Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-05
WAITING FOR NEWS.
Large and Anxious Throngs As
Semble in the Club Houses TO
HEAR THE ELECTION RETURNS.
Delamater Men Jubilant, While the Pat
tisOn People Are Sad.
GETTING FIGURES OVER THE WIRES

The rooms Of all the political clubs and
associations were crowded from P. NJ. until
the early hours of morning. The vanguard
OF Pattison' S supporters in Allegheny county
had assembled in the Randall Club, where
the returns were sent in by private wire and
telephone.
Captain W. b. Barclay, candidate for the
Secretaryship of Internal Affairs, presided
over the eager party in the library, and
read aloud the bulletins as they were handed
in. The Captain showed the nerve of an old
soldier, for be recited gains and losses
alike, without displaying the slightest
nervousness or emotion. Ex-Postmaster
Larkin, who sat opposite the plucky chair
man, kept up the spirits of the meeting by
numerous and lively sallies at the expense
of every newcomer.
Dennis j. Boyle, worn and travel-stained
from fierce canvass, was greeted with &C
clamation, as "Our next County Commits
sioner." Mr.. Boyle, however. proved
modest; and blushingly exclaimed, "Wait
a bit, gentlemen. Time enough to con-
gratulate me when I'm elected" Louis
Celia and B. Foley hustled about welcom-
ing all comers, and distributing every item
of news through the club rooms.
GENERAL GUTHRIE ENTHUSIASTIC.
One Of the most enthusiastic of those
present was General Guthrie. "Hurrah,
boys! the fight is ours" exclaimed the gal
liant General, at every favorable bulletin;
and not even the most depressing intelli-
gence could dampen his ardor.
Joseph Cuneo, leader of the italian col
ony, occupied prominent seat and ap-
peared deeply interested. IF Pattlson wins"
said Mr.. Cuneo. "the italian bands will sere-
made the Randall Club"
IF he is beaten" murmured Mr.. Larkin, 81
presume the bands will play zle-dazzle.' i"
Mr.. McCrickart, who acted as secretary, sent
an urgent telegram to ex-Chairman W. F. Har-
rity. in Philadelphia, asking for news; and
Captain Barclay was in constant communica-
tion with Mr., Pattison and Cnauncey F. Black
At the Columbus Club. which is almost en-
tirely Democratic, there was another private
wire, but the returns did not excite nearly as
much interest as in the Randall. An impress
sion seemed to prevail from quite an early
hour that Pattison would be showed under
and the spirits of the members we're accord
ingly low. Mr.. James j. Flannery whispered
hoarsely, I'VE have no hope. 1t will be a
Waterloo, with our man on the wrong SIDE"
c. q. Dixon lost interest in the proceedings
and left the bulletin room before 10 o'clock
Z Quite scene was enacted in the club when
prominent local Delamater supporter was
compelled to leave, after being threatened with
forc!ble election. Several members of the club
stated that, though they regretted the occur
renee. which was due to one members ofhcious.
ness, yet some such action was necessary to
avoid infringement on the Brooks law.
A JUBILANT ASsEMBLAGE.
Tbaro xvae M nr;va+o wire in +ba Tor;tF CIrb
but constant communication was kept up with
ali the chief founts of news. The spirits of the
members were wildly jubilant all the evening,
Sheriff McCandless Magistrate Gripp and W.
H, McCleary leading the acclamations. The
Sheriff, when questioned, exclaimed: THE
name of Quay is synonymous with victory.
The Democrats had better organize a wrecking
party Toward midnight there was one of
tine largest muster of members ever seen
within the club walls.
1nithe County Democracy Hall the returns
were read out as they came by private wire
and telephone. W. ]. Bremen was present,
and Dennis ]. Boyle looked in occasionally to
see how things were going Every Delamater
victory was hailed with groans. and q storm of
cheers greeted every announcement favorable
to the Democrats.
In District Attorney Lyons office, several of
latest news. ]. o. Brown, William Finn and
others spent good deal of time figuring on
Mr.. Lyons private returns
THOUGHT 1T LOOKED BLUE.
Independent headquarters, although not
crowded to any great degree were very lively.
w. A. Magee, Chief Elliot Hon. T. NJ. Mar
shall, and the Independent leaders were pres
enr in full force, although their hopes
were not as high IS they might
have been. w. H. Gutelius sighed as
he said, II feel it looks blue for our side" Mr..
Peter Shields, however, said: "We're not going
to give in. not even if we are beaten"
At Democratic headquarters, on Grant street,
prevailed. There was a goodly attendance of
"od-timers," mostly from Soho and the South
side.
AT the fire alarm Office work was silent but
steadfast Everybody had his coat off, from
Chief J. o. Brown down to the lowest compiler
of campaign matter. There was a smile upon
Mr.. William Flinn's expressive countenance.
aud that smile plainly read: Allegheny! Only
for Allegheny City, there is no saying what
might have happened"
At the Americus Club there was no private
wire. There was large amount of suppressed
excitement. however. in the club rooms and
the news found its way to the club with
nearly as much celebrity as though there had
been wire.
The colored Republican club on Grant street.
and many of the other political clubs and club
rooms had chartered messenger BOYS to bring
them the latest returns from the various news
paper offices and headquarters.
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