The Constitution gives me no power to act in the matter. The Governor alone has the power. His law officer, Attorney General Lear, can be reached either at Harrisburg or Doylestown.
John Latta,
Lieut. Gov.
Lancaster, Pa., 3:17, A.M.
R. H. Fife,
Sheriff Allegheny county, Pa.:
Have ordered General Pearson to place a regiment on duty to aid you in suppressing disorder.
James W. Latta, (Copy.)
Adjutant General.
Hugh Y. Boyce, sworn with the uplifted hand:
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. You were a deputy sheriff in July last?