Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
LEADERS HUSTLING.
The Chairmen Of Both Parties Make
Hopeful Predictions.
i REPUBLICAN, VICTORY CLAIMED.
Candidate z. h. Johnston Received in the
Seventeenth Ward.
TIE AKERIcUS CLUB NOT INDORsIEG

A very brief meeting Of the Republican
County Committee was held in Common
Council chamber at 2:30 P. M. yesterday.
W. D. Porter, District Attorney, called the
meeting to order. and on motion of John
Gripp the calling. of the roll and reading Of
the minutes were dispensed with.
Sheriff McCandless reported that the
rolls Of the vigilance committees had been
returned, and the organizations in the va
rious districts made as complete as possible.
The President said the chairman Of the
Campaign Committee was necessarily abb
sent, being busy at headquarters distribu-
ting documents and tickets and other neces-
sary implements of warfare.
Sheriff meCandless asked il the proper
preparations had been made for the recep-
tion and publication of election returns on
Tuesday night, and was informed that the
returns would be received at headquarters
on Fifth avenue, and displayed there and
through The DISPATCH and other news
paper Offices. The meeting then adjourned.
George M. Won Bonnhorst, Chairman Of
the Campaign Committee, arrived Just as
the meeting closed, and said he had been
doing more work in the headquarters office
than he could have done in the committee
meeting. He was very sanguine as to the
result of the ticket, saying: I'VE are all
right. The silliest thing in the world is tor
people to imagine we shall lose an Office or
vote that we ask for. The State of Allie
gheny will keep up its reputation on ma
Jorlty, and OF course Judge Collier will be
seated, as he only requires q complimentary
vote; Mcdowell will have from 1000 to
5000 majority, and Rowand will poll q
handsome majority. There is no danger
that the ticket will not 60 through"
DEMOCRACY HOPEFUL.
The Democracy was booted and spurred
yesterday morning and in the saddle late at
night. All seen were close-mouthed. Some
said nothing was done at the meeting of the
committee, except arrange for the distribu-
ton Of tickets, but finally W. j. Bremen
added, in parenthesis, that there was moth
ing said that could be given for publication.
Most professed confidence of electine a DOR
ton ofthe county ticket.
Councilman Mullin predicted q surprise
in store regarding Harry Beltzhoover's vote.
He stated that BeltzhooVer would get thou
sands of Republican votes, and that if he
had money to make q canvass would have
astonished the veterans in politics. It was
also stated that Coroner Mcdowell had re-
instated Loughry IS Deputy Coroner in or
der to heal the breach created by his decapi-
tation.
The Americus Republican Club met last
night. Sixteen new members were elected
and the petitions of IL candidates presented
and referred 10 the Membership COMMITTEES,
An attempt was made to pass resolution
to indorse the Republican ticket in Its en-
tirety. The club constitution allows in
diyidual judgment in regard to local cleo
tions. This point, however. was not
formally raised, but the question was laid
on the table on the ground that to pass such
resolution in Republican organization
would be out of place.
The Democratic nominee for District
Attorney, Richard Johnston, made q tour
Of the Seventeenth ward last night. Every
where Mr.. Johnston was received with
enthusiasm. The Republican, as well as
the Democratic voters, Joined in wishing
the suave eandidate success He was
stopped in his progress through the ward
about every second step to shake hands,
and hear the voters assure him Of their
hearty support on the day Of election.
RECEPTION FOR JoHEsroE.
Shortly after 3 o'clock, reception Wss
rendered him at Patterson Hall, by the
representatives of the two great parties
resident in the ward A short
meeting was held prior to the re-
ception. Mr.. Samuel Patterson took
the chair. Mr.. Patterson introduced Mr..
Johnston to the meeting In a neat speech.
He said that the canvass Of the ward was
most encouraging. Upon every hand there
was disposition among the men Of opposite
politics to look favorably on the candidacy
Of Mr.. Johnston. He spoke Of Mr.. John
ston's clean record, and said he was gem
tleman of unimpeachable character, who
would fill the Office with dignity to himself
and credit to the community.
Mr.. Johnston, il . few formal words,
thanked the gentlemen for their demon
stration Of good viii, and said that this ex-
preston of their kindly feeling toward him
was thoroughly appreciated. He stated his
canvass was eminently successful through |
out the district From the reports that he |
had received from the Chairmen of the |
various wards, it went far to assure him |
that he would be triumphantIy returned at |
the polls.
Alter Mr.. Johnston's remarks reception
followed. The conversation was mainly |
directed to the District Attorney fight. A /
number Of Republican gentlemen pledged |
themselves to vote and work for his election. |