José María Lugo y Machado was the son of José Francisco "Chico" Lugo y Avila-Rendón (1827-1869) and Vicenta Ferrer Machado y Sepúlveda. He was baptized at the Los Angeles Plaza Church on February 26, 1866. He married Elvira Farias y Talamantes at Saint Monica's Catholic Church, Santa Mónica, California, on November 7, 1889. José was killed outside Schroeder's Saloon in a violent confrontation with Francisco Figueroa October 31, 1892. Figueroa was acquitted when the coroner's jury ruled the killing as self-defence (Los Angeles Herald, Nov. 3, 1892). After his death, Elvira married his uncle, José de la Luz de los Reyes Machado y Sepúlveda, in 1902.
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Children:
- José María Cayetano (1890-1974; m. Esperanza Cesena)
- Enríquez (1893-1912)
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LUGO STABBED TO THE HEART.
An Exciting Encounter on Spring Street Yesterday.
A Bowie Knife and a Revolver Used With Effect.
The Result of a Family Feud—Very Little Light Thrown on the Affair
The Story as Told By Bystanders.
Jose Maria Lugo was stabbed and killed by J. Francisco Figueroa about 6:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, on South Spring street, in front of T. B. Rowan's real-estate office. The weapon used was a bowie knife, the blade being about eight inches in length. The wound inflicted was on the left side of the neck, severing the jugular vein. The blade of the knife was driven in up to the hilt, extending downward to the heart. There was another stab, perhaps also fatal, in the left side. Both wounds were about an inch in width. Blood oozed from tbe ugly cuts and from the mouth of the dead man. A crowd immediately assembled. Lugo died almost instantly, and four of the bystanders took the body to the morgue. Figueroa was shot by his antagonist in the left side, just below the collar bone, the ball ranging around to the back of the right shoulder. The weapon used was a 32 calibre Smith & Wesson revolver. The bloody bowie knife was taken from the hands of Figueroa and he was removed to the police station by Officer Craig. The pistol showed that two shots had been fired. Both weapons are in the possession of the property clerk at the central police station. The body of Lugo is at the morgue. Figueroa is in the receiving hospital at tbe central police station and will probably recover. It is believed that when the enemies met that Figueroa had his knife in his hand, and seeing the knife Lugo shot him and was then stabbed to death. Both are well-known citizens of Ballona, and are native Californians. They are related by marriage. Lugo was roadmaster at Ballona, where he also kept a saloon. A few years ago Figueroa kept a saloon at the same place, just opposite, and there existed some rivalry between them, but, it is understood that the real cause of the quarrel, which led to the double tragedy, was over family matters. It seems that several years ago Figueroa was appointed administrator of an estate valued at about $300,000, which belonged jointly to the Lugo and Figueroa heirs. It is claimed that this property, situated at Ballona, was badly managed, so that the Lugo heirs failed to receive their share. Consequently there has not been a very friendly feeling between Lugo and Figueroa for the past few years. A large number of native Californians visited the morgue soon after the killing to view the remains of Lugo, and groups stood in the vicinity for several hours discussing the affair and its probable cause. From several sources came the same information, that the bloody tragedy was caused over family troubles, as above stated. Lugo and Figueroa came to town early yesterday morning, but in separate conveyances. They were seen together, and were apparently friendly. It is also stated, upon what is considered to be reliable authority, that they played cards for several hours at a cigar stand on South Spring street, and that it is reasonably believed Lugo lost money to Figueroa, and that when the game ended Lugo went out to search for some friends to get the money to pay to Figueroa. This may have revived their bad feeling, which had existed for years, over the alleged mismanagement of the family estate by Figueroa. Up to a late hour no one could be found who had witnessed the tragedy; yet it is believed that the deed was witnessed by one, if not more. In an interview with Mr. Schroeder, proprietor of the Reception Room, near where the tragedy occured, he stated to a Herald reporter:
"About 8 o'clock in the afternoon Lugo and Figueroa, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cruz, came into my place of business; they took seats in one of the small rooms. In a short while, when the barkeeper returned from the room, he was very much excited aud had a bowie-knife in his hand , I asked him where he got it, and he said he had grabbed it from the table in the room where the three men sat talking and drinking; I then went into the room, and as I entered I saw a large five-shooter on the table; I took the pistol and asked whose it was; Cruz said that it was his, and asked me to take care of it for him. I gave it to the barkeeper, told him to lock it up and not to give it to any one. I then told the party that I would not permit any trouble in my house, and as they left Lugo and Figueroa insisted that I should go with them. The party of four went to the Phillipi Saloon, on Market near Spring street. While there they spoke in Spanish, Cruz was endeavoring to reconcile the men, and finally I said to them, 'be friends.' Figueroa extended his hand in friendship, but Lugo said, 'No, I don't want to be your friend.' I then left the three men in the saloon and went to my dinner. About 5 o'clock Cruz came into the saloon and asked for his pistol, but the barkeeper told him that I had locked it up and was away—just as I had instructed him to do. Shortly afterwards, or just a few minutes before the difficulty, Figueroa came in, and said to me that he wanted to apologize for his action in the saloon, stating that he was angry, and had slapped Lugo because Lugo had called him a bad name. Figueroa was sober a the time; Figueroa then asked for his knife. I gave it to him, and he put it into the left breast of his coat; it was a large bowie, the blade being about eight inches in length. He said 'good night,' and went out; he was alone. In about three minutes I heard a pistol shot; as I reached the front door I saw Lugo reel and fall to the pavement; as I stooped down the man was gasping in the agonies of death; a man came up and said, pointing to the dying man: 'This man shot Figueroa before Figueroa had stabbed him.' I asked him if he saw it, and he replied that he did; that he was just behind Lugo at the time; I do not know the man, and would not know him now if I were to see him."
