New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29
PHASES OF THE CAMPAIGN.
THE "BOYS" ARE DISGRUNTLED.
RICHARD OROKERS PURCHASE OF ENGLISH
HARNESS AND ADOPTION OF CREST
CALI. FORTH MANY MI-TTERINGS.

RICHARD CROKERs PURCHASE OF ENGLISH
HARNESS AND ADOPTION OF CREST
CALL FORTH MANY MUTTERINGs.
Mr. Crokers purchase of an elegant set Of i'm
ported English-n harness for his gay turnout
of spirited bays set the politicians of the city TO
making comments yesterday. Some OF the most
caustc reflections upon the boss came from MS
own subeaders. Imported English harness or the
most approved style comes high in New-fork' but
Mr.. Croker had TO have it. The price he PAID was
$500 for the set. but it said that was nothing
for a man of his resources.
According to the story. the boss. having care
fully inspected the harness and having ordered II
sent his stables. returned to his carriage In front
of the Fifth-ave. English agency, and his lveried
footman had deity tucked the luxurious wraps
about him when the ruler of NewYork remembered
that he had forgotten something. He hastily got
out again. and returned to the saesroom. The pro-
prietor all smiles and bows. rushed up to discover
the cause of the great mans temperance.
II neglected to say" the boss" explained, in a
low tone. that ! want my family crest put on the
harness. and he handed the obsequious individual
before him the sign or me CT%ker orad tho
man. continuing TO make obesances until the
boss again disappeared in his handsome equip
When he was gone the harness-seller examined
tful yellow tiger couchant, or a green flag with
golden harp. or shamrock. or miniature or ram
Croker had handed him was savage hungry look
ing lion rampani-a bold. bad dangerous beast with
fierce eyes and prOtruding tongue.
Shade of the immortal Burke!' he exclaimed.
but 1t goes"
Some of the Tammany leaders think that II Mr..
Croker was bent on having imported English har,
ness for his high-steppers he might have waited
until after the election 10 buy them.
This thing hurts us in the lower districts said
Tammany man. who landed from Ireland quar-
ter of a century ago. more than might be supposed
dudes never expected TO see in my lifetime. Don't
1t beat hip
Another part of the harness story was that Mr.
Croker. before deciding upon the style anxiously
inquired If IL the same kind Of harness that
President Cleveland purchased last spring and
upon being informed that il said that it would
suit him. and Immediately gave the order This
Difference to Mr.. Clcvelands tastes, some Wigwam
men thought yesterday. ought to have its effect
when the President came to give out the of the
Offices.
But others disposed to take such
gingerly view.
1T may be all well enough for Cleveland 10 affect
English tastes and copy after the lords and dukes
OF effete Europe. remarked a disguised worker of
Paddy" DIVERS district, but think Of Dick
Croker. the head Of organization whose corner
stone Is dislike of the English and their namby-
pamby ways. following In the wake of the snobs
and Cholly Knckerbockers of this town is enough
10 drive decent. sensible people away from Manhat-
tan Island. 1t won't take many months Of such
work TO make some serious political changes in
New York