New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-07-02
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
EFFORTS IN BEHALF OF CHACON
SUPERSTITION THAT HE TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE

A SUPERSTITION THAT HE TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE
on TUESDAY.
letter of inquiry WAS received yesterday ut tho
Disrict-Attorneys Office from Governor HIPS pri.
vate secretary, asking that statement of the facts
III the case of Miguel Chaoon, who under sentence
ct death 10 be executed next Friday be sent 70 the
Governor, VINO has before him an application for
commut alton of Chacon's sentence. Dstrict-At-
tolney MARITIME Yesterday sent answer to the
letter OF inquiry, reviewing the facts as brought
"rsr M Ms arss dET the
closing his answer: " am unable 10 see any rea-
son for the exercise of executive cemency in this
case The evidence clearly established that the de,
iendant was guilty OF deliberate and premeditated
murder wlthln.the meaning of theflaw. 1t isstrue
thai his muiderous intent was not directed against
the victim of the tragedy. 1t is true that in at
tempting to murder the husband whom lie hated
Ge killed che wife whom. 1t appears, he loved.
WINE TINS consideration may seem to make hisfate
harder than If he had had the satisfaction of kill
Ing one whom he hated; 1t does not seem to me in
any way 10 lessen his offence or 20 ent,te him to
the exercise of your Excellencv's clemency. Every
step was taken deliberately and indicates premedi
tatlon OF at least twenty -four hours l am salts
ned from the record that the defendant had fair
trial was fairly defended, and that all the light
That existed was thrown upon the case. My opin-
ion IS that the application Of the defendant to your
Exceicncy should be denied aud that the law
should take its course"
The District-Attorney suggests that Recorder
kmyth may be able to give further information.
Inc Recorder, who pres ded at Chacons ira, rs
SCI as being satisfied with the result OF the origi-
nal trial.
1t Is supposed at the Tombs that Chacon tried to
commit suicide on Tuesday morning half an hour
before the deputy sherifs took him in charge.
Warden Finnsald yesterday About 7:30 Assis-
wanted to see me. McCasker had left another war
den meanwhile 10 watch ChacOn. suspected some
thing wrong and hurried, to the cell
bed clothing and found hlm bleeding from rom
slight wound on the left wrist and found a
small penkuife on the floor beside the bed. Chacon
70 ha fhn hnh
Of inducing Sleep by prlcking himself with pin
and by causing flow OF blood thus procuring rest.
His arm is marked In several places as II treated in
this manner before. lie may have tried suicide
aud got faiut-hearted, and :hnrryng spoiled his
chance of carrying out his intention"
SEVENTH VETERANS NOT YET READY.
great deal of straight rom the-shouder talk
ing done at the meeting of the board of trustees
of the 9TH Regiment Veterans yesterday. Much
documentary evidence and legal wisdom showing
the true state of the matter al issue was got to-
gether bu l. was not IN shape to publish. In
day OF they will be ready TO rest their and
60 before the jury of public opinion.
There is one little point which some of the |
papers have got wrong" said Colonel Winchester |
Yesterday. There is contest between the regiment
and the veterans. The regiment and veterans are
ia perfect accord The trouble Is between the board
OF field officers who lease the armory site and the
veterans That difficulty we hope TO have amicably |
settled at anearly day.
TIE following statement was sent out yesterday |
by the field officers
There has been much Misrepresentation on the sub
nS s % aen to .pe
Veteran Association OF the use and occupation OF
OF the tn Regiment Armory In the discharge OF
their essees from the city. OF the armory se
they have called the attention Of the Board OF Officers
10 legal opinion officially sent TO them by the trustees
of the Arnory Fund and act OF courtesy and be-
fore any action by the Board Of officers, copy Of the
opinion sent 10 the Veteran Association. The |
Board Of Oifcer, appointed committee juno 10 con-
sGer and subject and report has
been made by that com littee. No action has been de-
tcrmiDed upon by the undersigned and they await the
advice or action ~ the Board OF officers OF the Regi
meut the subject.
EMNONs CLARK, Colonel. Field Ofcere, |
-, Lieut. enant Col. , lessees Of
WILLIAM II. KIP. Major ) ArmOry eite