Another account is to the effect that Lugo drew his revolver and fired, and evidently regretted having done so, was attempting to replace his revolver in his pocket when he was stabbed. The same informant gives another version as to the probable cause of the trouble.
"Several years ago," he said, "directly after the boom, Lugo sold some Ballona property, realizing quite a sum of money. One night be lost $23,000 at cards with Figueroa and others, Figueroa winning the bulk of it."
A Herald reporter examined the ugly-looking knife at the police station. The knife has a clasp or catch, which fits on the arm of the vest, and the weapon being concealed where least expected, the man who uses it has the advantage of his antagonist.
The [coroner's] inquest will be held at 10 o'clock this morning. It is stated by a man who passed the scene of the difficulty a few minutes previous to the occurrence that Figueroa was talking with a man who had long whiskers as Lugo approached, and that as Lugo fired the powder burned the whiskers of the man who was talking with Figueroa. After Figueroa stabbed Lugo he walked across the street and stood upon the corner of Spring and Temple streets. A man was arrested by mistake and was being taken to the police station when someone shouted: "There he is," pointing to Figueroa. Officer Craig then arrested Figueroa. No charge has been made against Figueroa at the police station, pending the investigation by the coroner.
(Los Angeles Herald; Volume 39, Number 21; Tuesday, November 1, 1892; pg. 5, col. 1-2)
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Children:
- José María Cayetano (1890-1974; m. Esperanza Cesena)
- Enríquez (1893-1912)
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LUGO STABBED TO THE HEART.
An Exciting Encounter on Spring Street Yesterday.
A Bowie Knife and a Revolver Used With Effect.
The Result of a Family Feud—Very Little Light Thrown on the Affair
The Story as Told By Bystanders.
Jose Maria Lugo was stabbed and killed by J. Francisco Figueroa about 6:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, on South Spring street, in front of T. B. Rowan's real-estate office. The weapon used was a bowie knife, the blade being about eight inches in length. The wound inflicted was on the left side of the neck, severing the jugular vein. The blade of the knife was driven in up to the hilt, extending downward to the heart. There was another stab, perhaps also fatal, in the left side. Both wounds were about an inch in width. Blood oozed from tbe ugly cuts and from the mouth of the dead man. A crowd immediately assembled. Lugo died almost instantly, and four of the bystanders took the body to the morgue. Figueroa was shot by his antagonist in the left side, just below the collar bone, the ball ranging around to the back of the right shoulder. The weapon used was a 32 calibre Smith & Wesson revolver. The bloody bowie knife was taken from the hands of Figueroa and he was removed to the police station by Officer Craig. The pistol showed that two shots had been fired. Both weapons are in the possession of the property clerk at the central police station. The body of Lugo is at the morgue. Figueroa is in the receiving hospital at tbe central police station and will probably recover. It is believed that when the enemies met that Figueroa had his knife in his hand, and seeing the knife Lugo shot him and was then stabbed to death. Both are well-known citizens of Ballona, and are native Californians. They are related by marriage. Lugo was roadmaster at Ballona, where he also kept a saloon. A few years ago Figueroa kept a saloon at the same place, just opposite, and there existed some rivalry between them, but, it is understood that the real cause of the quarrel, which led to the double tragedy, was over family matters. It seems that several years ago Figueroa was appointed administrator of an estate valued at about $300,000, which belonged jointly to the Lugo and Figueroa heirs. It is claimed that this property, situated at Ballona, was badly managed, so that the Lugo heirs failed to receive their share. Consequently there has not been a very friendly feeling between Lugo and Figueroa for the past few years. A large number of native Californians visited the morgue soon after the killing to view the remains of Lugo, and groups stood in the vicinity for several hours discussing the affair and its probable cause. From several sources came the same information, that the bloody tragedy was caused over family troubles, as above stated. Lugo and Figueroa came to town early yesterday morning, but