The herald., 1894-12-21
BLACKSMITH KENNER MURDERED
Stabbed by an Italian on Buena
Vista Street.
The Row Occurred Over the Settle
ment Of Bill.
Tho Murderer, Carrozzo, Still at Large
His Brothsr-in-LAw Arrested for
Compiicity-Aocidents to Ofhcera.

at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when
an Italian peddler stabbed Roy Kenner,
o colored blacksmith, who was working
in Browns old shop, at Ord and Buena
Vista streets. The murderer's name is
Giovanni Carrozzo. The latter's broth
er-in.law, Domenius Capasai, was inn
plicated in ths murder.
The tragedy occurred shortly after 3
O'Clock. A few moments before that
hour the two Italians, who reside at 624
CASTELAR, street, within O few blocks OF
the scene OF the tragedy. went to the
blacksmith shop to get an old wagon
which Kenner had repaired, for which
the owners had paid nothing.
Carrozzo insisted that Ksnner allow
him to remove the wagon and he would
settle for the repairs later. Capasei also
took hand in demanding the custody
OF the wagon. The colored blacksmith
quietly but firmly told the Italians that
they could not remove the vehicle until
they paid for the work done upon 1t.
This angered the boodthirsty Italians,
who Immediately began using vile
language and said they would take the
wagon despite the proteststions of the
colored man. Kenner told them they
should not take the wagon under the
penalty of q good thrashing
Finally the two men made rush
toward the big mulatto. Like flash
Carrozzc drew etilletto and thrust it
into the heart of Kenner. At the came
time Cspassi had a sledge hammer up-
raised and was about to strike the
stabbed man. Kennsr staggered and
isll upon his back. For q second the
scene presented dramatic sight. There
stood Carrozzo with the blood-etained
knife in his right hand; by his side was
his brother-in-law with the upraised
hammer, and upon the ground lay the
dying blacksmith. A large cut in the
breast, between the third and fourth
ribs. from which the blood streamed
down over his body. told the tale.
Csrrozzo, seeing the result OF his
rage, fed, az did also his brother law.
Shortly afterward Kenner was hurriedly
removed to his home at 430 College
street, where he bad o wife and child.
He died few moments afterward.
10 the meantime Officer Mclean, who
had heard of the stabbing, ran to the
scene and shortly afterward arrested
Capassi. Carrozzo had gone imme-
distely to his home, 624 CASTELAR, street,
and getting another hat-having Lost his
new one in his flight-started out to-
ward the south. In less than half an
hour Detective Goodman and several
other officers were out for the murderer.
Capassi, the accomplice, was locked in
the city prison.
Soon after the death OF Kenner the
body WAS removed to the undertaking
rooms of Orr & Patterson. where an in
quest will be held by Coroner Gates at 8
O'Clock this morning. DR.. Ainsworth
held an autopsy, and found that the
knife struck the edge Of the gternum.
going between the third and fourth ribs,
also through the left lower lobe of the
lett lung and entered the heart: The
blow must have been q powerful one
and the knife very sharp and lengthy.
This ia said to be tho second murder
OF Carrozzo. Several years ago he ia
alleged to have stabbed his wife's god
father in Newark. N. j.. after which he
fed to this state.
Sheriff Cline sent two or three depu-
ties out to hunt for the murderer and
Chief Glass dispatched Detectives
Auble, Bosqui, Hawley, Goodman and
other officers. At 7 O'Clock last night
a Mexican informed Captain Roberts
that he had met the fleeing murderer
south OF the city. and officers were
sent in hot pursuit, with good pros.
poets OF capturing him.
The murderer is described as being
feet inches in height rather slim build;
thin face; dark-brown hair and eyes
dark brown moustache; has . very
peculiar look or expression of the eyes;
wore black. soft hat; green and light
colored checked trousers; brown or
black knit jacket under dark brownish
coat.
Threc accidents occurred to officers
who were hunting the murderer last
night. The surrey occupied by Detec-
tives Bosqui and Hawley. and a Mexican.
tipped over near Sullivan's ranch. Both
officers were caught under the vehicle
and dragged considerable distance.
Boequi's face was severely scratched and
bruised. The buggy was smashed to
pieces. Mounted Officer Mcguire and
his horse fell over an embankment near
Ivanhoe, and Mounted Officer Arguello
got stuck in the river. Luckily the two
latter escaped serious injury.