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who replied that if the rates were reduced
on basis Of the valuation of the COM
pany's property they could readily put up
the valuation so that the object of the CON-
mittee would be defeated. Wellin, how
ever, changed his amendment so as to
make the reduction Is per cent, and il was
carried.
During this debate Andy Clunie made
his presence felt in the convention by
Offering an amendment, the effect of which
was TO throw the matter back into the
hands of the committee, and met with
overwh Ginning defeat. which gives some
food for reflection to the people who main
tanned that the defeat OF the recommends
ton of the committee on order of business
Wednesday showed that Buckley and
Rainey had control over the body, because
they voted to overthrow the report Here
was Andy Clunie, the exponent of the
bosses, defeated as badly as had been the
committee on the night before.
The true explanation of the result was
that the convention did not approve of
Clunie's amendment. The defeat of the
committee on order OF business is ex-
planned in the same way. Both were dis
tasteful and their rejection decided moth
ing as to the relative strength of the
factions.
Chairman Deuprey took occasion to
show that Clunie's loquacity was not to
his liking, for he called the verbose dele
gate to order and silenced him without
ceremony.
1t was remarked last night that the
SPECTATORS remained in the suffocatiDg hall
until after midnight, evincipg an interest
in the proceedings that was considered
unusual. The huge auditorium was
packed, and in addition to the heat and
tobaccc-smoks. there was sickepiug odor
OF sewer-gas. Yet the audience remained
through it all, although hundreds had to
stand. Democrats referred to this as an
evidence OF the life that is in the party
this year. but the interest manifested
might better be attributed to the fact that
there is DO slate. Generally in the past
there haS bean little hope for anybody ex-
cept for those whom the bosses had Sc
lscted beforehand. This time candidates
and their friends believe they havs a fight
ing chance.
The proceedings of last night we're pro-
ductiye of nothing from which concIu-
sion might be reached as to the factionsl
question. 1t is still contAnded that the
bos ses have a strong following, aud that
they will make their strength felt later on.
Sam Rainey, who announced on Wednes-
day that be Intended to 60 to his ranch and
remain there out OF the reach of poll
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chance to win here, though his selection
one. for 1t 10 not thought that he would be
strong candidate. This gives rise to ths
belief that the story circulated some
weeks ago. that Buckley and Rainey
wanted to put up a weak ticket for the
Democrats. was correct. That would carry
out the theory of Buckley's agreement
with Dan Burns and the railroad, to work
in the interest of the Republican party.
The convention Is being watched very
closely by those who want Rainey twin.
II the lieutenant of Buckley gets anything
from 1t the faint of Buckleyism will be put
upon 1t SO emphatically that the respecta-
bic element of the Democratic party will
be driven to the Non-Partisans. Colonel
Burns does not fear the Democrats, but
stands in great dread of the Non-PartI-
sans. With the Democratic party dis
rupted over the Buckley issue the Nom
Partisans would have a walkover. The
Republicans are rowing in many of the
districts, and Colonel Burns vii! have his
hands full to keep them in line after this
primary, in the arrangement for which he
has ignored the County Committeeman.
he cannot afford TO have additional
strength thrown into the hands Of the in
dependent voters, and it is said he is using
his influence to help Buckley. who practi-
cally captured for him his first Republican
primary.
The clash between the forces of Sheriff
McDade and County Clerk Haley threat
ems TO complicate the chances of these
aspirants for denomination for their re-
spective offices considerably. The dep
uties of each are arrayed against each
other, aud the warfare grows moro exciting
every day.
1t started some days ago. when 1t be-
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AT WORK.
The Convention Selects Candidates
for the Superior Court.

