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THE BKOOKLTK DAILY lofty YOBKj WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBEB 19Q0. 20 THE CROWD IN FRONT OF THE EAGLE BUILDING. FIFTEEN THOUSAND AT EAGLE MANHATTAN BRANCH CLUBS WERE CROWDED TD HEAR THE RETURNS. tor' of the Cathedral, were among those who remained in the club house. Commissioner Keller, when approached by an Eagle reporter.

Bald he had nothing to say for publication. "If I do not seem as affable as usual," said the Commissioner, "you understand there is a reason for it." "Are you surprised by the vote in the city?" "I am very much surpijlsed by the result in the city and state. No, I will not say I am disappointed by Mr. McKinley's election." At 10:30 o'clock about one hundred members of the Republican Club, carrying brooms and flags and headed by a brass hand, marched up to the Democratic Club, halted Ave minuteB, ahouted "Four, four years more," and "Ice, ice, ice. Ice, Ice," and then returned to the club house, a half dozen blocks away.

Later they marched to the Hoffman House and to the Democratic state fore 10:30 o'clock half the members who had been at the club house had gone home. ver orderly crowd assembled at the Hanover Club in Williamsburgh. The entertainment committee had arranged to announce th. returns in the grill. The handsome club house never looked better and the bulletins were promptly displayed and the members seemed to be particularly well pleased with the service.

Odell and Woodruff were loudly cheered, but McKinley and Roosevelt carried off the honors of the evening, so far as cheers were concerned. The Hanover Club members received Eagle bulletins which were highly appreciated. Before 11 o'clock most of the members had gone home. The Lincoln Club had a large crowd at the club house on Putnam avenue and the attendance would have been very much larger had not many of the members belonging to other clubs gone elsewhere. An unusually large number of members was present at the Aurora Grata Club rooms.

The early announcement of the vote sent the members home before 11 o'clock. Republican enthusiasm was abundant and of course the enthusiasm was effervescent. A hundred or more members of the Oxford Club spent the evening at the club rooms, where a telegraph operator gave out the re turna. When the result or the vote in New York State was announced, the members seemed to take this as an indication of the direction the wind was blowing, and started for home at a very early hour, feeling satisfied that McKinley and Roosevelt would be the next President and Vice President. AS HEARD IN THE THEATERS.

Bulletins From the Eagle Read From the Stage and Advocates of McKinley or of Bryan Applaud. Election returns were announced at all the theaters in Brooklyn last night. The management of all the playhouses learned long ago that on election night this convenience must be provided. In most these plates only telegraphic service had been provided and the bulletins from the Eagle were shown to the theater goers. Blanche Walsh played in "More Than Queen" at the Montauk Theater to a crowded house.

Judge Green announced the bulletins between the acts. He read the Eagle extra to the audience while the ink upon it was still wet. Eagle bulletins were also read and aroused much enthusiasm. It was plain that tne Montauk was filled with a McKinley Roosevelt audience, there being scarcely a handclap for Bryan. Judge Green's announcement that "the negro vote in Georgia was very light to day" caused continued laughter.

The announcement of the Eagle bulletin that Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff had run ahead of Odell in Kings County seemed to delight the audience. "McKinley and Roosevelt have been elected," was the bulletin that caused the audience to shout itself hoarse. The Columbia Theater also had a big house, "Brother Officers" being the attraction. At regular intervals bulletins were announce! from the most of them being greeted with applause.

Mention of the names of McKinley and Roosevelt was uniformly followed by applause. Here, too, the final result was announced before the performance closed. A good sized audience was at the Grand Opera House last night, where "The Sign of the Cross" was played. The performance was frequently interrupted by election bulletins which a reader gave the audieuce. "Teddy" and "Tim" were favorites with the audience.

