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New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
sepOSS" TWEED qvus
Da bad man, Says Croker

1of a man who talks slowly that he
may peg in his seems and his saws,
his 'dones' and his dds where they
belong, who has a logy wit, who
cares neither for books nor music,
nor theatrical performances, nor
good wine, nor a dinner, nor the
society of his kind! All this blind
obedience by men Of brains and some
rudimentary culture to dull, emo
tionless, prosimian hulk Of bone
and sinew sort Of human
megatherium, who has come crash
ing up from the swamps splashed
with the slime of pre-Adamite
wickednessl And now he sits on
throne and disposes sort of jungle
justice, while civilization knocks its
knees together in stupid, terrified
adulationl"
This may be taken as describing
the type, but one may mention an
other thing that distinguished Cro-
ker above his fellows, Cox and Sui
livan. Croker abdicated once, fed,
apparently, in sheer primitive Ter
ror. That was in 1895, after the
fearful exposure that Tammany un-
derwent at the hands Of the Lexow
committee. But two years later he
staggered back and resumed pos
session Of the throne and the realm,
and there was mono who dared op-
pose him. Eugene Schmitz initiated
this pose when he returned from the
penitentiary to be once more Mayor
Of San Francisco.
Yet Schmitz was never more than
pale reflection Of Croker. Schmitz
was a labor union product. Croker
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
INTERIOR of Tammany Hail. the headquarters of Neev
York's Democratic organization

evilly famous at the corner of Long
worth Street and Central Avenue,
known in Cincinnati as Dead Mans
Corner" from the many murders
committed there. Croker became
leader Of the notorious Fourth Ave-
nue. Tunnel Gang" one Of the worst
aggregatlons Of roughs and crimi-
nails ever known in New York.
Repeating at the polling booths
was one Of the chief industries of
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
ABRAHAM RUEF, one
"A time "boss" of San Fran
cisco

athe New York gangs Of those days.
The Tribune for October 13, 1868,
gave an account of one of the expe-
ditions in which Croker's gang took
part. 1t said:
"New York City was fast emptied
Of many of her roughs yesterday.
Their ugly countenances were seen
congregating around the Camden
& Amboy Railroad depot all bound
for Philadelphia. These roughs and
bullies are the repeaters who intend
to swell the Democratic vote in Phil
adelphia to-day, providing they are
not apprehended. They have been
recruited in almost every ward in
the city, and each delegation Is head
ed by prominent striker who is
to receive the lions share of the
funds. Among them were members
Of the Pudding Gang From the
Swamp in the Fourth Ward; the
Dead Rabbits Crowd from the Five
Points and Mulberry Street, in the
Sixth Ward; the old White Ghost
Runners from the Tenth Ward;
the old Rock Rangers in the Four
teenth Ward, and large number
Of 'Mackerelites,' 'Hookites,' 'Fung-
town ana Bungtown Rangers and
number of other organized bands of
toughs.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
THE Indian auife of the
4 ome-tamae "boss" of Tam1-
m1U1D

what he is. If he tried to be any,
thing else he'd fail. But think Of
anybody asking you coolly if you
have done things in the past that
you are ashamed Of! 1 should be
just what / am If I had to live my
life over"
Croker Philosophy
Cox met the same question near
the end Of his life. He said:
"I'd do it all over again if l had
my life before me- I'd go into
politics just the same as I did. I
played the game squarely, and /
don't regret any part of It,"
William Allen White, writing of
Croker back in 1901, said:
"Finite judgments are often biased
by immaterial evidence. The thrush,
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25

was the brute par excellence, pri-
meval. 1t is said that as young
man his body and legs were covered
with long, black hair.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
A Kingdom, Not an Empire

AAny Tammany leader who tries
70 make himself state leader makes
. mistake" he said. "Another rule
leader OF Tammany Hall ought to
follow In order TO be successful 10
TO stay out Of Brooklyn. A Tam
many leader ought TO stay In New
York"
Hugh Mclaughlin was boss OF
Brooklyn in Croksr's time, and Gro
ksr wAA content to let Mclaughlin
fule In peace. Possibly. had there
bssn no Nsw York and no Croker,
Leugh1sn might have become cele-
peted outside n local history. He
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
"Under Dick Croker"

"Lsst but not least were 15O Met
ropolitan Bandits" under the notori-
Gus Dick Croker, all we'll armed and
spelling. for fight They hail from
New-York tribune., 1920-04-25
Both Were Pugilists

Such physical characteristics seem
to have been necessary to the high
est development Of the boss type. A
particular stage in national and To-
cal development was, of course, nee
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-10-06

