The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 1, 1903, Page 35

D atl e Pages 35048 | — THE SAN FRANCISCO, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1903. MONSTER PARADE AND CHEERING TESTIFY TO CROCKER'S Republican Leader Receives an Ovation. Thousands Greet the - Popular Candidate. Line of Route Is Filled With Humanity. BRI was 1 . sivd SIGNAL TO MARCH GIVEN. ted A &h CHEERS GREET CROCKER. wn by two Crock and_with § tag as aids. Mr. C prar t from the muiti- ker,” ‘‘Here comes the 1 vote all right for ed to get Mr shake band, the third r followed the carr can leader. The -4 Greater San F hearty welcome carried trans the pcisco ed er: ar- ttoes >rocker for M ker is -Our Choice,” “We | for Henry J. Crocker.” The lub was led & the following er atlien, J. Goldman, k Grimes, C. G. Nagle . . IN LINE. then marched hirty-eighth Dis- iends of Henry RICT CLUBS led by Marshal nsisted of Lynch’s the clubs of the rd, Forty-fourth and S composed of the League Club, and the district clubs which were stan 5 *‘We are for Cr € the cry of the son alks 3 back in thundering ton The sixth division co the next Mayor,” rchers in the firth s of men on the cry and sent it sisted of a pletur- esque parade of wegons and teams bear- | Forty-first, Forty- | -— Y in Enormous Throngs. can candidate for Bherifft. Many he wagons were filled with men carry- E heir cry was, ‘““Viote ch and the Republi- Rep part of the parade was brilliant red fire burning in dozens of the wagons Marshal D. B. Faktor led the sixth di- vision, alded by George Dryden, Carl Browell. The end of sisted of hundreds of men parencies bearing the Is Our Friend!” *“Lynch ngman's, Friend BAHRS GETS AN OVATION. te on the Republican ticket and a se of the crowds and he won a Future Work!"” to meet the ap- judging by the jopular candidate m of the parade was com- of the Golden Gate »n, who turned Ailgeltinger, Re- Supervisor. The eys and e T d with f Aigeltinger and horses and decked with small flags. arth, T fifth and ht up the ember nner s less than one hour and rew more enthuslastic the t is the lot of few men to re- des there was but one sentiment y the many thousands who J. Crocker will be vic- ed for Mayor on Tuesday Cr Crocker! Three was the cry that an candidate for oth outpouring of rriage conatining he Republican party es buflding. The n with a will and a tiger several over and they repeated again 1 again after Crocker had risen to his feet, doffed his hat, bowed his acknowledgments and in a short speech assured the gathered thou- sands that his election meant clean, hon- e | and judi- clous handling of the sums to be raised for the greater San Francisco. Never in the history of political campaigns in this ety a reception been tendered to any can- - such as was given Crocker. one voice rose the vocal demonstrations of those assembled at this point. Its vol- ume was such that it instilled into the b of the few faint-hearted ones in the crowd a feeling that defeat was im- possible and caused them to cheer like mad for Crocker. It was infectious also, that good old Republican yell, and be- fore its last echo had died away new volces, imbued with the spirit of victory, took it up and once again started the cry “Crocker, Crocker, Crocker! Three cheers for Crocker!” So dense was the crowd in front of the | Claus Spreckels building that it was with | great difficulty that the carriage contain- {ng the Republican candidate for Mayor was able to make a few feet headway. Fhe cordon of mounted police that pre- D(ed-_’d the carriage tried its best to kaep | the way clear, but the admiring crowd | would not be denied. Time after time it | thronged to the side of the carriage, anx- | jous to cheer its choice for Mayor and to | assure him that he was the selection of | those who had at heart the interests of the city. It was a sight good to behold, “Crocker, cheers the banne passed the c! called v his pleasant greetings. | arried transpar- | the motto, “His Record as a | icket re iven an ovation | o o ToF o | and the mere appearance of the banners | bearing his name brought arade and that sentiment | Like | h division consisted of Judge | host of his friends, | es the Bahrs Volunteers. | it the parade occu- | | a1so, | record as a business man and as an em- Supporters March in Lengthy Divisions. + ! | this commingling of horny-handed sons of toll, men of leisure merchants, all anxious to show that Crocker was the man who would re ve their votes The reception tendered Henry Lynch, Republican candidate for Sheriff, amount- | ed to an ovation. Many in the great crowd had every son to cheer Lynch “We are for , Hen- | and to shout out, ry,” for few if any have done as much | for the toilers of this city as has the Re- | publican candidate for Sheriff. Great, was the reception given Edward Algeltinger, candidate for Supervisor. His rloyer is known to hundreds of voters forth long, loud and hearty cheers. CHEERING AND WAVING. At Market and Twelfth streets the big procession