New-York tribune., 1902-08-06

want fourth term. Of course. I don't propose
to give up my interest in politics. I can't afford
go on and give up my time and neglect my
business interests for the sake Of public office
OF course I enjoyed my life in Albany, and
the Kings County leaders are anxious TO have
me return there.
Governor OdelI is TO be renorninated. He is
the strongest candidate that the party can
name, and has well earned a denomination and
reelection. He will win by a large majority
even II the Democrats do get together, which
does not seem likely at this time. II would be
n great honor 70 represent the State Of New
York in the United States Senate. and it is
ambition worthy of any man, but as long as
Senator PIatt desires TO continue there viii be
n candidate against him. II is useless. you
see. 10 discuss that subject further"
Mr.. Woodruff was asked what he thought of
the opposition Of the Committee of Two Hun
dred and Fifty to the present Republican lead
IN Kings County
I hear stories Of how Mr.. Schieren is oppos-
ing my denomination he said. and how there
is an i'll feeling toward me in Kings County.
Now I don't understand that the people of
Brooklyn are opposed 10 me. I didn't place
Sharkey. Dady or Hanbury. and don't see why
I should be unpopular. I will also add that I
don't believe I am unpopular.
IF Mr. Platt has chosen Frank Higgins for
the nomination. that has nothing to do with me.
and I shall not discuss it,
Mr.. Woodruff was asked II he would oppose
Mr.. Platt and Governor Ode1I. who wishes a man
Of Manhattan Borough TO get the nomination
That is not a fair question TO ask me- he
replied. "as 1 have not yet had an offer of the
nomination from any one. I must decline to
answer that question"
Mr.. Woodruff said that he would see Senator
Platt to-day. either at his office in the after
noon. or at Manhattan Beach tonight
Il wish you would deny the report he said
that l saw. which said that l and my wife had
been caught in riotous mob while driving
through the streets of Paris There is absolutely
no truth whatever in the story. We We're never
in any trouble and I cannot imagine how such
an untruth ever came TO be printed
Mr.. Woodruff was met down the bay by Con-
gresham Bristow and Naval Officer r. A
Sharkey. Mr.. Woodruff denied that the Con-
gressman had boarded the ship for the purpose
of offering him a denomination and said that
Mr.. Bristows presence there had been actuated
by personal motives only.
An exciting scene took place outside the pier
just Mr. Woodruff had reached the west
side of West-st- horse attached to public
hack No 800 became frightened at a passing
freight train and attempted to run away. The
scared animal heading straight for the
Lieutenant Governor when a wheel OF the car
riage caught in upright iron post stuck
in the ground, and held ii back. Detectives
Moody and Lesson of the Central Office, and
Detectives Iarkin and Mccarthy of the Eighty
first Precinct quickly grabbed the horse by
the nose, but it required all their efforts and
the assistance of several other men 10 keep
the half-crazed animal quiet.
At last knife was produced and the traces
were cut away. The horse was then thrown
down on his side and held on the ground untH
his fears had been queted.
Mr. Woodruff when he the horse coming
made a quick dash for private omnibus
which happened to be passing and jumped IN
side After the excitement was over the Leu
tenant Governor laughed and said. with smile:
THAT is about the most exciting thing that mas
happened TO me since L have been away