Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-28
TAR FLAT POLITICS.
The HarriDgtOn-Keliy Factions at War
Four Men Shot,

Four Men Shot.
SAN Francisco, September 27th.-TSpec-
ial. The polls at the corner of Main and
Mission streets are a scene of much con-
fusion tonight. There are two factions
there, one led by Martin Kelly, the Fire
Commissioner, and the other by Billy Har-
rington, an ex-member of the fire depart
ment and prominent ward politician. For
many years an extreme bitter feeling has
existed between Harrington and Kelly on
account of political differences.
Tonight at o'clock the ballot box from
these polls was brought to the County Com
mittee rooms at IA Kearny street, at which
time about twenty persons were present.
Harrington entered bitter protest against
receiving the ballots, declaring that the
box had been stuffed
Several made rush for him, but did not
reach him on account of the interference of
others.
SHOOTING COMMENCED.
Very strong language was used, when
Kelly raised cane and struck Harrington
on the head, whereupon Harrington drew
revolver and fired at Kelly, who fell
wounded. AT the same moment some one
else fired a shot. This was followed BY
several more. The greatest confusion and
excitement followed, those present rush.
ing here and there to get out of the line of
fire.
SEVERAL VICTIMS.
When the firing ceased ii was discovered
that Kelley vas shot in the upper part of
the left breast. Harrington was shot in
the neck. Dan Donohue, member of the
fire department, was shot in the left breast
over the heart, and Antoine Christensen
was shot in the stomach.
THE POLICE RUSHED IN
And took charge of the wounded men and
conveyed them to the Receiving Hospital,
where they were placed under the care of
surgeons.
John Pratt was arrested for taking part
IN the shooting, and charged with assault
to murder.
This affray has created the greatest ex-
element, and the result is deeply deplored
by the better class of Republicans.
DEATH OF DoNoHUE
Christian is said to be mortally wounded.
Donohue died at $40.
HARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC BULLY.
Harrington was formerly strong Re-
publican and sought to gain control of the
Republican faction around Tar Flat, but
was beaten by Kelly hence the aniagon-
ism. Two years ago Harrington turned
over to the Democrats, and for sometime
has been deputy under License Collector
. 'Brien, who is Chairman of the Demo-
cratic County Committee. Harrington's
presence at the polls was to work for the
opposition ticket and to down Kelly. He
was assisted in his work by number of
members of the fire department who do
not admire Kelly as Commissioner.
DEMOCRATIC RoUGHs CAPTURE A BALLOT BOX.
About 3 o'clock this afternoon Harring-
ton, Peter Durham, foreman of truck No.
y, Pat Shaughnessy, and a number of
other hremen. all Democrats, broke into
the polls. The Inspectors and Judges
seized the box and ran out the back-door.
They were met by another gang, who got
away with the box. opened it, removed the
tickets, destroyed them and substituted
tickets of the opposition.
STUFFED WITH PICNIC TICKETS.
When the box was opened the County
Committee found therein ten tickets for a
picnic of the Hickory Democratic Club,
probably dropped in by one of the roughs
IN his haste to stuff the box.
AT the time the box was seized Alfred
Hewston, one of the officers of election,
was set upon and badly beated.
THE DEAD AND WOUNDED.
Donahue, who was killed, was 25 years
old. He lived at No. Minna street, and
was member of No. Truck, and recently
transferred to No. IL Engine
Christensen is line-repairer for the
Fire Alarm Telegraph.
Kelly is wounded IN the left breast and
LETT upper arm, also in his right foot.
Neither are dangerous
1t has been ascertained that Pratt, who
was arrested and charged with assault to
murder, did not fire shot, He only drew
his revolver, SO as to be ready in case he
was attacked.
WHAT CHIEF scANNELL SAYS.
Chief Scannell, when spoken to tonight
about the members of the Fire Department
who took part in the election to-day, said
he will make complaint against all the
men engaged in the disgraceful work, and
bring them before the Commissioners, even
if that act costs him his position.
HARRINGToN's STATEMENT.
SAN Francisco, September 27t.n.-Hsr.
rington's body being closely examined re-
yealed pistol wound in the back of ths