Bryan also received much applause. The vote from the Southern States was always accompanied by cheers and applause for the silver candidate. "Siberia" was presented to an appreciative audience at the Bijou last night. Here the mention of Bryan's name provoked loud applause. McKinley and Roosevelt came in for a liberal share as returns were announced, but it was evident, that the audieuce was largely made up of Bryanites.

At Hyde Behman's the election bulletins frequently created in the large audience a frenzy of excitement. When the result of the election was announced the audience seemed to be ready to go home. DEVERY'S CONGRATULATIONS. He Tells His Captains What Excellent Duty They Performed at the Election. Here is a notice Chief Devery sent to all his police captains last night: Police Department of the City of New York.

No. 300 Mulberry street, November 6. 1900. Sir: It becomes my pleasant duty, at the close of one of the most important and earnestly contested elections in the history of our country, to communicate to you and the members of your command my sincere approbation of the faithful conduct of the members of the police force in the performance of their duty of maintaining perfect order and thoroughly enforcing the law. Notwithstanding apprehension, excited by groundless predictions of disturbance and violation of law, in no election of such great Importance as the present in nation and state has better order been preserved and less violation of the law been committed, either pertaining to the conduct of the election or the public peace throughout the city.

The manner in which you have performed your duty fully sustains the confidence reposed in you a duty which there was every assurance you would perform under any and all circumstances. At no time had any doubt been entertained of your ability and purpose to discharge every obliga tion imposed upon you. The rocerds of the day likewise demonstrate that the people of this great city have every regard and respect for authority and good order, and the manner in which the day has been observed by our citizens is timely proof of order and sobriety under the pressure and tension of creat public agitation, which fact has contributed no little part in making your duties less idf ficult and arduous. Read this to the members of your command at three successive platoon roll calls Immediately following its receipt. WILLIAM S.

DEVERY, Chief of Police. Big Crowds Evinced Full Appreciation of Quick and Correct OTHER PAPERS DISTANCED Special Interest Shown in the Map Giving the Complexion' of the Various States. Fifteen thousand people were gathered around the Eagle bulletin at the Twenty third street branch, Manhattan, the crowd extending along Broadway from Twenty second to Twenty third street, and down th'e former street half a block. There was a large proportion of women in the mass and they constantly displayed enthusiasm over the returns. The crowd began for gather at 5 o'clock.

At 5:25 the first authentic bulletin was shown on the Eagle blackboard, as well as by its two stereopticons. One other pa per displayed the first bulletin at 6:40 and stLI another at 7:05. A special interest was taken In the Eagl map, which displayed the Republican states in blue and the Democratic states in red. When later returns from those states made their position positive and the colors ap peared the crowd went wild w.ith enthusiasm. From the time the bulletins began to appear on the Eagle blackboard and the screens there was no intermission in the returns.

They alternated with pictures, both moving and still, which were most inter esting. The pictures were just punctuating the returns. On the bulletins ot the other newspapers there were more pictures than information, for which the crowd was looking, the average being ten to one. The mass of people, being attracted by the pictures, would momentarily turn to them and then again refer to the Eagle for facts regarding the election. The positive statement regarding the national election was posted on the Eagle bulletin at 8:10.

At 9 o'clock there were Eagle extras for sale on the sidewalks at Twenty third street and were eagerly sought by the people, 300 being sold in a few minutes. The remainder of the supply was sent by wagon to the various hotels. As the wagon containing them was driven through the streets H. J. Griffin, manager of the Twenty third street branch, was frequently stopped "by eager Republicans anxious to get a The office of the branch was crowded with voters obtaining information and figures concerning past elections for comparison.

Elliot F. Danforth and Mrs. Danforth were in the office looking at the They remained all the evening, until the returns were complete. They thanked the Eagle for Its courtesy and prompt handling of the returns. Former Assemblyman James Oliver, who once represented Paradise in the Legislature, and who was opposed to Bryan four years ago, but this year supported him, as also among those who visited the branch during the evening.

