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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
OTTGG REPLIES TO CROKER.
SAYS DIsORDERLY RESORTS ABE NEcEs-
SARY To TAMMANY's SYSTEM

SAYS DISORDERTY RESORTS ABE NE'ES-
SARY To TAMMANY's SYSTEM
Lcmuel r Quigs president Of tho Republican
County committee yesterday repeated IN more
direct form his charge that Tammany Hall Is
hlackmaiinc Illegal and disorderly places I'm the
city His statement was made on account oil
Richard Cookers clustering denial of the charge
ON Monday Mr. Croker declared that Mr. Quiggs
assertion that Tammany was collecting 500 apiece
from the poolrooms and other disordery places was
untrue and he said no willing to give 5000 TO
anybody who could prove the truth Of such
charge. Mr. Quge's statement yesterday was as
follows.
Tt was natural that Mr. Croker should deny Tam.
many Halls partnership with crime bur ~ mignt
as vel deny his own existence. # anything we're
needed to show how vflueess Mr. Croker denial. al.
are " IS found IN me statement mat ne loeS ~.
know that there is = poolroom In New-Iork what
ne PROGRESSES nov 10 Know ls me mos NO. -
Don't W. all remember how after his chief OF
DENYING that there were any gambling houses OF
pOoro0ms or other such resorts in Town. the Nazet
Committee produced "A list of more than TWO hun
dred such places. giving their names ana addresSes
ana ho" every neTpaper IN he cry printed 'nst
member how, Two or three weeks later me COM
mite" proved that every one OF those resorts was
A. |iarke sid ~ o,h h" ngb, everv nigh
hawk altman In New-York could drive 70 any one
And Vet Mr. Croker undertakes 10 pretend. in the
face of All this that such places do not exist u IS
such places to exist They are necessary 10 the
Tammany system Their employees are appointed
by the Tammany district leader as directly as he
appoints watchmen on The Amsterdam-ave i'm
provcmenr. He fixes their salaries too. and tho
poolroom keeper pays them. and then he sends
them up IN the NINfh Assembly District % hire
room and register from g and against Mr..
MaZct. All this Is involved In the Tammany plan
OF conducting The town and IFS affairs TaWmany
could more get along without he poorooms and
the gambling houses and al the other places Of Ill
fame than they could get along without Tammany.
Mr. Croker asks 10 give the name Of the man
who Is getting the $500 campaign subscription for
Tammany Hall from these places I do not know
who IS getting The money bur do know who has
he is bigger fool than 'he people of NewYork
Ike n he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
GEN. HORATIO c. KING RESIGNS.
HE LEAVES THE BROOKLYN DEMOCRATIC
CLUB on ACCOUNT OF THE CHI
CAGO PLATFORM.


General Horatio c. King has rendered his res
ienation a. a member Of the Brooklyn Demo
cratic club on account Of political differences be-
ing unable accept the Chicago platform Cen
eral King Is OF the best known lawyers in
Brooklyn. He defeated for Secretary NJ state
in 1898 by General John Palmer and has been
prominent in politics for years. His letter follows:
Louis C. Schliep. Secretary Brooklyn Democratic
club No 9W Montague-st. Brooklyn. y y
NV Dear Sir. As ! not In accord "ith tho
sentiments OF the sO-called Democratic party on
thee urrent issues I respectfully tender my res
ignation as a member Of the Brooklyn Democrdu,
Club.
hope TO live 10 witness the return or the Demo
cratic partv 10 its time honored principles. Nhen
this midsummer madness OF Bryanism and Pop
uiIsm shall have passed away. In III" coming NJ
tional contest there is no place for third party
movement and shall not hesitate TO work WIN
Tho party which stands for honest money tnT
supremacy Of law and the unqualified support
~ the Government IN It's endeayors TO put dowi,
reoelou This Is my idea Of true Democracy. arc.
reject the spurious article foisted upon me patly
bv the infatuated Chicago convention ana i,s .oi-
lowers Yours very truly. HORATlO q. hlNt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
nR HENRY ~ nRrG cLERKs an

