wednesday evening Single harness horses not
over 10 hands lass y pa,rs OF n bornos
owned in Essex County. class 30: pairs oi nf"
single harness horses under I52 hands Class i:
exhibition OF the club road coach Falcon pairs
of harness horses 10 hands over Class q saddle
horses not exceeding l5.2 hands. class 90 ROAD
teams Gour-in-handD. Class 10; performanc" OF
jumpers regular jumps. Class 70: performance
Of jumpers under u hands, Class %.
Thursday cvcnine-Pairs OF harness horses under
Is hands Class -: ladies' saddle horses. Class -
pairs Of high s'cppcrs. class u; single h..rnIss
livery wagons owned In the Orange. class '''
ponies In harness oMcecdinE i hands ana NOT G rx-
exceeding Is hands and not exceeding l53 hands.
hands Gus 49, fandr,ns class i. hnnrcrs and
jumpers M carrying less than 10 pounds. Cla's
80: Performance of jumpers over hvc-ieei jumps.
Friday evening Continuation horses and sadilc
n6amn.onshp Class !: saddi, horses exceeding i59
hands Class q: saddle horses over lil hands.
owned In the oranges ridden 10y child. Class -
single harness horses for the championship class T.
pairs OF horse: and Nc'G G ana fr
ship. Class =: exhibition OF H." club road coach
II; park teams 0our-in -hand,. Class II. hunters
and jumpers up 10 carrying 10 pounds Class 49,
hunters and jumpers for the cha mpiopshir class .,
Saturday MATINEE Single road horses not exceed
ing l5l hands. owned and used In Essex County.
and driven hy cRiid class e pairs Of horse and
bIouehams owned and used in Essex County. cias.
ty members OF the club class 80. horses and buck
boaris or, light traps ADAPTED for depo, work
IS: saddle ponies under "a hands. owned IN IN"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
4 WONiN'S BAD FAIL.
SHE PLUNGEs INTO A SEWER EXCAVATION AND
Is SERIOUSLY INJURED

SHE PIUNGES INTO 4 SEWER EXCAVATION AND
Is SERIOUSLY INJURED
Orange Nov tSpeciaD.-Miss Margaret Lafferty
a young woman who lives with her parents at No.
lH South-st.. fen into a sewer excavation las,
night. and II sh" RECEIVERS from the immediate
effect OF her fail she will be dsngured for life.
Miss Laffe.ty. who H. a drossmakcr had finished
dress for OF her customers and started to
deliver it. Her nearest way led across IIickOryst
where the laying Of the big sewer IL in prog
The excavation Is about fifteen feet wide and
twenty-five feet deep. the sides being shorcd up
with shcathing. There the usual red danger
lights along the sides Of the trench. but The electric
lights did not burn well. and the place was In COM
paratve darkness. Near the centre OF the cxca-
walton was "A temporary bridge built by the work
men Miss Lnfferty came to this bridge and. think
ing II continuous. started TO walk II. She
walked directly into OPP spaC. used for lower
Ing bricks TO the workmcn. ana fell TO the bottom
of the excavation. Theodore Thorn, son the night
Waterman In charge Of the hosting engine. heard
her scream and sent In n call for the ambulance.
Lights were procured and the unconscious form OF
Miss Laffcrty found lying at the bot ON Of tho
to the Orange Memorial Hospital where she re-
covered consciousness An examination showed
that she had suffered compound comminutcd
fracture OF the lower jaw. Her face Ia terribly
and she is believed tC have received Internal In
juries AT the hospital this afternoon II stated
that she was doing well could be expected.
but that her case was an exceedingly grave one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
RECEPTION or THE ART GUILD.

