Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-07

directed and stamped, were Oh ths iioOf a.
his feet. as they had fallen from bis hand. II
was apparent that ne intended TO man them
down stairs in the Postoffice, as he should
leave the building. His hat was on the back
of his head full cf blood. He had turned out
the gas in his Office, and the murderer prob
ably turned out the gas in the hall and laid
in wait for him, and as he was about to close
the door put the revolver to his head and
fred, the ball striking him above tie temple,
aud going clear through the head and landing
on the floor. The revolver found did not
belong to Colonel Smith, which upssts all
theory of suicide. Everything shows that
the deceased had no idea of the kind, but
that he was preparing to go home. His own
two revolvers were found at his home At
the Coroners inquest to-day several threat
ening letters were produced. Colonel Smith
was prominent temperance man, and had
taken an active part in efforts to enforce the
Slocum liquor law compelling saloons to
pay 81, 900 license. He also caused the ga
looms to close on Sunday. For some time
past bitter feeling has existed towards him
on the part of some liquor men On this &C.
count, The letters containing threats came
from that source, and are villainous produc-
tions. The Coroner's jury returned verdict
Of murder At the citizens meeting this
afternoon, great indignation was expressed,
arrest and conviction of the murderer, to
whom as yet no clue has been obtained. The
affair remains a dark and painful mystery.
Other rewards ara offered, one OF $500 by the
Liquor Dealers Union, another of $500 by
the Good Templars, aud another of 5000 by
Governor Nance. Great excitement prevails.
The deceased was q prominent and respected
citizen, a man of correct habitE, zaalous
member Of the Baptist Church, and was
widely known through Nebraska lie served
during the war in 4 Michigan regiment, and
had been Clerk of United States Courts for
over twelve years.
A Man Kills Ills Son and then Suicides.
DETROIT, November Jth.-An awful trag.
edy occurred two miles south of the village
of Copac, st. Clair county, this morning, on
the farm Of Charles Hebdep. Hs was
wealthy farmer, and had been partially in
sane for ssme time past, but the case was not
considered dangerous. Yesterday he made
will. and this morning attacked and killed
his little 500. cutting his throat with a raz Or
and nearly severing the hesd from the body.
The victin was mere baby, being but three
years Old. Later the madmen finished his
awful work by cutting his own throat and
dying in few moments after doing the deed.
The fact of Aebden having made will only
the day before committing this awful double
crime is taken by many as evidence that the
sc. was premeditated. He was an old resi-
dent, and widely known throughout that re-
gion.
Ex-Governor Scott Acquitted.
NAPOLEON (O.), November 5th.-The trial
of B. X. Scott, formerly Governor of South
Carolina for the murder OF Warren G. Drury
last Christmas morning, which has been in
progress for two weeks past, resulted this
morning 10 verdict of not guilty" On
ths morning Of tie kiln, Scott went to q
store il which DruFy was employed in search
of his son, who, 10 company with Drury, had
passed the night IN carousal, and had been
taken by Drury aud put to bed in room
over the store. Drery met Governor Scott
ia the store and attempted to dissuade him
from going up stairs. The latter then shot
Drury, killing him Instantly. Governor Scott
maintained that the shooting was accidental.
Able counsel was engaged on both sides, and
the trial created unusual interest la the COM
munitv, where Governor Scott had been for
many years a respected citizen. The verdict
appears to give general sati=faction.
Jealousy, Insanity and Gin.
Iowa CITY Ia), November 5th.-This city
was thrown into great excitement this morn.
iug by terrible tragedy. A. Stein. prom
inent figure in police circl=s for several
months, cut his wife's throat, chopped his
mother.in-law, and killed himself by poison
Stein and his wife are dead, but the mother
in-law may recover. Jealousy, insanity and
LIQUOR are the cause. Stein has had trouble
with his wife for several month";. She left
him last summer and began suit for d.
vorce. He subsequently, attempted to abduct
her, and created great excitement by dragging
Ter to carriage.
That I0wdy Regiment.
| RICHMOND (Va.), November 5sh.-A re-
porter this evening called upon the Military
| Commission now here engaged in investigat-
| ing toe alleged misconduct of the Ninth
Massachusetts Regiment, for the purpose of
obtaining Information relative to the proceed
ings and conclusions of said Commission, but
was informed nothing could beh had, inasmuch
as the investigation had nos been concluded.
The Commission, having to stop at Washing
ton and other points in the North to make
further inquiries deemed it would be unwise to
give cut any information in connection with
| the investigation before its conclusion. The
testimony, as reported by reliable persons
who have heard most Of it. is much more dis.
gushing and damaging than ever anticipated
by previous representations. The officers
composing She Commission have shown every
disposition TO make their Investigation as fun
and careful as possible, ard their report OF
eviderca, ii published will doubtless show
they hlve faithfully discharged their aopleas
ant duty.
DETROIT fMich.) November 5th.-Some
time ago a melon patch was r3ided near az
/ agricultural college at Lansing. The stoler
meions were paid Tor by ore of the raiders
Next right hundred students compelled tbs
owner of tie melons to refund the aplount
paid. TIE Faculty have tried TO make the
students return the money but they refused
i =. Ill
in the raid were suspended. A stu4erts
meeting was shan held, and it was decided by
a vote of sighty- niue TO thiEty-fve to leave il
4 body. The outcome remains 60 be seen.
a Lorlllard Horse Sale.
New YoRK, November 5.h.-The sale o
Pierre Lorillard's brood mares, two-year-old
and yearlings, took place to- day. 1he sun
total of the sales will nearly realize antic;ps
tons. Merry Lass by John Morgan brought
81. 400, Hilarity by Bonnie Scotland 81, ESQ
chestnut COLI by Glenlyon $3.50, Iago By
the same sire $3.50. Beware by Leamingto d
$500. Nell GwyIne by bennington $500. ant
Niga by Saxon 1925.
The Ire Record.
| CrNTHIAxA Ky J, November 5th.-,fht
railroad bridge over the Licking river hai
ben burned.
ST. JOHN On. b., November 5sh.-The
planning mill of Chriatie Il Co., aud the ad
Joining buildings, were burned last night
The loss is $50 900.
Capital Notes.
| WASHINGTON, November 5th.--Judge Fol
ger takes charge of the Treasury next Satur
day.
The President arrives on Friday of next
week.
Lieutenant Commander A. II. Wright
died at Key West this morning Of yellow
fever.
Hon. Lionel S. Sackville West, the new
English Minister, arrived this afternoon.
The Loss Of the New Era.
RosToN, November 5th.-The ship New
Era, OF Boston, from Hongkong for San
Francisco, wss totally wrecked on Luzon
Island. No date given. The crew was saved
and arrived at Manila. She was insured il
Boston for about $50 600.
F8REgGS NEWS.
The French In Africa,
/ PARIS, November 5sb.-Albers Grevy has
resigned the Governor -Generalship of Algeria,
q semi-effieisl telegram says, in consequence
OF the occupation of kairwan. The insur.
gents are disheartensd, and many tribes asked