Aesemblyman Nelson Il Henry. OF the Vth As
semby District is being supported for reelection
bv the Republicans and Citizens onion orgarizs-
tons in the district but some Of the labor organ
ization men are opposing him on the ground that
he was opposed 10 the Drug Clerks Shorter Hours
hM last winter Or. Henry has issued a state
ment declaring that the bin needed amendment 70
prevent II from doing more harm than good
Sucn measure. 10 be effective for good, he says
must not Only give relief 10 the present evil but
az the same time secure proper compensation 70
the clerk In order that the same standard OF
talent shall be secured and the public welfare be
properly protected"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
GOEBFL SEEKING FUNDS HERE.
HIS EMIssARY GETS RATHER CHILLY REcEP-
TON FROM NEw.YORK DEMOCRATs

Goebel. the Democratic candidate for Governor
Of Kentucky. who has been bitterly assailed both
from within and without his party ranks has sent
a representative here 10 raise funds 10 help him
in his fight This is taken as indicative OF weak
ness and as soon his enlissary arrived here and
his mission became known word was sent back 70
Kentucky The messenger has received cold
welcome He thought that inasmuch as Tsmmany
and the State organization had Endorsed Bryan the
members Of the party here would be glad 10 give
money 10 help Goebel win. He told frankly
that this same Endorsement Of Bryan by the State
and local organization drove all OF the moneyed
men out Of the organization and that Tammany
and the State machine had no money even them
selves this year
Mr.. Goebers representative Is Colonel Trey
Woodson. member OF the Democratic National Com
mittee from Kentucky Colonel Woodson was In
The Hoffman House Yesterday. but he didn't look
cheerful il Is known that he asked Mr.. Croker
for contribution and met with a refusal Mr.
Croker told him. II is learned. that the Newly rk
organization took up Brl an because IL seemed 10
be the wish Of the majority Of Democrats in the
Nation and through choice of its own. and
that this action had aienated every with
%eaitR 10 whom it had Locked for financial assist;
will win by handsome majority but his solictude
for money would indicate that the Kentucky or
eanizauon wants help badly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

Dady and Atterbury-Messrs Dady and Atterbury.
whom Mr.. Clarke charges with having secured the
passage Of the present bill for the purpose of cre
9inE charitable institution and asylum for their
district workers. Just think OF H. these seventy
seven men. hfty-ninc re-employed or rein
stated by Commissioner Waldo solely because Of
tlelr experience and qualifications and every one
or the lfty-nine IS to-day AT work In the office ~
IN" commissioner Of Records
Inc Lieutenant Governor. in order to show
that the Democratic Board Of Estimate and
Apportonment had Notwithstanding Mr..
C!arke's disclaimer refused the old Commission
ers money for their work. submitted the fol-
lowing letter. written by the old Commissioners
to Ser ator Stranahan. chairman 81 the cities
Committee. as follows
Dear SIT. The Undersigned. the Commissioners Of
RECORDS OF Kings county learning Of the reference
70 your committee Of Senate bill 40 i73 uhe Davis
plp which act relate, 10 the affairs or this COM
mission, wish 10 state that they unanimously in
iaNoi "i tho proposed legislation. and that they
consider the same Of public benefit and respectfully
request tnat your committee take favorable action
beleN", Of their BEING Republican officials. 20 oh
tam from the authorities Of the city Of New-York
Inc moneys provid d by n" present laws 10 be-
committee dtrres 70 hear the Commissioners upon
the subject OF nh. bill they Will he pleased 70 ap
pear before Won whenever notified ~ 10 so Very
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
TO VOTE on FOUR AMENDMENTS.
SEPARATION OF CITY AND COUNTY pBPrs AND
RELIEF FOR THE COURT OF Az
PEATS AMONG THEM

PEALS AMONG THEM
Four amendments to the state CONSTITUTION are
70 be voted upon at the coming election One Of
them abolshes Boards Of Supervisors IN counties
which are wholly within the limits Of city An
other amends Section 70 Of Article VII OF the Con
stitution so as r. separate tne city and county
debts and prevent the county debts from decreas
Ing the ctys debt limit This amendment has been
advocated by Controller Coier one means "
making the building Of A rapid transit road in the
city possible.
Another amendment takes a sentence from Sec
ton 2 Of Article VI. This article relates TO the
courts of the State. The sentence omitted takes
from the Governor the power 70 make temporary
appointments to The Appellate Division.
The fourth amendment reads follows:
Whenever and As often as the majority of the
Judges OF the Court of Appeals shall certify 70 the
Governor that said court is unable, by reason of
the accumulation Of causes pending therein, TO
near ana dispose OF me same WIN reasona pie
speed. the Governor shall designate not more than
ISOLATE Judges OF the Court Of Appeals. The JUS
tees so designated shall be relieved from their
serve as Associate Judges OF the Court OF Appeals
until the urdispoSed Of IN said court
the Supreme Court The Governor may Designate
Justices Of the supreme Court 70 I'LL vacancies NO
tice Of the supreme Court, and no more than
seven Judges shall sit in any
At meeting OF the Standing Committee OF the
Association Of the Bar OF the City OF New-York on
the Amendment OF the Law. held on October %. the
following was passed unanimously:
Resolved. That IN view Of the crowded condition
OF the calendar OF the Court of Appeals Of this
years IN reacnlng cause IN us regular order. II IS
the opinion OF this committee that In the interests
be some relief afforded to that court to aid 1t in the
disposition Of its business and that the proposed
stitution Of the State. being amendment No l. 10
.. Notsa upon Al me coming general election on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
porrcF Ey4uNE REGISTRY LISTS.