The Brooklyn Art Guild gave reception Satur-
day evening at the Brooklyn Art School. In the
Ovtngton Building. No. 246 Fulton-st.. for the
members OF the school and Of the Art Association
In honor Of the day 1t took Halloween character.
especially in the decorations of autumn leaves in
the life classroom. where the reception was held
Walter Shrlaw instructor In the life class OF the
school, spoke on the decorations OF the Con-
gressiona Library. In Washington specimens of
which exhibited on the walls Fully 200 pupils
and their friends were present.
The Reception Committee consisted Of Miss
Walker. Miss NJ z. Robinson Miss stiIlman and
ments were served and a pleasant evening marked
the wind-up of the annual business meeting OF the
Brooklyn Art Guild.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
SOME PHYSICIANS WHO CANNOT SPELL.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Some time ago you had editorial In yo-
valuable paper about the intelligence of this age
general. and the ignorant and illiterate OF tn
country In particular. You mentioned some inc'
dents In recent examination OF candidates for T.
police force of this city. of whom only IS per
passed the examination successfully
I occupy clerical position in the policy depar'
ment OF a prominent life insurance company IN tn
city. In which position a great many OF he apple,
tons for insurance from every State In the Uni,';
come under my observation To these application.
are attached the medical examinations made l..
regularly appointed physicians supposed 10 be T.
good standing. and competent TO examine an appi'-
cant for insurance and to I'LL out the numero'z
questions as to the applicants physical conditios
habits. antecedents. family record. etc.
This list Is corroborative of what you say a. -
the amazing ignorance and teracy Of some reop-
who would be cassed educated. and. above a.
thought to be conversant with their native Language
Every physician IL supposed 10 have received
tering upon course Of studying medicine surger:
ETC. but how these doctors manage 10 get int
diplomas as NJ. DIS passes my understandlns' .
confess to ignorance as to the devious ways re-.
the way. II Is disgrace that these doctors. WIZ
occupy by virtue OF their calling prominent pC
sition In the community they live IN are -
lamentnbly deficient In spelling: And It Is fair
presume that their other qualifications that go q,
make up competent physician are equa''y oe'
ncient. ..S.-
II is. as you state not necessary to give furtne'
illustrations Of the dense Ignorance OF people WHY
ligent "a ,oo. o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
PRAISE FOX BROOKLYN's POLICE FORCE
A SAN FRANCISCO COMMISSIONER SAYS THE
MEN ARE THE BEST HE SAW
ON TRIP EAST.


MEN ARE THE BEST HE SAW
on TRIP EAST.
Superintendent OF Police McKelvey is highly
pleased with n communication just received from
CAPTAIN John +. Whitman. Of the Board OF Police
Commissioners Of San Francisco. in which he de-
clared that the police force Of Brooklyn was the
best he had This panegyric OF
Brooklyn's blue-coated guardians came In the
forr Of a report which Captain Whitman recently
made 10 the Police Board Of San Francisco after
tour OF the United States for the purpose OF study
Ing the different methods Of the various constabu-
larry with "A view to adopting the bos, in the Golden
Gate city
Captain Whitman sent East last summer
and visited all the largest cities OF the country be-
fore returning home. He was in Brooklyn early In
the summer In his report he dcvotes five OF It's
twenty-five pages to the Brooklyn force. Captain
Whitman speaks OF the NewYork Department in
this manner: The men understood and slouchy-
looking and are not up TO the standard OF intell-
gencc that Is necessary to Il good department. A
don't care system seems to prevail
In the Brooklyn police stations he
said: THE police stations are simply perfection.
being built OF brick and stone. three stories In
height fifty feet frontage and all or street corners
with patrol wagon stable attached. Each station
has complete dOrmtory facilities for the men. and
All are well furnished and supplied with bathrooms,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Among the urgent needs Of colleges and ur.-
versities there seems to the writer which ha
been neglected in the frequent remembrance OF the,
by generous friends. This need is fund for
annuity for instructors necessarily retired aft
many years Of faithful service in one institution.
The special object of this letter is plead in tn
respect for Yale University Is there any generow
heart to which. upon full consideration. this
will not appeal as leading other needs? Yale cam,
give large salaries. and out of them il is general
impossible for with a family to lay awe.
much for the future. Without private means he he
to face the possibility OF necessary retirement
time. unfit then for further work, with prosper
Of adequate support for himself and family.
Does not the institution to which ne has devote
the best energies of his working years in justice
HIM the assurance that. at least. he shall be
duced suddenly 10 possible want?
The writer would suggest that. when the fund
obtained suitable annuity be given upon retir:-
ment from teaching to any one who has taugf
twenty years consecutively. and be continued TO r.
family after his death in case Of need-the latter
be left 10 the discretion OF the trustees
Ii Is specially to be desired that this annuity !
not limited to professors only but include any in
structor Who has taught the required years.
Will no; some benevolent alumnus start the bs !
rolling at once? LEAVENWORTH.
Elizabeth. n. j.. October 90 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
Overwhelmed by Fat.-The villain was foiled a


II worse by far than the dramatist Intended
or the audience suspected
Just az the moment when his power seemed UNI
assailable; when he was In position to taunt the
heroine with unkind remarks about a lover his
face banched and his step became unsteady. His
discontinue was complete.
An envious rival had sewed up the pockets Of
MS trousers. so that he could not put his thumbs
into them when he staggered. (Wachington star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
HELD Up IN CITY HALL PARK.