The crowd was a good natured one and manifested its appreciation of the Eagle's efforts in the display of interesting pictures, and when Croker's picture was thrown upon the screen it was greeted with rattles, horns and jeers, mingled with shouts of "Ice! Ice!" Late in the evening the portraits of Bryan and of Croker were thrown upon the sheet upside down, whether intentionally or not could not be learned, and the prowd appreciated the position the men occupied and greeted the display with shouts of laughter. Much amusement was caused by the display, upon the bulletin of. advice to those seeking solace to apply at the Bartholdi. Quite a number of automobiles, with their occupants, took a stand on Broadway opposite the Eagle bulletin, remaining there all the evening. It was interesting to note the number or well dressed women who were in the gathering, armed with immense horns, which they blew at frequent intervals.

They seemed t) be more interested and appreciative than the men. At 12 o'clock the crowd was still large and the enthusiasm continued, all being anxious for details of Tesults for local candidates, which were being furnished for the Eagle, its bulletins giving the first authentlo information about Congressmen and other candidates at that tour. SHE WAS AN IMMUNE. "I should think your mother would punish you for that," said the neighbor's little girl to the one who had disobeyed. "She can't," was the confident reply.

"I'vs been sick and I'm not well enough to spanked yet, and she can't keep me In th house, because the doctor says I must havt fresh air and exercise. Oh, I'm having bully time!" Chicago Evening Post. The Eagle's Presidential This curious photograph wae made last night while thousands wcro watching tJM figures of McKinley and Bryan. 'Eagle Bulletins Gave the First News of McKinley's and Roosevelt's Victory. ENTHUSIASM WAS UNBOUNDED.

Sound Money Democrats Vied With. He publicans in Rejoicings Over Rebuke Administered to Bryanism. Unprecedented was the election enthusiasm shown at the clubs and theaters of Brooklyn last night. All these places of amusement were crowded and it was evident that every man, woman and child was alive to the situation. The election of a President of the United States always arouses the American people, but fast night's demonstrations surpassed anything yet seen in New York.

Bryan shouters seemed to be in the extreme minority at all the club house gatherings as well as the theaters. Seldom was a hearty Bryan shout to be heard. About 11 o'clock the gatherings began to disperse, tire election of McKinley being conceded on every hand. Elaborate preparations had Been made by the Union League Club members to secure the returns as early as possible and telegraph and telephone services were secured. The large reading and reception room of the club house was transformed into a large audience chamber, which was crowded with an anxious lot of club members and their friends.

It is estimated that over 1.000 persons were present at the club house to hear the returns. The gallery leading about the room wlls crowded with the wives and friends tee members. Clarence Barrow, ex deputy fire commissioner, who has announced the vote at the Union League for the past half dozen years, filled that rol last night as usual. Ho is familiar with political affairs and was frequently called upon to answer questions that were propounded during the evening. He is conversant with the political complexion of the districts and when a decided increase was made in some section he was quick to detect it.

The long distance telephone service was soon discarded for the telegraphic bulletins which were ticked off as rapidly as they could be received. The Eagle bulletins were greatly appreciated and were the first to reach the club house. They were eagerly read and In response to calls from the audience Mr. Barrow read the election specials to his hearers amid much enthusiasm. Kings Returns Pleased Union Leaguers.

At 8:30 o'clock the first authentic returns from Kings County were received at the club house from the Eagle office. A mighty shout went up when they were read. These were immediately followed by the announcement that Mr. McKinley had carried Buffalo. Lieutenant Governor Timothy Woodruff's good run in Kings County was also received with a shout of delight and it was some minutes before order could again be restored.

"Our Tim," as the Lieutenant Governor is familiarly called by Union Leaguers, is a great favorite with the members. He was accorded one rousing cheer after another and it was evident that the young Kings County leader has a staunch friend in every member of the club. The announcement of the complete returns from the Twenty fourth was greeted with uproarious applause. The members did not anticipate that such a large McKinley vote would be cast in that section. It was, nevertheless, very gratifying to them to learn that they had underestimated the situation.