Dark coorcl Dress Gngham the yard ........... .25c
One lot }2 inch Dress Gnghm plaids the v 9c
Bates and Rcmfrcw Best Dress Gngham, the Yard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
German Press Pleased
Over i. S. Elections

lions as constituted AZ Versailles but
said Harding's party is aware It
must do its part sooner or later. IN
settling the troubles OF the old
world
Warning TO Reds.
Harding's election was a warn
Ing 20 bolsheviks everywhere the
Times declared. The republicans are
not blind 20 changed social condi-
tions when dealing with important
labor problems, IL said. II hopes the
administration would envolve
practical scheme for n new league.
The Telegraph paid tribute 20
Pres't Wilson's sincerity and de-
clared he had done his best. what
ever his errors Of judgment The
Herald laborite devoted its atten-
tion 10 the vote against Debs Hard
ing's administration will be a period
OF stark reaction undisguised il pre-
dicted in the "Wilsonian fashion OF
high professions Of democrat
Harding" the Herald declared.
'is the servant OF big business and
big business is getting ready for a
big fight on labor"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
BY United Press

az NNHNF.A IFNH
BERLIN. nov. 4.-The German
Press rejoiced over the American
election. mailing it as a defeat for
Wilson. Newspapers advised their
readers not to cherish too high
hopes that the relations between
Germany and the United States Will
be Strengthened out Immediately.
The Lokal AnzeIger predicts
peace soon for the benefit Of Ameri-
can business.
Every German with political
Judgment greets the finish OF Will
sons rule the Anzeiger said. we
have no illusions as 20 Harding. we
only hope for speedy peace Then
the good old relations viii return
automatically"
See Wilson'S Defeat.
The NosseiChe Zeitung said II
was a heavy defeat for Wilson"
The election confirms the poll
teal death sentence OF Pres't Will
son" the Berliner Zeitung Ammittas
declared.
Germans must not expect too
much from Harding. Harding has
declared for 100 percent American
ism and carefully protested against
any especial consideration for the
Germans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
IONnONS VIEW

LONDON. Nov. THE Daily
News saw the composition of Hard
ing's cabinet as more important
than anything else now. The ap-
pOintment of such men as Elihu
Root or Herbert Hoover will be
viewed with unqualified approval
the News said, but the BOrah-John-
son combination's accession to
power would be a concentration of
the isolation policy which might
easily become anti-British and anti
European"
The Mail saw Cox's defeat as a
condemnation Of the League of Ma
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
FIX BOND FOR
WIFE DESERTER
Four Cases on City Court
Docket Thursday
Morning.

Alfred s. Rippn@r. 723 T.. Colfax
az. charged with failure 70 support
his wife. will be arraiFned In city
court Friday morning. Bonds In
The case was fixed al $500 by Judge
Glmer Thursday morning.
Paul smith charged with grand
larceny. will be arr3igned Nov l3.
Bonds iu the case were fixed az
$500
William r Anderson charged
with iutoxicatiou. viii be given
hearing Saturday morning
Frank Junas. charged with eX-
Ceed!ug the speed limit was dis
missed when Motorcycle Patrolman
Mcintyre failed 90 appear for the
prosecution Juhas operates one OF
the For Hire" cars on Michigan
-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
MEN
DESTROY IRISH TOWN
1iv United Press

IT uited frrss
DUBLIN. Nov 4.-The village Of
Grauard, so miles northwest Of
Dublin. was practically destroyed
last night by uniformed men.
The raid was iu reprisal for the
murder Of Inspector Kelleher Of the
Royal Irish consJabulary. shot dead
In his hotel room there in the OUT
breaks following MacSwiney's fuuer-
al
The raiders stCrmed into the town
In II motor trucks firing as they
came. Residents fled To the country
10 escape rifle shots and death In
their burning cottages.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
''Y'' SECRETARY is
ATTENDING CONFERENCE

". NJ. banner. general secretary
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. is in st. Louis
Mo, attending the general secre-
taries' conference of the middle
wVs+.
L. G Olson. religious work secre-
tary. has returned from Camden,
y. Y. where he was called by the
death Of his father.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-05
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Another big sale of candies, Fri
day and Saturday only, 40-50-6Oc a
pound. 1865
THE PHILA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15

