New-York tribune., 1901-11-03
A DISPIRITING INQUIRY.
CARROLL AND VAN WICK IN
7ERROGA7E VOTERS.
ONLY ONE SHEPARD MAN FOUND Be
TWEEN THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB
AND FORTY -SECOND-ST

John F. Carroll. deputy leader of Tammany
nan, and Mayor Van Wyck last night decided
20 emulate the Caliph of Bagdad and make a
pilgrimage incognito to ascertain public senti-
Hiehe toward the election of next Tuesday In
cidentally Mayor Van Wyck learned through
'he vigorous language of a cabman what the
| pubic generally thinks of him. and Carroll
learned enough about the situation TO give hin,
| night of worry
me inspiration to act along the lines orig
mated by tie Caliph of Bagdad came as the
mayor and Carroll were leaving the Demo-
cratic Club. They had dined and were feeling
,il comfortable mood In the party with the
mayor and Mr.. Carroll were two Others who
are nomnany Tammany men, but not office
hoiders or leaders, One of these men had been
'eiiins carroll that the sentiment for Low
was overw hefming, and ventured the nredic
ton that Low would win
"hat makes you think Low will VIM" said
NaiFoii' as they came of the clubhouse
ASH any man you meet and you will get my
answer said this observer of the trend of af
fairs. -
"eil' let us ask whoever meet" said Car
roi' ana then he added and 1 will bet YOU a.
'saF 'hat the majority of men we meet be-
tween here and Forty -second-st will he for
Shepard "
Done replied the other. and the invest,rat
ing party started out The man who bod ,,an+-
ured the opinion that Low would ; as
elected nterlocutor The first ma, mot u,as
oapnnan standing in front of his cab at tho curh
near forty-ninth-st. The interlocutor stenoad
up and said:
Wen cabby. who you going to vote for
next tuesday,"
Jerome was the quick answer
ies' said the interlocutor but who are Won
gong TO vote for for Mayor"
Low was the positive answer
Why?' queried the interlocutor
NeH said cabby pugnaciousIv .tb,,
an "yck is enough to make any man sick, and
am against any one that stands for him. like
Shepard does"
Mayor Van Wyck backed off in the sbadov
and started down Firth-ave ..Hurn,, said
! carroll and he followed the Mayor. The other
t"o fell into line. Several persons were nassed
perore the interlocutor said a word Then he
asked II he should question any one else
les SAID Carroll. as they passed Sherry's
iheFe are nve men over there who look like
Shepard men. You had better tackle them
Ihe I'VE men In question were all in evening
dress The interlocutor crossed over to where
they were standing. and said apologeticay:
Gentlemen. this is no touch and don't want
to disturb your conversation, but I have made a.
wager with the gentlemen across the street, who
preponderance of opinion in favor OF Low or
Shepard. expressed by the men we meet in
walking a certain distance. I am not going to
tell you which side for. but would like to
have your opinion
Il am for Low" said the first man Of the
five.
Low" said the second man, sententiously
None of your id business" said the third
i am for Shepard" said the fourth
II for Low said the fifth.
We'll" said the third man. Il thought you
were presumptuous. but second thought I
don't mind saying I for Low
The interlocutor then turned to the fourth
man. and said, suavely: You be in a
minority. Do you mind telling why you are
for Shepard? -
You see. l was once associated with Mr.. Shep
ards law firm, and support him the ground
Of personal friendship. rather incline to think
he is wrong. but l will vote for him
|, When this conversation reported TO Car
roi, and Mayor Van Wyck they plunged their
hands deep in their pockets and plodded
down Fifth-ave Several other persons were
passed without question. When Forty-second-
st was reached a gang of men were at work in
trench. These look like Tammany men,
said Carroll. Try them"
The interlocutor accosted group Of six. and
asked for whom they intended to vote Five
declared for Low, and the sixth said he for
the Socialist candidate. Carroll dug down in
his pocket and pulled out cigar and handed it
to the who had been asking questions
swung on his heel, and with Mayor Van Wyck
walked off with curt. Good night"