New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
MR.. CROKER AND THE CADDIE
THE TAMMANY CHIEF PLAYS GOLF GAME
AFTER BEING wORSTED IN A BAR
GAIN-THE LAKEWOOD VISIT EX-
PLANNED RY 4 BRAVE

Planned BY A BRAVE
Lakewood ~ J.. March % (SpeciaD.-The Tam
many delegation which arrived here last night was
reinforced to-day by the addition OF Thomas b.
Crimmins jefferson NJ Levy and one or two minor
lights and others are expected tomorrow includ-
ing BERNARD j. York and Senator McCarren' OF
BROOKLYN. There mas been attempt made TO
deny that the visit of Mr. Croker and his friends
10 this resort had any political significance, but
this discounted to-day by one OF the party. VINO
said: "Of course there Is some political significance
to this visit. Mr.. Croker will be leaving the coun-
try for England in two or three weeks. and there
are many matters that need his attention, especially
I'm connection with the Brooklyn end Of the party.
We hope to effect some settlement OF the matters
referred TO before 30 home"
When pressed 10 what those matters were, the
speaker decline1 70 talk. saying that they would
come out in good season. II there were any con-
ferences to-day hey went on without the assistance
of Mr. Croker for between golf and A slight attack
Of indigestion the cheftan's time was fully occu-
pied.
Shortly after breakfast Mr.. Croker walked over to
the links OF the golf club OF Lakewood and at once
began bargaining with the most dirnnutive caddie
on the grounds The boy and the boss haggled
over the price for several minutes, but eventually
the boy won much TO the amusement OF Mr.. Croker
and the spectators. When the difficulty had been
settled Mr.. Croker, attred IN cose-httng business
suit and a high hat, began his game with a long
drive from the teeng ground. From that moment
on the life Of the caddie was made miserable, for
Mr.. Cookers ball would persist in wandering into
occult places. and he continually felt the need OF
changing his clubs. 40 cards were turned In, but
the caddie. after Mr. Croker had returned 70 his
hotel. remarked: III that man can't run New York
better than he plays COLTS. he had better qu:t
While MIR Croker walking around the links
the other members of the party sat around the
hotel parors and talked politics. one of the topics
most discussed the unfortunate predcament
Of Police Commissioner Philips. The opinion was
ccncc though the incident from the Tammany
point Of view, most regrettable. The visit OF
the Tarnmany party TO Deal. one Of the members
said to-day was entirely without significance. Mr..
Crimmins Judge Morgan j. O'Bren and Samuel
and Maurice Tntermycr. It was explained own
plenty Of time ii decided to go there before
coming here. AZ TO any hotel project in which
the members OF the party are concerned. II was
said that eventually n large hotel would be built
at that resort. but II would probably be done by
pirate persons under a lease.
Mr.. Croker this afternoon seized with 4
slight attack Of indigestion a result OF his morn
better tonight. though he remained in his room
and refused to any except John +. Carroll.
The latter said that Mr.. Croker expected to have a
busy day tomorrow and had decided to take a
long rest
Among he New York men expected tomorrow Is
Colonel Michael G. Murphy. president OF the Health
Board. Senator Edward Murphy. jr.. Will not be
here. although he was said to be contemplating
such n visit
Mr. Croker later left his room and mingled with
the other members Of his party. He was. he said
none the for his indspositlon.