Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-13

of being prepared for any emergency that
may arise, and are ready to act promptly and
effectually if the necessity arises.
A Convicted Murderer Hangs Himself in
Hais Cell.
SAN FRANcIsco, February 12th.-Boni-
facio Nunez, confined in the County Jail un-
der conviction of the murder of William Frey
last April, was found hanging in his cell about
l O'Clock this morning. He had torn his shirt
into strips, which he soaped and twisted into
a rope. A piece of broomstick set in the
ventilator served for gallows. He made
his preparations so quietly that his two cell
mates knew nothing of the affair until, on
casually awakening one of them discovered
the body. Nunez had been denied new
trial, and was to have been sentenced on
Saturday next. He was Spaniard, aged
about rs years.
action for Trespass-Girl Found Dead.
SAN Francisco, February 12th.-The case
of the North MONDAY Mining Company VS..
the Orient Mining Company is on trial be-
fore a jury in the United States Circuit
Court. This is an action for trespass on some
300 feet of mining ground in Bodie district,
ton against the defendant was granted,
pending the trial.
Emma l.. Warren was found dead in the
rear yard of her parents residence, No. 2603
Sacramento street, at half-past 6 o'clock this
morning. She left the house to make a visit
at o'clock last evening" and her parents re-
tired to bed at 10 o'clock. On coming down
stairs this morning they found her dead as
stated.
The san Francisco Worlxingmen An.
other Procession.
SAN Francisco, February 12th.-The I'M
employed Workingmen again assembled to-
day at the sand lots, and after some speeches
from their leaders, marched in procession to
the Offices of the Mission Wooden Mills and
Selby Smelling Works, demanding the dis
charge of the Cinnamon in their employ At
both places they were told that the matter
would be considered by the Directors and an
answer given In few days. The procession
then returned to the sand lots, and after
further speeches broke up. The proceedings
were orderly and the crowd apparently good
natured.
Quarrel Between Editors Fatally
Shot.
HoLLIsTER, February 12th.-The news
paper war in this town eliminated this morn
ing by the fatal shooting of L. II. Brummett,
editor of the Enterprise, by G. w. Carlton,
editor of the Tetegroph This mornings
issue of the Telegraph called Brummett a
horse-thief. At ten o'clock Brummett met
Carlton on the Court House steps, and asked
him why he published those lies about him.
Without speaking, Carlton drew pistol
quick as flash and shot Brummett, the ball
penetrating the head between the eyes He
fell in his tracks. He still fingers but can
not live many hours. Carlton was immedi-
ately locked up. Great indignation exists at
the apparent cold-bloodedness of the affair.
SECOND DIsPATCH.I
HoLLIsTER, February 18th. = Brummett.
shot by Carlton this morning, died at /
o'clock.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
HoLLIsTER, February 12th.-Recently S.
II. Brummett, editor of the Enterprise, has
publish severe criticisms on the official con-
duct of one of the Supervisors of this county,
and used very severe and abusive language
respecting G. w. Carlton, one of the propri-
etors of the Telegraph. This mornings Tel
graph contained an article, supported by af-
tidavits, purporting to be statement of
facts, in which Brummett was severely dealt
whit being claimed that he had stolen a
horse and appropriated certain moneys col
lected on subscription of Sacramento
weekly paper. About 10 o'clock this morn
ing Brummett met Carlton near the Court
house, and asked him, SO What did you pub
lish that d lie about me for?' Carlton told
him he did not want to have any thing TO do
with him. Brummett made motion as
though attempting to pull something from his
pocket, when Carlton drew his pistol and
fred. The ball struck Brummett in the
head entering the brain just above the nasal
bone. He sank down, and Carlton was taken
into custody. Brummett lived few hours,
but was not conscious at any time. There
has been considerable excitement over the af-
fair, but it appears to have nearly subsidized.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
HoLLIsTER, February 125h. Immediately
upon reading the article in the Telegraph
this morning denouncing him as horse thief.
Brummett started for the Courthouse to file
the paper, with view to instituting q suit
for libel, remarking to bystanders that he
would give Carlton chance in Court to
prove his charges. The District Attorney
being engaged in prosecuting a case before
the Superior Court, Brummett stood on the
porch waiting until that official should be
disengaged Carlton then approached him,
when he steppe,! forward with his hands in
his pockets, saying, Carlton, why did you
publish that d lie about me?" The words
were no sooner out of his mouth than Carlton
presented revolver at his head and fired,
the ball entering Brummett's head just to the
left of the right eye, penetrating to the brain.
He fell to the ground unconscious, and re-
NAMED so until death, about three hours
afterwards. Immediately after the shooting
large crowd of citizens gathered in trent
of the Courthouse and discussed the
affair in unmeasured terms The state.
ments of several eye witnesses were
given, and all were unanimous in denouncing
it as nothing less than cold-blooded murder.
With but one exception, all who witnessed
the shooting say that there was not the
slightest provocation that Brummett did
not make single motion that might be con-
strued into an intention to harm any one.
Carlton was arrested and confined in jail i'm
mediately after the shooting For time
strong talk of lynching was INDUCED in, but
wiser counsels prevailing, nothing ofsthe kind
has yet taken place. A strong guard has
been placed over the jail, and it is now more
than probable that the law will be
allowed to take its course. The affair
has caused more excitement than anything
that ever happened before in this county
The deceased editor leaves wife and two
babies to mourn his premature death. The
scene on the wife viewing the senseless body
of her husband was heartrending in the ex
treme. There was not a dry eye among the
assemblage The Fire Department, of which
deceased was a member, have taken charge o.
the body, and the funeral will take place IN
der their auspices tomorrow.
Municipal Election.
SAN LUIS 0BIsPo, February 12th.-Ths
rnnnicinal election held in this CITY Yesterday