Peter Mentally. In Centre Street Court yesterday
was held in 5000 bail for trial n charge OF high
way robbery Policeman Sweeney Of the Park
force. early yesterday morning. while standing in
City Hall Park. saw McNally knock down and at
tempt to rob an old man In one OF the dark
spots OF the Park. Sweeney gave chase and caught
the robber. The old man said his name was James
+. Ransome and that he lived In Brooklyn lie
had the prisoner before and could nor
imagine how the latter picked him out for a victim
Mr.. Ransome had a considerable sum of money in
his pocket. hut cou,a not UNDERSTAND how that fact
became known to McNaly. McNally denied that
he had any intention OF robblng Mr. Ransome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
A NEW-YORK DOG IN A CELL.

Paterson. Nov. l tspeclaD.-Ncro. a great st.
Bernard dog occupied a cell at Police Headquarters
last night. The animal was valued at 500 by his
owner. Charles Pepper. OF New York, when he was
stolen five weeks ago Detective Titus yesterday
found the dog with Adolph Gloor a Riverside
saloonkeeper. Gioor said that he had bought the
dog from an Italian organ grinder for $40 De
tecive Titus has earned 500 reward by recovering
the animal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
THE POOR BOY" RACKET.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: see by your editorial in this morning
paper. headed THE Poor By Racket" that you
not know the full absurdiiy OF Bryans claim
that direction. have it the good authority of
lady who knew his family very we'll indeed. an
knew him as boy. that far from being
poor boy" he had all the advantages that coui
be procured for him. His father Judge Buyer
was the rich man of Salem. Ill., and the fanil
were quite inclined to give themselves airs OF soci.
superiority. These facts we'll known in IN
West. II man will lie about his early life no,
can We believe him when he declares ne had
connection with the silver syndicate?
New-York. Oct %. 1896. A. B. HAZARD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.

came frightened and ran. Mr.. Champion being
thrown violently to the ground. He became en-
tangled in the rope, and was dragged over me
rough ground for considerable distance ne
picked up insensibe by the DISCLAIMERS; anu
attended by Dr. Brown who found him TO be IN
serious condition His right leg was broken ms ms
ceived several cuts II he RECEIVERS at all 1t Will
be a long time before he will be out again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
DEATH or ADOLPH KETCHAM.

The Brooklyn trolley yesterday claimed Its lC9h
victim Adolph Ketcham who was run down by
trolley car October s. died at his home. No. s92
Union-st.
Mr. Ketcham had for many years been in the
clothing business No. POS Fulton-st II while
crossing Fulton-s. in front OF his store that he
struck by a car of the Brooklyn Heights Company
His right leg broken and he badly bruised
Several days afterward a result of the shock to
his nerves he became Daralyzed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
OLENi SURPRISED HIS FRIENDS.

HE HAS DESERTED THE SILVER FORCES IN THE
TwENTY-sECOND WARD.
The Young Mems Democratic Club VIII hold the
final meeting Of the campaign at their headquar-
ters No A Court-st. tonight AT o'clock.
Tboopbilus Olena. for many years an Alderman
from the Twenty-second Ward. announced last
Saturday that ne through with the silver
marry and would enrol himself with the advocates
OF sound money In the National Democratic party.
Mr. Oicna's change Of heart at the last minute sur
nrsed his old associates, but no one more than his
friend John Delmar, the silver leader OF the
TWEEN second Ward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
WOUdN CYCLTST BADLY HTPT

Paterson. Nov. (SpeciaD. Mrs John Bentley
lies seriously Ill at her home. No 4i9 EIison-st az
the result Of peculiar bicycle accident Mrs
Bentley on Friday last riding on a tandem
with her husband. They were coasting down the
panied by a small dog out OF the hotel The
riders were almost upon the child when the wheel
sv erved and struck the dog Both of the bcvciists
were thrown violently, Mrs Bentley shot over the
handle bars and struck on her head. She received
several ugly gashes on the head She was re.
moved to her home In ambulance and has since
suffered from conclusion ofs the brain Mr.. Bent
ley escaped With slight bruises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
INJURED MikSHAL NAY DIE.

