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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
MASSACHUSETTS, STATE NOMINEES.

REPUBLICANS OF SEVERAL DISTRICTS CHOOSE
REPRESENTATIVES, TO THE SENATE.
Springfield Mass. oct. 3.-The Republican I'D
Hampton District Senatorial Convention was
held in Westheld this morning. and resulted In the
nomination of George y. Tyner, of HolyOke Charles
State Committee.
The Republicans of the Ist Hampden Senate Dis
trict held their convention at Palmer this morning
and nominated George F. Fuller. OF this city for
the State Senate
Worcester. Mass. oct. 3-The Ist Worcester
Senate District Republican Convention to-day nom
ina led Charles G.. Washburn, who has represented
the Eighth Ward for two years in the Legislature.
George W. Il. Ssson was elected member OF the
State Central Committee to succeed David Man
ming
The Republicans in the I'D Worcester Senate
Convention nominated ex-Mayor Francis A. flar-
rington for Senator Charles c. Bancroft. OF
Clinton. by vote Of u to IL. A. 5. Pinkerton was
reelected a member OF the State Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
THE LOWER BAY BLOCKED BY roc

heavy fog hung over the Lower Bay and
around Sandy Hook all day yesterday. and delayed
the arrival Of many steamers No vessels came
into the harbor from o'clock Sunday afternoon
until after o'clock yesterday afternoon with the
exception of one small schooner which had pre-
viously been reported aground on the Hook. she
va releas ed and into the harbor safely out
going steamers were compelled TO anchor of quar-
antine and walt for the fog TO lift. The batte-shp
Iowa started out and passed Quarantine at noon
yesterday. but did not get 10 the Hook. as the
fog was too thick. She returned 10 her anchorage
off Tompkinsville.
When the fog lifted there was fleet OF ships out
steamers came up TO Quarantine from Sandy Hook
almost abreast. Following them were number OF
others which had been delayed by the heavy
weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS NOMINATIONS.
THE KINGS COUNTY SLATE NOT OPPOSED IN The
-ONVFNTIONS

John j. Fitzgerald, of No 81 Ryerson-st.. Brook
lyn was nominated by the Democrats OF the Id
Congress District OF Kings County last night on
the first ballot There was no opposition.
Congressman Edmund Fl. briggs was renominated
by the Democrats Of the Hid District OF Kings
County last night on the first ballot. there being
no opposition. The district Is normally Republican.
and Driggs's defeat Is practically certain
Captain y. T. Clayton. OF Troop c. nomi-
mated for Congress by the Democrats of the WITH
District at Sumpter Hall in the Twenty fifth Ward
Captain Clayton does not live In the lVth District
and has not heretofore taken an active part IN
politics. He Is about thirty five years old. and
lives In Flatbush. where he has wife and family.
congressman Israel +. Fischer at present repre-
SCENTS the district. which Ia normally. Republican.
Captain Clayton Is West Point graduate. When
he was called on for a speech last night there was
no response and it said that he at his
home. Ill with malaria.
The Democrats Of the Nth Congress District adj
iourned last night in order 70 get word from Lieu
tenant Henry Claus OF Troop c. brewer now
out OF town II he will accept the nomination he
will be run against Congressman Charles u. Ben
nett who has carried the district twice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04

Robert Mazet probably will be nominated IN the
XIXth District. The nomination in the AAIId
District probably viii go to Samuel Domroe. In
the XVIII District there several candidates lot
the Republican nomination, prominent among theiH
beine ex-Alderman Ware and Major A. 5 WASH
~, AseeuhIvman Weekes might have been a
candidate for reelection in the district. put ne
wants 10 secure the nomination for State Senator
Gberardi Davis is believed to he sure OF the nom
nation for Assembyman in the XXNllth District
There is A contest between Philip Doblin ana VIII
an . Hecht for the nomination in the NHNIlith
nistrjct which may be settled by the convention
This evening Mr.. Doblin came near wresuhs tie
he Junc primaries, and MS friends SAID Yesterday
that he had majority of the deiegatf 10 nG
viii be nominated for Assemblyman in the HXlNth
nirtric; and in the XXXINtn District where the
Pnnnhlicans also expect win the election. FRANK
~ Towers prohaby will he nominated this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04

