New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-22
TOPICS N LEADING CITIES.
SAN FRANCISCO.
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SAN Francisco, July 21.-Democratic ref0rmers
have been busy here. During the week charges
were brought against County Clerk Sesnon OF
adding fifteen hundred month to his salary by
forced levies on his deputies But there is reform
in this crusade. 1t is simply bit of revenge of
local bosses because they got no snare of this
money Another case is that of Shahan, bench
man of Boss Buckley, the blind potentate who
rules the local Democracy. Shahan was proved
to have received bride of 500 for procuring a
janitor's position in one of tie public schools.
which he in turn bought of the school directors.
The case came up IN court when the defence was
that such contract Is void because opposed to
pRbllc policy and good morals The Judge
held the point we'll made and dismissed the suit.
Some one at the meeting of the Democratic County
Committee tried to have resolution passed calling
for an investigation of Shahan but his friends
voted 1T down.
And this is the precious freformsrs who are
engaged in investigating the Republican State
Prison directors, who are all men OF honorable
position and large means. 1t is a screaming polit
zeal farce, which will afford good capital for
Republicans at the next election.
The discussion of candidates for the Presidency
ct the East has revived interesting questions
u
among Democrats They preface all predictions
with the qualifying clause: If Tilden is really
in physical condition TO be candidate"
The only effect OF Wattersons imaginative
interview Is to increase scepticism about the
robust health of the "Sage of GTeystone."
Republicans of course are almost unanimous fol
Blaine, and 1t viii be grievous disappointment to
them if he declines to be their Presidential candi-
date next year.
Some of the advance guard Of the Knights
Templar have already arrived in this city and large
numbers are expected next week. 1t now looks as
though the conclave would be a success, as many
communicates which wero doubtful about coming
out at first have decided to send delegations.
Mechanics Pavilion will be fitted up for their drill
and other ceremonies. There is bitter feeling
among local knights the conduct of Gassette
and his CLIQUE in the Apollo Commandery OF
Chicago In spreading reports of high charges that
would be made by the hotels here and the great
cost of the trip across the continent Hotel
charges here are one dollar aud ahalf less than in
Chicago or New York. This refers to the five first
class hotels, which from present appearances will
be able to care for the great majority OF the visiting
Knights.
The suburban resort of San Rafael has been in a
state of wild excitement for two days over au out"
rage committed by young crank. He stole shot,
gun from Portuguese herder and then at nightal
tried his hand at amateur highwaymanshlp. He
tried to halt resident OF the town as he was taking
an evening ride with his wife. and failing blazed
away at the party. The gun fortunately was
loaded with bird-shot, and the lady escaped with
trng injuries The citizens. under the leadership of
William Il. Coleman who the leader In the
original Vigilance Committee which hanged Terry
here in carly days, formed into protective guard
and secured the country for the criminal He was
caught on Thursday and proved to be half-wltted
boy who had probably been reading dme novels.
Days New York Company has made bit here in
s7-2OS the first clever comedy that has called out
good audiences for q long time.