= NEW YORK. Feb. li.--C;reatcr quiet
s. prevails in the cotton goods and cot
1; ton yarn markets. Prices are less firm
I: although the scarcity o: spot goods
Z. serves TO hold prices steady and near
I. ne top Levels. DeniIns have been
priced for delivery in the period 70
,}uctober l on a basis OF a. cents for
=. ".20S, which is cents y yard less than
goods OF that weight have been sell
y ing in small lots.
: The largest producers during the
= cular customers and We're unable TO
take care OF ali the orders submitted.
: Dress GinEhams are tightly sold TO
-.Octobcr and several lines of cheviots
land coarse working shirt fabrics are
Z FULLY under order. Bleachcd and brown
4 goods have ruled very, quiet with
.tasents busy trying 10 Till past orders
!. lew months Inc storm has inter-
{, fered greatly with trade especially in
!; the Northeastern part OF the country.
I. and transportation will be diSorSaniZcd
I, for some time.
2. Jobbers report that retailers are
more. careful in making engagements
sfor fall, but are taking in all goods
due that can be shipped Production
,.,shows some signs OF increase in sec
'siionS where overtime work il possible.
'Nimpor,s OF cotton goods arc increasing
.fNcry rapidly.
:. Prices current are as follows: Print
sfniotlis IS inch IS X CAS-, Is cents; "a
SOS. 1854 cents IS - inch ca
64s, % cents: brown sheetings. South
crn standards, .? cents and so cents
denims. geo southern "A cents; tick
-.inSs. Oh. 10 cents; prints, y cents:
staple sinshams, o7l-a cents: dress
.-,inghams, 81 cents and ~ 10 cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15

course. that she has far easier time
than women had in my day.
I'm those days wo didn't Grumblc
or look upon ourselves as victims. We
didn't talk about any revolt of house,
wives or worry our husbands to death
with demands for n better time. We
worked hard and cheerfully. did with
out luNuries and expensive holidays,
and brought up large families without
."IS" trS5n TJr'eises intartfrs.
day middlc-class girl Is 'spoiit.' Usu-
ally. she disl!kcs children. and resents
after them. She would rather play
bridge than hear Il child's prayers.
The more see of the young mar
rfed woman of today, and the more 1
hear of her constant grumblinE the
more proud l am Of being an old Vic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
Usc Cnr,lbonrd fur 1.o,..

Use Cardboard for Coin.
LONDON, Feb. 14.-In one OF ~
suonrbs of London paper\or car,Ihoar
Ce .W TO inc size of penny ana stamna
rHoucher Representing One Farthin
Changc" arc being used ''''i'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
RECOMMENDS cAvY
Pioneer breeder .,of Guinea Pig. for
Food Purposer. Tells How
Its Made.
rBy Cnivcraal Service

CHICAGO. Feb. l+-Cavy ME.
Sounds rather gamey. doesn't IL?
-Iiere,s the recipe rs furnished by Miss
Brooks Smith. pioneer breeder OF
guinea pigs for food purposes.
:, Cut the caTy into small pieces Put
IN Kettle and add one-half OF a
demon. one-half OF an onion and a sDic
of parsley, and cover with water Cook
onc-half hour 'and add half-tca-
OF salt. Simmer till done.
Remove cavy, strain the stock, remove
the ia: and cook till reduced to four
cnps Thicken with one-third cup of
Hour diluted with cold water. Place
cavy in baking dish. remove the larger
bones, pour over rho gravy and cool
= over with pic crust in which incl
-SionS have been made for escaping
steam. Bake till crust is brown
:. some persons shuddcr at the idea Of
catlnE guinea pigs" Miss Smith said.
= Dut don: see why they should II
the! would overcome their foolish
nTeJudices: they would find the meat
more toothsomc than chicken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
SECRETS OF BAFF|N LAND
M'MILLAN EXPEDITION
TO EXPLORE REGION
Considered Ono of tho Most AIlurInS
Fields OF Research IN the
North.

