Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-16
oIsrRl sslnc SUICIDE.
Death OF Clinton SchiefYelin By His
Own Hand-The Act q Mystery-
Great Surprise in the City.


The city was shocked yesterday morn
ing at the news Of the death by suicide,
of Mr.. Clinton Schieffelin, Of East Los
Angeles. Mr.. Scheiffelin was man of
ample means. of a quiet disposition, do
nestle in his habits and Of great good
sense in business matters, and his sud-
den death by bis own hand was pro.
found shook to the people Of Los An
geles. (. The deceased was native Of the
State Of New York, 81 years Of age, and
before removing to Los Angeles had re-
sided several years in Oregon.
Mr.. Scheiffelin was a member Of the
City Council for two years, and was
highly esteemed by large circle of
friends and acquaintance, who are
shocked at his sudden and unexpected
death.
Deceased leaves . wife aud five sons
and daughters of mature years to
mourn his untimely death. Dispatches
have been sent 10 two Of his sons who
are absent. and the time of his burial
will not bs determined until their arrival
in the city. His obsequiss will be con.
dueted by the Odd Fellows Society, OF
which lie was a member.
Coroner Nadeau held On inquest, when
the following sad facts were produced
The first witness sworn was Oren N,
Raney, who testified that he knew the
deceased; that ho lived in one Of his
houses; that he met him yesterday after.
noon at 9 o'clock to pay rent. He said
he was feeling in bad health. Never
saw him again alive. His health wa,
bad for three days. Saw him again at
1880 O'Clock this morning lying on the
floor on his left side, reclining ON his
elbow, with his head toward the bed,
and his back against stand. A large
revolver was lying on the floor beside
him. The gardener got there at the
same time did and we helped to raise
him to sitting position. We held him
up and placed pillow to support him.
There was strong smell of powder in
the bedroom. Noticed the wound in the
forehead. Afterwards removed him to
the position seen by the jury. Picked
up the revolver but did not examine it.
Shown revolver, and identified It. One
cartridge was gone and another empty.
1t was . A-calibre. A purse containing
$3.50 and bunch Of keys was found
upon the person Of deceased. This
closed the testimony Of this witness.
Il. B. Maldonado testified, through N.
A. Covarrabias, as interpreter. Work
in the garden of deceased. Deceased
was with me yesterday noon. Don't
know about his health. Yesterday he
appeared to be disgusted about some
thing. Saw him this morning at his
room. He died in fifteen minutes after
the shooting. He was bleeding and ly-
ing on the left sile. Did not see the
pistol until they showed it to me. Mis-
Alice Schieffelin called me in, and have
stayed with the body until now. The
shooting occurred about 1880 O'Clock
this morning. This closed the testi.
mony Of Mr.. Maldonado.
Ed. Dunham, son-in.la law Of deceased,
sworn, testified that the deceased was q
native Of New York City, 81 years Of
age, and was born in 1923. He was q
great suffsrerer with asthma, but had NOT
been troubled much tor year. Lately
he had been complaining to my wife thai
he feared he would have Il again.
This closed the testimony. After q
short consultation tho Jury brought in a
verdict - follows:
The deceased came to his death by
. gunshot wound inflicted by himself
with revolver, but whether accidental.
ly or with suicidal intent the jury can.
not determine"
(Signedl D. w. C. FRANKLIN.
C. N. EARL.
B. +. OxR.
WV. VIcKERY.
r. A. HAsKILL.
N. A. C0vARRUDIAs,