The Convention Selects Candidates
for the Superior Court.
Chairman Devprey came in promptly on
time. walked smilinkly I'D 10 the desk and
pounded for order with his little tack
hammer. The delegates punched in the
rear of the hall, and il took them some
time to get to the seats. They did so at
last. and were firmly braced for any
shocks that might come during the even
ing when the tack-hammer descended
again and the chair announced himself
ready for the business in hand.
The following ergeants-at-arms were
named by the chair as precautionary
measure: Fred Oster. William Turner, j.
G. Fitzgerald, j. j. Bowen, John Lynch.
Henry McKenna. G. Griffith, J. H. Cos
grove, James Hayes. f. Don, E. Nc
Bearty, A. Flyshaker, d. III. Brady, J. w.
Tracy, George Bradford, William Burk e,
Joseph Casey, j. K. Lynch, William K.
Jordan, George Faulkner, Thomas Mar
tin, James Fay, John Wise.
81 understand, delegates to the conven-
ion," said tue chair, that there is ques-
ton of difference in the Thirty-second
Assembly District as to the delegate who
shall act as chairman of that Assembly
district. l would suggest that the matter
be disposed of in this way: that the names
of the deleg ates of that Assembly district
be called, and as the lanes are called the
delegate answering will express the name
of the person for whom he desires to vote
for chairman of that Assembly district
LII there is NO objection we will take that
course"
There was objection, and very vigor-
Gus one at that.
as it necessary" shouted a big red
faced man with husky voice. who sat in
the delegation from the Thirty-second,
''for the chair here to decide who shall be
chairman of the Thirty-second District !?
We have already elected our chairman.
How is it the chairman OF this convention
can decide that he will give il to the
minority?"
There were loud cheers for the red-faced
man and there was tone of annoyance in
the voice OF the chairman as be answered :
Il will be kind enough to inform you
that you are entirely mistaken in the as
sumption that you have taken. In order
that perfect Justice shall be done l ask you
only to settle your own differences. This
can easily be done in such manner that
no mistake will be made and the matter
will be disposed OF.
But the red-faced man with the husky
voice evidently thought Mr.. Deuprey was
softsoldering him.
"Mr. Chairman" he exclaimed, sis there
not communication before you-paced
before you last night-showing that ma
jority of the delegates of the Thirty-second
District had chosen a chairman? Inope,
sir-I hope that communication will be
read to this body -
The chair stated he had seen no such
communication. The secretaries had and
they produced it, reading al the command
of the chair:
AT meeting of the delegates OF the
Thirty-second Assembly District at Union
Hall on the 18th day of September, 1894,
James Chambers was duly elected perma-
nent chairman and Thomas Gordon secre-
tary of the above delegation.
"Signed by Thomas j. Gordon (tempo-
rary secretary, James Chant ers, Thomas
Reavey, William eastman Temporary
chairman, P. II. Porter. G. Kamena, NJ
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lion. and will limit the fees and expenses con-
necled with keeping insovent's assets, prior TO
the election Of assignees, TO the amount allowed
Sherifs for holding property under attachment.
And we pledge our legislative and municipal
nominees 10 carry out the spirit Of this resolu-
ton.
The present unsymmetrical and disjointed
condition of the law providing for the govern
ment OF this city and county makes its complete
reconstruction an urgent necessity. We there
fore recommend The election at the next gen.
eral election of board OF fifteen freeholders to
frame a charter to be submitted to The people
In the manner prescrlb d Ia the State consttu-
ton.
The fees now fixed by law In tile City and
County Surveyors Office are too high, both for
work done for the city aud county aud for work
done for private individuals. The present
schedule OF charges was established a long time
ago. when the persons against whom they were
made had the option to pay them IN green backs
or In coin. They now stand In urgent need OF
revision and reduction, and we pledge our Su-
pervisors to revise and reduce them TO meet the
conditions prevailing at this time.
We are opposed to all sumptuary laws and
we adhere TO the Democratic doctrine of per-
sonal liberty, but We approve as proper police
measures the action OF the Board OF Super.
visors in closing the dives. and we demand that
those hotbeds of rice and breeding-places OF
crime be kept closed by rigid enforcement of
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ticians. was at Bush and Kearny streets
again yes'erd ay, and was visited by scores
OF the friends of candidates for Super
Vlsors. He said that he had gone to the
country Wednesday evening, but had
come back Yesterday morning.
That is abont the way Rainey may be
expected to absent himself from the city
during the sessions of the convention. He
was as busy yesterday as a boy killing
snakes First one man and then another
held his attention and received instruc-
tons from him. But in the midst OF all
this he found time to say to reporters that
he was taking no part in politics, and had
been able 10 form no opinion as to who
would be nominated for any of the offices
by the convention. He got off his time
worn Ike about being too busy looking
after his crops to NEEDLE in the political
affairs of the city, and whenever asked
questions which he ddn't care to answer
required to the subject of grapes and
watermelons.
Maurice Schmitt. who has become
Rainey's messenger. went in and out of
the stables, where the boss spends most
of his time, and it was evident that he was
doing a good deal of hustling to get things
in shape for him.
Chris Buckley is keeping out Of the way,
as he promised, and il is not likely that he
will again appear on the scene in person.
Nothing more has been heard about his
illness. and it is presumed that the doctor
who was called to Ravenswood last Mon
day cured him.
1t is thought that Rainey will be able to
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came apparent that McDsde's men were
Clerk Haley.
The Sheriff's men were making a per-
so nal fight to defeat Haley. and the inter-
ference was warmly resented. 1t was
said that j. II. Fenton, bookkeeper in
the Sheriff's effi:e, was particularly
active. and that relative of one of the
deputies had been instrumental in caus-
ing the Assessors office to be placed way
down on the list in the order of business,
which was construed as an effort to lessen
Haley's chances of success. This was
strenuOusly denied by the McDade men.
but the disclaimer was not accepted, and
the Haley crowd began TO retaliate. War
was declared against w. II. Gagan. and it
is charged by the Sheiiff's men that Mar
tin Fiemmiug, chief deputy in the County
Clerks Office, had ordered one of the depu-
ties in the Office to vote against Judge
DaiDgerfisld on pain of discharge.
Gagan was working for Judge DANGER
field, and this was done. it is asserted. to
even up" matters and settle the score
against that young man.
Sheriff McDade was busy last night
trying 10 call off Ithe dogs of war, as he
saw tsat the trouble was likely TO seri-
ously interfere with his prospects before
the convention. In the meantime the
McDade men possess great confidence.
They have counted noses, and declare
that be will receive the nomination by a
majority OF forty votes. But then. the
Whelan men say they have counted noses
too and that they have a majority in the
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parted for the country during the early
part of the week he left strict instructions
TO his followers to work for James. The
candidate was at Union Hall last night,
looking yery cheerful.
The record-union., 1894-03-24
PRENDERGAST STILL LIVES.
AN ORDER STAYING THE AsSAS-
SINS EXECUTION.
Judge Chetlain Grants a Lease of Life
to the Condemned Until
April 9th.
Special to the REcoRD-Ux1ox.

