Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-18
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CALIFORNIA.
Suicide Of Auditor Maynard.
THE NEW CONSTITUTIONAL PARTY.
other city Items and Notes.

SAN Francisco, Nav II.
George F. Maynard, Auditor of this city,
died suddenly at the Gwln mine, near
Mokelumne Hill, Yesterday afternoon.
The news of the suicide Of Auditor May
nard has created q profound sensation,
but apparently there is no disposition to
take it for granted that the act was insti-
gated by any official malfeasance on the
part Of the deceased. Mr.. Maynad has
been q long time in ill health. His disease
was undoubtedly aggravated by recent oc-
currences, including the suicide of Alex
Austin and subsequent developments, the
suicide Of Cassebohm aud the discovery of
frauds in connection with the Dupont street
and Montgomery avenue Commissioners,
of which he was . member. The general
impression seems to be that these things
had worked upon his mind, and being Of .
retiring and sensitive nature, had in con-
nection with the reduced state of his
physical system impelled him to suicide.
1t is also to be understood that while
nothing has been developed regarding the
Dupont and Montgomery avenue frauds,
to show that the deceased was in any way
privy to them. nevertheless, as a member
Of the Commission, he might be held
to a certain extent responsible for negli-
gence in not being aware OF frauds perpe-
trated by Tibbey, Secretary Of the Commits
sion.
Judge Blake, of the Municipal Criminal
Court, to-day, positively refused to allow a
reduction Of j. G.. Duncan's bail.
1t began raining this morning, about 8
o'clock. and has continued briskly during
the forenoon.
The third meeting of the Pacific Coast
Blood-horse Association, set for this after
noon, at the Oakland track. has been post
poned on account of the weather.
A meeting was held at the Twenty-third
District Courtroom this afternoon, for the
organization of a new Constitutional
party. A number of gentlemen, included
in Kearney's sweeping nomenclature, of
honorable bilks," were present. The
meeting was called to order by ex-senator
Cole. There was a good attendance, and
the proceedings were harmonious. A num-
Der of prominent members Of the Work
ingmen's party, such as Barbour, Beir-
stercher, Friend and others, were pres
emit. and gave their adhesion to the new
party.
The relatives of ex-Auditor Maynard
have advices denying the report OF suicide.
II is not believed that any complications
exist in the business affairs Of deceased. at
least so far as public funds are concerned.
The Board OF Supervisors to-day, at a
special meeting, passed resolutions of re-
spect to his memory.
Fire at Chico.
CHICO. Cal, May II.
A fire broke out last evening, about 8
O'Clock, in the laundry in the center of the
block on Broadway, and burned the hotel
and bakery, the laundry where the fire
originated, the saloon building occupied
by Joe Langdon, DR.. Standbury's dwelling
house, and Hibbard's and Sommers' dwell
ing houses. The fire CLOSED Third street,
and took in its course Sherwood's carriage
factory, Saunders secondhand furniture
store. and Lucas furniture store, extend
ing to the saloon in the same block. The
fire crossed Broadway to Newman John
sons building, but was kept from getting
hold on that side. One man was burned
in the Central Hotel, name unknown.
Tnsa $H0 000 prohabta ipaurapAo &a0 mn