Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-10
Mrsterious Murder In Sam Francis,

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the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steam
launch. discovered the body of a man float
ing in the bay off the Mail Company's dock.
The body was secured and removed to the
moreue by the Coroner. The remains are
those of a man probably upwards of sixty
wears of age, and had not been in the water
more than twelve o: eighteen hours. The
face was clearly shaved, except heavy dark
brown mustache, slightly sprinkled with
gray, cut short, and galway" whiskers,
that is, on the back part of the chin and the
upper portion of the throat. The clothing
consisted of white and black checkered over
shirt, blue flannel underelothing, well-worn
black frock coat, double-breasted diagonal
cloth vest, cut low and bound with very wide
braid, blue Jean overalls, and heavy brogans
but little worn. Over black slouched hat
was handkerchief tied tightly under the
chin. The only articles found in the pock-
cts of the clothing were a three.blsded
pocket.knife. without the bone or
covered, and blank bill head of LIND l.
Van Buskirk, asphaltum roofers, Nos. 620
Market street, or $50 California street.
Around the neck was q rope the size of
clothes line, both ends of which extended
down the front of the body to the feet and
thence around the ankles and the brogans end
then drawn SO tsut as to bring the knees
over the diaphragm as far as possible. There
was also piece of hay rope around the neck,
the ends being carried down parallel with the
other rope and fastened around it between the
feet The arms were raised in a crooked
form above the breast and the hands partly
closed. The knotting of the rope is such
that it would be almost impossible for the
deceased to have done the work himself. 1t
is therefore very improbable that the man
committed suicide. From the position of
the body and the manner the lower limbs are
tied. there is little doubt but the deceased |
was q victim of cold-blooded murder. The
clothing and appearance of the deceased in
dictate that he was seafaring man. Coroner
Livingston notified Chief Crowley of the cir
cumstances of the case, and detectives are
making investigations.
The HiII-sharOn Case-scene In Court.
SAN Francisco, November 9th.-Ssrah
A. Hill provoked another scene in the Pro-
bate Court to day. She appeared to demand
the return of her certificate of marriage to
Sharon. The Clerk of the Court declined to
assume the responsibility of passing it over,
and called Judge Finn to assist him in his
predicsment. The contract is written on
half sheet of note paper, in q cramped, femi
nine hand. The first three lines are in diff
ferent handwriting, and plaintiff claims they
were composed by Sharon. The sheet is
filled and turned over, the reverse side bear
ing the alleged signature of Sharon. The
paper is well worn, bears evidences of much |
handling, and is discolored with thumb.
marks. The Judge and Clerk attempted to
open the safe in which it was deposited, but |
were unable to do so. Miss Hill, being told /
of the state of affairs, burst into tears, say
ing she knew it would be so, adding |
that she was subpensed to appear |
before the Grand Jury at 2 o'clock, |
and would be sent to jail if she did not |
produce the paper. She became hysterical, |
and raised such a scene that the Judge was
obliged to retire to his chambers. She re-
fused to leave the Courtroom until the paper |
was placed in her hand. The services Of |
locksmith were procured, the safe opened and |
the paper found intact. The Judge was on
the point of handing it to G. W. Tyler, her
attorney when Miss Hill raised row and
sprang forward to prevent the transfer. She
fiaally identified the paper, placed it in her
pocket and walked out. Ne sooner had she
left the room than policeman served SUBJ
pena on the Clerk, requiring him to appear
before the Grand Jury with the certificate of
marriage Of which Photographic copies had
been taken.
Missing Schoolgirls.
SAN Francisco, November 9th.-May
Taber, daughter of Jacob S. Tsber, Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade, and Kate Best,
both II years old, disappeared from Madame
Zeitska's school at the noon recess. They
were last seen on the Oakland train. The
Police are securing Alameda, but up to mid
night without success.
McAulIne's Remains.
SAN Francisco, November 9:h.-The body
of W. III. McAuliffe, who was murdered near
Hsnford, arrived to-day, and was removed to
the family residence.
The San Jose DefaIcatiOn.
SAN JosE November 9sh.-Yesterday it
was known to a privileged few that w. +. |
Ellis, City Clerk, was 81 800 short in his
accounts. To-day the secret became public |
property. The discovery was made on Wed. |
nesdaY of last week by City Treasurer Bane. |
The Mayor and Chairman of the Finance |
Committee were notified, and the work of |
examining the books was at once begun. The |
Treasurer's books and receipts showed that !
he had received 81 301 SO less than the per.
sonal property tax roll showed to have been |
received by Ellis as Assessor. The next |
morning formal demand was made on Ellis |
for the money. He admitted to have used
1t, but said he had no idea the amount
was so great. He was in debt when
he went into the Office, and had
sickness in his family. His attempts
TO pay his debts, and his expenses, political
and otherwise, had caused him to temporarily
appropriate the city moneys. Last Saturday
he paid 5000 of the amount back, and Mon
day he returned the balance. Mr.. Ellis
reputation has hitherto been of the highest
and his friends have exhibited the greatest
surprise at his act. The Council is meeting
tonight, and some action will doubtless be
taken. Mr.. Ellis does not intend to resign,
and will not give up his eff ;e unless forced to
do so.
SECOND DIsPATCH.I
SAN JOSE, November 9sh.-The Common
Council tonight almost unanimously passed |
vote of confidence in the integrity of Ellis, !
and their belief that there was no intent to
do wrong. A resolution asking him to resign
received but one vote.
Shooting ARRAY in Kern County.
BAKERSFIELD, November 9sh.-John Mur.
ply was shot and badly wounded by VIM,
Espey, yesterday evening, at Martins ranch.
on Paso creek, about thirty miles north Of
this place. The shooting occurred in a quar-.
rel, Murphy accusing Espey Of having taken
his money, and striking him, which the latter
resented by shooting him. Both parties had
been drinking freely in the course Of the dav,
1t was found afterward that the mohey in
question was on deposit with q merchant in
Delsno, to which place Espey proceeded i'm.
medistely after the shooting and surrendered
himself. His examination will take place to-
morrow.
Suicide at Modesto.
MODESTO, November 9sh.-This afternoon
about o'clock, Achille Gailletta, native of
France, aged about 60, was found in his
room, with a pistol ball through his left
breast. He had Just shot himself as the
body was not vet cold. He had been in this
State since 1852, and had been q resident of
this town for the past eleven years. At one
time he was quite prominent man. but at
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The Coroner's jury found that he came TO his
death by his own hand, but could find no
cause for the act.
The California CoursIng Club Meeting.
MERGED, November 9th.-Tbe California
Coursing Club held their last fall meeting
here to-day, with the following result
Third Tes-Mercedite's King John beat
Hughes Belfast Maid; Shannon's Master
Pippin beat Penge's Longfelloa CAROLS
Monarch beat Hughes Mountain Girl
Hughes Lady Franklin ran bye. Fourth
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