The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-13
TAMMANYS TOPICAL TALKS
Ed Niles Reaching Out in His
Field of Political Director.
A Bright Budget Of Gossip From
the States Metropolis.
Dick Mcdonald and Hts Troubles-How
Sacramento Won the Convention.
Los Angeles Notablss In
the North.

Special Cores pondence to the HERALD.
San Francisco, May 11.-Among the
Republican politicians from Los Angeles,
who were here recently in attendance at
the meeting OF the state central COM
mittee, was one who, by the display OF
his indomitable nerve. was evidently the
leader OF the delegation. Edward j..
Niles, who for the past few years has
been recognized as the 'boss" of the
Second warG, having secured absolute
control of that district. looked about him
for new fields to conquer. and regar dless
OF the feelings of the other ''bosses" he
majestically claimed the entire city of
the Angels as his-spe Rking from Re-
publican standpoint-and during his
stay in this city he took no pains to con-
ceal his power. The statesmen of the
north called to pay homage to this man
who has in that careless, easy going way
of his been making governors and other
high officials Of late, while Col.
Walter 8. Moore, once the pride and
brains of the Republican party of Los
Angeles, stood by taking in the sight
with mute astonishment. The delega-
ton to the state convention has already
been programmed by Mr.. Niles and
so that the holding of primary ia but a
mere formality, aud the Republican
voters of Los Angeles may as we'll attend
to his business and leave politics to the
"boss."
Jake Rudolph, the faithful attendant
of Chris Buckley for many years, while
suffering from an attack of fever super
induced by alcohol, wandered into the
Office of the Chronicle a few days since
armed with large revolver. intent upon
killing M. II. de Young. but that indi-
vidual, fortunately for himself, not being
in, his business manager received Mr..
Rudolph, who evidently concluded that
the manager would suit his purpose as
we'll as the proprietor, and thereupon
took a shot at him, which, however.
proved Intellectual, owing to the bullet
striking some coins.
Rudolph was irresponsible for his
actions, recent domestic troubles causing
him to drink so heavily that he became
partially insane, q disease that is hered-
itsry in his family, several members of
which are now confined in the insane
asylum. Rudolph, as is well known,
has powerful political pull. and Mr..
de Young being a candidate for the
United States senatorship, will make
the most of this affair by securing the
friends of Buckley and Rudolph in his
fight, in consideration of which he will
have the prosecution dropped.
The Republican state central commit
tee has decided to hold its convention ct
10 kkaA 40 ID
clared its choice after an exciting con-
test, in which Santa Cruz played an i'm
portsnt part. Had the champions of
the little city by the sea kept tally on
the votes of the delegates the result
might have been d iffsrent. AS 1t ia,
they were probably iobbsd. or In other
words, counted out, failing peculiar to
Republicans. The bosses at the meet.
ing all wanted Sacramento chosen, for
reasons best known to the railroad and
themselves, and not caring to take any
chances of defeat they decided upon
Marcus D. Boruck rs good man to keep
tally, and the juggling of the tally sheet
by that experienced politician won the
day.
Dan Burns, who led the fight for the
capital, must have been quite sure OF
winning when he took the stand that ].
]. Green was dead, although that gen.
tleman protested vigorously and at
tempted to prove the contrary by the aid
of that well.known politician, "Whis-
kers" Smith.
Retributive justice has at last over
taken Richard Mcdonald, jr., and the
man who spent thousands of dollars to
place Seneca Swain in a felon's cell
will beyond doubt spend number of
years in q similar place. This pious
fraud, who looted the Peoples Home
bank, has at last been landed behind
| the bars and is now a resident of the
county Jail.
The stealinge of Mcdonald and his
gang foot up in the thousands and the
grand Jury, which is now investigating
the matter, will probably indict the en-
tire gang of thieves.
Trowbridge 81. Ward, county clerk of
Los Angeles, is in the city, presumably
in the interest OF his candidacy for the
nomination for clerk of the supreme
court. Mr.. Ward has been a continuous
Office holder nearly ever since his ad-
vent in Los Angeles during q cut rate
war, and he would now feel very lone
some without an Office but in this in
stance he has oyerreached himself, as
be will not even take second place
against Jake Steppacher, who is a sure
| winner.
Barney Fehneman, who founded the
/ Young Mems Progressive party in Los
Angeles. a few years since, but which
died while still in its infancy, is now
connected with wholesale grocery firm
in this city. Barney, since his residence
here, has eachewed politics and attend
ed strictly to business, but during the
coming campaign he will once more
take q prominent part. this time as a
candidate himself, believing that he can
be elected as supervisor from the
Twelfth ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Bradbury are at
the Palace. Mr.. Bradbury believes that
the younger generation should fill the
Offices, and with that laudable idea in
mind will come before the people OF his
district as a candidate for the lower
house of the legislature. His campaign,
like that of Gene Maxwell, who wants to
be sheriff, will be handled by Ed Niles.