countermarched. There the scene of enthusiasm continued and the immense erowd that had gathered shout- ed and cheered as the long line turned and returned on Market street. People of all conditions of life were out and walt- ed until after the last of the marching throng and the transparencies had pass- ed. The laboring classes were much in evidence. Men of toll stepped from the sidewalk and waved their acclaim. Each of the candidates recelved more than a hearty ovation and it was clear that the people were with them. There ‘was scarcely a cry for candidates of other parties, though there are often such in demonstrations of this kind. The ap- pearance of Crocker was the signal for the outburst. The candidate for Mayor bowed and smiled as he passed along. Many rushed near to the side of the ca? riage and gave Crocker assurances of support. He thanked them and seemed quite pleased with the greeting. As the other candidates followed in the countermarch they recelved the same en- couragement and in the same hearty man- ner. It was a scene that would {nstill hope into the heart of any party organi- zation and demonstrated more than any- thing else the sentiments of the people on political questions. ‘When the procession returned on the other side of Market street there were still thousands of people on the sidewalk and the cheering and waving was re- newed. Flags waved from the sidewalk, horns tooted and music and the roll of drums increased .the tumult. The glare of the red fire fell on a crowd with hands and hats in alr. SIS TP CHEERS FOR CROCKER. Thousands of people lined the main thoroughfare last night and cheered for Continued on Page 36, Column 1. * EXT Tuesday evening E3 the results of the mu- N nicipal election will’ be signaled from the dome of The Caly building, so that the news will be known at the earliest opportunity to citizens in every part of the city. If Henry J. Crocker, the Republican candidate, is elect- ed, red lights and rockets will anncunce it. If Eugene E. Schmitz, the Union Labor leader, is victori- ous, green flares and rockets will illuminate the sky. If Franklin K. Lane, the Democratic nominee, is declared the choice of the voters, white signals will be set off. Remember the color of the signals: CROCKER . SCHMITZ . GREEN LANE ... ... WHITE A stereopticon will throw re- turns for the entire municipal ticket upon a white screen in front of The Call building and a rapid service of bulletins will convey the results of the elec- ticn to the people. Bulletins will also be shown at the Oakland office of The Call, 1118 Broadway. ... RED + THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, OFFICIALS OF LAST NIGHT'S BIG PARADE AND FLASHLIGHT MONSTER CAVALCADE PASSED ALONG MARKET STREET. PICTURE TAKEN AS — ane Fails to Attract Voters to Street Meetings and He Gives Up All Hope of His Election. F there existed yesterday in all San Francisco a merchant, a business man, yes, even a politiclan, that doubted the strength of Henry J. Crocker and was ignorant of the weak- ness of Franklin K. Lane, the demonstra- tion of last evening should be sufficient todispel his delusion and supply his de- ficient knowledge. The object lesson was sufficient to penetrate the upderstanding of the densest and most benighted citizen of all the municipality, The rald planned by the economical managers of the Democratioc campaign upon the ranks of the voters assembled to cheer the Republican hosts came to a cheaper, more inglorious fallure than even its cheapness warranted. An even- ing paper that has lent its damaging in- dorsement to the candidate of McNab an- nounced with clarion cry that Lane, quick of wit, would take advantage of the crowds gathered at the expense of Re- publican- redfire and with his logic and his eloguence win them over to his cause. The matter of campaigning at the ex- pense of an opposing party is a thing unique in the history of political battles. Its result will probably permit it to stand lone as the only one of its kind. At the appointed hour Lane, true to the an- nouncement of his journalistic champion, appeared on Mission street and opened the flood gates of his eloquence. But the crowd was gathering to witness the dem- onstration of the Republican hosts and to hear the truth from Henry J. Crocker. Lane's carriage was deserted and his logic went to waste on the alr of night. MOVES HIS VAN. Chagrined, but not unnerved, he moved his van amiong- the throngs of Market street.