Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-02
SUNDAY IN POLITICS.

Ward HeeIers and Some OF the Leaders
Getting in Considerable Quiet Work
Nothing Being Done in Connection With
the Constitutional Convention.
A great deal of quiet political work was
accomplished yesterday by the ward politi-
clans all over both cities, although the ma
iority of the big leaders and candidates
STAYED at home. There was an absence of
the familiar faces of the past month around
the Republican headquarters, although the
place was open for the accommodation of
the country politicians who had neglected
or were unable to come sooner for their
election tickets.
Sheriff McCleary assumed control of the
campaign for the Republicans, owing to the
unexpected death Of Chairman Gripp's little
son yesterday. The Sheriff was at the Office
for few moments yesterday afternoon He
said the work of the campaign was practio-
ally over, and the leaders were all at home
taking a much needed rest. The result of
Tuesdays election was already settled, he
said, and there was no necessity for desc
Grating Sunday by unnecessary work. Asked
as 20 his opinion of the fight, the Sheriff
said:
''Things have changed greatly within the
past ten days. Two weeks ago I thought
Judge Fetterman stood an excellent chance
for election. To-day 1 feel sure he has no
chance at all. The organizations of the two
great parties have been at work in that
time, and, as usual, have accomplished won-
ders. Spectators on Tuesdays result, re-
membering last November, must bear in
mind that the Republican party is united
as far as the leaders are concerned, and
in this election they have a pow-
erful ally in the Democrats. There
will be O great amount of cutting done
in this election. There will be few of what
are known as the Straightout tickets voted
without cutting. Many of Fetterman's
friends in both parties will vote for him but
cut both his colleagues, while, am reliably
informed, there are many places where Mr..
Fettermans' friends will vote him with the
two Republicans on our ticket. A dozen
such combinations will be made in various
parts of the county, and our candidates will
be elected without trouble" F"
The straightouts Busy.
The Straightout leaders were on hand
yesterday, and were as busy as bees. A.
H. Rowand's Office was their gravitatinp
point. Mr.. Rowand was up to his ears in
the business of the hour, and during the
day had many important conferences with
the Straightout henchmen who called. He
still claims his candidates Will be elected
beyond doubt.
1--WE have developed great strength dur
ing the past week." he said, land I feel
justified in saying We will come to Allie
gheny city with no less than 1000 majority
for the Straighout candidates. There we
are sure of not less than 1000 majority, half
of which we will get from the first three
wards. Then we will cross to Pittsburg with
a majority of 5000 and if the other fellows
carry this city at all it will be by less than
5000, giving us the election by clean 5000
majority. / really expect to win in Pitts
burg. Our reports from the country are
most encouraging and We expect to win in
every borough and in all but two or three
townships"
Reports of big msjorities expected in all
wards and country districts are numerous
and conflicting, and the truth is probably
about as Judge Fetterman said: 'sThere