BOSTON. Fob. lI.-Secret> of Bnflin
Land. one of the portions of the Arctic
stili uneAplorcd. Will be the objective
preparation now for departure in the
summer OF 1871. Although the region
was visited several times before the
Cod Railin Land from the point OF
View % the explorers and scientists
IS still one OF the richest and most
alluring fields az research in tho Mort H.
Its whole western shore. more than
1000 miles in length, is but vaguely
defined on the charts. Eskimo have
tod wonderful tales OF vast lakes. ana
towering mountains in the interior.
out white men have never visited that
section. Its flora and fauna have never
been studied: little is known OF the
its shores. and facts of geology: min
eralosy and metcorologr await the
coming OF scientific observers.
TO Leave Boston In July.
The party headed by Donald Mac
petition that reached the North Pole.
1921. and to reach Batln Land in less
than IL month, with good luck. The fol-
lowing winter will be spent OH the
western shore in !otitudc 90. Tho
camp will probably he Just south Of
tho entrance Of tho dangerous Fury
and llccla strait. where the ships OF
northwestern passage. were blocked a
century ago. That is 100 miles north
of tho Arctic circle and 700 miles south
of Etah, on the shore OF Northwestern
Greenland where NacAIillans Crocker-
Land expedition passed four winters.
During the winter attempts Will b"
made by dog teams TO explore the coast
northward and in the following sum
,ner the interior OF the Island will be
penetrated. the plans for the cXpcd:-
ton call for an absence of two years
from this country. in case longer
stay is necessary. no relief expedition
will be sent according TO present ar
engagements. II the ship is crushed in
the ice. the party plans TO retreat by
dog teams 10 Fort Churchill. the trad
ing post II the foot of hudson Bay.
and to return TO civilization bE wa
of Northwestern Canada.
Start in Schooner Bowdoin.
Tho schooner Bowodin. named for the
college of which Macmillan is Eradu.
ate and a present faculty member. VII!
carry the expedition. 1t is expected
ally designed for the work required OF
It. will be launched at East Boothhay
Nc, the coming summer II Is 10 De
of the Gloucester fisherman knockao bout
type of 10 tons displacement. OF I'm.
usually strong construction ana
shcathed with ironwood TO resist the
grip of the ice as far as is poSS ible. II
vii! he approximately cighty-scvcn :cct
onc-half feet and will be equipped
with crude oil engines capable of de-
VelopinG sXty-horSe power. In ADD.
ton to 1000 gallons Of crude OIL. "on
coal, the Bowdoin will carry in her
hold stores and supplies for SIN men
for two years.
The Macmillan Arctic Association.
just organized. with Lieutenant Peary
AS president. will back the expedition.
II is composed of 8owdoin College
alumni and other friends OF the eA-
plorer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
Mddle-Czass Girl
Has Been Spoiled
Satch Is Declaration Made
By One of Londo1e's
Papers.
LONDON. Feb. 14-mrhe presen

LONDON, Feb. 14.-'rhe present-day
mfddle-class girl has been spoiled, she
is lazy. restless, seeking and
esotistical, has a better time than any
other women in the world but she is
never satisfied" accused a woman writ
ing to the London Daily News over the
signature victorian"
The young married woman of to-
day appears to think that she is the
only woman who has ever had any do
mcSttc difficulties. or had to do any
work. she writes. ".rhc fact is, Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
Markets

s,Cont.nued From rage EievcnD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
HOUSE REDUCES FUND
FOR FIGHT ON HOG CHOLERA
Also Dcriin~s to Grnut S:)O0.O0O to
Meet Menace OF European
Corn norcr.
LILY Associntedr Pros

by ASsoca ted Press.
WASlItNGTUN, Feb. 14.--By Il vote
OF lI2 to LAG the House. in passing the
SSU'Voo,00O agriculture appropriation
olti. today refused to decrease by SIS
ooo the appropriation of Sl25.0Q0 for
crops.
AS finally approved. the bill provides
Ssa,oOo for immediate use. the remain
ing si9o,0oO to be used during the year
beginning next July
Representative ByrncS. Democrat.
south Carolina: led the fight to retain
me appropriation at $4,000.
me House today reduced by $780,
0Oo the half-million dollar fund for
combating hog cholera. and refused
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
INTERNATIONAL SHOW
antwerp Now Making Plans TO Hold
World. Exposition Of Motor
Vehicles.

BALTIMORE. Md, Fec. l4.-An In
ternationai exhibition OF automob!lcs
Will be held AT Antwerp. Belgium,
during the coming summer in connec.
iion with the Olympic games. James
Gustavus whitley. Belgian consul al
baltimore, announced today. The cX-
hioition viii! include AL classes OF
motor cars and accessories. CONNER.
c:ai and agricultural tractors Tenn
,po-ary free entry FOR foreign exhibits.
VIII be granted. and every possible
facility will be. given 20 foreign OK
hib!tors, Mr.. Whiteicy said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15

to grant $4,000 to fsh, the European
corn borer.
Southern members said the larger
appropriation for lighting crop pests
was OF immense Importance to the
South, particularly to cotton growers.
the hgh; Tor $4,000 for Immediate use
was nadL so that the Agriculture De-
Dartiucnt could soon begin building
Carolnas. TO experiment with the ar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15

scnic treatment for erudica,inp >,
boil wccvil. u
Department officials. nc said. ba,
moI CHOSEN the site OF the new esper
\tnont statnn. but have informed III
'that one Of the more northcrm OF ~
Southern States. is planned. " -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
High Peak nlo,yn on.

