The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-22
AT THE POINT OF A LOADED PISTOL.
q. w. Gilmore Says that z. A. SAN
h born Threatened Murder.
The Troubles of a Maine Family Made
Public In Boston.
Mr.. Sanborn Denies Drawing His
Bull Dog Revolver.

DOoIONs AuBu5t H6 d6Talu Tells the
story OF a scene created in the Quincy House,
last night by gentleman named d. W.
Gilmore, asking to be protected from man
who wanted to shoot him. The other
gentleman was Mr.. Z. A. Sanborn, of Hal
lowell, Maine. They are brothers-in-la law.
Mr.. Sanborn is wealthy man and dis
claimed any intention Of shooting. The
trouble arose oyer the distribution Of prop
Of Gilmore's deceased wife.
According to Mr.. Gilmore's statement he
was married to Miss r. A. Sanborn, who
was sister of E. A. Sanborn, in Boston
about five years ago. The union was
strenuously opposed by Miss Sanborn's
brother, who claimed that Gilmore was a
married man with wife living at the time
somewhere in the West. In the face of all
this Miss Sanborn came to this city and met
her affianced, who had arrived from Cali.
fornia, and they were made man and wife.
at the time Miss Sanborn had in her own
right about 100000 of her fathers estate.
Her brother became so incensed over the
marriage that he uttered dire threats against
Gilmore: The latter, in refutation Of the
charge that he married Miss Sanborn simply
Tor her money, finally signed away all claim
70 MS Wife's property, and she also sur
rendered her right in it in favor of her
brother. This appeased him somewhat, but
complete reconciliation was never affected.
Shortly after the marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilmore went to live in San francisco. Gill
more had fine hardware business and also
an interest In cattle ranch, and, to all ap-
pearance. was well to do. After residence
Of two years in San Francisco, the Gilmores
moved to Hollister, Cal. Eighteen months
ago daughter was born to the couple. She
was bright, beautiful child, and the hearts
OF the parents were made happy in her
possession.
Four months ago, Mrs. Gilmore died and
her remains were sent east for burial. 1t
was to see his wife's grave that Gilmore
says he came to New England. He had been
in Hallowell and had come to Boston to see
San.Iborn, "A who was stopping in this city. :,
81 called at the Adams House to have an in,
terylew with Sanborn. He received me
with the greatest cordiality, and | antci-
pated that our meeting was to be Of the most
friendly character. When the conversation
turned upon the disposal Of my late wife's
estate, he suddenly changed his smiles into
frowns Of the blackest kind. The more he
talked the more excited he became. until he
was in regular frenzy. Seeing there was no
use in trying to do anything with hia while
he was in this excited condition, l moved
toward the door. When about bidding him
good evening, he sprang forward like an en-
ragged tiger, and suddenly turned the lock,
placing the key in his pocket. / was almost
dqmbfounded at this proceeding, and inquired
what he meant to do. He reached into the
back pocket OF his trousers, and, pulling out
an ugly looking revolver, cooked it and
placed the muzzle within two inches Of my
head.
There was danger in his looks, and l veri-
tab'y believed my time had come. A former
threat to take my life flashed across my
mind, and was filed with dreadful alarm.
You are not going to shoot me- came from
my trembling lips. Yes, If you do not sign
this paper waving all right and title to your
wlfe's claim upon my fathers estate, and
give me your daughter, and formally relin-
quish your protection Of her. expostulated
to the best Of my ability under the circum-
stances, but finally, seeing he was determined
to carry his threat into execution, consented
to do as he wished. The documents were
signed, he put up his revolver and we pro-
ceeded to leave the hotel, go down to the
Quincy House, and there he was to take pos
session of my little girl. was a mere tool
In the mans hand, without the power of re-
slstance. But just as we were about to enter
the elevator, quickly stepped back,
having realized for the moment what
carry out the agreement. He buzzed into
my ear what | might expect If his plans
were thwarted, and pushed me toward the
door OF the elevator. | again stepped back,
and, seeing that party of gentlemen had
been attracted by our conversation, asked
their protection. Sanborn was livid with
rage, and realized that my life would not
be worth cent if he got at me again. At
this time the crowd had greatly Increased,
and. as believed Sanborn would go to my
room and carry off the child, / requested
those about me to prevent him from doing it.
He insisted upon going up, when l demand
ed police protection. A call was made for
an officer, who appeared shortly afterward,
but after listening to the story said it was a
family row and he had no authority to inter-
fere. Sanborn, in the mean time, had disap-
peared. don't know what he will do next,
but intend to consult the best legal advice
in the city, and fight for my rights to the
end'-and Mr.. Gilmore looked as if he meant
to do all he said.
Mr.. Sanborn's side of the story is that Gil
more voluntarily and by his own proposition
signed the statement which he says Sanborn
forced him to make. Sanb0rn says he went
to the Quincy House at Gilmore's request to
see his child. Mr.. Sanborn made an inn
portant admission when he was questioned
by the reporter concerning the details Of Mr..
Gilm0re's visit to his room. "Mr. Bugbee
had Uniformed me" he said, "that Gilmore
had made threats against me, and advised
me to arm myself. | followed his advice and
today purchased bulldog revolver. But /
did not draw it on Gilmore, nor did make
any move to do so. His action at the Quincy
House was surprise to me-" Mr.. Sanborn
denounced Gilmore as an adventurer, in
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