Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-09-20
1ELEJRAPIiIC.
SUICIDE OR HOMICIDE?

great excitement in Jackson, Amador
county, over the death Of Judge Moore,
Superior Judge OF that county. He was
found dead two days ago, when it was
thought to be case OF suicide. Fur
ther investigation, however, indicates
that he was murdered. Medical experts
shy TINT he could not possibly have shot
himself, as the ball entered Just behind
the left ear and made its exit on the
right side OF the forehead. No powder
marks are visible where the ball entered
showing that he must have been shot Mt
a distance of several feet. A black spot
in the center OF the forehead is believed
to have been caused by a blow from
club, which fractured the skull Theory
Is that the victim was first stunned by
the blow in the forehead and that after
ward his own pistol was taken from his
pocket, with which the assassin complet-
ed his work. When found his hands
were stretched out full length by his
side and the pistol was found under his
body, position utterly inconsistent
with the theory Of suicide.
MCCULLOUGH DEMENrRD.
NEW YORK, Sept. 11.--At Coney Island
last evening, strange man was discov-
cred in attempting to walk the trestle-
work of the Marine Railway from Man
hatten to Brighton Beach. An officer
put him aboard n train, when the man
was recognized as John Mccullough,
the actor. A watch was kept on him as
it was feared no would attempt suicide.
After the train started Mccullough Mt
tempted to jump off, but was prevented.
On arriving at Brighton Beach he COM
planned Of his head and the fearful heat
of the past few days. 1t was evident
that the eminent actor was suffering ter
ribly and close watch will be kept
over him until he can reach friends in
New York, who have been notified of his
condition. 1t seems Mccullough says
he is followed by men who want to kill
him and he keeps lodging imaginary
foes constantly.
THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
! LONDON, Sept. 11.--A dispatch from
Shanghai to the Times says the Russian
flagship has been anchored off a Coreau
port, while the fleet remains Mt Nagasa-
XII, waiting orders.
TERRIBLY ToRRID.
New YORK, Sept. 11.--At p. NJ. to.
day the thermometer marked 76 degrees
GA. NJ. 70; "a. NJ, II and at noon IS
The slight fall from yesterday af
forded but little relief. A light breeze
has sprung up but people still suffer
from the effects OF the heat. At the cor
oner's Office between the hours of 9 an6
IL this morning, there were 25 sudder
deaths reported, many Of which direct
ly or indirectly resulted from the heat
The effect on business is very depress
ing.
N. ", Sept 12.-The following reso
luton was adopted by the General Con
vention of Tammany Hall by vote o
} $40 ayes to 81 noes:
RESOLVED, That we, the Democratic
Republican general committee Of thu
city and county of New York, in Tam
many Hall assembled, hereby ratify ant
endorse the nominations by the Nation
al Democratic Convention, held in Chi
cago, July 10, 1884, for President, Gro
yer Cleveland, of New York; for Vic
President, Thomas A. Hendricks, Of In
y diana, and hereby pledge our
selves to the earnest and cordial sup
port Of the candidates so nominated.
LONDON, Sept. 13.--A Pekin dispotcl
to the Times says; The reply of Tsuni
LII Yamen to the French ultimatum 0
July 9, deplores the refusal of France t
accept Americas offer of mediation an,
says China is willing to submit her cas-
to any of the friendly powers.
PARIS, Sept. 13.-A cabinet council
was held to-day in accordance with pre-
vious announcement for the discussion
of the Chinese question. Prime Minis
: ter Ferry distinctly confirmed the re
port that China had not declared wal
Admiral Peyron, minister OF marine
= read dispatches from Admiral Courbe
: which stated he would resume opera
y tons as soon as he received reinforce
c ments and n fresh supply OF provisions
!. The Crur d'Alene Placers.
The Occur dAlene Sun of the Il
says: Two clean-ups were made on I'll
Porter and Henderson claim this weel