SYDNEY, Feb. 14.--Jt is learned
that large part of Mount Dawson.
the highest peak on tho Island OF Rabi
in the Fiji Islands. was blown of bv
a seismic distur bancc early in Octo-
Der. So far as known, there were no
casualties
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
Concern Get. Mig Contract.

NOrfOIk Concern t,ets HlE tOHtfact.
PORTSMOUTH, VA. FEB. l4.-Ihe
several contracts for the construction
OF the quay we'll AT No. dry dock at
the navy-yard has been awarded. The
largest OF the contracts goes 10 Nor
folk concern OF contractors. The other
Two 20 New York and Ohio contractors.
The total cost OF the work Will be ABOUT
$3.50. 600.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
ASHORE OFF FIRE ISLAND
steamship Maiden, Hound From Bo,to.
to Norfolk, Calls for As
sistanre.
BY Associated Press

] fsy NaSOClateI FTees
NEW YORK Feb. l4-The steamship
Maiden. of the New England Fuel and
transportation Company, reported by
wireless carly today that she was
mat assistance he sent Immediately.
No other details were given in the
message.
The vessel Of &.ona tons. lef, Boston
yesterday for Norfolk, Va
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-20
Williston To Have
Largest Community
Tree In North Dakota

Williston, N. D., Dec. 2o.-The
Commercial club at Williston Is do
ing something novel this year in the
way of providing q public celebration
of the holiday. season. A .twenty-four
foot fir tree, heavily, branched and
beautiful in every respect has been
secured from the mountain forests OF
the west. The tree was set up on
Main street this week. and is arousing
good deal of interest In the city and
among the farmers and, people Of
neighboring towns. The tree is load.
ed with an abundance Of beautiful
decorations and q myriad of electric
lights. which are lighted during the
evening. Five hundred feet of tinsel
alone hang from the branches Of the
tree. Many of sthe decorations, such
as Christmas stockings and candy
bags were made up for the tree by the
children Of the city's public schools.
The Williston tree is not only the
largest community tree in the state Of
North Dakota, but one Of the largest
in the whole northwest. 1t is some-
thing long to be remembered. The
tree is one Of the many features Of
the Christmas shopping carnival that
Is now going on at Willtston.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-20
Judge-Elect Lowe
OF Minot Acquitted
n. OF Serious Charge

Rugby, N. D., Dec. 20.-Attorney
John c. Lower, judge-elect from sMi-
not. tried in the Pierce county court
on a charge of rape, brought against
him by. Miss Joy Eddy Newmack, was
acquitted by the jury which brought
in a verdict at a late hour Sunday, af-
ter being out for several hours. The
cas- has attracted wide attention be-
cause Of the prominence Of the defend
ant. The al was brought here or a
change of venue and a special term
~ ra1-rr called on the ground that the
general setting at Minot might be
,sf. i5ErMrn3 ore way or the other.
Attorney Lowe was recently elected
Judge Of the district court with the
support Of the Nonpartisan league.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-20
Claims To Have Been
Injured When Drawn On
Sled Eai.iad Motorcycle

Drake. N. d.. Dec. 2O.-A dam
age aSt;t:u has been started in the
distriG c>surt here by Attorneys
Z. d. Morrow ( Brake anG Il.
X. SinascrS OF M%nst in h.l,atf OF
T,Ni3 stgac, -yrar-ctd Bake
y@a:;.. :I&s. tsst . @s'ph Keller nf
Drake, T.cc psai; TIA seeks $ta,-
60 for Injuries ALLEGED TO h4vc
b:Sn suffered wisca invited by
~ - IL get on g E:a'ld sled for
q ,;iG. l.s.aiEd kc;.ar's m3lDr-
eve about three weeks ago. TIC
Plaintiff charges that Keller
d.~rn his motorcycle, drawing
t..;s slo,f ard boy, through the
streets CT Brake at 4 high rate
CT speed and that when APP
preaching a cross street met IN
au5S1H ,+is ard in a%ttcsnrtins I
PASS CEASED, TIC sled and boy to
be thi's'fvgs sssf::s. INST q wheel Of the
autoTs' bile. The pla!ltiT c:a!71s
,!:r WIS rendered unconscious for
%>-o~-' days and suffered other
injuries.
Ks's;cr is connec:cd with the
s~.asc.oNncu mill at Drake.