Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-30
BENwELL,s MURDER.
Burehells Latest Device TO Escape Pun
ishment for the Crime.


LONDON, October 29th-Inuuiries made at
Morley's HOTEL Trafalgar Square, to day, to as
certain what truth there was in the story from
Montreal told by Burehell. under sentence of
death at Woodstock, Canada, tor the murder of
benwell, ELECTED the information that Mrs Bur-
cheu and Colonel" the alleged author of the
letter received by Burchell. in which the writer
acknowledged he killed Benwell, were at the
hotel last January.
The books of the hotel show that an American
styling himself Colonel Lewis arrived there
January lst and remained until the 2ith. Bur-
chell arrived January 1ith, and was not ar
rested until the 18th. Stevens, of Montreal the
gentleman who told of seeiug Burchell Ben.
well and the Colonel at the hotel registered
at the hotel January 10Th, and left on the 10Th.
Colonel Lewis was well known by The servants
of the hotel and they retain vivid recul ,ections
of him. They describe him as somewhat
pompous-looking man, five feet six inches in
hight, stout, wore long mustache complexion
inclined to fair, and was heavy drinker gener-
ally. He was known as the Colonel
Buiehell and Colonel Lewis seemed to be on
intimate terms and were often together. They
appeared well in each others confidence.
Since January the "Coloner' has often called
at the hotel, but has not remained He left
directions that letters were to be forwarded to
StTeatham, Surrey. His exact address has not
been traced. BuTehell aud the Colonel"
while at the hotel, often invited gentleman to
pass the evening with them. The servants
cannot identify any visitor who answered the
description given of Benwell. Colonel Lewis
went to America in October or November, 1888.
likely that he has been out of England since
January.
e UMsY FABRICATION.
WOODSTOCK (Ont.) October 29th.-The Jack
son, Mich, letter is regarded as the clumsiest
fabrication that Burchell has yet put forth.
The examination of the handwriting and its
comparison with the samples of Burchel's,
show very general resemblance between the
two. and in some cases very striking likeness.
Balfour Coming to Ireland's Assistance.
DUBLIN, October 18th -Balfour has pushed
forward arrangements for the construction of
railway in the distressed districts in the west of
Ireland. The work OF building the road will
furnish employment for post labprers beside
those living in the districts through which the
roads will be built. Men from distance can,
If they desire. have part of their wages re-
mitted, free OF Charge. 10 their families.
Commission Asked For.
LoSDoN, October 29.h 1t is stated that Mrs
O'Shea will shortly apply to Justice Butt for
the appointment of commission to consider
the counter allegations made by her against her
husband. Should this application be granted
it is probable that the etria, in which Parnel was
expected to figure so prominently will be indef
initely postponed.
Russia's Tea Imports.
NEW YORK, October 29th.-It is reported that
the Russian Government has elaborated
scheme for establishing direct commercial in
tereouIse with Colombo, in order to introduce
Ceylon tea into Russia This step Is taken
against tea brought to Russia overland by
caravan.
The Count of Paris.
QUEBEC, October 29th.-During his stay in this
city to day, the Count of Paris and party re-
ceived the utmost enthusiasm, and as the train
was departing for Montreal there was re-
marksble outburst of cheering from the great
mass of people gathered at the station.
Brazil Finances.
Rio JANEIRo, October 2ssh-The Government
ma an f0r n
cent. Government bonds into per cent. bonds,
with interest payable in gold. Jordt do Conner
clio says the Government also intends to redeem
the internal loan of 1889.
A Lunatie Shot.
ST. JOHNS Quebec, October 29th.-A lunatic
locked up yesterday morning secured an ak,
and, after fatally woundiDg two constables,
escaped. posse of citizens were finally COM
PEELED to shoot him before he could be secured.
Two Women Arrested.
TIPPERARY. October 2sth Among the wit
nesses, called for the prosecution 10 the con-
spiracy case, Simon Gleeson and Alice Sadltr
each refused to answer and were committed 10
jail till Friday.
Riotous Strikers.
SYDNEY October 2sth.-Three thousand strik-
ers to day declared in favor of continuing the
struggle. There was rioting in Adelaide to-day,
caused by the unionists moles ing the nom
unionist men.
Serious Damage by Floods.
CITY OF MEXICO. October 29th.-kepolts con
tinue coming in OF serious damage by noous III III
the State of Jalisca. At one village numpef
of people were drowned.
yitu Captured and Burned.
LONDON, October 29th.-Later adviees iron
Zanzibar say that Admiral Freemantie nes cap
tured yitu and burned the town 10 'ne eiounu.
Extensive Strike.
Ioxnos. october 29th-An extensive strike
has heenu by the dockmen at Plymouth against
the employment of non-unionists-
Sudden Death.
ROME. October 29th.-Signor Berte, Director
General of Police, died suddenly to-day of
apoplexy.
CALAIS, October 29th.-The iscemakers' strike
is ended