New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-04-30
Tammany Leaders Get Word
From Tom Smith. Who
Received Cable From Wife
of Leader. Dated Dublin
]. r. Noorhis Pays Tribute
Venerable Sachem of the
Hall Says Boss Was Great
Advocate of Truthfulness

few OF Mr. Croker's old cronies left in
Tammany Hall, and those OF them who
eould be reached last night were much
al met him here last summer, when he
appeared 10 be in rugged health Tor a
man of his age.
Thomas F. Smith, secretary of Tam
many Hall, received cabley-am from
Mrs Croker late yesterday afternoon
announcing the sudden death Of her
husband. The cable was dated Dublin
Ireland, 4:36 p. NJ, April %. and sal id
simply, "Mr. Croker passed away sud
denly
Charles T. Murphy, present leader OF
Tammany Hall. was on the golf links
AZ Good Ground, l.. J.. where tine
Murphy summer home is located, when
the cablegrsm reached Mr.. Smith.
Mr. Smith imm ediately Informed all
- tho old Tammany leaders and asso-
ciates Of Nh Croker whom he could
roach. They included Thomas T. Foley
William Dalton, Thomas F. McAvoy
Lewis Nixon. Maurice Fctherston. Per-
clvsl +. Maggie. John r. Voorhis. grand
sarhem Of the Tsmmany organization
all oldtime leaders and some Of them
stili serving as district chiefs.
Tribute From Voorhis
Former United States Senator James
a. 0'Gornan, former Justice Edward
T.. Mccall, afterwards chairman Of the
old Public Service Commission: Louis
T Haffcu, J. Sergeant Cram and others
among those who were close friends Of
the old leader. were informed Of his
death and expressed deep sorrow.
Mayor Hvlan said:
Tho death Of Richard Croker see.
the passing OF the last of the great po-
ltical generals Of two decades ago.
He built up the Democratic organize
ton in this city when chieftain Of
Tammany Hall along lines that have
maintained it's supremacy in the city
and have made it power in state and
national politics.
AS a political, general he has had
few equals. Firm in his friendships,
ne was stanch supporter, but as q
political enemy he was relentless. OF
he typical kindly Irish nature, he will
be best remembered by his many quiet
acts Of charity.
Announcement Of his death comes
as Il great shock 70 his many friends in
America, and especially In New York.
His wife and family have my deepest
sympathy in this sad moment
"o'ti " oVRHis' PfeSioeHt OF me
BOARD of Elections, who is in his
rincty-third year. was one Of the
Croker heutcnants in Tammany Hall
during the latter years Of the old
chiefs reign. Up TO within four or
five years Of CTokcr's retirement.
however, Mr.. Noorhis had been al anti
Tammany Democrat. Speaking Of his
old friend last night, he said:
Il was very much shocked TO hear
Of Mir. Cookers death. | thought he
had fully recovered from his illness
If a year ago. | saw him last summer
when he was in this country and en-
loyed renewing our old associations.
My intercourse with him when he was
leader Of Tammany Hall had always
been pleasant and satisfactory He
stood for Integrity and honesty in all
the dealings we had. He WAS great
advocate of truthfulness. He had con
tempt for dcceitful man. When he
vas at the head OF the organization,
ard | was IN POSITION 10 make some
appointments, ne SAID to me:
Wanted Good Men on Job.
4 IF We send you any men for ap
pointment IN your department o,
bureau whom you consider unfit fo1
, the Jobs, don't appoint them. II yor
think they are fit, put them on The
job
Il always found Dick Croker on the
lowell with all his associates and he
expected them 10 b. on the level with
MIN. have met Mrs. Croker and
tound her 10 be & most cstlmsb]e
woman, with an unusual degree OF in.
telligence."
Charles +. Alexander, president Of
ire National Democratic Club, Of whiot
MIR. Croker was a member, said thai
'ae old Iammary leader had retained
ms membership on the board OF Cover.
nors Of the club and took a lively in.
lerest in its affairs. though living in
Ireland Mr.. Alexander said he con
tnouted 500 year regularly and larger
amounts for special purposes. Mr. Gro
ker attended meeting of the board
OF directors and dinner held in their
fonor when he was in New York last
year.
am very glad to say that MIR.
Croker was still a governor of this clrih
when he died said Nj Alexander
Up 20 the very last he retained his
interest and devotion % the oreaniza-
ton
Record Will Live, Says Tom Smith
Secretary Thomas F. Smith said
In the passing Of Richard Croker
death has robbed Us OF Il superior man.
But MS established character and great
record as respected and efficient
leader Will live long. No man ever
served IN that capacity IN anv marty
who was more loved by those who knew
MIN ;hsn was Mr.. Croker He was a
man OF rugged honesty and fearless
courage, CONSCIENTIOUS and right
minced He was incapable Of doinY 2
small thing. He was among the most
human Of men. He knew poverty ana
p.tled II. and lived life that was full
Of kindly deeds. He always respond. 4
quickly 70 any worthy call Of human
ny. He was proud of Tammanv. it's
or gin, principles, development and rec
ORC HIS leadership of the organization
vas mar ked b. intelligence and energy
and sincere desire TO dignifv it bv
promoting the public good"
Former Senator James A. O'Gorma,
|ho was an Intimate friend Of the old
leader, said:
For almost forty years he exercised
A powerful influence in the civic and
political affairs OF New York CITY. Re
was often ar object Of attack, but his
many thousands OF friends admired
MIN for his force OF character and de-
Votloh 20 the Democratic party, whose
followers he led in New York for many
years"
). Sergeant Gram, who was president
o. the Dock Board under Mayor yan
WICK and an associate of Ny. Croker
n Tammany Hall, said:
! know nothing Of Mr. Croker that
Il '.