New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-23
BROOKLYN NEWS.
BUSY MAKING States
ROSS" MLAUGHLIN HARD AT WORK on
THE COUNTY TICKET.
SOME OF THE MEN MENTIONED AND THEIR
CHANCEs-CROKER LIKELY TO AC-
CEDE TO THE OLD MANS"
WISHES AS TO BRIDGE
COMMISSIONER.

with a pencil I'm o IL hand and sponge In the
other Hugh Mclaughlin. surrounded by his lieu
tenants. sits nowadays in the rear room Of the
Wuloughby-st auction rooms listening 10 every
body. saying nothing. trying to bring order out
Of chaos endeavoring to reconcile the differences
between the leaders in the various parts OF the
borough. and striving to make up ticket for
the county offices and the Assembly that will in
measure satisfy the numerous claimants Tor NOM
nation and political recognition
The slate held by Mr. Mclaughlin is not new
one Since he returned from the South and later
from Jamesport. Long Island. he has smashed at
least a dozen states. and with them the hope and
ambition OF many Democrats. who were willing 10
serve Kings County-for pay and patronage
Even the Democratic leaders themselves have not
vet decided upon full ticket. As The Tribune
stated weeks ago Bridge Commissioner John L.
Shea can have the nomination for Sheriff II ne
wants IT, He does and he will accept it II Tam
many Hall agrees 20 name Brooklyn man 10
succeed him as Bridge. Commissioner. 1t is under
stood in Wilouchhy-st. that Richard Croker. espe-
ciallv since John e. Sheehan's victory Is more
than anxious to have the good will and undivided
support If the Kings County Democracy In the
November elections and is willing to let Mr. Nc
IaughIn name the successor to Mr.. Shea. Inc
latter. therefore. will probably be the Democratic
candidate for Sheriff.
James Sheylin. first lieutenant and trusted tr'ehu
OF Mr. Mclaughlin. came down from Saratoga yes
tcr,Iav and was warmly greeted by tho old leader
and the members Of the inner circle Of the party
'Shcv" was i'm good humor and predicted Demo
cratic victory He and The old man got their
heads together over the STATE. The sponge was
rubbed over its surface frequently while they were
talking The fate ~ Register II. r. Hagserty
was sealed He will have n step down ana out.
Senator Pat" NcCarreu. of the Eastern DIS
tricf made y gallant igh, for Harry" but the
days Of the Register numbered. "he Senator
hon a or
VIII tavo the naming 81 tho candidate FOR Register.
Senator Michael T. Cono>. who has political
mortgage on most NJ South Brooklyn. and can
control all tho Democratic votes down that way in
defiance even of all Of the powers ~ Wiloughny
street has keen eye on the sla'e maker. az
a. thev have a wholesome respect for MS poW"t
II Is likely that # he should suggest inc name 81
a south Prooklynte for county Once the suS-
gestion would not be dtsregardfed .o,,l ,,orrira
Tohn F Clarke will get the Democratic notn. nom.
ton for District Attorney. He cannot oe kept N
tho background any longer tHder fWo -. i,'n mo
the present Supreme Court Justice J"S.an ~
Marean Mr. Clarke the practical snd tx,
naronced man in the office and did most OF r Ire
work especially in important criminal cases liz
snonee will not run across MS name. ......
County Clerk William T. Nuest mas ,neeu n''t ~
down" good and hard He was defeated IN ms
sort Of defeat in Tammany or Wiloughey, Sune.
means jaunt for the loser to the wen niLen -. po
and unwritten law ~ politics IN Kings county
sheriff Frank n. Dreamer cannot run Tor secohi
term II is the general belief h9we1et boIder
one term in the Office of Sheriff lines me hold ta
nockets for life. Nothing has yet neen uecla Ia
upon regarding the other county onlceS' OF "7
naming Of candidates for the Assembly. ,
The silver Democrats and all Of the Bryanites
are taking Of combining with the labor orga1hIld-
tons in naming county ticket ana Cano arGos
lions between them Their action Is causing uh-
easness among the regulars.