Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-28


loud talk ensued, and several persons
cried out "Shut up" Harrington drew
a revolver and turned to Martin J. Kelly
Fire Commissioner, and began abusing
him. Kelly then struck at Harrington
with small cane which he held in his
hand. Harrington then fired into the
trampled him under foot, injuring him
severely. Several shots were then fired
in quick succession, and as far as can be
ascertained three men were shot.
David Don ohue received bullet Just
over the heart and died in about an hour
Donohue stated on his death bed that he
was certain that Harrington fired the
fatal shots.
and will probably die.
one in the breast, the other in the foot,
not fatal.
Harrington's pistol was picked up
empty, and it is thought he fired the
three shots. He was arrested and
charged with murder. Two charges OF
assault to murder were also entered
against him. Harrington is well-known,
and is one of the leaders OF the anti Hig-
gins faction.
AN EYE WITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE MELEE.
A reporter, who was an eye witness to
the shooting, said: David Donohoe, who
is fireman of Engine No. II, came to
the rooms of the County Committee with
the returns from the polls of the Fourth
Precinct of the Twenty ninth District.
After he had put the ballot box
on the table Harrington came in.
He seemed very much excited, and
. walking, up to the table he claimed that
the boxes had been stuffed, and protested
against it. Four or five fellows ap-
preached him, and before shot was
fred, Martin Kelly said: "Come, we
don't want any trouble here" and
struck Harrington over the head or
shoulder with his cane. There were
about twenty people in the room at that
time, but after the blow was struck there
were only six left. AS soon as Harring-
ton was struck lie pulled his gun and
aimed it at Kelly. He fired it and Kelly
fell to the floor. Revolvers were drawn
in every direction and Harrington pulled
the trigger of his pistol again. This
time the bullet struck Donahue,
who was alongside of Kelly. I drop
ped to the floor, and so did
Christensen. The third shot was
then fired. apparently from behind, and
struck Harrington in the neck. Christen-
sen and l were crowding on the floor,
trying to get out of the way. Just as l
had got ma arms around his waist he
looked up to see the row and the fourth
shot struck him near the stomach. l
don't know who fired the last shot, but
Harrington certainly killed one man and
wounded Kelly.
REPUBLICANS REPUDIATE THE CRIME.
The Republican County Central Com
mittee tonight issued an address to the
citizens OF San Francisco, in which, after
reciting the fact that the Committee
warned the community that outlages
had been threatened the primaries to-
day, and what resulted, adds "no Repub-
lican of any faction or interest was con-
nected with these terrible crimes. This
was not conflict between Republicans.
County Fairs and Races.
FRESNO, September 81. - Governor
Waterman, and Governor Stevenson, Of
Nevada. are here visiting the fair. Sir
Charles, owned by w. D. Grady, baked
and threw his rider and fell on him.
The boy was not seriously injured. Five
thousand people visited the fair to-day.
Running race, mile and repeat
Hermes won; best time :441s.
Second, two-year-olds, running, half
mile and repeatedly jeff won best time
531S.
Half mile and repeat, four starters
Johnny Gray won race in 2 :29.
Pacing class, three starters - Little
Dock won first heat. Second and third
heats Creole won best time 2:31A.
MARTINEZ, September 27.-During the
stock parade to-day L. P. Baker, of Oak
land, was severely bitten by his stallion,
Ohio Boy, but nothing serious is feared
Trotting race, free for all the stations
in the county-Albert W. won, McVeigh
second best time, 2:4S1a.
Running race, one mile, best two in
three, free for all in the county-Silk
Stocking won, Queen Bee second best
time, l :55.
Special trot, three starters-Glenwild
won; best time, 3:0119.
Half mile dash for 3-year-olds- Queen
Bee won, Billy the Kid second time
$40.
Trotting race, special-Maid of Oaks
won, Mikado second best time, $50.
SAN JOSE, September 27.-Running
one mile and drepeat-Starters: Fusilade's
Last and Not Idle. The latter won; best
time, As.
Trotting, 2:27 class-Starters: Ben All
and Franklin. The latter won in three
straight heats; time. rs each.
Trotting, 2:22 class-Four starters
Lille Stanley won, taking first, fourth
and fifth heats. Gus Wilkes second ant
third heats. Thapsin third. Best time
2:21.
Bay City Briefs.
The trial of Nicola Paoliella, the muir
derer of his cell-mate in the County
Jail, was brought to standstill thi
afternoon, when one of the medical ex
perts testified that the defendant was in
sane at the present time. The trial wa
stopped and q jury will be impaneled t.
inquire into his sanity, and if it is foun,
that he is now insane he will be committe,
to the insane asylum.
Several suits were brought to-da