chief Devery has issued instructions 70 al COM
manders OF precincts TO have Nh" members OF 'he'r
commands make copies Of the names OF N0,erS
registered from the public lists IN me ne, rom
,,ls,res and 10 Use such members ol .i-li ~.
,n,ards ~ may be- necessary TO lnFeSlitta. -
reaiSfrv list As required by law me nc ne, as az
49, the CAPTAINS impress on me ~ ,hnr
oi-nsj IN This duty that n IS necessary I'D ~ In
oggh and not to overlook any n sn report
, ,,Iioo 70 rhe end that warrants NAY ~ ~
- ia .~r.-fs made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
TO TAKE SOLDIERS, VOTE.

Albany. oct 24-Charles r. Andrews Of Seneca
Falls has been appointed by the Secretary OF State
as special agent Of his department to distribute
the soldiers ballots the organizations Of the
United States Army stationed the islands Of
Cuba and Porto Rico. He Will leave this city to-
night with sets OF election paraphernaa on his
way 20 the TWO Islands The ballot which each
soldier will receive vote IS feet inches long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

well known views in relation N single headed COM
missions that his provision was incorporated In
the Records bill II was because OF this advanced
step I'm an effort IN reform the outra geous abuses
Of the past that this bill secured the support OF
Republicans and some Democrats and the final APP
proyal OF the Chief Executive Of tho state. ZAP
pauSpD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

Friends Of Joseph DAILY. the fusion candidate
for Justice Of The Supreme Court held meeting
on Monday evening ~ the Sturtevant House at
Broadway and Twenty-ninth-st., and decided 70
open headquarters there for the campaign Demo-
Gratis who believe that The cause OF ex-Judge DAILY
deserves support Invited visit the head
quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
POLITICAL sANrTARIrN

The next charge made by Mr, Clarke Is tnai ne
Records bill created 20 political chariapte
tion TO which every taxpayer must contribute
political sanitarium ia which every inmate must
be innoculated with blind allegiance ~ bady Al
,erbury etc" The following facts absolutely re-
fute this statement The Commits sioner appointeH
under tho provisions OF the Records bill. George r.
Waldo retained Thomas i Mosscrop a. sipeIin-
fendcnf one Of the TWO supcrintendents under me
old Commissioner who has had thirty years *
perence IN real estate matters. He retained var
rem G. TreadWeM. the other superintendent Under
the old Commissioners. who has pad thrty-ihree
wears experience IN the Office or county 'ltlk'
and he employed the services as ohefs OF aepd az
ma nts assistants and employees Of nfty-sVei otNtt
men making fftv-nine IN an who had had from
four 10 I'VE years experience IN ms parucuitI
v,ork ali OF whom had been employed ny ms
or, decessors / hold I'm my hand oeriined ISL OF
IN the asst day Of last December there were sts-
entv-seven men work under me o'd onn'ii IL
sinrers ~ Records on the reindeNins under me
hiork system and every one OF those men W. W.
i.fS ~ ON that day because the hohIh OF r,s,i-
maze ana Apportonment refused 70 aI9foprrsa rae
t '1 for carving on the roindeNing WcIk Ihe5
none tol arDnioy@d bv Messrs Rider Meeker and
Hssouin The three Commissioners. who all through
Mr. Ciarke's remarks are pictured as ne e.. L.
tionaJ opponents IN the Republican party OF MessiS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
THE QUESTION FOR DEBATE.

