Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-15
count of the tragedy does not differ from the
JUDGE FIELD TALKS.
He Believes That Terry Intended to Muir
der Him Outr;obt

SAN FRANCISCO, August 18th Oakland Pier
was crowte ed with people awaiting the arTiyal
OF the train from Lathrcp, as Judge Field was
known 70 be on Train is, arriving from the
scene OF the shooting. He was met at the Six
teenth-street station by Captain Lees and United
states Marshal Franks. On arriving az the pier
be was immediately placed in hack and
driven on board the boat. The hack was at
once surrounded by an eager throng. Justice
Field plainly showed his nervousness but
talked freely, and received the coneratulatiol S
OF many persons on his narrow escape His
ride from the scene of the trouble had not re-
moved the excitement that he was laboring un-
DER. 10 the many questions addressed to him
ne calmly replied. dis account of the shooting
Is as follows
81 entered the dlning.room of the hotel in
company with United States Deputy Marshal
Nagle. was aware that Terry and his wife
were on the train, as they had boarded il at
Fresno. 1 believe that the whole affair was
premeditated, and l base my opinion on the
TACT that the plan, as outlined YVES for Terry 10
advance toward me while seated, grossly in
suit me and. as my nervous temperament wou Id
not allow me to remain quiet after what he
might m say TO me, would have resented it and
this would have been the opening for Terry TO
have deliberately killed me instantly. When
Terry advanced and got close eL ough to me I
was slapped in the face. Marshal Nagle re-
moEstfated, saying, stop! Stopr but the COM
mand was unheeded, and he struck me a sec
ond blow. Immediately following the second
slap the pistol was discharged and Terry fell
back. asked for my hat and at once lett the
hotel for the train. The shooting was quickly
done"
Justice Field was driven direct TO the Palace
Hotel IN company with Captain Lees and De-
tective Cofiey. When he stepped out of the
carriage he was smiling pleasantly, and from
the expression of his face one would have little
Thought that ne had recently been connected
with such a sensational affair. He walked
firmiy to the elevator, exhibiting no nervous
ness whatever, and in company with a number
OF friends, including JudSe Mesick Chief Coiner
Gorham and John p Irish ascended to his
room, Mrs. Field hpn nd the var
edly and If she felt any excitement, did not be-
tray it.
THREATS AGAINST THE JUSTICE.
After Justice Fields arrival at the Palace
ton:
During Judge Terrys confinement in the Ala
media Jail he threatened upon his release to
kill both Justice Field and Judge SAWYER Prior
10 being committed for contempt of Court Mrs
Terry IN his presence, had made an assault on
Judge sawyer, on the Los Angeles train. His
friends and enemies at that time believed that
had sawyer resented the insult Terry would
have killed him. Terry's threats made during
his imprisonment and after his release reached
the ears OF Judge Fields colleagues and We're
also, made known 10 the Department of Justice
in Washington. Mr.. Miller, the ATTORNEY. Gen
eral OF the United States as the superior officer
of the United States Marshal in California or
dered Marshal Franks 90 take whatever means
were necessary 10 protect the persons of Justice
Fleid and Judge Sawyer from any attack by
Terry.
FIELD NOT ARMED.
On his arrival in California to hold Court in
this part OF his circuit, Justice Field objected to
being put under the prctecion of the Marshal's
office.
When asked if he intended carrying arms to
defend himself, he said NO, do not and will
not carry arms, because when it is known that
the Judges of our Courts are conn relied to ann
themselves for defense against assault in conse-
quence of their judicial action, it win be time
TO dissolve the Courts, consider governments a
failure and let society lapse into barbarisD -
Against this objection 10 protection. Franks de-
clared himself subject 10 Attorney General Mil.
LEI, orders, and oeputtzed Mr. Nagle TO keep
within reach of Justice Field, ready to carry
out the orders of that gentleman.
justice Field presided in the Federal Court at
Los Angeles until noon on Tuesday and then
took the / 80 train for San Francisco. Mr. Nagle
occupied section opposite TO him, in the Pail
man car.
Some time late last night Judge Field heard
Nagie stirring, and upon being spoken to NspIa
said that Terry and his wife mad boarded the
train at Fresno, and had taken seats in the next
car. On the arrival Of the train at Lsthrop at
ABOUT o'clock this morning Justice Field hav-
ing completed his toilet left the car to get hre k
fast IN the public dining room. he took his
seat near the head of the second table from the
entrance, Mr.. Nag e taking a seat near at hand
Nhlie Field was eating Terry and his wife
entered the room. AS they both glanced at
Field, apparently locating him, Mrs Terry re-
turned to the car, as it Was subsequently ascer-
satchel.
Terry took a seat alone at another table. and
In about five minutes arose, and approaching
Justice Fie;d from behind, struck him with half
closed hand IN the face. Nagle jump to his feet
and commanded Terry to stop But Terry
stepped back a half pace, clenched his fist hard
and aimed blow at Field, who was rising {. ON
ms seat, haltiacing him. Before the blow fell
Sagle fired, the ball entering Terry's heart
as he was falling to the floor Hagle's second
shot pierced his head. Justice Field finished
his coffee, paid for his breakfast and re-entered