Sacramento daily record-union., 1882-04-28

SAN FRAxc1sco. April 27sb.-About s
o'clock this morning DIR. 4. n. woodward,
dentist. entered the room Of woman
f,roT,, aa NoIlis Woodward with whom he
had besn cohab;ting, at 1887 Mission street,
between Sixth and Seventh. The woman,
nartlv dressed. was sitting on the bed. Wood
ward made ecme remarks 80 the eject that
she had been bearing his name long enough
without bsirg his wife, and drawing q re-
volyer fred st her. The ball struck iust
below the left eye, and ranging downward
and Sideways, lodged in the muscles Of the
neck on the right side. Woodward taeu
turned the pistol on himself. the first snot in
fi;c.ing . flesh wound On the right temple,
but the second entered his mouth, cAu.iug
instant death. From what can be gathered
from tho statements of the woman and
acqu lintauces, the parties have been living
together as man and wife. The wolnan's real
name is Woodward, she being the wife of a
man By that name, son of wealthy ranch
man of Napa county. She separated from
her husband some tina ago and took up with
DIR. Woodward-no relation to her husband.
The doctor was jealous of her, and wished
her to marry him, and her refusal is consid-
cred the cause OF his action. Woodward was
man of middle age, and Of respectable
standing in his profession. The woman Is
likely to recover, though the wound Is very
serious.
The Blood Horse Association Meeting
Second Days Races
SAN FRANCIsCo, April 27th.-The attend
ance was large this afternoon at the second
days races at the Bay District Park, under
the auspices Of the Pacific Blood Horse Asso-
citation. The weather was unusually fine and
the track in excellent condition. The first
race was for the Hearst stakes, free for all,
dash of three.quarters of mile, three start
ers, and was won by jim Ranwick, Atalanta
second, Nighthawk third. Time, 1:15. The
second race was for the trial stakes for maiden
thres.year- -olds, dash OF Il miles, two starters.
and was won by Maria f, carrying seven
pounds extra, Hattie second. Time, 2:53i.
The third race was for selling purse. dash
of II miles, six starters, and was won by
Minnie Norris, Belchsw second, George
Bender third Time, 1:57. The fourth race
was for the Pacific cup, p miles, three start
ers, and was won by Duchess of Norfolk,
three year-old, Boots second, Precious third.
Time, 3:58f.
sucd for Malpractice.
SAN Francisco. April 27tE.-Owen Mul-
len sues, in the Superior Court. Charles G.
Toland. NJ. d fer $40. coo damages for NAL
practice in his capacity as physician.
The ocean shore Eaiiroad scheme.
SAN Francisco. April 27sh.-The much
2glb1Leu OEcal CutTo N tiILbeu IAdltShlrFs
which was the subject of much discussion III
both the last ard present Board of Super
visors, and which was on March 9th tempo
rarily laid to rest by the now-acting Board
for period of sixty days, vii! be resusci-
tated on May S.h next, and the promoters OF
the scheme, who have been actively at work
in its behalf ainca the first date. feel conf
dent that they will yet be able to induce the
Board to pass it.
Verdict for the Defense.
SAN Francisco. April 27th.-The case OF
Max P. ShetzeI vs.. Kerelling Bros. and JUS
tice of the Peace Ryan-an action to recover
$40, 900 damages for alleged false imprison-
ment-was on trial in Judge LGwlors De-
partment of the Superior Court to-day, and
a verdict for the defense rendered
The AntIChIncse Convention.
San FRAEcIsCo April 27th.-The Anti
Chinese Convention held long session this
evening. The principal business transacted
was the adoption of the plan proposed by the
League Of Deiiyerance and the members
taking tie pledge, and the Executive Com
mfStee provided for By the plan appointed.
The Convention then djourned sine die. A
mass meeting will be held Saturday evening
at Platt's Hail. for the purpose of ratifyirg
the action of the Convention, and also to
adopt the plan Of action proposed by the
a,o,ra oF Dalfvaranca