Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-28
QUAY -GILKESON FIGHT.
The Senator Claimed to Have
 the Larger Caucus.
R1oTING IS ANTICIPATED TODAY.

There Were Said to tBe Thirteen Delegates
 Moro Than a Majority at the Quay Meet
 ing, but the Other Faction Claimed That They Had Just as Many.
 HARRISBURG, Aug. 2S.-The anxiously anticipated cnucuscs of the two factions of the state Republican party were held, and the results thereof make it appear certain that Senator Quay has a majority of the legally elected delegates and has therefore won his fight The Quay caucus determined to hold a separate convention, and unless there is q compromise two con, ventions will meet today.
 The day was one of intense excitement, From early morning delegates and visit ors poured into the city, and last night the Streets and public places were damned with adherents of the two factions, shout ing at the tops of their voices the names of their favorites.
 The prospect of an exciting battle has attracted to Harrisburg many of the rough CT element from the larger cities, and trouble is looked for, although up to this morning there has been nothing more serious than an occasional fist fight. The Quayitcs paraded late last night with bands playing, and their exuberance was so infectious that many of the anti-Quay shouters joined their ranks.
 Aside from the announcement that Quay has q majority of tho delegates and that there will probably be two conven- tions, the news feature of the day was the capture of the opera house, where the convention was to be held, by the anti Quay people.
 A dramatic company was holding forth at the opera house, and there was to have been a matinee in the afternoon and a performance at night.
 Chairman Gilkeson is said to have re- ceivcd information that the Quay people had planned to fill the house at the after noon performance with "heelers,' who would refuse to leave at tho end of the performances and remain all night, thus gaining possession of tho house. To cir cumvent this move Chairman Gilkeson bought off the theatrical company, and securing the keys from the lessee placed in the house about 100 ex-policemen, spe- cial officers and other determined men, who arrived from Pittsburg under charge of Superintendent of Police Roger O'Meara of that city. Their meals were sent in to them and remained in the house all night.
 Quay Men Locked Out.
 Today's convention is to select candi- dates for state treasurer and superior judgeships. B. J. Haywood of Mercer county will probably be chosen for state treasurer, but in the light of the events of last night it is possible that the six judges who were appointed by Governor Hastings and who it was thought would be unOpposcd for the nomination will find themselves cast aside by the Quay people and new men named for their places. Among the dark horses named are Judge Wilhelm of Schuylllill, Davenport of Erie, Stewart of Franklin, Crumline of Wash ington and Schaefer of Delaware.
 The state committee met again and re- Ceivod from the Quay caucus the request for a separate convention. The request was referred to subcommittee, who, it is understood, will eItlcavUr to arrive at an amicablc agreement with the anti Quay leaders, whereby only one convention may be held.
 It is also understood that the Quay peo- pie havc engaged the hali over the Chest nut street market house, which seats 800 persofis, and will had 'hcir convention there if tho effort to arrive at an amicable agreement with the anti Quay people fails.
 The anti-Quay leaders are claiming that there were 153 delegates at their caucus last night. although thcrc was no roll call, and that the Quay people worked the old trick of answering to the names of delegates who were not present. The anticipates say their forces remain un- shaken, and that they will have about 16O delegates ill their convention today.
 The anti-Quay people got together first, but their session was a secret and short one, lasting about ten minutes There was no roll call. It is understood that Dr. k. Bruce Burns of Philadelphia presided.
 Governor Hastings offered resolution hut Inf hn pointed to draft the business of the caucus into shape and to arrange any other busi- ness necessary, which was adopted. The committee appointed under the resolution was composed of George $. Graham of Philadelphia. R. NJ. Yardlcy, William Flynn and Emerson Collins. The caucus then adjourned.
 Penrose For Temporary Chairman.
 The caucus of the Quay delegates met in tho Quay headquarters, and the reporters for the newspapers were admitted. On motion of Walter Lyon of Pittshurg Sena- tor Pcnrosc of Philadelphia was made chairman. In taking the chair the latter made short speech, in the course of which he said
 The people are against the combine and resent tho treatment of Senator Quay. We have won our credentials honestly, and will elect tomorrow the man who is the friend of every Republican in Penn sylvania, and who stands closer to the people than any other American citizen. No other man could have won against the combined power of patronage and money that we have contcnded against. Senator QuIy's sagacity and knowledge of men has been Vindicutcd, and he will be elected tomorrow by an overwhelming majority. Senator Arthur kerledy of Allegheny Al Senator Quay was escorted into the hall, and scene of tho widest enthusiasm en- sued In a speech he said:
 "I understand that 160 delegates are here. If this is so the great issue which | has convulssl the Republicans of Penn | sylvania for the past two months is set | tlcd The battle was fought in the inter- Fst of good government generally and the purity of Republican politics. You fought under unfavOrable circumstances. The | next time you wage war with your Oppo- nents of today the state will go overwhelm- | ingly in your behalf"
 The roll of delegates was then called, | and 152, whose seats are uncontested, an Swcr2d to their names. The five contest | ants from Philadelphia and one from Wyo- ming county were called.
 | When the name Of Henry R. Schultz oi Philadelphia was called, United States Dis trict Attorney Ingham of Philadelphia stated that he had a telegram from MT. Schultz saying that he had missed the train, but in Harrisburg he would be with Quay. MT. Schultz was therefore added tC the roll, and Chairman Penrose announced D total of 150 delegates for Quay, six oi whom are contestants, leaving 1858, ol eight more than the 14A necessary to elect, Dixon Wins Over Griffin.
 BOSTON, Aug 2S.-George Dixon, tn colored lightweight boxer of Boston, wa
 given the decision over Johnny Griffin
 the Braintree lad, at the end of 2