The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-18
BOLT THE TAMMANY MEN.
THE THoMls JEFFERsoNs WoN'T
HATE IRIS CANDIDATES
TOn-y sheIis's Followers n che Fourth
Assembly District Thi-s che wisws-,
Disr't Treat Then, Fsiriy-Bsit Its Cs.-
didates for AIderu-su sad Assesbiyrs-.

aidntes Tor Aidernnn and AsreShtNnss'
Great drops Of sweat were hanging on the
broad, expansive forehead OF Tommy Shells last
evening when the Thomas jefferson Association
adjourned its Convention. His collar had wilted
into countless folds. and he was breathing like
a Suburban winner. lie had presided over the
nosiest Convention in the eleven years history
Of the Thomas jefferson Association, Of
which he is President and he was signing
for quiet retreat where treatment is afforded
for the shattered nerves Of political boss. IL
all happened because Tommy and a few assoc-
Rtes tried TO choke two Tammany candidates
down the Threats Of the Thomas Jeffersons " in
the interest Of harmony" The digestive appa-
ratus of the Jeffersons rebelled. aud then the
fun began.
Counsellor James \. DOnegan OF the Fourth
Assembly district has been after nomination
for the Assembly so often that the boys In that
district call him Perpetual Jimmy" As he
explained last evening, the nomination has
been promised To him, and each time he was
told afterwsrd that lie was not an available
candidate. hut would probably be nominated
the next year
He got the same dose this year. and. aupar-
emily. Is beginning to that the politicians
who get along in the Fourth Assembly district
keep few marked cards up their sleeves. The
other night he was nominated for the Assembly
by the state Democracy and was subsequently
endorsed by the Republicans.
He declined the nomination yesterday In the
hope that matters might be adjusted next year.
Hopefulness is the strong feature OF Donegau's
political career. Tommy Shells is. OF course a
power in the district. The Thomas Jefersons
like Tommy and stay with him AS a rule, but
last night they kicked out.
Shells and the Thomas Jefersons decided
some time ago that they should divide the nomi-
nations for Alderman and Assembyman with
the Tammany organization in the Fourth dis
trct. There were many consultations between
the leaders OF both Sides and there were good
many promises.
According to Tommy. the Tammany people
agreed that the Thomas Jeffersons should have
one of the two offices. In the mean time the
Tammany organization went ahead and nomi-
mated James A. Donnelly for Assemblyman and
Andrew A. Noonan for Alderman. The
suspicious Of the Thomas Jeffersons were
aroused. and movement was started to
run James A. Donegan for Assembly
man and Tommy Shells for Alderman.
Tommy tried TO control the movement, but
1t got away from him. On Tuesday he ran with
the Tammany men until his feet were bistered.
On Tuesday evening he received the ultimatum
that the Tammany organization would run its
own candidates, and would concede nothing.
Tommy regretted this decision, but in the inter-
est of harmony. and In view OF the importance
Of the coming election, he decided To wheel the
Thomas Jefersons into line for the support OF
the Tammany candidates.
The Convention last evening was for the pur-
pose OF endorsing the Tammany nominees. The
Thomas Jefersons knew what was coming and
were red hot for the fray. The rooms at the
corner of East Broadway and Jefferson street
were packed long before the meeting. 1t was
the biggest Convention ever held by the Associ-
alton.
yxpr there The Ahearns I'm full
sympathy with the rank and file OF the Thomas
Jeffersons. II was O'Clock when the rugged
to the speakers table. He wore a brand new
fall suit, white necktie. a shining silk hat,
om@y
Alderman" give us Tommy Shells"
of Water sf to his ps fo ookns
Don't take water, Tommy" was the answer
" Please uncover" said the Chairman.
The hats went of. and Tommy shells began
u ask you to do me personal favor: ask you
to do this as friends and neighbors."
promise with the Tammany organization. and
said that he had arranged union. Then he
Mnsr and Of camsbe s
ssn'!sasa who represents isis district $s
has been a candidate for many years
,hs s9sS ssssed If r apo Sns
nominated he must step down this year and
help Mr.. Miner. Mr.. Miner withdrew. ( am
appealing to you as friends and neighbors to en-
dorse Mr.. Miner. The man who gets support
from Republicans must give something In re-
turn name Mr. Henry Miner and ask YOU as
friends and neigh 10 support him."
James Breen denounced Mr.. Campbell for vot-
ing against the Wilson bill. He said that he had
acted the part OF Judas iscariot when he sold
his Saviour for a handful of silver. Mr.. Miner.
who was on An electioneering tour dropped in
He was warmly greeted.
nv a unanimous vote IL was decided to en- |
dorse his candidacy' Mr.. Miner made a little
speech in which he refuted the statement that
he was a CARPET Dagger in the district He said
hat in the presence OF Mr. Croker Mr. Camp
bell had promised two years ago TO step down
and let him have the nomination in 1894. He |
wanted 10 20 10 Congress for the honor.
AFTER MI Miner left there was another great |
storm Of cries for Tommy Shells for Alderman,
The real shock came when Mr. Shells said that |
he was not A Candidate for the nomination. hut |
Tor the Tammany cand idates in the district
Il now move" he said. THAT this Convention |
endorse"
There was n wild veil Of rage from the Thomas |
Jeffersons' They shook The walls with cries of |