Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-25

ernor in the field, but all of these offers he
steadfastly refused. Mr. Harr1ty's work at
Chicago marked him as the man best fitted
to manage the Democratic campaign, and
his election to the Craftsmanship of the
National Committee followed in due time.
Mr.. Harrity is happily married and the
father of four children.
Doesn't Hurry but AccompBshes Much.
Chairman Harrity is goodly man to look
upon and pleasant man to talk with.
Without ever seeming to be in q hurry, he
is man of industrious habits and tireless
worker. When at home in Philadelphia he
works from twelve to fourteen hours day,
and he follows the same rule here in New
York. He is at his desk at national head
quarters by eight in the morning, eats his
lunch while at work and does not leave un-
til dinner time. He despises red tape and
useless formalities; those who have business
with him can see him without ttresome
waits, and there is about Democratic head
quarters a general air of freedom from re-
straint that is in itself most pleasing. Chair
man Harrity sreets his visitors cordially, In
and before the interview is ended
wins their hearty good will. He has
the gift of grasping quickly and clearly the
sion, makes decision promptly yet eau
tiousy and rarely blunders. He is able to
plan as well as execute bold and daring
measures, detects ut a glance any wavering
or weakness in the lines of battle, and is
seldom If ever caught mapping by his enc
mics. He believes in practical politics
there is nothing of the sentimentalist about
him-and he regards discipline and organi-
cation as the first essentials of success The
standard bearers of the Democracy have
shown their great trust in Mr.. Harrity and
their confidence in his sagacity in striking
manner. He has been invested with more
absolute power than has ever been welded
by any chairman OF national committee,
and he is leader of his committee in fact as
we'll as in name. Success in the present
campaign will for that reason mean much
to him in a personal way and defeat will
mean more.
His Lieutenants In the Fight.
Chairman Harrity is aided in the discharge
of his duties by secretary, a treasurer and
a campaign committee of nine. The secre-
tary of the committee is s. P. Sheerin, a vet
eran campaigner, who used to be q success
full editor in Indiana. The treasurer Of the
committee is Robert B. Roosevelt, who is q
mar of wealth and culture, and belongs to
one of the old Knickerbocker families. He
is fond OF politics, but fonder still of+flshing,
and for many years has been known as the
American Isaac Walton. Mr.. RCosevelt has
an abundance of tact, his good humor is
never failing and as d collector OF campaign
funds he is most successful.
Don n. Dickinson, of Michigan, who was
Postmaster General under Cleveland, Is
Chairman of the Campaign Committee. He
8 on the sunny side of so, and is famous for
his sffable manners and his lu1uriant side
whiskers. He is of an extremely nervous
temperament, but in voice and action is de-
liberate and sedato. At his suggestion
branch OF the national headquarters has
been opened in Chicago, and the Western
battle is being conducted at close range.
The Ablest of Them All.
Senator Arthur P. German, of Maryland,
is the third member OF the Campaign Com
mittee. Sanator German Is regarded by
many shire wd observers as the ablest political
strategist the Democratic party possesses.
He is now 81 years old, of medium height
and build, strong. clean-shaven face, jaw
that indicates both resolution and determl-
nation, hair fast growing gray and keen
blue eyes which look through and through
You without betraying the thoughts or
emotions of their owner. His habits have
always been abstemious, he has never
known the taste of Intoxicating liquor and
his self-control is perfect. Senator German
loves excitement and the harder the fight
the greater the- pleasure which he derives
from it, but he Is always q man of action
rather than of words, and as a political
fighter exceis in adroitness and flnesse. To
him more than to any other man was due
the election'of Cleveland in 1854.
In October. 1888 it is said on excellent au-
thority, he was sent for by President Cleve-
land, and asked by the latter to come to