in separate conveyances. They were seen together, and were apparently friendly. It is also stated, upon what is considered to be reliable authority, that they played cards for several hours at a cigar stand on South Spring street, and that it is reasonably believed Lugo lost money to Figueroa, and that when the game ended Lugo went out to search for some friends to get the money to pay to Figueroa. This may have revived their bad feeling, which had existed for years, over the alleged mismanagement of the family estate by Figueroa. Up to a late hour no one could be found who had witnessed the tragedy; yet it is believed that the deed was witnessed by one, if not more. In an interview with Mr. Schroeder, proprietor of the Reception Room, near where the tragedy occured, he stated to a Herald reporter:
"About 8 o'clock in the afternoon Lugo and Figueroa, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cruz, came into my place of business; they took seats in one of the small rooms. In a short while, when the barkeeper returned from the room, he was very much excited aud had a bowie-knife in his hand , I asked him where he got it, and he said he had grabbed it from the table in the room where the three men sat talking and drinking; I then went into the room, and as I entered I saw a large five-shooter on the table; I took the pistol and asked whose it was; Cruz said that it was his, and asked me to take care of it for him. I gave it to the barkeeper, told him to lock it up and not to give it to any one. I then told the party that I would not permit any trouble in my house, and as they left Lugo and Figueroa insisted that I should go with them. The party of four went to the Phillipi Saloon, on Market near Spring street. While there they spoke in Spanish, Cruz was endeavoring to reconcile the men, and finally I said to them, 'be friends.' Figueroa extended his hand in friendship, but Lugo said, 'No, I don't want to be your friend.' I then left the three men in the saloon and went to my dinner. About 5 o'clock Cruz came into the saloon and asked for his pistol, but the barkeeper told him that I had locked it up and was away—just as I had instructed him to do. Shortly afterwards, or just a few minutes before the difficulty, Figueroa came in, and said to me that he wanted to apologize for his action in the saloon, stating that he was angry, and had slapped Lugo because Lugo had called him a bad name. Figueroa was sober a the time; Figueroa then asked for his knife. I gave it to him, and he put it into the left breast of his coat; it was a large bowie, the blade being about eight inches in length. He said 'good night,' and went out; he was alone. In about three minutes I heard a pistol shot; as I reached the front door I saw Lugo reel and fall to the pavement; as I stooped down the man was gasping in the agonies of death; a man came up and said, pointing to the dying man: 'This man shot Figueroa before Figueroa had stabbed him.' I asked him if he saw it, and he replied that he did; that he was just behind Lugo at the time; I do not know the man, and would not know him now if I were to see him."
Another account is to the effect that Lugo drew his revolver and fired, and evidently regretted having done so, was attempting to replace his revolver in his pocket when he was stabbed. The same informant gives another version as to the probable cause of the trouble.
"Several years ago," he said, "directly after the boom, Lugo sold some Ballona property, realizing quite a sum of money. One night be lost $23,000 at cards with Figueroa and others, Figueroa winning the bulk of it."
A Herald reporter examined the ugly-looking knife at the police station. The knife has a clasp or catch, which fits on the arm of the vest, and the weapon being concealed where least expected, the man who uses it has the advantage of his antagonist.
The [coroner's] inquest will be held at 10 o'clock this morning. It is stated by a man who passed the scene of the difficulty a few minutes previous to the occurrence that Figueroa was talking with a man who had long whiskers as Lugo approached, and that as Lugo fired the powder burned the whiskers of the man who was talking with Figueroa. After Figueroa stabbed Lugo he walked across the street and stood upon the corner of Spring and Temple streets. A man was arrested by mistake and was being taken to the police station when someone shouted: "There he is," pointing to Figueroa. Officer Craig then arrested Figueroa. No charge has been made against Figueroa at the police station, pending the investigation by the coroner.
