New-York tribune., 1901-11-02
HEAR SHEPARD, CHEER LOW
MEN NEARLY STAMPEDE TAMMANY
ETING+AIAYORALTY CAND1-
DATE CUTS UNGER.

Outbursts OF Low sentiment-in one case al
most causing riot-and direct cut Of Henry
W. Unger, Tammany candidate for District At
torney, the features which attended Ed
ward NJ. Shepard's speechmaking in Manhattan
last night.
Low is Shepard"' sang out one auditor
soon after ex-Sheriff James O'Brien began his
speech introducing the Tammany candidate for
Mayor at Murray Hill Lyceum Even Henry
d. Hotchkiss. the first speaker. opened his
mouth cheer for Seth Low came from the
back of the hall. After Mr.. Hotchkiss had de-
nounced the Republican party for knitting
Colonel Edward NJ. Knox when the fusion con-
ference for nominations was held the crowd re-
fused to listen to him.
DEVERY AGAIN DODGED.
David Lloyd, the chairman, tried TO restore
order. but his voice drowned by the yelling.
He tried to introduce the next speakers. Sew
eral men the platform tried to restore order
by calling the to conduct themselves as
Democrats
"O'Brien! We want O'Brien!" shouted the
crowd Finally the ex-sherR was called to the
platform and something like order was restored.
Judge Thomas 4. Pittman tried to make a
speech but his voice was drowned He sue
ceeded in getting quiet long enough to read
letter from Edward NJ. Shepard In the letter
it, the memory of mis- father would lead him
honestly TO conduct the affairs of the Mayors
office if he was elected. AS ex-Sherif OBrien
finished speaking Mr. Shepard came into the
hall.
IF you conclude to make your Mayor"
said Mr. Shepard, Il pledge you that will give
my best faculties. 1 promise that the duties of
the Mayors office will be carried out vigor-
ously and vigorously. My powers and influence
else"
audience.
Mr.. Shepard paid no attention to the question
and closed by declaring that if elected the faith
reposed in him by the people would be sacredly
kept.
There more trouble after Mr. Shepard left
and soon the crowd had dwindled down to such
proportions that the meeting closed
CHEERS FOR Low AT COOPER UNION.
The Tammany meeting at Cooper Union came
developing into a riot. After DR.. H A c.
Anderson, William H. Grell and several other
Germans had addressed the audience some one
called for three cheers for Seth Low. Pande-
monium began 20 reign in instant. There
about three thousand people in the hall.
and many Of them responded TO the call for
present violent.
Put 'em OUT" came the call from many
quarters.
Several policemen rushed to the place
from which the first shout came. but before
anything done Edward NJ. Shepard arrived.
and the incident was closed.
Mr Shepard paid little attention TO the po-
lice force. but not in Unconstitutional words.
Mr. Shepard had started his evenings cam
paigning at American Star Hall, No. 165 East
Broadway It here that he in a way an
swered the question, so often asked in vain
What do you think of your associates on the
ticket?' An audience of about five hundred
persons gathered to listen to him. and over
flow meeting near by drew crowd twice
large.
Coroner Edward T. Fitzpatrick presided at |
the meeting In the hall He had only spoken a /
few words when Mr. Shepard arrived The !
coroner then proceeded to read speech which /
tired the audience. and he was twice requested !
to "cut 1t short" but with dogged persistence /
he refused. and continued until 1t had all been |
read He then introduced Mr.. Shepard.
SHEPARD SIGHTS UNGER.
lust previous to his introduction the cand-
date for District Attorney, Henry w. Unger. |
entered the hall and sat at Mr.. Shepards left
Mr. Shepard did not speak TO him or shake
hands with him, and there was no greeting be-
tween the two candidates The greeting to
Charles w Dayton the candidate for Justice OF
the Supreme Court, much different, how
ever Mr.. Shepard acknowledging his entrance
with smile.
Mr. shepard took as his theme one that ap-
nealed strongly the residents of the East SIDE
He acknowledged the Matchmaking OF pushcart
pedlers in the following words;
7 81 mo saw one thing for the policeman as
Ltan Lev aiaT 10 believe that no finer body of men
poists anywhere than the police force OF this CITY
Where there wrong or abuse or any KIND pc
49, that there much hostility to 1t among the
noIicanen is anywhere else. l also say !
go no duty ought be nearer TO the heart ana
tran Of the next Mayor of this city than TO do his
W 2! an am - +o dignity TO make safe and independent
and worthy the position of policemen
Tbere NAV be sergeants and captains ana po-
ne ma gtstrates in this city, but the policeman
s the most important of them all he aTpitrates !
;gb borhood uuarrels in the vicinity OF his peat
III is really a magistrate of great importance IN
80 ~ Is his right that his dwelling. his dignity ana
his comfort should be considered by JUST InaJo,,
Ms gain I saw that If elected Mayor promise youu
thaf I will dedicate my utmost enersy SO ta. %
rnav I,se the streets and be treated with apsoIut
anIi.v and Justice There will be no pfstence y,
W. noyer of the Mayor is adequate, and theIe wiz
he no Infamous Determinations, puiIs Oh, o ~ a.,
IN will be completely equal and vii oS nn, MN.
aa,ike and above board In the treatment OF every
me. What want to see Is the stree'S anu p'aeeS
Of absolute equality
-r,~ NJ Shepard Mr.. Unger spoke