New-York tribune., 1900-03-01
A judgment in favor of Julius Seideman for
S6I2 also fled
The liens filed previously to yesterday were:
CAREER OF HUGH ]. GRANT.

ONLY FORTY-TWO YEARS OLD-HE HAS
BEEN ALDERMAN. SHERIFF AND MAYOR
Hugh J. Grant is the youngest of the ex-Mayors
of this city. He is only forty-two years old, and
ne has been Alderman two terms. Sheriff term
and Mayor two terms. lie has been prominent
Tammany politician for nearly twenty years, and
a successful business the same time He
became Tammany leader in the N1Nth District
IN 1880 and in 1882 he elected Alderman. He
served as a City Father two terms. and
member of The Board known collectively the
Poodle aldermen" which passed the Broadway
steal, but he considerable reputation by op-
posing and voting against the steal In 1854 he
ran for Mayor and defeated by William r.
Grace the County Democracy candidate. In 1885
he was elected Sheriff of New-York County. He
was close friend of Richard Croker and he gave
$40 O00 to Mir Crokers daughter "Flosse," because,
he alleged he was the little girls godfather 1t
was brought before Senate investigating
committee. however. that Mr. Croker had invested
this money In Mount Morris property.
In 1885, Mr.. Grant was elected Mayor, defeat
Ing Joel b. Erhardt Republican candidate, ana
Abram s. Hewitt County Democrat Mr.. Grant
was reelected Mayor in 1880, defeating Francis NJ
Scott the fusion candidate. In 1894, Mr. Grant
again the Tammany candidate for Mayor
but was defeated by William L. Strong. Since he
in real estate operations His father. John Grant
who acquired wealth In the liquor trade, was
was wealthy young man before he became
active and prominent in politics. He vas born IN
lie schools. but he sent TO Germany to study
when he was still youth and he completed his
studies at st. Francis Naviers College and the
Columbia Law School, in this city. He was ad-
mitted to the bar, and opened real estate and
law offices in Chambers-st. and West Fifty fourth
ST. before he Sheriff.
Mr. Grant lives in fine house at No Pol West
enty-third-st. Several years ago he married a
daughter OF ex-senator Edward Murphy. jr. His
home life has been happy He has fine summer
home IN New-Jersey. where he also has a farm
for breeding horses For years he has been fond of
driving fast trottng horses. and he has owned and
driven several fast horses. He has taken inter-
in turf. and has been frequently at the
races For few years. including the latter part OF
his Mlyorelty term, he managed the racing stud
of Ma han StraUs. Mr. Grant was the receiver OF
the ST. Nicholas Bank and closed up the affairs OF
that bank in a manner that gave much satisfac-
cciver of the Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Com
pany when Justice Fitzgerald appointed John F.
Carroll. Mr Grant has not been
much in favor with Mr.. Croker
Clinton L. RoSSiter. president of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company, was seen by a Tribune
reporter last evening at his home. No. IS Montgom
cry Place regarding the appointment OF Hugh j.
Grant as receiver of the Third Avenue road. He
said simply thet he had a high personal opinion OF
Mr. Grant, and considered the appointment was a
good in the interests of the road. Beyond that
Nr Rossiter declined 10 make any statement
Timothy S Williams. secretary and treasurer OF
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, said at his
home No 9iS UniCn-st. last evening. that in his
opinion the appointment of Mr.. Grant was good
one. They need good man 10 straighten out the
tange" added Mr.. Williams, and they've got
him" That all Mr.. Williams cared TO say re-
Eardng the appointment.