The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-05-13
HON. LEWIS EMERY, JR.,
L. Attacked In The Pennsylvania Legis.
iature BY Philadelphia
Senator.

senator.
The following we copy from th
Bradford, Pa. Era, OF May 81. MI
Emery referred 10 in tie article. is th
youngest son of Lewis Emery, ESQ.,, o
this city, and is well known by man,
readers OF the STANDARD from his boy
hood. He was elected last fall iron
the Bradford, Pa, district to the love
House Of the Pennsylvania Legislature
and il seems short time ago b.
charged certain members with at
tempting to use bribery and corrup
tion TO carry certain measures through
the Legislature, which called for an in
vestigation which resulted in the dis
satisfaction of those who denounced
him. The following is the telegram re
port to the Bradford Era:
Special dispatch to the Era.
HARRIsBuRa, May 2.
Quite lively episode occurred her,
last night, in which your fearless rep
resentative. Lewis Emery, Jr., and
Senator Bill Elliott, of Philadelphia
were the central figures. IL was quite
late when the investigating committed
concluded their labors, and Mr. Emery
was the last witness called. His eyi'
dence was of such character as 10 ex'
cite the anthipathy Of some of the ring
sters. He related how overtures had
been made TO the oil country represent.
atives through him by the supporters
Of the Riot bill, in which they promis.
ed to grant any legislation asked for
by your section, IL the oil region repre-
sentatives would vote for the Riot bill.
Names OF person were mentioned,
among others that Of Bill Kemble and
Hon. 5. NJ. Quay Senator Bill Elliott,
has . fashion of endeavoring 10 keep
members from kicking over the traces
or acting independent Of ring dictation,
was very much chagrined by Mr.. En-
ery's straightforward and conclusive
manner on the stand. AS Mr.. Emery
was about to leave for his hotel, Elliott
stepped up 10 him quickly and said
sarcastically: "Such men as you ought
to have a prompter," or words Of SINH
lar import.
Mr.. Emery was quite cool, and re-
marked In substance that he was able
TO take care of himself and responsible
for any utteTances he made.
Elliott staggered about, and in the
course of his braggart remarks threat
ened Ito put head on" Mr.. Emery.
Emery did not cover as Elliott
doubtless expected. but promptly re-
piled, lyon had better do 1t now.
BY this time quite a crowd had gath
cred around, and warm words were be-
ing exchanged. Before blows were
struck friends of both parties interfer-
red. Mr.. Emery did not finch under
the threats Of the Philadelphia shoul-
der-hitter, with his cohorts at his back.
Elliott is big, burly creature, aud is
notorious IN Philadelphia for his pugi-
listic qualities. He did not read his
man Alright, however, this time. His
purpose was evidently to whip Mr..
Emery into the narrow party lines If
possible and silence him. Ii iremains
TO see how the people OF the oil region
will accept this insult 10 their repre-
sentative, who tis so manfully standing
up for their cause regardless of ring
iuterests) and demanding their rights.
The constituency OF Bill Elliott must
certainly blush with shame at the
course Of their representative, whose
boasting aud Drawn far exceed his
brains.
The Era gives the following account
OF public meeting at Bradford on re-
ceipt OF the news Of the afTray:
Pursuant TO call made yesterday af-
ternoon upon the citizens 90 meet at
the Oil Exchange, TO take measures
relative 10 the outrage perpetrated up
on our representative, Hon. Lewis
Emery, Jr., at 7 80 large assemblage
was gathered in the Oil Exchange
building.
RESOLUTIONS:
WHEREAS. We. the citizens OF Bradford
by teceTaphic announcement have this day
learned that "A brutal assault has been perpc-
lrated upon our representative. Hon. Lewis
Emery Jr aud,
WHEREAS. We are informed that he was
stuck down upon the door OF the Capitol.
for tcsiifying la the discharge OF public du-
ty. "a an offer Of legislation demanded by
this aud other districts OF the oil regions Of
Pennsylvania In exchange for his vote and in
fucnce towards the passage Of measure,
which 10 was known he regarded as a spOila-
uou Of the public treasury. And,
WHEREAS, We are Informed and believe
that this attack was made upon our repre
sentative hy a mob OF the very men now more
City Characterized a. rufilhns. who sought the
enactment Of that Objectionable measure
known a. the Riot Bill he defeat Of which
was 20 them 80 cooperating, that when Il
was about % become ignOminious they yield
cd to the passion - brutes.
hesolred That % our stricken representa-
tive and his family. we extend the earnest
sympathy OF biz constituents.
ResUlred. That the insult 90 this community
and L. peculiar interests which have been 80
viglanuy represented. should have becn Of
fcfcd by a senator from Philadelphia aud his
cOniederates. is cause TO us for deep regret
lcst the amiiy should bC disturbed OF two
communities uf our commonwealth. which
should be- united In conn ercial and friendly
intercourse
Resoicoi, That in this outrage 10 our rep
rcsentatiyc We invoke the execution Of the
Law and the cxecratiOn II public sentiment.
Rcsoir.d That we deuounce 10 a. the last
desperate act In this great contest. we'll dehn-
ed between comparative corruption aud hon
csty In legislation. tn which conflict We
solcmnly declare that the swords of our civil
methods shall never be- sheathed.
Resoinef. That lawless and startling az Is
this attempt % introduce the methods Of bull
dOzers 10 strike down the representative Of
the Oil Regions aud suppress Investigation of
corruption, it l. not less lawless aud repre-
hcnsible than the secret and criminal methods
~ which the trade aud Industry Of the Oil
Regions have been garroted and despOied.
Resolrei That II the hase act OF Elliott IL
% he regarded as a challenge To the people Of
the Oil country to decide disputed points by
force of arms. we hereby announce our entire
willingness and complete readiness o. not on
ly pick up the gauntlet, but o. give the enemy
free choice oi weapons, asking nothing but q
fair fight and no favor
The resolutions we're adopted with
cheers. The Era says:
The unanimous outburst Of popular
feeling which was exhibited in favor oi
Mr.. Emery should 10 that gentleman
proud, as showing his popularity
among those who know him best.