The Democratic Party of the state of New York : a history of the origin, growth, and achievements of the Democratic Party of the state of New York, including a history of Tammany Hall in its relation to state politics . at 21 Park Row, on the same site in which Mr. Cusack now hashis office in the big Park Row building. In those days the DemasBarnes baseball team was the crack amateur team of the city. UnderMr. Cusacks guidance as Captain they defeated teams from the Stockand Produce exchanges, as well as many other noteworthy organiza-tions, and never once suffered a defeat. Mr. Cusacks genial
The Democratic Party of the state of New York : a history of the origin, growth, and achievements of the Democratic Party of the state of New York, including a history of Tammany Hall in its relation to state politics . at 21 Park Row, on the same site in which Mr. Cusack now hashis office in the big Park Row building. In those days the DemasBarnes baseball team was the crack amateur team of the city. UnderMr. Cusacks guidance as Captain they defeated teams from the Stockand Produce exchanges, as well as many other noteworthy organiza-tions, and never once suffered a defeat. Mr. Cusacks genial disposition led him to engage in the hotel busi-ness. He secured the old Washington Irving homestead, at the cornerof State and Bridge streets, where the new Custom Plouse now stands,and there established a hostelry which became famous with sportingmen and politicians. Mr. Cusack himself took a hand in politics andbecame leader oi his district, working under Senator John Fox, nowthe President of the Democratic Club. The old Irving homestead had to be torn down to make way formodern buildings, and in 1882 Mr. Cusack removed his business to 15Broadway. There he continued until 1894, wlicn lie accepted a position. TMi NtW YOBK OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 351 untler the Spanish Government following Cuban filibustering expedi-tions. The outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898 put an endtoi filibusters, and Mr. Cusack became identified with the claim depart-ment of the Metropolitan Street Railway System. In 1900 he resignedthis position to become an Inspector in the Bureau of Incumbrances,which position he still fills. Mr. Cusack has been closely identified wuth many great athleticcontests. He was one of the men who brought out John L. Sullivan,and his hotel was Sullivans headquarters. He was at one time one ofthe best known wrestlers in the State. In politics Mr. Cusack has longbeen an influential factor, though he has never accepted any nomina-tions for office. R. A. HiLL^ merch
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