The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-04
DOUGHERTY RESIGNS.
The Democratic Committee Chair
man Is Dat of 1t.
He Will Take the Fire Department Out OF
Politics-Eil,s Deserts Kelly and
Crimmins at Last.

The political gossips are busy with rumors
that John D0ugherty has resigned his posi-
ton as Chairman of the Democratic County
Committee and reasons for his doing so have
been discussed far and wide. It's regarded
as clear victory for the Burns-Wilson FAC
ton In Republican politics in this city, and
it is claimed that it means in reality the
withdrawal of the Fire Department from ac-
tive participation in politics.
As the story goes Crimmins went to Burns
In Sacramento during the session of the
Legislature last winter and agreed to sup
port the bill which the latter had in contem-
plation. 1t was understood that no differ
ence OF opinion on this point existed. and
that q paid department would be given this
city without further delay. On top of this
came Sam Rainey, who was also interested
IN the bill, and from him came a proposition
which set the brain of Burns to thinking
Rainey said in substance that he had a num-
Der Of friends to take care of and as he saw
the end was near his only soiicitude was
for them. ifthey could be placed in perma-
nent positions he would be willing to with
draw from local politics and he agreed to
throw his influence for the bill if his people
would be taken care of. This was finally
agreed to. but the bill was beaten. Still
Rainey chung to his original offer and asked
THAT Dougherty be made a District Engineer
III place OF John Mccarthy, who was re-
moved because of charges made against him.
DoUGHERTY's BARGAIN.
AS published exclusively in The CALL a
Few days ago meeting of the Fire Commits
sloners was held. at which Commissioner
Martin was not present and the result was
tie vote between Phil Rea and John
Dougherty. Another meeting was held at
when Martin was present. and by his vote
Dougherty, was made foreman of Engine 8.
Inls was done 20 carry out the rule laid
down By the commission that all appoint
! ments shall be made by promotion, the in
tention being to give Dougherty the vacant
red buggy at the first opportunity.
When this had been done Raney was
| called upon to carry out his part Of the con-
tract, and the result was that D1ughe Ity'S
! resignation as Chairman of the County
! Committee was sent in.
The result is complete surprise to the
members OF the County Committee who
had not looked for such result, aud they
are now casting about for some place to get
! III. Even the Secretary, James Long, who
| mas been known as close friend of Buck
ley IS IN Ignorance OF the fact that Dough-
cry has NithdraHn from the body, and is
at loss 10 account for the fact. That it is
| true. however. there can be no reasonable
doubt, and the next meeting of the body
VIII show beyond question that the pre-
dlctlon Is absolutely true.
cNAAtut-D As n BRAND.
Z. j. Mills, the Republican County Com
| mitteemaR, who was sworn in as deputy
IN the Office of County Clerk Blatrner
! Wednesday morning, has again changed his
front, and is now, as formerly a siaunch
! adherent OF the Wilson wing OF the party.
/ As the story goes, Mills, who voted against
/ Kelly and Crimmins at the meeting of the
county Committee Il week ago, was singled
out as man to be Swayed by influence
de was caught accordingly on Wednesday,
and taken down To 10 Third street, where
Martin Kelly. In company with Crimmins
anu biattner. proceeded 10 fl him up on
| steam beer. At last Mills was approached
and offered a place al S175 month in the
! County Clerks off e. lie accepted at
| once, ana was sworn in as deputy.
A CHANGE OCCURS.
Thus far all had gone well. but at the last
| moment the combination was knocked over
| Mahoney. VINO has been actively at work
| for some tine IN opposition TO Kelly and
! Crlmmins, saw the way things stood. and at
! O'Clock Yesterday morning he was at Mills
house waiting fer him To get GU, Of bed
| When the latter arose Mahoney pourced
| upon him at once and endeavored to dis
suade him from following out the step
/ which he had taken. Mills pleaded that he
! bad been led into IL and that he needed the
| place. He was toit that he could BE- fixed in
a position at a smaller salary, but with a
| guarantee of permanence. AS result Ma
honey took him in tow, and an hour later
! ldudtd WIN hin III tic tlilCC OF j. N. /.
| W iiSOn on California street. Here a con-
| sultation was had, and the end was that Mr.
| Mills. instead OF reporting Tor duty at the
! new City Hall, went to work as an inspector
| at the CustOm-housc. He is now. therefore
safe back in The fold, and tie opponents OF
| Kelly and Crimmins claim that he cannot be
| taken away from them.
| STRONG CLAIMS MADE.
AS a result of the landing Of Mills back
| in the County Committee the friends of
| MahOney say that they are on TOP to STAY.
| and that no power can now stop them from
gaining the end for which they have been
| striving. AS rats leave a sinking ship they
| say the members Of the County Committee
| are falling away one by one from the Third
street bUsses, and the latter, it is asserted
have not more than seventeen votes left
| with them.
Another occurrence of interest Is the at
| tempt OF De Young to pull down Ambrose
| Watson, the County Commi tteeman who
voted with Mahoney a few nights ago. Wat
| son Is clerk in Police Court 2, and because
OF his course has drawn out broadside fire
| from Mr.. de Young through the medium of
| the latter5 personal organ. The onslaught
| was furious one. but seemed to be with
| out avail. AS consequence Joe Cook, a
| fellow-clerk, went to Watson yesterday and
| asked him to go with him TO see Crimmins
| To this Watson objected, but Cook finally
/ told him that Crimmins could control Mr..
| de Young in local matters. and If he wat
! SOM would make terms with Grim Minis the
| attacks would be stopped.
Watson still remained obdurate and is
now demanding an investigation into the
| accusations that have been made against