"I don't give up the fight yet," was the telegram received from Chairman Jones of the Democratic Committee at 9 o'clock, which Mr. Barrow read amid much laughter. "Do send him the news," suggested a venerable voter in one of the front seats. "It's a shame to keep a man in such suspense," remarked Mr. Barrow.

A bulletin that Odell had carried New York etit short the Jones levity, and when the news came a few minutes later that McKinley and Roosevelt had been elected the (enthusiasm. the staid club members knew HO hounds. They are all good citizens, but they could no longer control their feelings When this dispatch was read, and for many minutes pandemonium prevailed. Order was finally restored, when a ratification meeting Sras held. Addresses were delivered by leading members of the club.

Celebrations at Other Clubs. The Invincible Club never was busier than last night, and the club house, which was recently enlarged, was far too small to accommodate the enormous crowd which filled every nook and corner. The returns were received by telegraph and telephone, as well as by messenger service. IWhen it was evident that McKinley and Roosevelt had been elected, the political workers Btarted for the downtown districts, many of them going direct to the Eagle offices, when they secured the detailed returns from the precincts of the city. A hundred or more members had gathered st the Hamilton Club to receive the election returns.

"While there was very little cheering, the members were just as anxious about the result as people elsewhere. "We have many Democrats among our members," remarked one Hamilton clubman, "but very few "of us asked for Bryan. McKinley got most of our ballots, because we are firm believers In sound money. How could a good business man be for anything else?" Having satis fled themselves that McKinley and Roosevelt nad been elected, they wound up the evening In the dining room, where a light supper was served. The calm and dignified manner in which the Brooklyn Club took the election ought to be a lesson to those who to day can scarcely speak above a whisper or require the attentions of physicians.

A double bulletin service was received, and it was interesting to see how complacently the members heard the returns read. Most of them had voted for McKinley. although many of them, like their neighbors, the Hamilton Club men, are Democrats. They seemed to be sure ol McKinley's election and simply came around to the club house as a matter of form. "Not a bet has been made by a Brooklyn Club man," said one gray haired member to an Eagle reporter.

"You see," continued he, "there was no one here to take bets against McKinley." A lunch was served at the Brooklyn Club just before the members returned home. This year the Montauk Club was exceptionally quiet. As usual the returns were received, the members made one special preparation for the event. The club house, near the Prospect Park Plaza, was crowded with members and their friends early in the evening. By midnight few members could be "found about the Montauk.

Probably 1,000 persons assembled at the Crescent Athletic Club hp use on Clinton street "'tb' learn the result. It was difficult to tell "Who were Republicans or Democrats, but judging from the applause the majority of their "ballots were cast for sound money candidates. Barly in the evening the members seemed to be satisfied with the indications and be headquarters. SECRETARY. GAGE'S VIEWS.

He Says Industrial and Commercial Interests Have the Host Cause for Thankfulness. Washington; November 7. Secretary Gage in speaking of the election result last night said "The reBult will bring a sense of gratification and triumph to the rank and file, as well as to the leaders of the Republican party. "If this were all that the result Involved one could look on It with a sense of comparative indifference. To my mind, however, this is but the most minor consideration.

It is the broad industrial and commercial interests to which the result must bring a feeling of profound thankfulness. "It is not necessary to descant on the propositions of the opposition. These proposi tlone have been rejected and we have the assurance that no serious interruption to the on going of business affairs is to occur. The country, that portion of it at least which carries the burdens and risks of enterprise and industry, will give a sigh of relief that we have been delivered from dangers which could not be measured. Thus relieved, new confidence and courage will everywhere be felt and the good conditions In finance, trade and Industrial activity now so observable on every hand, ought to and undoubtedly will be strengthened and advanced.