(Los Angeles Herald; Volume 39, Number 21; Tuesday, November 1, 1892; pg. 5, col. 1-2)
José María Lugo y Machado was the son of José Francisco "Chico" Lugo y Avila-Rendón (1827-1869) and Vicenta Ferrer Machado y Sepúlveda. He was baptized at the Los Angeles Plaza Church on February 26, 1866. He married Elvira Farias y Talamantes at Saint Monica's Catholic Church, Santa Mónica, California, on November 7, 1889. José was killed outside Schroeder's Saloon in a violent confrontation with Francisco Figueroa October 31, 1892. Figueroa was acquitted when the coroner's jury ruled the killing as self-defence (Los Angeles Herald, Nov. 3, 1892). After his death, Elvira married his uncle, José de la Luz de los Reyes Machado y Sepúlveda, in 1902.
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Children:
- José María Cayetano (1890-1974; m. Esperanza Cesena)
- Enríquez (1893-1912)
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LUGO STABBED TO THE HEART.
An Exciting Encounter on Spring Street Yesterday.
A Bowie Knife and a Revolver Used With Effect.
The Result of a Family Feud—Very Little Light Thrown on the Affair
The Story as Told By Bystanders.
Jose Maria Lugo was stabbed and killed by J. Francisco Figueroa about 6:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, on South Spring street, in front of T. B. Rowan's real-estate office. The weapon used was a bowie knife, the blade being about eight inches in length. The wound inflicted was on the left side of the neck, severing the jugular vein. The blade of the knife was driven in up to the hilt, extending downward to the heart. There was another stab, perhaps also fatal, in the left side. Both wounds were about an inch in width. Blood oozed from tbe ugly cuts and from the mouth of the dead man. A crowd immediately assembled. Lugo died almost instantly, and four of the bystanders took the body to the morgue. Figueroa was shot by his antagonist in the left side, just below the collar bone, the ball ranging around to the back of the right shoulder. The weapon used was a 32 calibre Smith & Wesson revolver. The bloody bowie knife was taken from the hands of Figueroa and he was removed to the police station by Officer Craig. The pistol showed that two shots had been fired. Both weapons are in the possession of the property clerk at the central police station. The body of Lugo is at the morgue. Figueroa is in the receiving hospital at tbe central police station and will probably recover. It is believed that when the enemies met that Figueroa had his knife in his hand, and seeing the knife Lugo shot him and was then stabbed to death. Both are well-known citizens of Ballona, and are native Californians. They are related by marriage. Lugo was roadmaster at Ballona, where he also kept a saloon. A few years ago Figueroa kept a saloon at the same place, just opposite, and there existed some rivalry between them, but, it is understood that the real cause of the quarrel, which led to the double tragedy, was over family matters. It seems that several years ago Figueroa was appointed administrator of an estate valued at about $300,000, which belonged jointly to the Lugo and Figueroa heirs. It is claimed that this property, situated at Ballona, was badly managed, so that the Lugo heirs failed to receive their share. Consequently there has not been a very friendly feeling between Lugo and Figueroa for the past few years. A large number of native Californians visited the morgue soon after the killing to view the remains of Lugo, and groups stood in the vicinity for several hours discussing the affair and its probable cause. From several sources came the same information, that the bloody tragedy was caused over family troubles, as above stated. Lugo and Figueroa came to town early yesterday morning, but in separate conveyances. They were seen together, and were apparently friendly. It is also stated, upon what is considered to be reliable authority, that they played cards for several hours at a cigar stand on South Spring street, and that it is reasonably believed Lugo lost money to Figueroa, and that when the game ended Lugo went out to search for some friends to get the money to pay to Figueroa. This may have revived their bad feeling, which had existed for years, over the alleged mismanagement of the family estate by Figueroa. Up to a late hour no one could be found who had witnessed the tragedy; yet it is believed that the deed was witnessed by one, if not more. In an interview with Mr. Schroeder, proprietor of the Reception Room, near where the tragedy occured, he stated to a Herald reporter:
