Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-30
RUNNING AMUoK.
A Bnd Man at Daggett Goes ON shs
war Path.

war P0tns
DAaoErr, June 29.--At Hazlett,
Wednesday morning, Jos. Sullivan had
some difficulty with a Chinese laborer
and knocked him senseless with a pick
handle. Sullivan then came here, said
he needed something for protection and
purchased pistol. He returned to
Hazlett and with pistol in
each hand went up to q
man named Sherlock and COM
menced talking. Sherlock walked
away, when Sullivan fired, hitting him in
the leg. He then went after some
Chinese and shot Chong Quong Moan in
the forehead, the bullet coming out be-
hind the left ear, causing death in o few
hours. Everybody in sight being
frightened, and unarmed took refuge be-
hind freight train. Sullivan
followed and ordered all on the engine to
hands up" then went after the con-
ductor and brakemen. Sherlock came
to Daggett and swore out a warrant Of
attempt to murder. Deputy Sheriff Med
lin brought him here and a preliminary
examination is now being held.
An Ola Veteran Gone.
SAN FRANcIsco, June 29.--General
Washington l.. Elliott died suddenly of
heart disease this afternoon in the Office
Of the Safe DeBpsit and Trust Company,
Of which institution he was Vice Presi-
dent. General Elliott was q native Of
Pennsylvania and about sixty
five years Of age. He en-
tered the army from the United
States Military Academy, and served
through the Mexican and Civil wars. In
the latter he obtained the rank of brevet
major-general OF volunteers. He re-
entered the regular service at the close
Of the war, and was placed on the retired
list March, 1879, being at that time
Colonel Of the Third Cavalry.
News Nuggets.
The New York coal companies have
given notice that they will advance the
prices about 25 cents ton on interior
and Western business, July LIST.
The Tahitian Government has aban-
doned it's free trade policy and placed a
protective tariff amounting to fifty per
cent, on staple articles, on all importa-
tions from American and English ports.
Joseph Kneebone, Jr., while driving
from Marysville to Sierra City, was at
tackled by highwaymen who shot and
killed him, and afterwards robbed him.
There is no clue to the guilty parties, but
the case is being investigated.
Attorney General johnson has rem
dered an opinion requested by State
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton Hoytt in the matter of the San
Francisco school census. johnson de-
cides that the entire census must be
taken over.
The dead body Of an unknown man,
apparently 60 years OF age, was found at
the steamship wharf, San Diego. There
was o bullet hole behind the right ear
and revolver lay near by. The
Coroner's jury will hold second inquest,
as they believe there is evidence to war
rant the belief Of foul play.
Peter Bronek was hanged at st. Joseph
for the murder Of his wife two years ago.
The prisoner had borne up bravely and
denied any intent to commit the crime.
He claimed he was drunk when he did
it, though at the time he declared he
killed her because she was untrue.
The Collector of Customs at San Fran
cisco has been instructed that meat cattle
imported from the Hawaiian Islands for
slaughter, provided that the animals are
taken directly from the importing vessel
to the abbattoir and that none Of them
are otherwise disposed of, need not be
quarantined.
John w. Pearson, who is charged with
having appropriated funds of the Phil
Sheridan Mining Company, surrendered
himself to the authorities at San Fran
cisco, and secured his release on bonds.
The specific charge against Pearson is
the alleged embezzlement Of 100000
while acting in the capacity of treasurer
Of the mining company.
General Sheridan's wife and children,
a member OF his staff and servants, the
party in all numbering thirteen persons,
arrived at New Bedford, Mass, in pal
ace car attac he'd to the regular train, and
were forwarded by carriages to Nonquitt,
where they will await the Generals arri-
val by steamer. He will not attempt to
leave Washington, however, until the
weather is we'll cleared up.