CHICAGO, March 23.-An order staying
the execution of assassin PreDdergast till
April 9th, made by Judge Chetlain, was
served on Sheriff Gilbert this morning.
In relation thereto Attorney G. S. Dar-
row said to-day: "The farther away from
Chicago you get the more bitter you will
find the feeling against Prendergast. In
the southern part of the State the feeling
is intense. Without knowing the first
thing about the case, or considering the
mental condition of Prendergast, they
say Hang him. Lieutenant-G Governor
Gill, no doubt, decided the case before he
ever heard from me. He stated that he
had been influenced by public opinion,
and beyond doubt that alone influenced
him..
My interest in this case," Mr.. Darrow
continued. who is remarkably in earnest
in his effort to save Prendergast, lis that
OF humane man. Soon after the assassin
alton | became impressed with the idea
that the outcast who had taken Mayor
Harrison's life was insane. and would
not receive just treatment in the Criminal
Court. The case was one that could not
he passed upon by the average citizen
without prejudice. My views were pub
lished in Chicago paper. and at once l
was appealed to by lawyers for the de-
fendant and members of his family. At
the Iroquois Club l met many prominent
men, mem mbers of the bench and bar, who
entertained my views. When Prender
gast was sentenced to be hanged they
argued that someone should take up the
case. MIR. Gregory and | agreed to do so,
and from that time we have done all in
our power to save Prendergast from the
gallows. All that we have done has been
in the interest OF justice. We have given
our time without compensation and have
borne all our own expenses"
WHO will meet the cost of the pro-
posed insanity trial ?'' Mr.. Darrow was
asked.
II don't know. All that is done in the
case since we took hold of it has been
paid for by Mr.. Gregory and myself. We
shall probably meet the expense of this
proceeding, which will not be considered
for the present, but many prominent
men and few public men have offered to
contribute to fund to give Prendergast
the benefit Of the law. Therefore it is
likely that the court expenses will be
met by public subscription. Neither Mr..
Gregory nor myself expect any compen-
sation for what we have done or may be
able to accomplish
1essrs. Darrow and Gregory are among
the foremost lawyers in Chicago. Their
connection with the case has been sur
prise, as neither needs advertising, and
both escheW criminal practice,
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HEYERMAN couRr-MARTIAL.
Adjournment Taken Pending the APP
pearance of Witnesses.

