New-York tribune., 1901-10-17
ASH BARRELS EXCITE HIM..
MR. SHEPARD PROMISES TO REMOVE
THEM IF ELECTED-STILL SILENT
ON DEVERY. HOWEVER.

Edward NJ Shepard, the Democratic candidate
for Mayor was trihe more talkative yesterday
than he has been since the campaign opened w men
the reporters called see him. before any OF them
had an opportunity OF speaking Mr.. Shepard SAID;
Il notice something in street that needs re
form II am elected Mayor 1 intend that the ash
barrels shall ornament the street for so long
a time In the morning and afternoon
II IS said that Mr.. Shepard Ventured out IN the
street in the morning and that a strong vino blew
some ashes from d nearby barrel over his clothes
and in his face. Mr. Shepard was asked II the
reform of the ash barrel nuisance would apply to
only Congress-st.
To every street in all the boroughs." he replied.
Some one informed the candidate that the Com
missioner of Street Cleaning had blamed Controller
Colers methods in holding a contract Tor
garbage for the delay.
Il am certain that a way can be FOUND sara
Mr. Shepard. ito get the thing done. Every con-
tractor employed by the CITY should represent the
oity."
will you he equally prompt in reforming all
other objectionable features Of the city govern
ment?"
Il read in the newspapers that that is task to
which the strength of man Is equal ne
replied Il am making no promises that extend
beyond possibilities
Mr.. Shepard's observations appear to contradict
the high praise of the Street Cleaning Department
as set forth in the Democratic campaign book
While Mr. Shepard in the mood for making
promises il was thought that he might say what
ne intended doing with Devery, but when this sub
ject hroached the Democratic candidate shut
up like clam.
HIS attention was called to the letter in which the
Rev pr. Theodore l.. CUyler came out for Seth
"Dr CuyIer." said Mr.. shepard "is the salt of
the earth the dearest Of old men. Nothing he can
say Of Will alter my opinion of him. Perhaps
both struggling for the same end"
Mr Shepard would not discuss the action of the
Rar Association with reference 10 Mayor Van
Wyck candidate for the supreme Court bench
When Mr. Shepard was independent candidate
for Mayor in Brooklyn in 1876 he said: There are.
however. some promises as 10 specific matters or
policy which a candidate ought emphaticay 10
make"
At ,he Brooklyn Academy Of Music on Saturday
last he said ii violation Of the constitution
for candidate to make any prediction pledges
Nj Shepard asked If ms sentiments had
changed. 4 referred in 1so5 promises of the
personal specific conduct of the Mayor or other
what havc puacly said ana written
1t was long after p. m. Yesterday when Mr..
Shepard reached his personal headquarters in the
Hoffman House Before he arrived Frank Camp
bell. chairman Of the Democratic state Committee;
James Shcvln; Bernard J York and John r. { ar
roll had talk behind the curtains in the aicoye
Mr.. Shepard went at once to the alc9Ve ana had
paper men in 's'I apoloszins los for the dciay
Il am INEXPERIENCED as candidate that do
Some one in a spirit Of fun. made application for
the place Of ashcan opener, to which the candidate
had referred earlier In the day. and Mr.. Shepard
said: IF am elected I shall make a particularly
good search for the right kind of a candidate
lie asked If Mr.. Peabody close friend
or acted in any special way for him, and replied
Mr.. Peabody is close friend of mine. and has
been associated with me in many Of the Indepen-
dent Democratic victories in Brooklyn
In response to an inquiry to what political
connection there between him and Mr.. Pea
body ne replied: MIR Peabody Is member Of
an independent committee which has been formed
In my behalf"
he was then asked if Nj Peabody spoke for him
officially and answered. 4 DO not recognize any
man as speaking for me officially No man is my
political representative. What have to say say
for myself