"About 8 o'clock in the afternoon Lugo and Figueroa, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cruz, came into my place of business; they took seats in one of the small rooms. In a short while, when the barkeeper returned from the room, he was very much excited aud had a bowie-knife in his hand , I asked him where he got it, and he said he had grabbed it from the table in the room where the three men sat talking and drinking; I then went into the room, and as I entered I saw a large five-shooter on the table; I took the pistol and asked whose it was; Cruz said that it was his, and asked me to take care of it for him. I gave it to the barkeeper, told him to lock it up and not to give it to any one. I then told the party that I would not permit any trouble in my house, and as they left Lugo and Figueroa insisted that I should go with them. The party of four went to the Phillipi Saloon, on Market near Spring street. While there they spoke in Spanish, Cruz was endeavoring to reconcile the men, and finally I said to them, 'be friends.' Figueroa extended his hand in friendship, but Lugo said, 'No, I don't want to be your friend.' I then left the three men in the saloon and went to my dinner. About 5 o'clock Cruz came into the saloon and asked for his pistol, but the barkeeper told him that I had locked it up and was away—just as I had instructed him to do. Shortly afterwards, or just a few minutes before the difficulty, Figueroa came in, and said to me that he wanted to apologize for his action in the saloon, stating that he was angry, and had slapped Lugo because Lugo had called him a bad name. Figueroa was sober a the time; Figueroa then asked for his knife. I gave it to him, and he put it into the left breast of his coat; it was a large bowie, the blade being about eight inches in length. He said 'good night,' and went out; he was alone. In about three minutes I heard a pistol shot; as I reached the front door I saw Lugo reel and fall to the pavement; as I stooped down the man was gasping in the agonies of death; a man came up and said, pointing to the dying man: 'This man shot Figueroa before Figueroa had stabbed him.' I asked him if he saw it, and he replied that he did; that he was just behind Lugo at the time; I do not know the man, and would not know him now if I were to see him."
Another account is to the effect that Lugo drew his revolver and fired, and evidently regretted having done so, was attempting to replace his revolver in his pocket when he was stabbed. The same informant gives another version as to the probable cause of the trouble.
"Several years ago," he said, "directly after the boom, Lugo sold some Ballona property, realizing quite a sum of money. One night be lost $23,000 at cards with Figueroa and others, Figueroa winning the bulk of it."
A Herald reporter examined the ugly-looking knife at the police station. The knife has a clasp or catch, which fits on the arm of the vest, and the weapon being concealed where least expected, the man who uses it has the advantage of his antagonist.
The [coroner's] inquest will be held at 10 o'clock this morning. It is stated by a man who passed the scene of the difficulty a few minutes previous to the occurrence that Figueroa was talking with a man who had long whiskers as Lugo approached, and that as Lugo fired the powder burned the whiskers of the man who was talking with Figueroa. After Figueroa stabbed Lugo he walked across the street and stood upon the corner of Spring and Temple streets. A man was arrested by mistake and was being taken to the police station when someone shouted: "There he is," pointing to Figueroa. Officer Craig then arrested Figueroa. No charge has been made against Figueroa at the police station, pending the investigation by the coroner.
(Los Angeles Herald; Volume 39, Number 21; Tuesday, November 1, 1892; pg. 5, col. 1-2)
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Children:
- José María Cayetano (1890-1974; m. Esperanza Cesena)
- Enríquez (1893-1912)
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LUGO STABBED TO THE HEART.
An Exciting Encounter on Spring Street Yesterday.
A Bowie Knife and a Revolver Used With Effect.
The Result of a Family Feud—Very Little Light Thrown on the Affair
The Story as Told By Bystanders.
Jose Maria Lugo was stabbed and killed by J. Francisco Figueroa about 6:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, on South Spring street, in front of T. B. Rowan's real-estate office. The weapon used was a bowie knife, the blade being about eight inches in length. The wound inflicted was on the left side of the neck, severing the jugular vein. The blade of the knife was driven in up to the hilt, extending downward to the heart. There was another stab, perhaps also fatal, in the left side. Both wounds were about an inch in width. Blood oozed from tbe ugly cuts and from the mouth of the dead man. A crowd immediately assembled. Lugo died almost instantly, and four of the bystanders took the body to the morgue. Figueroa was shot by his antagonist in the left side, just below the collar bone, the ball ranging around to the back of the right shoulder. The weapon used was a 32 calibre Smith & Wesson revolver. The bloody bowie knife was taken from the hands of Figueroa and he was removed to the police station by Officer Craig. The pistol showed that two shots had been fired. Both weapons are in the possession of the property clerk at the central police station. The body of Lugo is at the morgue. Figueroa is in the receiving hospital at tbe central police station and will probably recover. It is believed that when the enemies met that Figueroa had his knife in his hand, and seeing the knife Lugo shot him and was then stabbed to death. Both are well-known citizens of Ballona, and are native Californians. They are related by marriage. Lugo was roadmaster at Ballona, where he also kept a saloon. A few years ago Figueroa kept a saloon at the same place, just opposite, and there existed some rivalry between them, but, it is understood that the real cause of the quarrel, which