The question for debate Is whether Air. Clarke's
jackson club misrcpresanted tho facts I'm relation
TO the so-caled Records bill.
The Records BILL copy OF which hold In my
hand beng Assembly bin No l,5f3 Introduced by
Harris Wilson does not provide for an cXperdi-
iure Of sjJ0O00. II simply limits the period 20 five
years at the same time providing that the ex-
pendifure cannot exceed goo ON per annum. II IL
the first legislation affecting this work I'm kings
County in which limit Of time or expenditure
was made. Therein lies one ~ it, reform features
further deny that Tho work Of the Records off .
which was uncomplcted on January ] last could
be finished for slJ0Or or anywhere near that sum.
This ! herewith clearly prove by presenting the
bill introduced by Senator Davis on January "a
lsqa al the request Of the three Commissioners -
Records IN office at that time. OF whom Mr. Clarke
SAYS. These men have no superiors at our bar
they dlsregarded political claims and conducted
their work with the single view ~ establishing a
system OF records which would be- referred 20 a.
Exemplary This Davis bin. introduced BY these
sioners provided for bond issue Of $4,000
only two 81 the three classes 81 work then being
done under the supernteudeucy Of the Commis-
siorers OF Records-namelv. the relndeNlng under
the block system and The compiling or the records
If old county towns In this bill ~ the old com
rufssoners there no limit Of time IN when me
work was 20 be done Had the Davis Dill. miro
duced by these three Commissioners who Mr..
clarke says were engaged In a labor ~ love, be-
come the law they would have mad Al their DIS
posal to25 600 plus i37 800 or total or go " Tor
Immediate use. nearly twice th" amount charged
bv Mr. clarke as being SUFFICIENT ~ complete me
ror (Arpl4rcfl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
TAMMANYs POLITICAL JUDGES
JUSTICE Days PUNISHMENT
In urging support FOR es-Justice Joseph F pa'ys
the appeal saws.

The fact was and has since been proven oy
sworn evidence given before legislative commit
tee that the Tammany Hall leader was member
Of a 6rm who were DESTROYS OF having all sales
made under the orders Of the courts held IN :.
saIesroom which they managed, and IN the pront
OF which they were largely Interested. that Juog~
Day refused 10 sign order for THIS purpose
without hearing the parties who were interesteo,
no interest and FOR this refusal and for the retdsa
also to turn out competent chief CLERK on an IN,
nortant court the court OF Common Pleas. who
had served the people faithfully for mary YEAR:
and appoint IN his place the choice OK IammanS
Hail Judge Dalv wa refused denomination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
PUBIC FRANCHISES GIVEN away
After arguing for the support OF other esndida'es
on the fusion ticket The appeal saws

m, !, \ mi onIv ON bchaif % the candidates Tor
the Judiciary that We ask your support The es-
perience OF MANY Of you and the sworn testimony
faken before the legislative committee during me
last year has c.eary shown that public franchises
OF great value have been given away ~ alm ,
~ al without any payment 70 the public Can there
BE- any doubt that private payment was made ~
ofaciais OF The Tammany Hall organization or
Ysvors rendered In return which are the equivalent
OF such payments? When the attention o. ne
officer who had the right 10 grant permits Tor tne
construction OF subways IN which electric wires
should be placed was called 70 the fact tnat ~
had granted permits for subways which were nor
needed Tor the use OF the street railroad, nut were
of great value for other uses. he declared IN terms
that he had asked no consideration or payment FOR
the privilege and willing 10 give whatever inc
railroad company would ask,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

Iammany man IL working hard. am going 10 he
down here every day til O'Clock" he added
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
LARGE INCREASE IN TAXATION

Finally ve call your attention 70 the great w
crease in taxation during the last year. The tax
bill IS making house - house canvass ~ SUP
mort OF the union ticket The expenses OF the CIV
government have enormously increased. large
part of this Increase is due TO the increase IN me
number OF officials. Many of these persons are
appointed 70 Office solely the reward or POLITICAL
service and Nil places which are created solely LOT
their benefit without any public necessity This
evil will las, just long as you are willing 10
tolerate II. whenever you want II 10 stop II Is IN
your power 10 do We appeal TO YOU 10 stop
lAtIt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

No person had been named yesterday a Re-
publican candidate for Judge OF the Fifth Munich
pal Court in place Of William Nolkel who declined
the nomination. II was announced. therefore. that
there would be practically no opposition TO the
election of Benjamin Hoffman. the Tammany can
didate for the office. who Is Assembly and =
member Of the MaZet Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
JUSTICE BARRErr's ACCEPTANCE.

