Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07
SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS
Made BY Leading knights of Labor-Win
tho Barry Meeting This Evening Result
In N RiofS

Made BY Leading knights Of Labor-WiIl
tho Barry Meeting This Evening Result
In n Riots
The arrival of Tom Barry and his inten-
tion of putting in a weeks work in what
was once considered the banner district in
the Knights of Labor, is causing some un-
easiness on the part of the administrations
lists. They evidently fear that Barry will
induce large number of members to leave
the order, and, as D. A. 8 is not now in
shape to lose many members, desperate
measures may be taken to prevent the meet
ings announced.
The first step in this direction was taken
on Saturday by Master Workman Doyle,
who announced that Barry should not ad-
dress any meeting in the D. A. hall. He
also notified the trustees not to lease the
hall for Barry meeting. The hall is in
charge of Board of Trustees, and any one
member can sign lease and receive the
money for the use Of the hall. The notice
from Mr.. Doyle came too late, and yester-
day Matt Smith, leading member OF the
district, was carrying around with him
receipt for money paid in advance for the
use of the hall on Monday night. 1t was
signed by two trustees, In order to make it
more binding. Their names are I. j.
Dicus and John D. Hughes.
Mr.. Smith said yesterday that the meet
ing would undoubtedly be held, and that
Tom Barry would speak. but seemed to be
afraid that some administratiolists might
pack the meeting and interrupt it. Mr..
Smith continued:
This can very easily be done, and. although
I have not taken side with Mr.. Barry, believe
in Powderly's motto, Hear both sides, then
judge" am determined to do all in my power
to aid Mr. Barry in laying his case before the
members of D. A. 8. If he is wrong, the
members need not pay any attention to his ad-
vice to withdraw from the order; but If he is
right it is time that something is done. II
Barrys charges against Powderly and the
members of the G. E. B. are false, why don't
they sue him for SANDER? Barry is evidently
right when he says they are afraid to appear
before the bar of the order, the bar OF public
opinion or in a court of law to answer these
charges l have been Knight Of Labor for
many years and would like to see these troubles
settled, and the order would soon regain lost
ground.
There were hundreds Of Knights Of Labor
around the hall yesterday afternoon and
evening, inquiring for news concerning the
Barry movement. Some of them say that
Powderly members will undoubtedly turn
out in full force and attempt to break up
the meeting; but the latter say they will use
no violence, but will try to prevent the
meeting in legitimate way.
One of the most startling reports that was
ever circulated in the ranks of the Knights
of Labor came from member who recently
returned from Philadelphia. He said:
II believe there is a scheme on foot to de-
stroy the $50, 900 palace at Philadelphia by
fire, in order to destroy the records, which,
if produced in court, would injure some
people. If the building is burned down
and the records are destroyed, Barry will |
have some difficulty in proving some of his |
charges"
The statement was mentioned to man in
authority in the order, and one whose opin-
ion is worth something. He refused to al
low the use of his name, but said:
81 would not be surprised to hear of the
building being destroyed, and have been ex-
pecting to hear Of it every day."