New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH.
Brooklyn Man, Once a Wealthy
Politician, NOrc Hanger-On.


lng IN a side street near the Borough Hall, wait
ing 10 borrow stray quarters from his old acauaint
they pass by 10 luncheon, may be seen
almost every who at one time was
considered the handsomest and best dressed man
IN Brooklyn. Having made and lost several
fortunes. he was said 10 be worth more than
sS0op the expiration OF his term county
Official back in the 70s. Now It is said he is not
worth q cent, the last vestige Of his once large
estate having disappeared years ago. De-
serted by most of the friends who once iocked
around him drifts sadly about his old haunts.
Many have noticed this old man, hurnby dressed
and broken in spirit ard wondered who he was,
without imagining that his was in the
papers every DAY. Noted in the old days for his
charm of manner and ability to tell a story well
there are those who sun Ggite nm o ih,o t6 Ssi baD
penngs Of quarter OF century ago; Gcs,t., with
the Old horse streetcar line Then he got inter
ested in politics and began 70 speculate IN STOCKS CRs
rated Ttch man Then he was appolhtesa
Deputy Police Commissioner. In this position ne
made many friends and became prominent IN pan,
nc affairs. He lived at one Of the most exclusive
model in matters pertaining TO dress OF fine fine
squire and HANDSOME feadqres ne ient MsT oT1 Then
ii was that he received the nomination for one OF
the county offices.
II was year when his party had little hope OF
carrying the county. and the nominations went beg
g5ng. No could be found who wanted TINS par
tfcular nomination The convention was ABOUT 10
adjourn without naming a for this place. The
delegates leaving their seats, whel- friend
Of the Deputy Police Commissioners called loudly
for a reconsideration of the motion TO ADJOURN
After some difficulty the convention was recon
yened the 'handsomest in Brooklyn" was
nominated and the nomination carried by acclama-
ton There a question whether he would Ac-
cept. but finally persuaded 10 make the
He had a host of friends and was exceedingly
popular with the police. So much 10 the surprise
of every one. he was elected. In those days the
Office supported by fees. Many a man made a
small fortune there during OF three years.
This man buckled down TO work, scarcely taxing a
vacation in the three years, and unusually sue
cessful When his term expired II was variously
s500oO soCoyool After that he dropped out
OF public life. He travelled extensively, and 1t
was said, began 10 speculate heavily his return.
Fortune turned against him, end his money grad
downfall. because he was never more than mod
s gFSIe ssemed 10 desert him his Judgment failed
and his estate disappeared as rapidly as 1t had
For some years his income was sutacient to keep
II Is said that for some years he was allowed TO
have the use of small room at of the leading
were eaten in one OF the cheap restaurants. where
he s st a M to & Be Saye Is 70 g.t him
settle down to some regular work again. but with
out success.
There was an exciting time IN the house of one
OF the beet known residents Of Borough Park sew
eral days ago. The head OF the house with all the
members OF his family, except one son, was away
for the summer. One evening the son met two OF
his friends who were keeping bachelor quarters
uptown.
We going away for vacation" said one of
them. land don't know what to do with our
Japanese servant. We don't want 10 leave our
quarters In mis- charge. because he would probably
thsna 10 entertain his friends. Neither do we
want 20 discharge him. because he is too good a
servant 70 lose
why don't turn him over to me?' suggested
the young II am keeping bachelor hall
down IN my house now. and might as well have
tbs Jap 70 cook for not
so the Jap transferred TO Borough Park and
was & great success. He could not talk much Eng
q manner quite Beyond criticism. His 1emporary y
master had warned him particularly to look out
IN that section OF the borough. one day recently
the head Of the house returned home suddenly
tgin IN the front door. rushed downstairs with
dig carving knife In his hands 10 defend his mas
ter's property. He waved IL IN q threatening man
ner al the head Of the house who convinced
that he had surprised a daring and boodthirsty
language. while the head OF the house talked Eng
nsh. Neither could understand the other. but each
During this serio-comic performance the Jap hap
pened 10 mention the name OF his young master.
knife. the father edged bic way to the telephone
.cisuds." se said what DO you know about a
crazy Jap who is running around down here with
The young man at tbs other END Of the wire
laughed 80 hard that he CROPPED the receiver:
sRs 70 Rsy hs shs f. as ss VINO s
f. hs Jss JAP bs 9st s hpbs b sbo and time
had tempting meal upon the ta5le able. As the head
was not such a bad fellow after all And. for
irgsrs he is w,ng ing to 2 lay o small wager 1 hs5 s6
csSU on the house