- His voice was there drowned by the mighty ‘cheers for Crocker and the Republican ticket. He decided upon re- treat, and his van was hurried to Sixth street. Here a mass of people had gath- ered to watch the Republican parade. Breaking through the line Lane opened his batteries, but the shouts for Crocker overwhelmed him, and he left the street alone in the hands of the Republican - T0" thousands, but not until he had started to build for himself an easy place to fall by announcing that the nomination he held had been forced upon him against his will. The weakness of Lane as a can- didate was clearly and absolutely demon- strated. It had been announced in glar- ing type in his evening organ that he would speak at twenty-five places. He re- tired from the fleld after the fourth fail- ure to get an Interested audlence. Ardent supporters of Lane in the Democratic party are .now convinced of the utter hopelessness. of his campaign. The fight is between Crocker and Schmitz. Another significant fact last evening af- forded ‘gratification to the Republicans. There was a decided slump in the Schmitz meetings. Whatever may be said to the contrary, there is living proof of the fact that Henry J, Crocker is winning support in the strong union labor districts. CROCKER’S CAMPAIGN. The splendid demonstration of last night was but a fitting ending to a day of hearty and enthusiastic campaigning on the part of Henry J. Crocker. Noon of yesterday found Mr. Crocker greeting the members on the floor of the Builders’ Ex- change. He recelved a most hearty re- ception from the many contractbrs and builders, who declared themselves in no uncertain terms. They realize what it means to their in- terests in the city to have such a man as Henry J. Crocker at the head of the city government. From the Bullders' Ex- change Mr. Crocker had a busy time greeting friends along Market street, and then visited such business houses as Stein, Simon & Co. and the Goodyear Rub- ber Company, going through their many departments and finding friends and hearty supporters in each place. The porters in the firm of Redington Brothers declared themselves unitedly for Crocker. In the later afternoon Mr. Crocker made a tour of the Italian district, where he has hosts of friends. They turned out to greet him, especially when he stopped uch resorts at the Buon Gusto, Bazu- Sanguinetti's and a number of others. The wave of popularity in favor of Henry J. Crocker for Mayor rose steadily and fast until last night, when it broke its Democrats Ready to Stand by ‘Crocker. & bounds and swept him to certain victory. | The signals of victory are flying all along the Republican line. The important duties now at hand are to bring the reg- istered Republicans to the polls and to adopt an effect) ystem of watching the count. The new ballot law goes into practical effect next Tuesday and Re- publican voters should guard against placing an X anywhere outside of the Republican column. Vote the straight ticket next Tuesday. Ruef has fired the last round of ammu- nition in his arsenal. He found a news- paper willing to publish his list of rene- gades and his following is, not sufficient to create any apprehension in the Repub- lican camp. Ruef is behind Schmitz. Martin Kelly is behind Lane. The people who despise besses and have no respect for boss-ridden candidates are for Henry J. Crocker. RECEIVED BY FRIENDS. George Dietterle Is Warmly Enter- tained by Fellow Workers. The employes of Goldberg, Bowen & Co. held a political meeting anu entertain- ment last evening in honor of George Dietterle, who is a candidate for Super- visor on the Republican ticket. The meeting was attendéd by all the employes of the different stores of Gold- berg, Bowen & Co., and was called to order by S. L. Lansburgh, chairman of the club. Dietterle, on his arrival, was cheered and applauded and when he took thé stand it was some time before he could speak. In part his address was as fol- lows: “Friends and fellow workers: I want to thank you for the Interest you have displayed in my behalf during the present | campaign. When I think of the numer- ous other attractions that are taking place in this city to-night I feel sincerely grate- ful to you and wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the large at- tendance here this evening. “I assure you that should I be elected on Tuesday there will be none of you that will regret having done what you have toward my election.” At the conclusion of the political part of the meeting the musical talent of the store was displayed and refreshments were served. —— CROCEER’S GOOD SENSE. In view of the fact that the incoming administration will have the expenditure of a number of million dollars supplied by the taxpayers for the purpose of acquir- ing a new sewer system, modern school- houses, a City and County Hospital and the like, it would be to the credit of the city could Crocker be elected, that he might bring to the disbursement of these vast sums the good sense for which he has long been noted in business circles. One can never tell, though, how far com- mon sense or how far sentiment or preju- | | | | 1 | | ENGTH | Millions Await In- vestment in City. Crocker’s Success Will Float the Bonds. Present Attitude of Real Estate Dealers.: HERE s one aspect of the Mayor's I fight that workingmen should con- sider very jusly, and that is the sale of the bonds. The bani of the State have de d that if Schi is elected they will not purchase a dol- lar's worth of the bonds. Men