New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
FEATHERSON NOW NAMED
MAY BE ON MURPHY SLATE
Tracey TaIked of for Supervisor of
1.-THE City Record.

Tazk OF the Tan1ulany slate yesterday revolved
around the rising fortunes OF Maurice Feather
son leader in the XxVIIIth Assembly District.
The prospects Of Featherson's securing good
thing" the Tammany parlanee for an important
coInnissionership. seemed suddenly enhanced,
sind last night there were many good and true
braves who whispered nysteriously: Put
Featkerson down for something good Dock
Commissioner was the position generally fixed
for him. although the question Of Commissioner
John AIcCaw Woodbury's successor was also
reopened for Fea,herson's advantage. Feather
Eon IL one Of the more prosperous Of the Tam
many leaders. he represented his constituents
1n the State Senate, and then retired TO the con-
srarting business. It has been rumored Of late
that he has been quietly drawing out OF bust
ness for the last month. preparatory 10 taking
Ep some new occupation.
The reported intention Of Congressman Ira E.
Rider from the XVIII District 10 resign was a
great surprise TO many Tammany people Those
the inside OF The information bureau ar Four
seenth Street soleIrnly declare that the news was
correct and that Mr.. Riders resignation was
Que to-day and that ex-senator Charles A.
srowne was a possible successor. The cause OF
Mr. Riders resignation was generally an
zounced as in health. Joseph W. Savage and
several other names were also mentioned as
possible successors.
The continued assertions that William Nc
Adoo was slated for Police Commissioner. yes
terday broaght 10 mind the fact that Mr.. Nc
Adoo, aside from his ser ice under the Cleve-
land administration, made the one speech at
Tammany Hail at the ratification meeting in
the last campaign, following ex-senator Charles
A Towne. which aroused hearty applause. Mr..
hcAdoos service at this period of the cam
paign when MT Murphy was hard pressed for
respectable Democrats is believed 10 have given
him claim on Murphy
MI Murphy himself continued to play the
part of the mysterious leader yesterday. He
kept away from Tammany Hall. declined to
discuss any questions as to the slate. and re-
feIred everybody who him to Colonel Nc
Clellan. The real excitement over the slate will
come this afternoon. when :he Mayor-elect
arrives from Washington. He is coming over
;n time to attend the Grout dinner in the even
ing.
For the present the slate stands wholly as it
was printed in yesterdays Tribune. the only
changes being the addition OF Featherson's name
for Dock Commissioner and Patrick T. Tracey
for supervisor of The City Record" The ten
tative slate follows:
Foes 81 s VII MAP go ssA Ao5y
soner john MGAW WOODBURY..
City Chanlberlain-PATRICK KEENAN,
Corporation Counsel-JoHH J. DELANY.
Fire Couuissioner--JOHN T. OAKLEY.
Bridge COMMISSIONS. Il. FULLY ex-senator MICH
AEL J. COFFEE-
Tax Coruissicners-FRANK a. o.DOHNELL. THOMAS
MURPHY ans JOHN !. BRADY.
fresi5ent Civil Service Observation-Disclosures H
KNOX
Assistant corporation Counsel for Brooryn-1sAAc N
HAPPIER.
Supervisor q tse city Rs2aTd-cIIARLEs c. HERvEY
H'nf arE House o0"H'lssi'nsTMATriIE" F. D0NA-
Dock Co1anl.ssioneT--NAURICE PATTERSON.
The shift from Charles c. Hervey to Patrick
F. Tracey for supervisor OF The City Record, '
was the result Of a late Tumor last night that
Charles T. Murphy had decided 10 recognize the
union labor interests Of the city. This is sup
posed TO be q diplomatic stroke, securing, es-
pecialy the good viii Of Big Six" Mr. Tracey
IS compositor. now employed THE Law
journal" He is a resident Of the XYIIIth AS
semby District ana & member of the Anawanda
Club.
The members II the Anawanda Club net last
night ana acclaimed Charles j. Murphy as theil
political master There was general enthusiasm
which was enhanced BY the knowledge that the
Elate was stfn subject 20 changes.