Van Wyck. but from what know Of them ] Do
not believe they You that II
the Mayor finds anything wrong In that Pub.e
Works Department. any other department
l will be only too glad 10 assist in the prosecution
of those who committed the wrong"
William Brook1eld the first Commissioner Of
Public Works under Mayor Strong. said: Tho
statement coming from Mayor Van Wyck just at
this tim" looks to ike matter put forward
for political effect During the time was Com
missioner know that all contracts were let regu.
larry and to the lowest bidder. The Mayor seems
to lack detail in his rather sweeping charges. He
names does he give any specific incl
dent Of wrongdoing. Until he does do this II 10
hard to answer him except with a genera! denial
and ask him TO submit hts facts
Adebert II. Steele, who Deputy Commits.
sioner under General Coils for A short time. said
II know nothing about the charges made BY the
Mayor. During the short time I IN Office
contracts let for asphalt paving.
supposed that the Controller kept careful watch
OF the expenditure Of public money"
81, HOW THE CONTRACTS WERE LET.
Howard Payson Wilds. who served Deputy
Commissioner under General Coils from Apri.,
1896 to January. 1898, said: During the time
was in Office 1t vas my duty TO open contracts for
paving. Invariably the contract was given TO the
lowest bidder, but before 1t was awarded II was
sent 70 the Controller who certified to the suretes.
We compelled under the law to let the con-
10 the lowest bidder or else reject all bids,
Many times we rejected the bids when they did not
satisfy to price and IL resulted TO the beneht
OF the people Il to that Mayor Van
Wyck in issuing his carefully prepared typewrit-
ten STATEMENT s simply using the office OF Mayor
as a campaign bureau, and sent out the story
with the hope that IT would help his party In the
political fight now on. He says that he has had
the facts which induce him 10 make these state
ments In his possession for five months II that 10
true II his duty at once investigate the
matter. and not wait until political campaign was
well under way 10 spring his charges. which could
not be investigated before election feel safe in
saying that he has got the proofs to back up
his rather broad assertion OF wrongdoing In the
Department of Public Works. II ne had such
proofs he should have produced them before this.
am sure he will IA short in his plan 70 make Ms
ment against the Republican party"
When General Charles IT, I. Coils was seen, ne,
In short interview, not only denied the charges,
but issued challenge 10 Tammany 10 follow UP
the Investigation. and said that IL might result
disastrousy that organization. lie added '"rhers
Is not a word of truth IN Mayor Van Wycks ante
e.ecton charges and he knows IT. | have my
books In nv possession and can show complete
history of asphalt paving contracts. and Mayor
ment. | might say, however. that II he VIII go
back to the administration OF Tammany previous
TO that of Mayor Strong. | can assist him IN 90.
tanning evidence which would send many men OF
his own party out of the city at least during the
Investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
TANfMANY SOCIETY MEETS.

The Tammany Society held meeting last night,
at which Grand Sachem Thomas l.. Feitner pre-
sided Richard Croker was present. II was the
first meeting In months that he has attended. The
meeting for the most part. given over to the
Imitation OF new members. among them being Mau-
rice t'ntermyer George f.. Pest &. Edward Hard
Ing n nd LYMAN ReddingtOn. The Board Of Sachems
nassed a resolution presenting to Mrs John Purcell
widow Of the former leader of the lid Assembly
District. 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
USE or THE CITIZENS UyION's EMBLEM.

The Central City Committee Of the Citizens Union
met in executive session at No. 70 East Twenty
third-st last night but took no action on the ques-
ton OF placing State ticket in the field The
committee took up the proposition of a reply to
the memorial OF Charles Stewart Smith and others
protesting against the Of the Unions emblem
for a State ticket. After long and serious debate
the matter referred 20 the Executive Commit
tee. which will draft exhaustive reply 70 the
memorial. This reply may he made public In a
few days The burden Of the reply. il was said
will show the necessity for nominating candidate
for State Offices. II declared also that can
didates for the Assembly and State Senate will be
nominated in certain districts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.
REPUBLICANS TO HOLD THIRTY-FIVE TONIGHT
POSSIBLE NOMINEES.
Thirty-fve Assembly district conventions VIII oe
held by Republicans in New-York County inns
evening 70 nominate candidates for the Assembly
The union OF all hitherto discordant elements III the
party in this city has made the KepuDhcahs co
fdent of eecting their candidates for the Assembly
IN several districts which have been carried by
the Democrats with monotonous regularity III
former years As result of the encouraging out
look for Republican success there are several cahdi
dates 70 the Republican nomination in almost
every district and several of the conventions may
have 10 be adjourned this evening for want or
agreement among the delegates Inc cohVehuohs
will meet a. the following places:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
SULLIVAN MORTGAGES DEWEY THEATRE