Adjournment Taken Pending the APP
pearance of Witnesses.
NEW YORK, March 23.-The court.
martial for the trial of Commander Hey
erman. late of the United States steamer
Kearsarge, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
sat to-day. Commander Heyerman
pleaded want of definite specifications in
the charges preferred against him. The
point was explained by his counsel,
I,ieutenant-Commande Marx, that the
words currents known to exist around
Roncador Reef" are not sufficiently ex-
plicit. The court ruled that the specfi-
cations as read should stand. The court
adjourned to await the arrival of Admiral
Stanton and Lieutenant Lynn, bat they did
not appear, and when the court recon-
yened udge-Advocatekelly said Com
mander Heyerman will have to correct
the impression which might have arisen
by his first plea TO ''want of definite spec
ification" Lieutenant- Commander Marx
stated that nothing was further from the
Commanders intention than to take ad-
vantage OF any technicality during the
trial. The case would, be said, be tried
entirely on its merits. Judge-Advocate
Kelly then read to the court a request
made by Commander Heyerman to the
Secretary of the Navy for a copy of his
record as naval officer, and also for
copy of the charges preferred against him
during his period of service. As none of
the witnesses had appeared, the court
then adjourned until 1:30 o'clock to-
morrow.
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Denver Police TroubIe.

DENVER, March 23.-The Executive
Committee of Safety held a meeting at
the Chamber of Commerce to-day. After
considerable discussion, an advisory
subcommittee was appointed to look
into the legal phases of the trouble be-
tween the Governor and Messrs. Orr and
Martin, and to report at the next meet
ing. Measures to insure the safety of the
city, shouln there be an outbreak be-
tween the warning factions, were talked
over, and it was finally agreed that every
thing that was possible would be done TO
prevent clash. Mr.. Clark, who acted as
Secretary, declined to give the names of
this pnp1nlitfop
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LEHMAN REARREsTED.
Allowed to Go Free But a short Spa
OF Time.

Allowed to Go Free But a short Space
OF Time.
STOCKTON, March 23.-There was an
other surprise in the Lehman case this
morning when the defendant was brought
before Judge Budd for sentence. At the
trial Judge Budd instructed the jury that
the defendant could not be convicted of
seduction for the reason that by the
promise of marriage and mutual as
sumption of marital rights and duties
the complaining witness, Rosa Hun
saker, and +. Hehman were man and
wife. Notwithstanding the courts rul-
ing, the District Attorney argued for
conviction and the jury promptly found
Lehman guilty, taking only two ballots.
This morning it was thought that the
Judge would grant new trial, for the
reason that the jury had not taken the
law as given by the court, but Judge
Budd sentenced Lehman to pay a fine of
$500 without imprisonment AS he has
no money, and was defended by lawyers
appointed by the court, his attorneys told
him he was free.
Sheriff Cunningham was ready for
surprise, and as Lehman left the court
room the Sheriff arrested him on war
rant for embezZlement at Pasadena, and
the fellow was returned TO JAIL He was
arrested in Los Angeles tor petty Of
tense when the warrant was out for the
seduction charge. and now he will go
back there for trial on another charge.
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Bloody Ira oedv.

WILKEsBARRE (Pa.), March %. = A
bloody tragedy occurred at Millville this
afternoon. John Sanders, Polish
boarding-house keeper had a quarrel
with Mills Bishop. He fired at the latter
with rifle. The shot missed Bishop but
killed two-yearold boy in his mothers
arms in the adjoining room. The second
shot entered Bishops body near the
heart. Sanders then accused his wife Of
being too intimate with Bishop. and shot
her twice, probably fatally. In less than
an hour, mob of 500 gathered at San
ders' house and attempted to tear it
down. Sanders fired upon them. His
ammunition was soon exhausted and he
was arrested. An effort was made to
lynch him but failed. Bishop will prob
ably die
The record-union., 1894-03-24
Gold Excitement in Utah.