NEW VERSION OF THE AFFAIR SHOWS THAT
HE WAS SHOT BY VIOIATORs or
THE GAME LAWS.
Marshal James Hannah. OF Cliffside. a small ham
let above Hudson Heights in Bergen County who
was shot In the left side by an Italian on Saturday
In a critical condition yesterday
1t said yesterday that Hannah was shot by
the Italian. for whom he had a warrant of arrest in
a quarry at Clinsidc, but this story IL erroneous
William Naedler and Hannah went Into the woods
Cliffsde Saturday. While there Naedler
that the men ran across two Italians. both OF
whom carried shotguns. Nae1ier says that the
Italians expected that they would be arrested and
raised their guns covering both the marshal and the
deputy game warden. Hannah stepped forward Az
he did so. OF the Italians fred and the charge
entered his left side. The Italians away and
escaped in the woods.
DR.. Justin. Of Gutenburg who attended the injured
man, said yesterday that twenty shots were taken
from Humans side. The physician said that he did
not learn how the man was injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
HONOR BADGES FOR L. A. w. MEMBERS.
HOW WHEELING HELPS THE FARMERs-rhh
COST OF CYCLE PATHs-ABOrT woMEN's
sADDLEs-THE IRoQUOIs WHEEL
MEMS CLUB RACES.

MEMS CLUB RACEs
To reward the efforts Of the faitrfui lot ,"e'
work of charging the membership Of the New
York State Division % the l.. A. W.. the onceis
of the division are organizing committee Oh 'o
and have procured number of honor oaose'
for the division. which are said to he the r'c"es'
and most beautiful decoration ever oHereu ~
L. A. W. members They are made by sKi'iui 'e"
ellers from an artistic design. and somewhat re-
sembe the celebrated French Cross OF the Legion
of Honor. The badges are OF silver Win ""i'e
metal base and richly coored enamel facihgs vi
royal purple white and green. The badge II s"S-
pended from a heavy ribbon of watered SILK Near
" eighteen hundred members of the division nave
already registered with the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
their applications for this badge but as each cop-
pettor must obtain from twelve to fifteen new ap,
plicants for membership before becoming entltlsu
10 receive the badge Ii is not likely that more
than "A limited number will possess H. Inc oniceaS
nouncing that members who wish to secure the
badge and discouraged by their probable lna-
bi.ity to obtain the requisite number OF mempcrs
I'm the year 1886 by obtaining one new member pe-
fore the year clapses may go on ana secure me
balance OF the applications at any time In tne
coming year. Many members are taxing au-
vantage OF this offer. and the number OF arpNcah,s
from the New York Division this week Will prop
ably double the number Of names In the last copy
OF The Bulletin" Members OF the division VIII
receive full printed information regarding the
badge and the means of obtaining II by addressing
w S. Bull. secretary treasurer Vanderbilt Build
ing New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
HURT BY A RUNAWAY BULL.

Peter r. Champion. wel-to-do farmer.
sixty years old, living In Hilton-ave. Merrck Long
Island. had an exciting time with bull yesterday
afternoon, and received injuries that will probably
result fatally He was leading the animal from
the lot to the barn by rope. when the bull be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

With the practical disarmament Of the Cyclists
Federation the cyclists In the metropolitan district
should live In harmony hereafter The work OF
organizing the proposed Associated Cycling Clubs
OF this city Will be pushed and II seems TO be the
duty Of every club to do its share in helping to
build up the proposed association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

The proposed three-cornered team race between
the Kings County Wheelmen. the South Brooklyn
Whcclmcn and the Patchoguc Wheelmen ought to
furnish one OF the most exciting struggles OF the
year. Each club will start four men. and the dis
lance will be ten miles. II has been suggested
that the race take place on the Mcrrck Road about
November T.
Cyclists desiring TO Join the League OF American
.Wheelmen may obtain full printed information a nd
membership blanks by sending names and adj
dresses to the Cycling Editor Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
THE PETROLEUM MARKET.

