The record-union., 1892-09-01
KILLING OF McwHIRTER.
An Uneasy Feeling Prevails Among
the People of Fresno.

An Uneasy Feeling Prevails Among
the People of Fresno.
FRESNO, Aug. 3l.-But little that is
new was developed in the McWhirter
case to-day. ~ discovery that has set
many persons thinking is the absence
from the city of two welI-kuown persons
of bad repute, and who are known to
have born much ill-feeling to the dead
lawyer. One of these left the city some
time ago, saying ne was going on a trip,
but none of his friends seem to know
where he is. The second one was seen
last Monday morning about 8 o'clock,
but has not been around on the streets
since then. 1t is believed by many that
they are the men now in jail on suspicion
of being McWhirter's assassins. The
Sheriff still denies that any arrests were
made.
The authorities are hard at work on the
case, and it is stated by those who pre-
tend to know that a net of evidence is be-
ing woven through which the assassins
will not be able to break. a man has
been found who saw horse and wagon
standing in the alley back of McWhirter's
on the night of the murder, and an i'm
portant discovery was made in connec-
tion with the mask found on the scene of
the tragedy. 1t Is said to have been
identified by the laundry that washed
the shirt from which ii was made.
4 very uneasy feeling prevails, and the
silence points to something important.
There was rumor to-day that the jail
would be visited by vigilantes tonight,
and DR.. +. 0. Vincent, the uxoricide, and
Mike Blume and Love, two other muir
derers, as well as the men arrested on
suspicion of being McWhirter's assas-
sins, would be lynched.
From other sources 1t was learned that
it is merely intended to expel all dis
reputable and criminal characters from
the city, and not make an attack on the
Jail. There is an undercurrent Of excite
ment, and the people are anxiously
awaiting developments.
The inquest was again postponed on ac-
count of Mrs. McWhirter's inability to
be present. It will take place next
Wednesday afternoon.
The bar of this city met this morning
and appointed u committee TO draft ap-
propriate resolutions on the death of
McWhirter Court then adjourned for
the day out of respect.
FUNERAL OF THE VICTIM
FRESNO Cali, Aug 3l.-The funeral of
the late Louis B. McWhirter was held
this morning from the family residence,
1918 l. street.
Early in the day great throngs gathered
at the house, anxious 20 take the last view
of the martyred man. 1t is estimated
that fully 1000 persons, embracing the
most prominent people of Fresno and
many from San Francisco and other
points, paid tribute to the last act in the
drama of the lamented mans life.
Prayer was offered by Rev. w. II.
Martin. q sermon was delivered by
Rev. T. III. b. Anderson, who deplored
the tragedy and denounced the base con-
spirators who had taken this noble man
from the community. He paid a glowing
| tribute to the deceased.
An excellent choir sang appropriate
selections.
Mrs. McWhirter was inconsolable and
nearly distracted. Her grief was pitiful.
The body was inclosed in black cloth
covered casket, with heavy oxidized sill
ver bars and handles. On the plate were
! inscribed the age and name OF the de-
ceased. The coffin was covered with
floral offerings.
/ The interment was made in the family
! plot III Mountain View Cemetery. The
remains were laid in a brick-lined vault.
The Los Angeles Exhibit.
! Los ANGELES, Aug. 3l.-Seventeen
representatives of the leading Spanish
| families left for Sacramento tonight in
| company with ID. Lubin, to take
part in the historical exhibit at the State
! hair. Six cases of historical costumes
were taken along and will be used in
| nortraying life in California in early
/ days. The Los Angeles exhibit prom
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