New-York tribune., 1902-02-04
NIXON ON A TOUR -SHEEHAN MEN DARE CROKER.
NEW LEADER VISITS TAMMANY CLUBS IN AN AUTOMOBILE.
FIGHT ON THE OLD ONE IN HOME DISTRICT
NIXON MAKES A FEW CALLS
ENTERTAINED WITH SLEIGHT OF F7ANn
PERFORMANCES STRICTLY NON
POLITICAL

Lewis Nixon. the new leader Of Tanmanr
Hall, visited three Democratic clubs last niebt-
Colonel Michael C. NIurphy's Hickory Club A.
No. 1S+ Hudson-st.; P. ]. Scuuy's Colurnhia,
Club. at No. 434 Grand-st.. and Mannereho-
Hall, at Fifty-sixth-st. and Third-ave 4,
Maurice F. Holahan's district. Mr. Nixon rnasa
the circuit in an automobile, The primary oh
Ject of his visits was to make the acquaintance
of the Democratic voters and to urge upon thar,
the desira bility OF harmonizing all the eIement.
of the organization Each OF the clubs provided
an elaborate entertainment in the way of sIeisbt
Of hand artists. who manipulated everything
(exeIusive of politics) from plug hats to eggs:
vocal artists, who rendered sentimental songs
in tear stained tones and unlimited speechmak
Ing. Of which. however Mr.. Nixon had tha
time to enjoy
When Mr.. Nixon arrived at the Hickory CIuh
at $40 o'clock the rooms were filed TO over
flowing and the members, who had been en-
joying liquid stag" rent the air with cheers
The prestidigitateur. who was in the act OF pro-
dueing a nice, fat partridge. in place OF the
time honored rabbit, from Colonel B1urphy's silk
hat. withdrew from the scene. Colonel Murphy
led Mr.. Nixon to the platform and introducei
him as the new leader OF Tammany Hall He
said that Mr.. Nixon had been extremely sue
cessful in his business and that he would al
q
Thoroughly businesslike manner. He asked The
Democrats of his district TO give Mr.. Nixon
their loyal and unstinted support Mr. Nixon
said
Democrats of this district, and hope to be able
not only to visit you frequently, but TO meet the
supporters OF Tammany Han IN all the other dis
tFets tic My 81 srS 70 ,r ha%o2s 9s,
into y@stPTy @ M az In the ns45 sles59 ct 2 5 5gt Il that
to restore public confidence in Tammany Hall
under Its new leadership
The clubhouse OF the Daniel E Finn Assoei-
alton. block further down the street. was shut
up as tight as drum. There were no visible
signs OF life about the premises The associ-
alton was having It's annual theatre party and
ball which Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont came
especially from Washington to attend. From
the boxes and best seats in the American The
atre the guests witnessed q special performance
Of "Cyyrano de Bergerac." AT the close OF the
performance the members. with their wives.
daughters and guests. perfectly oelvlous OF the
efforts at harmony that were being made by
Mr. Nixon formed into line and marched TO the
Marlborough Hotel at Thirty-sixth-st and
Broadway. where dinner was served, followed
by dancing in the large ballroom
From the Hickory Club Mr.. Nixon went IN
his automobile TO the Columbian Club, at No
434 Grand-st. A large gas sign FORMING the
word Welcome hung over the speakers pat
form Here he was introduced by Alderman
smith Mr.. Nixon declared that as the leader
of Tammany Hall he would play no ravorlIes,
and that Assembly districts would nave 70 setIl-
thaIr own sduabbles. He proposed to push for
ward good men. All must pull together, ne salu-
and try to be honest in their treatment or one
another He said he was absolutely IN favor OF
home rule as applied to the Assembly districts
Mr. Nixon made his last call at Mr. HoiahanS
Headquarters where he received q hearty wei
come. He made another brief speech similar 20
the Drevious two and having performed a good
evenings work ordered his chaheur 10 taA7
him home