with money know that if Ruef gets control of the mu- nicipal government it will be unsafe to invest their money. Nothing is so timid as capital. Is it rea. sonable to suppose that with the grafting and corrupt men whom Ruef will put in the Commissions the bankers are going to invest nearly $15,000,000 in the muniei- pality? The bonds will be a drug on the market. If Crocker is elected they will find a ready sale; a sale means that all | that immense sum of money will be ex- pended in building the schoolhouses, the library, the hospital and the sewers. This will mean the employment of thousands of carpenters, painters, metal workers, bricklayers, stone masons and unskilled laborers of every kind. Already work is becoming slack, and money is tighter than it has been for four or five years. To keep the great body of workingmen employed some great public undertakings are absolutely necessary. Laboring men should consider this care- fully. If Schmitz is elected capital will not touch the bonds. If Crocker is elect- ed the $18,000,000 will be expended in great public improvements and there will be work for everybody. It is also a well-known fact that the incumbency of Mayor Schmitz during the last two years has kept millions of pri- vate capital out ef San Francisco. The workingmen have not felt this because times were good and there was plenty of employment. But the tide has turned Times are going to be harder all over the Union. San Francisco can escape only if her municipal government commands the con- fidence of men of money. A prominent real estate dealer has a client who is only awaiting the result of the election to in- | vest over $1,000,000 in a large enterprise here. Do the labor unions want Schmitz more than they want steady employment? ———— AIGELTINGER LEGION. Driving Association’s Parade Out of Regard for the Nominee. ‘The Golden Gate and the San Francisco driving associations turned out in large numbers for Supervisor Edward H. Aigel® tinger last night. It was one of the finest and most extensive features of the pa- geant and was a good-sized parade by itself. The driving clubs gave the candi- date for Supervisor a great testimonial of their regard for him, and every vehicle was decorated and covered with banners. Aigeltinger’s efforts for good roads and his past excellent record are appreciated to the extent that there is scarcely a member of either association that is not working for his election. The Aigeltinger division of the parade formed at the corner of Golden Gate and Van Ness avenues. Before 8 o'clock mors than fifty véhicles had collected, and the signal to start was given. I B. Dalzfel was marshal and J. McTigue and F. W. Thompson acted as aids. Then came three buglers from the United -States army. Two large transparencies followed, in which were displayed colored lights. One of the transparencies announced that the two assoclations were shoulder to shoul- der for the present Supervisor. After the transparencies the members of the assoclations rode in single file. First came a number of sulkies and road carts, then a line of buggles, after whica were several four-in-hands drawn by plumed horses. Then heavy carryalls and transparencies loaded down with men, each carrying a tin horn or a megaphone, drew up at the rear of the driving asso- clations’ section. The teamsters wers represented by several large decorated wagons, crowded with humanity and glowing with red fire. Several other trades had vehicles of some sort in line and contributed to the success of the turn- out. Along the line of march the Super- visor's popularity “was attested by the applause which greeted the appearance of his banners. The action of the driving associations in appearing in last night's parade was voluntary and done to manifsst their con- sideration for what the candidate had done for them since his entry into office. Aligeltinger stood for good govern- ment and good roads. It was due to him that many of the pavements have been repaired, but the good work is by no means ended yet and will be continued during the next term, for which he will be surely elected to serve. —_— Hynes of Alameda. A vote .for “Billy” Hynes, the come- dian, will be a vote for Gavin McNab and Frank H. Gould, who will be his attor- neys; Hynes has advertised that he has not charged for his singing, whereas for years he has been paid from $5 to $10 each time that he appeared, except in a very few instances; Hynes was regis- tered as a voter in Alameda County in 1895 and 1896, and has not been regis- tered In San Francisco since then until September 19 last, showing that for seven years he has not been sufficiently inter- ested in municipal affairs to register and vote. Hynes has shown by his actions that he is individually opposed to labor unions. His friends are still claiming that he is a native son, although his dice will prevall in a municipal election.— | registration on September 19 shows that Marysville Appeal. he is a native of Vermont.