"It is to be hoped that the victorious party will realize that its triumph only serves to increase its responsibilities; not to its adherents merely, but to all the people. The protests and criticisms of the minority, when made In good faith, may justly demand honest and patient consideration from the party invested with legislative administrative power. and criticism have filled the air with clamorous tongue. Intensified by partisan heat though they have been, the elements of truth they may carry are educational and may bring light to national councils. "My own deep conviction freed as far as possible from political bias is that every right minded man and woman in our land is to be congratulated upon the result.

I know, if I know anything, that in the President elect the country may impose its trust with full sense of security. He is superior to mere party advantages. "He loves his country better than his party, and his highest aim is to secure to it, as a whole, conditions of domestic peace and economic well being. This opinion is, I believe, fully shared by those of the opposing party, whether from the North or South, who, representing their constituents in the halls of the National Legislature, have come into contact with his spirit and motives during the four years of administration now drawing to a close." ROYAL PATRONS OF GOLF. 'Bonnie Prince Charlie" and Mary, Queen of Scots, Were Both Addicted to the Royal Game.

Some months ago, says a correspondent of Golf Illustrated, you allowed me space for a quotation from Mr. Sanford Terry's fascinating biography of the great Scots General Leslie, first Earl of Leven, dealing with our White King's golf while a prisoner with the Scots army then in occupation of Newcastle. The fact that most appealed to my sense of fun was that the King was only allowed out for a round over the Shield Field while under the direct supervision of Leslie or the illustrious cavalry leader, Lumsden, governor of the town surely the two most famous caddies on record. And now in October Blackwood we find a passago in an article on that queer mixture of good and evil, Bonny Prince Charlie, that may not come wholly amiss: "He was very handsome, and Cap tain Richmond saw him with curl papers in the morning, which Murray begged him not to tell in Dublin lest it might be thought effeminato. But ho grew up unspoiled, hating we are told, the society of ladies and the opera, and loving golf and long winter walks with his gun." This devotion of the Stuart line to the na tional game was really singular, and might warrant Meeting reference.

Thus we read of Queen Mary playing both golf and pell mell at Seton immediately after the removal of Darnley unexpected, at all events, on his part. And away back In 1503 we have the now famous entries in the accounts of the lords high treasurers telling of the King's expenses at golf with the Erie of Bothuile, which give the cost of clubs at only a shilling each and balls 4 shillings a dozen cheap enough, even at the then value, and when one remembers the money was Scots, and the really hard labor of the old time feather ball stuffers. James VI one mentions with regret, for croquet would seem more suitable was among the keenest of golfers, and appointed royal club and ball makers, and in a catalogue of his library is record of "two golfs" presented to him by the Laird of Rosayth. His son, Henry, the worthy little prince, who was cut off untimely, was also a golfer, and his clubs were long kept as heirlooms in one of our Scottish strengths (as you and I might an old Phllp), along with hla father's cradle: and we havo all read of ht3 nearly killing his old dominie. Familiar, too, are James II of England and his adventures on Leith Links with forecaddle Dickson and Cobbler Patersone; and how Lord Elcho In 1738.

found Prince Charlie golfing in the Borghese Gardens. And there was, of course, that other James, who used to drift down to Gosford for golf, no doubt. It seems a pity that the Stuarts had not been as faithful In other matters as they were to golf. LUCKY. young burglar These Bpoons ain't silver.

They are the cheapest kind of imitation. Old burglar That's lucky. "Lucky?" "Yes. Take 'em along." "What for?" "The lady of the house will be afraid to set the detectives after us, lest they should find them spoons an' describe 'em In th' papers." Boston Post. THE LAST STRAW.

Tommy Pop, what was the straw that broke the camcl'B back? Tommy's Pop The kind they put in boarding house mattresses, my son. Philadelphia Record. NO HOPE. "Can't I sell you one of these self operating pianos?" "No; even If my daughters didn't have to play the piano they wouldn't do any A Fine Example of Photography by Night. in 1896 and wae therefore not surprised at the midnight trend of affairs.

