Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-20
ODDS ON CAYN0R
In New York's Three-Cor-
nered Mayora|ty Fight.
Gaynor's Nomination Formally
Ratified by Tammany Hall.
Barnard Makes Four Speeches but
Hearst Takes a Night Off.


Tammny hall, 1t is the first time tina,
have ever been here. but if this is
Tammany hall. where is the tiger2~
These were the first words spoken
tonight by William j. Gaynor, Demo-
cratic nominee for mayor of New York,
as he gaZed out over a sea of faces in
the old structure on 14th street. known
as the Wigwam, the headquarters of
the most remarkable political organ
iZatiOn in the world. As he stool
there he raised his hand for silence.
for the cheering was terrific.
1t was a typical Tammany ovation
and ratification meeting. The hall wa.
packed. with here and there Il Womans
face in the audience. Although Judge
GaNnor has delivered several addrcSse,
since his nomination it was not until
tonight that the Democratic ticket in
Manhattan was officially Ratified"
Robert r. Moore. the Democratic
nominee for comptroller. and John +.
Calvin. the Democratic nominee for
president OF the board OF aldermen.
preceded Judge Gaynor as speaker. but
when he appeared ut 9.13 O'Clock the
assemhl4gc rose to its feet and cheered
until he raised his hand and. cried:
Give me a chance. F e ta nt IT
otto II. Barnard, maintaining his
whirlwind pace. but adhering closely
to business issues and avoiding per-
s"naIities. delivered four speeches in
Harlem tonight but interest was CEN
tered in the Tammany gathering. For
the most part Judge Gaynor went over
ground that he has covered heretofore
4 81 J,,,1n
pendent rival. and criticism OF Ban
nard. He also touched on "PerSonal
! liberty" traction problems slbways
and other issues of interest to the city
only. He repeated that if there was
t. be any swallowing between him and
the tiger that he would be found on
the outside. Referring t" the Office Of
mayor OF New York he classed it a.
second in Importance only to the Presi-
d"ncy of the United States and said
that no office offered greater oppor-
tunity for cNerting power for goou or
evil. And although standing at the
very heart OF Tammany interests h.
sought to rcfute the charge that H.,
was strictly ii Tammany candidate by
declaring
II asked no organization. no part,
to n"'nnats me and | say to YOU now
that ! hay" made no promise. no pledge
t" any man or organization l am an
absolutely free man ard if there is
anyone here who believes or hopes
tnat| lttshall abandon my life record
winch | hope to leave 70 my eight chill
dien why. | say let him go to the polls
and vote against me-"
EGi,r hiC ont pf-Ioo,, mos uoro
conducted froir as many platforms to
accommodate the great throng that
could not get into Tammany Hall
Fourteenth street looked like a Hud-
son-Fulton crush and the police had
difficulty in keeping order.
Inside when Gaynor announced that he
was bound by no party and to no man.
his declaration was received with cheer
ing and wild applause. Charles +. Mur-
ply. leader of Tammany Hall. was pres
ent. as were other. prominent members of
the organization.
In his speeches tonight. which were
practically the same at all four points
of address, Mr.. Barnard said among 9TH
er things:
I'VE must stamp out Tammany graft in |
the police courts and lessen the oppor-
tunities for graft in all departments If |
elected mayor shall do my best to APP |
point honest. able magistrates and i'm |
prove undesirable conditions in these |
courts and in the operation of those !
courts
Il am not spending my time in abusing |
other candidates." said Mr.. Barnard "but
instead I am touching on different phases
If city life
He refused absolutely to comment on
llearst's attack and the editors energetic
to run ahead of him on the
Fusion ticket. After his four speeches
Of last night Hearst rested tonight and
lid not appeal in the campaign. Gaynor
IS still the favorite in the betting. al
Tough money for election betting seems
scarce. AT the Hoffman House today
there was wagered $1,000 to $500 or to
that Barnard would beat Hearst. and
1000 was bet against $1,000 on Gaynor
lSainst the field