Letters accepting the nomination OF the Citizens
Union were received from several candidates on the
fusion ticket. Including Justice Barrett and ex
Justice DAILY Justice Barrett wrote at the close
OF hts letter:
Permit me TO add that thoroughly approve or
the principles for which the Citizens Union stands.
as Indicated in your note. You may understand mo
as making the contemplated pledges with regard
10 contributions assessments and judicial patron
age heal thy and without the slightest reserve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
WOODRUFF MEETS CLARKE +.
Continued from first pagc.

not wish to appear as attacking the characters
OF any man or men. II was a system he was
attacking h. said. and continued:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

subscribe fully TO tho principles upon which
your party has based its action, and I venture 10
express the hope that II Will continue 10 take that
active part In all that concerns the welfare Of our
community.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
JOHN NJ. RIDER
HENRY NJ. MEEK Err
HENRY s RASQUlN
The conclusion of the letter was greeted with
arnlanse. after which Nh Woodruff continued

dIpIaUse. affer WhIch Nh WOOdruff continued
lhaf Is the reason Why they were obliged 20 sock
relief A the hands Of a Republican LEGISLATURE and
u was with regret that many OF rs found II i'm
possible 10 sscur" the passage % this remedial
legislation and its approval by tho chief Eyecu-
1.-Two II The SfIla lArrl-llsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25
CITIZENS UNION APPEALS
VOTERS URGED TO SUPPORT THE FU-
SION TICKET AND AN HONEST
JUDICIARY.

The Campaign Committee Of the citizens Union
held meeting yesterday in the headquarters at
No e East Twenty -third-st. and decided to issue
an address 10 the registered voters Of New-fork
County appealing to them 10 support the fusion
ticket The appeal says I'm part:
We appeal 10 you for your cordial. united and
active support without distinction Of party. OF
tho union ticket which has been put In nomination
County Convention. and which Is recommended for
your support by tho city Club. This ticket was
selected by a committee Of conference representing
the three bodies which have been mentioned The
conference was called By tho city cub. an indie
pendent organization. whose purpose Is 20 secure
York by the election ana appointment OF honest
and able municipal officers rs efforts In this d.
rectiOn were cordially supported by m" Citizens
Union whose fundamental principle Is that INC ar
fairs Of the city OF New-Nork 30 administering
indepe ndenty OF National and State politics. and
that local officers be- chosen solely with reference
10 their qualifications The deliberations Of tho
committee were based upon this principle
TAMMANYs POLITICAL JUDGES
You are well aware that the Tammany oreaniza-
ton which Il responsible for tho present admins
traton ~ 'he city OF Ncw-York and which has
elected most OF the judges who now SIT on rho
bench has openly declared during the present
year what believed but never before plainly
avowed the principle 81 any political orfaniza
ton that all appointments made by judges who
were nominated and elected by the Tammany Hall
organization should be made IN the interest u the
organization. and In effect controlled by IT. 1nnt
TO the party belong the spols' and, again. 10
the victor belong the offices. and TO that partv
alone me Offices should 20. and when those Offices
bring out things that mean money. thar should go
10 the organ'zafion. which means. Of course. Ger
tain favorltes 81 ne organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-25

The work was going In manner generall
satisfactory 10 the people Of this county, whsn
tho T,ernocrstic Board ~ Estimate ana AppoIupn
II IL, fast AN took the action which | have re-
orred 10 and refused provide the MI u5ib
49, ~ Records with sufficient funds TO 60 on W.
- - If reindexing and compiling the RECORDS
of the old county towns As have sad: ana ts ~
-omrnseoners themselves stated IN tneH leltel /"
Serafor Sfranahan, this was because tNeY W -
nubiicans That and that alone necessitl,ntea
80, hV the last Legislature. NaturaHL an 90
vsnced step in this whole process OF rsIorn W.. Wa
,et,sn and fhe Commission was reduced from thI""
ls,,, si,ners ~ one Commissioner This was
both FOR purposes Of economy and eihclency j re-
dvccd ne total cost OF supervision from 3loop Tor
three Commissioners and two suPerintendenis' 10
90 90 FOR one Comm ,soner and one superintendent
thus saving g. 5D1 Per annlm That Il procured a
more efficient administration goes without saving
when one s addressing an audience composed ~
citizens Of Kings County who have always de-
clared FOR single headed system Of admnstra
tive government II at the suggestion Of Gov
ernor Roosevelt himself. IN conformity with his