Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-08-10
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]. 4. KOhnG'S Statement.

IN THE REPORT OF THE UNFORTUNATE
/ shooting atiray between young Palm and
Mclsaacs, which occurred on my premises on
the morning Of the 18th inst the Bee" treats
me very unfairly. II Is possible the reporter is
not SO much to blame as his informants. il is
about eleven months since I purchased the
Eagle Saloon, and this is the first trouble have
had. My saloon is as orderly and respectable as
any IN this city doing as much business as | have
done. No gambling has ever been permitted,
and but little card playing for drinks has been
INDUCED in. My patrons are of the most re-
spectacle class Of citizens, men who desire
cool, quiet place to enjoy the luxury of glass
free and easy place" In regard to the tragedy
OF the Sth, no one regrets il more than do. and
those who know all the facts must acquit me of
blame. Young MclSaacs did me q financial IA
vor and gave him loom upstairs while he
was awaiting the action of the Court in refer
ence to the division of the money arising-from
the sale of property left him and his brother
and sisters. One of his sisters came up from
SIN Francisco about a week ago to get her share,
and John McISaacs asked me to allow her room
upstairs, so as to be near hun. To this arrange
ment consented. The division of the money
took place last Wednesday and she was going
to go below on this day Monday. l thought it
but right that the brother should be near to
and have some guardianship of his sister
These young people went out of my house early
in the evening, and did their drinking out of my
saloon. was in bed and asleepwhen the shoot.
ing commenced, my saloon being closed several
hours PRIOR thereto. ] never had any trouble
with the police, never knew of any complaints
about my saloon, and would politely request
those who circulated such SANDERS on me to
keep out of my place. Had the Bee reporter
heard what the lawyer he refers to said to me
he would not have put such unkind remarks in
print against that gentleman. He did say TO me:
" Treat the reporters cOurteOusly but don't say
anything you don't know of your own knowl-
edge, as this whole thing may be investigated
III the Courts" This attorney was not in my
house for four months until went to him to
assist me in some money trouble I had, which
he effectually did Again, McIsaacs had en-
ployed him only two or three days before the
shooting to try and collect some money due
him, and he was present at my request in this
to me deep trouble In conclusion | appeal
to those in this city who have known me from
bOyhood, and to those belonging to the same
orders to which | belong, if l have not been
faithful in all my relations in life. Have I not
been faithful son, assisting my father by my
savings for years-a faithful employee? Have |
ever been spy upon my neighbors? Have |
not been courteous, industrious and economical?
am not a drunkard Can those who are envi-
GUS of me, and who are slandering me. truth
fully say as much? "ThoSe who live in glass
houses ought not to throw stones" It is now,
and has always been my aim to keep respecta-
Bile saloon, attentive to business and courteous
to all. Thankful for the liberal support my
friends have given me. | ask you to continue
your patronage, and viii continue to treat you
courteously j. H. KOHNE
au10-lt EAGLE Saloon No 7O7 I street