SALT LAKE, March 23.-Excitement
over the new gold discoveries is running
high at the little town of Lehi, Utah,
about thirty miles south of this city. The
discoveries were made few days ago,
within fifty yards Of the Salt Lake and
Western Railroad, and two miles from
Jordan River. The ore is a pink slate
and lies in stratified veins. The belt has
been traced for two miles, is over thirty
feet in thickness and assay about $50 in
gold to the ton. A large number of claims
have already been staked out. 1t is said
that every able-bodIed man in Lehi is
out prospecting. The excitement reached
Salt Lake to-day, and during the day
about 100 gold hunters have left for the
south
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HIGGINS HANGED.
Claimed That He Was sent to Death

CANNED lnaC He was Sent to Death
on Periured Testimony.
CHICAGO, March 23.-Thomas, alias
buff" Higgins, was hanged in the Jail
here this noon for the murder OF Peter
McCooey. an old city employe, last Sep
tember. Higgins and two pals planned
to burglarize NIcCooey's house. Higgins
entered while the others kept watch out
side. McCOoey, who was awakened by
the noise. sat up in bed and was shot by
Higgins without word.
Shortly before the hanging Higgins ex-
pressed special qualification that he did
not have to suffer death on the same
scaffold with the assassin Prendergast,
for whom he manifested the utmost aver
sion and contempt. Higgins exhibited
most wonderful nerve throughout the
trial and afterward, and it did not desert
him at the supreme moment. He made
no remarks on the scatf'old, but claimed
to the last that he was victim Of police
persecution, and was being sent to death
on perjured testimony.
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BOTH ON An EQUALITY.
Oranges Equal In al
RESPECTS to Southern

Northern-GrownO Oranges Equal In all
Respects to Southern.
SAN Francisco, March 23.-The con.
test which has waged for years between
Northern and Southern California, as to
which section would produce oranges
to the best advantage, has, through the
competitive exhibit at the Midwinter
Fair, been settled at last. The contest
was draw" as neither section had any
advantage over the other. The eminent
pomologists who made the awards cannot
be charged with favoritism, as they were
in ignorance as to where the specimens
of fruit came from, and their report is
that no person living could tell from what
part of the State the different samples
came from.
The record-union., 1894-03-24
TronbIed Hondnras.

DALLAS (Tex.), March 22.-General W.
L. Cabell returned to-day from Hon
duras. He reports two or three revolu-
tions on hand and general election for
President. DR.. Ariez is the leading can
didate. and he Will undoubtedly be
elected. He is a close friend of Bonilla
and has his active support. General
Cabell considers Bogran the ablest man
in the republic, and one likely to shape
largely the public affairs of the country
in the near future. Ex-President Vas
quez is safe in Salvador, where he has
companion, Major Burke late deiaulting
State Cashier OF Louisiana.
The record-union., 1894-03-24
sTANFoRD,s FAIR DAY.
California the Golden Fringe of This
Country.

Country.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-This was
Stanford University Day at the Midwinter
Fair. The students and faculty of the
university visited the fair grounds in a
body. Literary exercises were held in
Festival Hall, at which President Jordan
of the university, Director General De
Young and ex-President Harrison spoke.
General Harrison delivered short
felicitouS address. He referred to Cali
fornia as the golden fringe of this coun-
try, and said a number Of pleasant things
about the State, its people and climate.
He spoke of the Pacific Coast as the
proper location for a great American
university, saying:
There would be less temptation to
mock London and Paris. Hongkong
does not invite you to imitation, there
fore / have felt especial interest in this
great university, which the large-heart-
edness and generosity of one of your
great men has established here on the
Pacific Slope. 1 have felt that it would
be the seat Of great and increasing in
fuence in education: that in science and
in art it would be cosmopolitan; that it
would bring all lands under tribute and
search all ages for treasures of thought,
but that it would not deem it inconsist-
ent with its high mission to cultivate a
thoroughly American spirit in its stu
dents.''
The record-union., 1894-03-24
HURLED TO DEATH.
Dynamite Explosion in a Powder
Works Near Pittsburg.
FOUR MEMBERS OF ONE FAMILY
LOSE THEIR LIVES
The California Rate Situation in a
Worse Middle Than Ever, Owing
to Differences Between the Atchi-
son and Union Pacific Lines.
Special to the REcoRD-Ux1ox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
PITTsBURG, March 23.-The dynamite
works of the Acme Powder Company,
near Hutton, were swept out of existence
by an explosion this morning. Five per-
sons, all in the building at the time, were
killed. Buildings in the vicinity were
wrecked. A brick block at Logan's
Ferry, mile away, was badly damaged.
Houses were shaken and windows
shattered in all the surrounding towns.
The bodies of those killed were terribly
mangled. Part of them were gathered
up in box. The following are the
killed: Samuel, Mollie, Nellie and Sadie
Remaley and William l.. Arthur.
Arthur's house, in the vicinity, was COM
pletely wrecked, and Mrs. Arthur was
badly injured. There were 10000 pounds
of dynamite in the building.