a playhouse known as the Dewey has acquired title
10 the property upon which the theatre stands
from John j. Bashford. the consideration being
given in the deed transferring the property 49,
52S The property Is known No. 1876 10 1870 East
Fourteen III, t. extending To Thirteenth-st Pur-
chase money morig aggreeatlng sG252s were
made in favor OF Bashford paying interest at ~
Der cent There Is also Len OF $1,000 I'm the
shape of a prior mortgage. making the total In
debiedness $l725.9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04

lAlt lOllON iiAN
WILLIAM l.. STRONG:
General BENZ. +. TRACY.
General SAMUEL THOMAS
J. L. MORGAN.
WHITELAW REID.
FRANK TIbFORD.
JOHN r. VAN WORMER.
J. +. VAN RENSSELAER,.
JAMES NJ. NARNIM.
u. o. MILLS.
VERNON II. BROWN.
&. c. BEAMAN.
CLARENCE ". BOWEN.
J. BAYARD BACkUS.
WILLIAM NJ. n. OlcOTT ,
HORACE RUSSELL.
JAMES Il. REYNC Ids.
JAMES X. SHEFFIELD.
LISPENARD STEW. RI.
JOHN ). * ENNEDN.
JAMES TALCOTT.
JOHN !. MCOOK.
ARTHUR L. MERRIAM.
The Rev. W. VI. SMITH
THOMAS G. PLATT.
LOUIS STERN.
JOHN W. NROOMAN.
The Rev. Or. - ROSSTTER
A. u. WETMORE.
EDMUND WETMORE.
CHAS. \. PEABODY, Jr.
The Rev. VI. G. PET Frs.
SAMUEL NJ MILAN.
HUGH MROBERTS.
II. l.. SPRAGTE.
4. VAN SASTNOOkD.
General WAGER SVyAYNE
ORNELITS WANDER
BILT.
PAUL D. CRAVATH.
MYER :. ISAACS.
The Rev. X. =. MACAR
THUR.
JOHN :. WISE.
THOMAS +. WENT
WORTH.
W. SEWARD WEBB.
JOHN FORD.
FREDERICK -. GRANT.
BRAYTON IVES.
GILBERT Il. HAYES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
ALL ELECTION DEPUTIES CHOSEN

Elections Superintendent McCullagh said yester-
day morning that all the deputies have been up
pointed. There 300 regular Republicans. 200
regular Democrats and 100 specials of independent
Orpn niZa lions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
SENATE NOMINATIONS N BROOKLYN.

Republican Senate Conventions held II
Brooklyn last evening, with the following result:
lid District-GEORGE ]. HARDY.
IVth District-DAVID +. DAVIS
With Disrict-ROBERT l.. BRACKETT
With Distrct-WfLLIAM II. ZEIGLER.
With District-EDWARD II. SCHLECTER.
With District-HENRY MARSHALL.
IXth Distrct-JCLIUS l.. WIEMAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
RATIFICATION MEETINGS.

The Republican headquarters Of the Kiln Assem-
bly, District, No. 2s5 West Thrty-fourth-st' was
crowded last night with members ana friends gam
.r.d 20 ratifv the nomination Of Colonel Theodore
Rooseyelt for Governor the Republican ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
A souNp-MoNEY MAJORITY. He SAYS.

f. O. Leech, formerly director OF the Mint and
now cashier Of the National Union Bank. Of this
city who is in close touch with the leading Re-
publicans throughout the country. says: For the
first time in twelve years there Will be a sound
money majority in the next Senate Of the United
States Already a Senator has been gained in
MARYLAND and in Oregon, and IL is practically GER
rain that a Senator win be gained In each of the
States of New York New-Jersey. Wisconsin ana
California In Indiana. West Virginia and Della
ware the chances are more than ever that sound
money Senator will be elected. In North Dakota
the prospects Of replacing senator Roach viii a
sound money Senator are excellent In other States
the outlook is good. From what can learn there
Will be at least fifty sound-money Senators in the
next Senate of a total OF ninety"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
Z ia UTINF9 vi II = , a.,
president Republican CLUB.
COLONEL ROOSEVELTS TANES PAID

