New-York tribune., 1907-06-06
CROKER, ONE BEST BET.
Tammanyites, Big and Little, Re-
joice Orer Old Chiefs Victory.

That Richard Croker Is still the idol OF Tam
many Hall shown yesterday by the general
rejoicing among his former subordinates over the
news that his horse Orby had won the great Eng
lish Derby.
The JOY over the victory not alone confined
TO the big politicians; the small fry" were lust
as elated and the "one best bet" according 10 a
supporter OF the former leader, is that If Mr..
Croker should hit 14th street within the next
Charlie Murphy would be deposed and Dick
Croker unanimously elected to the leadership OF
the wigwam and everything else IN sight
tTOlled by Tammany-"
Then there OF the more enthusiastic
Tammanyites who believe the English people
should elect Mr. Croker to Parliament: or falling
in that. big torchlght parade should be organ
lied. and Mr.. Croker should receive a golden key
and the freedom Of London.
In word. honor IS too great TO bestow upon
the former chieftain OF Tammany Hall
1t was said at the City Hall that orders had been
given TO hoist the Irish flag in honor OF the VIC
tory. When Marty Keyes. the tanitor. was
asked to thu truth OF this report he said:
"Nothin don'. old man. 7 know my book. but
am happy to think American the great
race
The American flag raised at the Democratic
Club. No. 617 Filth avenue. and one draped
around Mr. Croker's portrait. while from the base
ment came the sounds OF Pop "Popg' 'Popg'
These pops seemed TO run IN series OF eleven.
and the reporter was told that Orby had won at
Il TO I.
Chuck Conners az the door post OF
his favorite saloon IN Chatham Square. Say cul'
said he. "I'n bet dere's a lot o. dem docks and
lords de odder side wat would sooner win de
Derby dan to cop an American gou watts woit
a million plunks. Gee! I wisht I'd had a hnic
1851 dat race; eh, Kidr'
Mike Salter, better known as Niger Mike.
the Mayor Of Chinatown" was busy celebrating the
victory with party Of friends in his Peu street
cafe when the reporter called He stopped the fes-
tvtties long enough say: ''WOt do I t'ink about
Orby winnin'? Why. say. pal. feel as happy as
did de day we had twins Come on. fellers. Let's
see what time IL is. Wot'u yer have?'
Everybody loves Croker to-day" said Alderman
Haggerty. We enjoy the victory Just as much
as If We had had big wad on Orby'
Alderman Timothy P. Sullivan said: ''TIurrah for
Croker! Same for Tammauy! 4 thrill OF 10y went
through the town in the morning when the good
news came. We rejoice that an American has
won the Derby. You the American horse Is
like the American boy; give him half a chance and
he is bound TO romp home winner
The back room of Tim FOey's office" at Frank
lin and Centre streets. crowded with Office
holders. politicians and lawyers from the Crinli-
nal Courts Building. Speaking OF the victory Big
Tom Foley. said: Happy? Ny boy. that hardly
expresses my feelings I could not feel the Joy OF
winning any more did I the horse. for I know
It has sladdened the old mans heart II was the
ambition of his life to have one OF his horses win
the English classic"
Said William McCabe. private secretary TO Judge
Otto Rosalsky: "Hoot, mon! 1t the greatest
victory since F1lledaire. the daughter The Heir.
won the famous race. way back in IS 80 I bet
on the race on Mr.. Croker's own statement. and
At the Criminal Courts Building it was said that
the entire force OF employees waited on Mr. McCaoe
early yesterday morning and congratulated him on
4 window was accidentally broken in the Hon
Patrick Farleys aquarium No lSS BoWerS
ofice GOT their heads tosetbeT and evolved this
legend. which was pasted over the break;