The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-19
STRONG DRINKS A TOAST.
"HERE'S TO THE NEXT ma FOR,
WILLIAM L.. sTRoNG.U

He Leads the March or the Free Sons or
Hsrael. Kisses Babies, ana Shakes Hands
All Neutrality-suspicious. tho Jewish Raoo-
Hamburger shoves the Mayors Boom Along.
Mayor Strong drank last night tho FIRST glass
Of champagne that has passed his lips for seven
years.. Over 5000 men, women, and children
saw him drink It and cheered him on. Tho toast
was. Here's to the lrst Mayor of tho Greater
New York, William L. Strong" The Mayor
liked It 80 well, whether the sentiment or the
wine. that he drank another.
m have an extra twinge In my big toe to-
morrow" he said gayly, I'm blame 1t on the
Jows."
1t was a great night for Mayor Strong. Nearly
10000 persons looked upon him. and many Of
Thorn yelled themselves hoarse in his honor. He
kissed q baby, and . hundred mothers struggled
to get their offspring within reach Of his lips.
He shook hands until the panied express
sion that he couldn't subduo warned his
managers to call the folks OF. He heard
himself referred to half q dozen times
as the coming Mayor Of tho Greater Now
York, and he smiled q emile of great content
He led a grand march around tho floor Of q
dance hall, while cheering thousands admired
his springy step, and tho band played alternately
"See the Conquering Hero Comes" and " When
I walk that leveo round. round. round"
1t should DO distinctly understood that Mayor
Strong thinks that Seth Low 10 q fine man. It
Il Just possible that the Mayor Is kissing babies
and acknowledging toasts to tho lrst Mayor
Of the Greater New York, William L. Strong"
in the interests of Mr.. Low. The young gentle
men Of tho Citizens Union could probably OK
plain It to their own satisfaction.
1t all took place in Harlem. in that paradise OF
lager beer and dancing lassies and laddies
known as the Harlem River Park and Casino. at
the j~uncture of tho East and Harlem
Rivers. The occasion was the Picnic
and Summer Nights Festival Of District
Grand Lodge No. /. Independents Order
Of tho Free Sons Of Israel" Twenty
thousand tickets were sold. 1t is likely that
most Of them were used. Julius Hamburger is
Mayor Strong is Mr.. Harburger's candidate for
The Mayor went to the Union League Club
az usual to Monmouth Beach: Soon after 8
Harlem River Park. Hs reached thSrs a
tho Hebrew Orphan Asyiun was lined ned up i,
outside the gates to meet him; Julius Harbur-
@itse eaS resple s%H.a@s With q big is' so oSI'S snd f Slao
baiges, seized tho Mayor, and formed into pro-
sSs syoF. .i MT; Al. asFf RsiPh k s5ssRsa one rs Of ssi
the other. Tho Mayor. was marched through
tho gates, NJ, the park, and into the Casino.
women. and children. They loft the mer.
rKEsO,.oqnd., and the beer tables, and
glimpse Of the Mayor; His Honor smile would
bat in his hand and bowed right and left. The
big Casino had been filled with dancers. They
cession came up the steps and through the
All around the big hall Mr.. hamburger led the
1 MnrnY This M rnl yraYa n nnnaA full and ap,A
Of the women threw bouquets at tho Mayors
After one round they took the Mayor up into
the musicians stand. He climbed the narrow
s panFsd w daIy t = iI, estl 1t t Of e Toy youass s.s sGq M,s s1a
kosepbepEsssr began right aws sSp. 'fAAa S'a'''F
a niss 3 y%. s,oGnsi. h hs . 1s,dii i Isl hope .; , 4ns, w Ill.,. be
Cheers %A for tho SsN Rcd, Wsit cana and R'fBhls Ss," 'ih MT.
Rosenbe,ger turned around and grabbed the
sWsS srsveiy: When !6s Crane Master Iss 90.
.@as ay g e the the 1 afeats Of S SsT e YSrf sDS william ihS nF &
Mayor Strong smiled a big mile and said:
~ expected TO- meet the sons of Israel. but I
/ might have known that the jewish NATION
never aoes s%pythlng without their women. They
ton. It Is founded on charity You take
care OF your own people. and then OF the balance
" bAO Il I ~ nv St"lHn NutTdC-
ter. and never decline to meet u meeting OF ono
Of your organizations. for I know they are
There isn't q !Gentilc organization on the
face Of Gods earth SO helpful TO humanity as
this country. II gives me untold pleasure to see
this magnificent assemblage. My Imagination
wasn't large enough to conceive for one moment
sons ana daughters OF Israel. 1 congratulate
There was a great uproar as the Mayor snt
down; Julius Hamburger spoke next. He was
Introduced as the greatest exponent Of Juda.
ism" Among other things he said: You have
listened to tho most honest official. and
most Jealous Mayor our city has ever -. No
p pnf fCs as S ho hSs do o%s t9 Ne pS5 nre 3 es, of 1se ss;
Mayor. who believes that ali men are free and
oqggsi s snd hsye la an inalienaels riEht to liberty"
homored by the citizens OF this community"
he wasn't. They led him another CAKE W ali
SSa8o %%s aR' sat ATTN Mes n9sn v 11sy w I@%1 n!% an H4R l miili +
ken; The show WIS Just beginning. Tho Hebrew
orphsn Asylum bands. brass. ffe and drum. lined
sfRhubb{,iSced ohiIId IN her arms. she, lifted
Who lS ssSned uP Down and lspn gave 81 the sHc yoa MlssSGi
a resounding smack on the cheek. Then the
shook hands and kissed children for nearly a
quarter Of an hour.
Then they brought the champagne. Tho
Mayor took a glass with n motion OF protest.
All in the box. and Commissioner Harvier in the
next box, stood mp.
Here's to the coming Mayor Of tho Greater
Now York, William L. Strong" cried Mr.. Har-
burger.
The Mayor did not protest. He held his glass
IN his hand until the others had drank, and
the liduid to trickle down his throat. The
crowds about watched tho proceedings with
Tho Mayor turned his glass upside down and
nothing fell out.
There were moro cheers. another little cake
1880 O'Clock by the brass band and the dancing
and merry-go-rounds began again.
Seth Lows name was not mentioned in the
Harlem River Park last night.
WI Mayor Strong be nominated for Mayor
of the Greater New York I" Mr.. Hamburger was
asked.
You bet he will" was the reply.
FOUND HANGING By HER FEET
Miss McCOrnRck Thrown by q Runaway
Horse ana MortaIIy IuJurad.