CASE IN THE SUPREME COURT ADJOURNED Until
OCTOBER II.
The Title Guarantee and Trust Company whose
offices are at No l46 Broadway. acting Tor CORONER
Theodore Roosevelt. yesterday made payment 20
The Bureau for the Collection Of Taxes In the
s,svvar, Finding Of the tax levied on Colonel
Roosevelt's personal estate at No. 6S Madison
ave Payment was made during the early hours
Of the dav II had been impossible 10 pay 'ne
tax before because the law provides no way -
which pavment could be made before yesterday
The tax amounts to SOO5, but under the pro-
vision of the law a certain rebate IL allowed "heh
navnent is made in advance of a certain time III
Colonel Roosevelt's this rebate amounted "
ss12 leaving the total amount $3.50 - inns Is 'i
Identical tax which on March % Iast NOio'i''
Roosevelt ordered his attorney TO look Out ioi,
before he went 10 Santiago. That was over haii
a wear prior to the date on which payment OF lhe
tax was demanded by law. Although Coione'
Roosevelt was al that time very busy man pre-
pairing his private business for his absence curing
The Cuban campaign. he took time enough to con-
slider his taxes. He desired, ne says. ABOVE all
things, to retain his residence and MS rieht 10
vote A letter containing instructions emphas'z-
ing his desire not lose his vote was written ~
John E. Roosevelt. his cousin. on March 20 rms
letter is the one read at the Republican State Con-
Colonel Roosevelt said yesterday that when ne
returned ito, TO ad eitber In or in oyster
BAY He tried to pay IN Oyster Bay. pui me
books were hi, d61sn hsd yed he Said his
taxes would have been paid In oyster Bay.
No application was made In the sPec'a ,,oI Ie,p
10 have the motion for the discontinuance OF lne
proceedings Instituted by Colonel Theodore Koose-
relt against the Commissioners OF Taxes and AS
easements discontinued. The reason why no such
Application was made was IT is said, because the
order 10 show cause was not sent 70 the corpora
ron Counsel on Saturday last. The suit was 70
have been tried In Special Term Part IL or tne
Daiy it being placed on the calendar for ,P Pre-
farad
Root counsel for Colonel Roosevelt. stated that
the case had been Improperly placed on the cal,
endar and also that the hearing had been stayed
Inv the order 10 show issued by Justice Cohen
on Saturday. The Corporation Counsel d!d not IN,
Gle, in any way that the trial of the suit should
be proceeded with, and an adjournment was
granted by Justice Daily TO Tuesday, October II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
RICHARD CROKER DOWNTOWN.

Ricnard Croker called at the real estate Office OF
his mariner Peter F. Meyer. No. III Broadway,
Yesterday. He had number Of callers including
Jurors Commissioner Welde.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
CROKERs PICTURE IN SAD PLIGHT.
THE TRIP TO SYRACUSE WAS NOT GOOD FOR
IT. AND LEN WAGER SUGGESTS SAND
PAPERING 1T.

PAPERTNG IT.
The handsome oil-pain,ing OF Richard Croker
which sent UP 10 Syracuse 10 be hung IN the
headquarters OF the Tammany delegation was re-
turned yesterday. When the picture was shipped
the varnish on II was not quite dry. The result
OF two days in the dust and dirt OF a convention
headquarters was plainly apparent when II got
back. The whole thing a smudge and blur.
When the was opened Len Wager nearly
threw a handspring. lie yelled for Senator McCar-
rem When McCarren came Wager said anxously;
What can we do"
I'm. sale McCarren. Looks as II 1t needed
bath. Give IL up"
Cant sandpaper t?" said Wager.
Senator McCarren demurred, Finally II was
agreed 10 hold the matter in allegiance until Tim
Sullivan. who IL now exhibiting living pictures IN
his Fourteeathst theatre and Is therefore eonsio'
cred Judge OF art. could be consulted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
FUNERAL or MRS. CHARLES n. HOYT

The body Of Mrs. Charles II. Hoyt will be taken
to-day Charlostown. y. H.. the home Of Mr.
Hoyt. The funeral will take place there this after
noon The Garrick Theatre, where Mr. Hoyts
farce a Day and Night running. closed
last night and Will be closed Tonight sIso. II VIII
reopen on Wednesday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
VAN wYCKs RESIGNATION FILED.

Albany Oct 3.-The resignation Of Augustus Van
WICK the Democratic nominee for Governor.
Justice Of the Supreme Court In the I'D Judicial
Di.trict was filed to-day with the Secretary Of
State The resignation takes effect Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
NOMINATED FOR ASSEMBLY.

Buffalo oct. frank Kwickowski was noml-
mated for Assembyman In the lid Assembly Dis
trict Saturday night by the Republicans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
NOMINATED FOR ASSEMBLY.