"It pleases me that I carried my own town," he remarked, referring to Oyster Bay. "As a rule it is Democratic." Just as the Governor was informed that the result in Kansas was a Republican landslide Roosevelt, dressed in an evening gown, appeared in the doorway of the library. "What is the latest news?" she inquired. "Kansas baa gone our way." replied the Governor, "as well as Kentucky." "Isn't that nice," was Mr3. Roosevelt's sincere, but distinctly feminine reply.

"I wish," said the Governor, "when the Eagle correspondent arose to leave, "that you would now begin to call me It is a safer title in this intermediate period of ours. I don't like the sound of Last evening in Oyster Bay was a quiet one. There was no demonstration, with one exception. Over the main street a huge Bryan banner hangs suspended. Under this in the neighborhood of midnight a quintet nf ernnnpn nnn ivitti th familiar college song, "How Can I Bear to Leave Election Day at Oyster Bay.

The day in and about the town was without striking incident. During the morning hours and throughout the afternoon the street corners were well populated with politicians, amateur and professional, but about the polling place in Firsher's tall business like decorum prevailed. Naturally Roosevelt was the cynosure of all eyes. His country home on Sagamore Hill is too far removed from the center of population to warrant many visitors at any time and to day the townspeople saw the Governor only when he drove In from the cove road to cast his ballot. Governor Roosevelt voted shortly after 10 o'clock.

In the box wagon which served as a vehicle to bring him to the town were Alfred Davis, an aged colored man, who twenty years ago accompanied Roosevelt to Norwich on the ocoasion of his first vote; Benjamin Franklin Hall, the Governor's coachman, and Noah Seaman, another hired man on the Roosevelt estate, all of whom were called in to exercise the suffrage right Secretary William Youngs also formed one 01 the littIe party. Givernor broke the slow time record Ior votir'S. being closeted with himself in the booth ioT 1 minute and 57 seconds. It took Secretary Youngs, however, only 15 second3 t0 marki fold and depo.t his Roosevelt's ballot was No. 180.

On his way out the Governor was accreted by Charles Bayles, a venerable citizen of Oyster "'ho boasts of having voted for twelve presidential candidates. "Governor, said he, "this is my twelfth presidential election, but never before have I voted at the same polling place as a na tional candidate. The first man I voted for was John C. Fremont, and let me see, who was the second?" "I can tell you," said Roosevelt, "it was Lincoln." "Enough," acquiesced the other. "And after him you can go right down the whole Republican line and know that I was or.

dck." Governor Surrounded by a Demonstrative Crowd. The crowd about the Governor finally be came so dense and so demonstrative in a i friendly way that Edward Franklin, who hai been dubbed the Democracy of Oyster Bay tor local reasons, cried out: "Less order! Less He glve thc 0( course and eventually revised his command to mean "More order, the poll clerks can't hear the names. Roosevelt did not remain long after that. i HQW GOV. ROOSEVELT RECEIVED THE NEWS.

Vice President Elect Informed of the Victory at His Home in Oyster Bay. DID BETTER THAN HE EXPECTED. When Result Was Definitely Determined Roosevelt Sent a Congratulatory Hsssage to McKinley. (Special to the Eagle.) I Oyster Bay. L.

1., November 7 Surrounded bv bis I'amilv. Governor Roosevelt, or Colonel Roosevelt, as he now requests that he be culled, received the news of the Republican victory last night. He did not receive election returns by special wire at his residence, on Sagamore Hill, but waited calmly in his library until evidence of the nation's vote arrived at the village. Later, when every shadow of doubt had vanished, the Governor frankly expressed his pleasure, but in the hour of triumph no rash remarks or breach of diplomacy escaped his lips. He was dignified, but decidedly conservative, and not enthusiastic beyond the bounds of prudence.

