New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-06

IN \BTJI.S HIN TO PEkfOEM
oo,v necessary remind NEWCOMERS that
- ,hc Sccord Assembly District i bent upon
W., Measures it always meets III Concor'a iiai I'M,
so'''' ,,s and handsome building "a every one well
=, occupied on the street floor 10y Mulvaheys
the second floor is the hall. and whatever the
'.t eoor is or may be. it has not yet entered INTO
history ,, ,,,, - r,oh ,ri,h
=. cav with color and brilliant with light 10 an
o,,e,t altogether unparalleled TIE American nag
=, ,articular the Irish flag in general, the German
ec in a decree and the flags of all other nations 10
100 o,tcnt were hung and twisted Topped crpcd
s ,v.ircd ~, walls and ceiling in bevidcrins lax
,o Here and there were pictures of men eminent
4, ,o affairs of the city. statesmen whose genius hau
,nd ,rcm from the faro bank. the prizcring or the
honor saloon into civic station and civic honor
The floor of the hall freshly waxed and cleared
y, all cncnmbrances was waiting in SlSteninc smooth
ross for the dancers. Already the floor managers
h.rdsomc,v a,rcd in real drcSssuits procured from
nvision ST. costumer especially for this evening han
arrived and were bTSy fastening little red cora ana
= orcu unon each Order of Dance" In the left
,,neI Of his coat and spreading generously over his
hreas each hoormanagcr wore an appropriate ro'eite
from which dangled many strings OF colorcd Hooohs
conspcuously telling his social rank and his right 10
tho ondy functions he about to exercise
The Nipper OToolc Association of the second AS
arob,v District was about to hold its Third Annual
BALL and as stated upon the diamond-Shaped CARDS
conspcuously displayed in all the saloon windows IN
the district it was the intention of the managers To
surnass all previous efforts. The Hon Nippcr oIooc
himself was to be present. together with dis
tnculshed company. Mr.. O'Tooc. though hut twenty
seven years Of age. already wore the plume OF ram
many sachem and held an eminent place among the
rulers Of NewYork City. In his younger days ne had
been the leader of an industrious and successful band
Of doc,,-robbcrs in which place he had accumulated
I'D he reSue
confidence OF the police. The qualities which rendered
him the prince of dockrobbcrs naturally brought nm
into the favor OF large section Of the people IN the
Second District and obtained for him The offer of rank
In Tammany Hall. seat in the Legislature ana the
district leadership.
In these dgniled and important relations Mt
O'Toole conducted himself with great discretion ana
remarkable ability. Turning over to valued LEU
tenant the leadership Of his rats" but Of course le
tanning large interest in the proceeds Of their toll
and investing his private fortune in a number 81
liquor stores, we'll known to the police as good places
t. let alone if they themselve, wished to be let alone
Nipper duly invested with the sovereignty OF the people
of the State Of New-York proceeded 10 Albany and
occupied his mind with the affairs OF this majestic
commonwealth His organization Of the Tammany
forces within his district perfect and the
majorities at his command were so enormous that
despite his youth his inexpcrence in matters Of pub
lie policy and his somewhat conspicuous lack or ac-
ousiatance with the arts and sciences. Nipper found
himself an object Of much attention and Difference
The Governor welcomed him warmly as Young Man
IN Politics and also embodiment OF the grand
democratic doctrine that the people are best rep
resented BY one Of themselves. THE nearer we get"
said the Governor holding Nipper's hand. Z" in our
legislation to the life and heart of the people the
better Will their real interests. Don't yon
think so, Mr. OToole?7
Npper his eye up and down the Governor and
replied, "Thats the kerreck talk, Governor. tink
I knows what dc people wants an intcn's to stan
up fer 'cm every time. What dey wants Just now
morn anything else is de appointment OF my iren'
Fnerty fer Prison Inspector
"Er-yes," said the Governor. We'll talk of that
again"
The directness, illustrated by this incident, with
which Nipper went straight for the peoples wishes
characterized his public service at all times and in
oil places. Nipper failed 10 to II that the
peoples interests protected against all soulless
corporations. He became recognized one Of the
jealous defenders Of the Constitution against all
efforts TO interfere with the poor right N vote.
lie set the Constitution immovably upon all Chinese
and Australian fode-rol and he relentlessly opposed
all franchises until convinced by satisfactory argn-
ments that they in line with public policy. The
result was that he returned to his constituents higher
than ever in the councils Of Tammany Hall and en-
yoying gratifying degree Of worldly prosperity
The Npper O'ToOle Association society
founded to spread Nipper's just fame to honor his
exalted station and to promote the general welfare oi
his constituents. It's Annual Ball was the grand fce
Of the year in the Second District. As the guests
scmbled loud expressions Of delight escaped them at
the decorative beauty of the hall. on three sides
chairs and settees were arranged whereupOn they dis
posed themselves waiting for the festivities 20 begin.
The four:h side was taken up with platform upon
which q honor for Nippcr and his friends.
crayon drawing Of Nippcr sat upon easel all be
decked with flags and flowers. Upon the wall aboV"
the platform several allusions to Nippcr in let
tiers Of black and gold. such Hail to the Chief
"Nipper's jolly Good Fellow" etc, and also the
associations title and list Of all the officers with their
names in full directly under Nipper's This was
distinction highly valued by those who had achieved
and immensely clvied by those who had not.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock, vast ccncourse Of guests
having arrived the door thrown back from inner
room, and Willie the band played the march from
Norma Nipper and his party entered briskly. Upon
MS arm, dressed In enough color 10 tit dozen rain
BOWS rested the hand Of Peggy Donnely by universal
consent the most beautiful and popular young woman
south OF Grandst. Pcggy's other hand held gor-
eeous bouquet Of red roses with which she vying
'h the production Of bushes Everybody stood She
and Npper stepped into the room and a wild uproar Of
applause quite drowned the music. Then one
Called Three cheers for Nipper OToolc - and while
they were being given. Nippcr and Peggy with their
incnds. party Of great brlancy, turned and faced
The assembly More cheers given and separate
acciaims, such as Nippcrs The friend the workn'
man." :" Amt he de dOod, now!7 Get onto Peggy
clocsl' came In distinct shrilncss from all the
room. Three cheers given for Peggy, three for
inc Mayor three for the Sheriff i0r bcaati
iui ana distinguished pcrsonaees.
Inc occasion was for a speech, Of which Nipper
proceeded at once to relieve himself. Ladies and
gents" ne said as you knows, I'm not much Of Il
'aiher. can talk some when must but don't m
Nss nave too. tApplausc.) H0wscver, I'm glad to
See yousc here tonight. We're goln 20 have good
rhc Il Al bora.
The fiddler is here and the beer an san'wdgc, is in the
o'hcr ROOM prolonged chccrs.) 80 no at
present. These spirited observations were followed by
more applause, after which 10 the music Of "Thc Girl
Lett BEHIND Me- despite that each had his girl
upon his arm they all filed up 10 the platform and
'aook hands with Nippcr, Peggy and the celebrities.
Peggy showed to great advantage during the even !
wS she occupied a unique place toward the As !
soeiaton. Between her and Nipper, tender relation
aot yet positively defined was thought 10 exist The