Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-01
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oI blstrlct Attorney Jerome The election
Of Mayor Mcclellan is not seriously
doubted, but the expected overwhelming
triumph for Tammany is very much in
uouot. The candidacy of William Randolph
| uearst seriously dlminisnes the strength
| Ot Iammany IN the crowded districts OF
the city, but Mcclellan expects to maze
up some of TINS loss by republican votes
Inc real battle, however, is that waged by
Jerome as an Independent candidate for
district attorney. II newspaper accounts
accurately describe the situation, Jerome
is ralying to his standard not only the
| independents but also the opponents of
political bosses and all elements anxious
Tor fearless enforcement of the law.
Jeromes name will appear on the republic
can ticket Osbourne, the Tammany can
didate, has made numerous blunders in his
campaign speeches and has retired from
the stump. In betting circles odds are now
ohered on the election of Jerome.
Unusually impressive was the scene when
District Attorney Jerome stepped forward
in the pulpit of Epiphany church, Madison
avenue and Sixty-forTth street. Sunday
afternoon Ready to speak on the moral
phase of the political situation, he faced
an audience which filled every seat of the
big structure.
Presenting Mr.. Jerome, DR.. Macarthur
said:
II feel that in introducing Mr.. Jerome
to this audience on Sunday and in this
consecrated place, l am doing my duty as
religious teacher. He is courageous to
the last degree, fearing neither man nor
devil in the loyal performance of his off,
cial duties. Turning away with contempt
from obedience to political bosses. he has
flrr,rn l.
fellow citizens for reelection.
1T would be a thousand shames to the
church if she remained silent in such
crisis as this. Instead of apologizing to
the world and the church for taking
part on Sunday afternoon in this service,
l should feel that l owed an apology to
the world and the church, and to my in
tellect and my conscience IL l refused"
Mr.. Jerome began by saying that the
whole country would have its eyes on New
York City on November Z. He told how
candidates for public Offices are named by
the bosses, and not by the public, and re-
ferring to his decision to fight for eman-
cipation from boss rule. he said:
The moment did this alone there came
from all over this community--which they
said was so depraved and so debauched-
there came at once sympathy, support and
For me? No! They came out for principle.
1t proved the force Of a principle. and it
proved the people could be trusted and that
when they saw a principle they would rise
up and ring true, and It has proved another
thing, or will as l verify believe on No
vember Z, because, IL this thing goes
through, it is a revolution"
On the eve of the last week of the mu-
nicipal campaign, the managers Of all three
mayorality nominees completed prepare
tions for the most energetic canvass New
York City has known in years
Tammany, now thoroughly aroused and
desperate, having turned the batteries Of
1900 eight-sheet posters, depicting William
r. Hearst as the murderer of Mckinley
and the arch-color sergeant of anarchy is
preparing to meet the issue OF municipal
ownership, which has been ignored by its
orators.
Outside of Tammany hall, on the big
billboard there is a gruesome cartoon of
the Municipal Ownership league candidate
for mayor. A spirit picture OF the late
President Mckinley points toward the
shrinking figure OF Mr.. Hearst. Underneath
is a big bomb with the word "Czolgosz."
Then follows this quotation from the Even
ing Journal of February 4, 1901:
Washington. Feb. 4-The bullet that
pierced Goebel's breast cannot be found in
all the west; good reason; it + speeding
here to stretch Mckinley on his bier"
Under this in big letters is the word Be
ware"
All three parties in the field are appar-
emily now well supplied with funds, and
there seems no reason why each OF the
three candidates for mayor should not have
a good run for his money.
Broadway is beginning to fill up with
American flags, most of them bearing le-
gends unfavorable TO. Hearst The presence
of so many Of them is accounted for by
the fact that a few nights ago band OF
anarchists favorable TO Hearst paraded on
the east side carrying nothing but red
flags.
But Hearst is not bit discouraged al
though his managers have been loudly
claiming a big vote among business men
since the campaign started. The Hearst
forces are going to turn themselves loose
this week. They promise to stir up the
town as It was never stirred before They
are going to hold meetings in all the Dor
oughs every night, and the amount OF red
fire that will be burned scarcely can be es-
timated
The campaign, which has been a pretty
solemn AFFAIR up to date, is beginning 10 de-
velop some faint signs of humor. At a
Hearst meeting last night while candi-
date was speaking he asked impressively:
What is the one thing that we of this
great community are suffering most from at
the present timer"
He paused and there was deep silence.