When the Eagle correspondent called at the Roosevelt residence, shortly before midnight, the Governor courteously received him, as he did all the visitors. The Governor, attired in a tuxedo coat, was opening a batch of congratulatory telegrams. "Of course," he said, when interviewed. "I am greatly pleased with the result, and I may say that I am grateful and very proud frcm the standpoint of the American na i tion. The American people have shown that they're all right I 1 As.

soon as practicable after the receipt of definite news the Governor sent this dis patch to President McKinley: "I congratulate you and far more the na i tion. I feel the most heartfelt gratitude over the result. THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Eoosevelt Pleased With Hesult in New I York State. Th Governor va pieised with the outcome of the campaign in New Ycrk "The majority which the Republican ticket received," he sail, "is more than I expected. I am particularly glad that Odell ran so near the head of the ticket." "How do you feel regarding the result in New York State?" was asked of the Governor.

"I expected we would win," he replied, "but, ah! I must say that the result as indicated by the returns is better than I anticipated." "Have you anything to say in reference to Mr. Croker?" The Governor smiled rather significantly. Mrs. Boosevelt Hears the Latest News. Regarding the g3neral election Governor Roosevelt made no additional statement be yonti admitting tnat he looked for a larger election and a smaller popular majority than I "I have got to go," he said.

"I don't care about being arrested for creating a disturbance at the polls." Tuesday afternoon was spent very quietly by the Governor. In the early part of it he kept within doors, at Sagmore Hill, and later went out for a horseback ride with Mrs. Roosevelt. He returned about 5 o'clock and found a number of newspaper men waiting for him. "There la nothing I can say now," the Governor said, in response, to questions.

"I will not talk until the election result is definitely known." "Have you heard anything further," was asked, "regarding the Devery difficulty in New York?" "Nothing," responded Roosevelt, grimly, "there is nothing more to hear. That matter was settled satisfactorily Monday night." The Governor received two dispatches Tuesday one from Mayor "Van Wyclc. the other from Sheriff Grill. The Mayor's declared in substance that the Governor's let ter had been received and that prompt action had been taken upon it. Sheriff Grill announced by wire that he intended to do all in'his power to preserve order.

Payne Congratulates Roosevelt. Chicago, November 6 At midnight Vice Chairman Payne sent the following telegram to Colonel Roosevelt: "The country is saved; we have beaten Pet tigrew and captured Nebraska, Legislature and all." CHILLY AT DEMOCRATIC CLUB. Victorious Republicans Pile Door Shouting "Ice" and Years More." Fast the "Four There was a chilly air at the Democratic Club, Manhattan, last night. It was delightfully comfortable there in the early evening or until the bulletins gave evidence of a landslide for McKinley. Richard Croker, Mayor Van Wyck and a number of other Democrats of prominence had dinner in the early evening and everybody seemed in the best of spirits.

The mayor of this great city, who does not have an especial regard for newspapers, condescended to chat for a few minutes with a reporter after his evening meal. Mr. Croker was also in an affable mood when he left to go down to the wigwam on Fourteenth street. It was shortly before 7 o'clock when the Tnmmany chieftain and the mayor departed. Ir the richly furnished Fifth avenue club house at thc time were many well known i officeholders and Democrats.

They, too, were in high spirits. The chill began to permeate the atmos uw. letins from Brooklyn showing increased Republican gains had been posted on the big bulletin board on the main floor. The chill became a frost a little later when the loss in the city was made There was an exodus of members who went down to see Mr. Croker and ascertain if there was not some mistakes In the figures which came over the wires.

Some of the members did not require any assurance that there had been a Republican landslide and left, crestfallen. One of the number voiced the sentiments of many when he said as he passed a butler on the way. out: "George, we are up the flue." None of the men of prominence who remained would talk about the result in the city, state or county. Corporation Counsel Whalcn, Charities Commissioner Keller. Dr.

O'Sullivan and the Rev. Father pas rob fduNCf'ro'v'oTfi ubli IOOT I CHARACTER STUDIES SKETCHED IU THE CROWD IN FRONT OS1 THE EAGLE BUILDING..