Corning. " Y. Oct. 3.-The Republicans OF
Seneca County have nominated Joseph Barnes, of
Waterloo for member of the Assembly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04

WILLIAM PLIMLEY.
COLUMBUS O. JOHNSON.
CHARLES VI. JEROLO-
MAN.
/ SHERMAN KNENAlso
JOHN CLAFLiN.
ALFRED Y. CONkLlNG.
PUISEAs, &. LOCNSBL Ky
LTCIUS T.. CHIT ENDEN
X 4. CHESEBROtGit.
HENRY r. ROWLAND.
HENRY w. TAFT.
General HOWARD CAR
ROLL -
WILLIAM BROOkFIELD.
FERDINAND EIDMAN.
EDWIN EINST Elm;
RICHARD DEEVEs.
NOAH DAVIS.
II. &. DUNAL.
HARVEY T. ANDREWS.
SETH NJ. MfLLIkEN:
EDWARD MITCHELh
J MURRAY MITCHELL
WILLIAM II. BELLAM1.
General {. II. T. COILS.
LEROY u. CRANE.
Dr. HENRY H. FORBES.
JAMES :. BARC1S
HOFFMAN MILLER.
.CfIATNCEY NJ. DEEPEN.
ELIHU ROOT. ,.-r,.,
General DANIEL BUTTER
FIELD.
'cr.f.f \. q. MCOOK.
JAMES \. BLANCHARD.
CORNEDITS y. BLISS.
r.. A. N'ALPIN.
9. 9. SHAYNE.
THERON q. STRONG.
&. l.. TIFFANY.
4. EDGAR LEAYCRAFT.
". &. II. RoR DEN.
r. W. BLOOMfNGDALE,
RUSSELL SAGE.
JOHN \. STEWART.
JAMES w. HAYES.
JOR T.. HEDGES.
JAMES VI. DEUEL..
WILLIAM II. CARTER.
JAMES ). LEHMAIER-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04

The Union League reception for Colonel Roose-
colt the postponement Of which was noted yester'
dov was that of the Brooklyn Union League Cluo
~ will be held on Saturday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04

The Riverside Republican Club held largely at
tended and enthusiastic meeting last night at NO.
l57 West Ninety seventh-st.. ard passed resoiu-
ton indorsing the nomination OF Colonel Roosevelt
and all the other candidates on the Republican
ticket Speeches were made by Abraham GruDer;
Senator John Ford Private Louis A. Cuviilier, OF
the list Regiment and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
CoLoRED DEMOCRATS PARADE.

Two hundred delegates TO the convention OF col
ored Democrats OF NewYork. TO be held to-day at
Syracuse assembled the headquarters OF the col
ored Democracy of the XxVIlth Assembly Dis
trict No i5s West Fifty third-st.. last night ana
under TIE marshalship Of PRESIDENT Edward 5. Leo
escorted to the West Shore ferry by severA
hundred colored Democrats
The parade moved through Fifty-third-st 70
sixth-ave.. 10 Fifty-eighth-st. 10 Fifth-aye. 70
Forty second st. and thence 10 the ferry at West
Forty-second- st. and North River.
RECEPTION FOR DEMOCRATIC NOMISEEA
The Manhattan Club will give a reception on sat-
urday night a: o'clock for Justice Augustus vsS
Wyck and the other Democratic nominees OF inc
Syracuse Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-04
Colgate & Co.'s
WORKS

Captain Jacob Fowler. the chairman of the meet
ing introduced Mahlon Chance as the first speaker
OF the evening In the next election" said Mr.
Chance Theodore Roosevelt will be elected Gov
ernor this great state and propose three cheers
for the Rough Rider The cheers were gwen WIN
n will Other speakers were Joseph J. Cowan. M
Labouchini, Martin l.. Hoister, and r. G. Lee.
Resolutions were passed indorsing and rati1ying
the nomination OF Theodore Roosevelt and al or
the other candidates named by the Saratoga Con-
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The drum
nler who
tries 10 talk
a merchant
into purchas-
ing a bill of
goods may
be handicap
ped by "A face
rendered I'M

pimples and blotches and by
foul breath. Some men imagine
that bad health does not handi-
cap them in business. A bigger
mistake was never made. The
slightest disorder may be the
biggest kind of detriment to
business man. An unsightly skin
is caused by impurities of the
blood. A foul breath means a
wfak stOma An impaired