rising tendency in production resulted IN an I'M
proyement in the price OF petroleum last week M !
consequence OF putting the pump TO work the output
the Benwood pool in Monroe County. Penn. has ossn
considerably Increased. There is more activity win W
drill In the lower southwestern districts OF Pennsy.ssn
and In West Virginia where the Cairo poo has attrae
attention In particular. 1t is now figured that ,he p,.
emf month may show gain in the stocks above s''"-
~ 400 600 barrels Foreign trade continues good . 9.
The partial returns OF pipe lines from October !" -
are as follows: m, o.,oh.r
barrels average. !,,"o..
Ss,iveries ..............2l7109 1880 ooI''
v..s.s RIM. - 34s9e9 1881 eso
Refined petroleum closed cents per gallon ~ re.,
and 40 cents in bulk NewYork. Phlade phm p Pr.
being on a basis OF points lower Foreign @ Is.
we're: London. 57sd Imperial gallon NV * r,ios
francs per 100 kos, and Bremen $50 marks per ~ n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
Gurouean advertisements.

european advertisements: ....
EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS will dro
the London once Of The Tribune. Is Fleet Street
. convenient place to leave their sdvertsemso" ''
ser.ptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

Here l. an abstract from n paper read by Dr.
T. -. Turner. +. 4. G. S. before tho Sanitary In
siiiuic Congress ut Newcastle -on-Tync:
The saddle II an important part OF IN" cycling
outfit. and. ~ hadly designed and badly adjusted.
may make all NJ the difference between pleasure
ana Jain In riding The saddle for woman must
be- sufficiently broad q tho back that sh" can
sit II fairly and sGuarely. and II should be
mounted on springs adapted To her weight \ li2-
pound woman on n ls-pornd saddle t. miserable
object. Every saddle should be adjusted to suit
the person who has to ride or IL. No two persons
eyer quite liz" the sam" position. and this IS the
secret cause OF so many complaints OF saddle dis
comfort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

Hotel de Lille ct d'AD'O"
223, Rue 81. Honore. Parie v.cdoms
Between the Tuileries Gardens. PIacs .r,snts fos
and New Opera Advantageous ens sn@atr~ Roon4
Electric Light, e. Tslegrsm& : XVI -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

upon the records Some really astonishing stories
are coming up from the South regarding times
made Johnson. usual IL credited with some
capital trials n IL n pity that johnson cannot
ride I'm competition we'll az he follow pace
In 3. time trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

Albert Peitscher the fast road rider OF the York
VILE Whcelmcn. Is credited with having lowered
tho road record from this city TO Philadelphia and
return yesterday. The distance Is PA miles. and
the record OF nineteen hours and 1fty-six minutes
was held by Charles =. Staubach. OF the Manhat-
tan Bicycle Club.
P.itschcr left the city Hall at $50 a. m ycster-
day. and got back Mt 1910 y. m Hugh McGrath.
~ the Century Whcemcn also attempted the
ride but fell and broke his kncc-cap near Prince
ton. and brought home train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02
"The London Sportsman" says:

Referring TO the ID toll charged on cyclists jour
neving from Dulwich to the Crystal Palace. am
Informed that riders lift their machines over
The gate commonly known the kissing Gate)
on the right hand side Of the road and the Gus,
tOdian in charge has power to prevent IL. ana
cannot enforce the toll. The gate In question ~
said to be property not belonging to the owners
who claim the right OF charging the impost. Cy-
clists returning from the Crystal Palace to Dull
wich must repeat the performance In order TO
EXEMPT themselves from what Is generally consd-
cred AN impostion. large show. indeed. Will be
the Stanley SHOW this year-idrger than has ever
bacn known before Upward Of 800 exhibitors will
have stands In the building. including nearly
score OF wcll-known American firms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-02

There Is no limit 10 age. apparently where hi
cycle riding Is considered Many people seventy
and eighty years old ar. seen In many cities wheel
ing about for recreation. and little comment is
made. Bicycle riding Is much easier than walk
Ing Not only can wheclman cover much more
ground bu, the exer,ion IL considerably less There
Is a man loo years old who rides and lives In Beyi-
dcre y j. and he H. hale ard hearty. II Is n re-
markabl. incident. and probably has parallel
but the fact Is plain enough that age has little TO
do with the art OF cycl. riding