led to the double tragedy, was over family matters. It seems that several years ago Figueroa was appointed administrator of an estate valued at about $300,000, which belonged jointly to the Lugo and Figueroa heirs. It is claimed that this property, situated at Ballona, was badly managed, so that the Lugo heirs failed to receive their share. Consequently there has not been a very friendly feeling between Lugo and Figueroa for the past few years. A large number of native Californians visited the morgue soon after the killing to view the remains of Lugo, and groups stood in the vicinity for several hours discussing the affair and its probable cause. From several sources came the same information, that the bloody tragedy was caused over family troubles, as above stated. Lugo and Figueroa came to town early yesterday morning, but in separate conveyances. They were seen together, and were apparently friendly. It is also stated, upon what is considered to be reliable authority, that they played cards for several hours at a cigar stand on South Spring street, and that it is reasonably believed Lugo lost money to Figueroa, and that when the game ended Lugo went out to search for some friends to get the money to pay to Figueroa. This may have revived their bad feeling, which had existed for years, over the alleged mismanagement of the family estate by Figueroa. Up to a late hour no one could be found who had witnessed the tragedy; yet it is believed that the deed was witnessed by one, if not more. In an interview with Mr. Schroeder, proprietor of the Reception Room, near where the tragedy occured, he stated to a Herald reporter:
"About 8 o'clock in the afternoon Lugo and Figueroa, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cruz, came into my place of business; they took seats in one of the small rooms. In a short while, when the barkeeper returned from the room, he was very much excited aud had a bowie-knife in his hand , I asked him where he got it, and he said he had grabbed it from the table in the room where the three men sat talking and drinking; I then went into the room, and as I entered I saw a large five-shooter on the table; I took the pistol and asked whose it was; Cruz said that it was his, and asked me to take care of it for him. I gave it to the barkeeper, told him to lock it up and not to give it to any one. I then told the party that I would not permit any trouble in my house, and as they left Lugo and Figueroa insisted that I should go with them. The party of four went to the Phillipi Saloon, on Market near Spring street. While there they spoke in Spanish, Cruz was endeavoring to reconcile the men, and finally I said to them, 'be friends.' Figueroa extended his hand in friendship, but Lugo said, 'No, I don't want to be your friend.' I then left the three men in the saloon and went to my dinner. About 5 o'clock Cruz came into the saloon and asked for his pistol, but the barkeeper told him that I had locked it up and was away—just as I had instructed him to do. Shortly afterwards, or just a few minutes before the difficulty, Figueroa came in, and said to me that he wanted to apologize for his action in the saloon, stating that he was angry, and had slapped Lugo because Lugo had called him a bad name. Figueroa was sober a the time; Figueroa then asked for his knife. I gave it to him, and he put it into the left breast of his coat; it was a large bowie, the blade being about eight inches in length. He said 'good night,' and went out; he was alone. In about three minutes I heard a pistol shot; as I reached the front door I saw Lugo reel and fall to the pavement; as I stooped down the man was gasping in the agonies of death; a man came up and said, pointing to the dying man: 'This man shot Figueroa before Figueroa had stabbed him.' I asked him if he saw it, and he replied that he did; that he was just behind Lugo at the time; I do not know the man, and would not know him now if I were to see him."
Another account is to the effect that Lugo drew his revolver and fired, and evidently regretted having done so, was attempting to replace his revolver in his pocket when he was stabbed. The same informant gives another version as to the probable cause of the trouble.
"Several years ago," he said, "directly after the boom, Lugo sold some Ballona property, realizing quite a sum of money. One night be lost $23,000 at cards with Figueroa and others, Figueroa winning the bulk of it."
A Herald reporter examined the ugly-looking knife at the police station. The knife has a clasp or catch, which fits on the arm of the vest, and the weapon being concealed where least expected, the man who uses it has the advantage of his antagonist.
The [coroner's] inquest will be held at 10 o'clock this morning. It is stated by a man who passed the scene of the difficulty a few minutes previous to the occurrence that Figueroa was talking with a man who had long whiskers as Lugo approached, and that as Lugo fired the powder burned the whiskers of the man who was talking with Figueroa. After Figueroa stabbed Lugo he walked across the street and stood upon the corner of Spring and Temple streets. A man was arrested by mistake and was being taken to the police station when someone shouted: "There he is," pointing to Figueroa. Officer Craig then arrested Figueroa. No charge has been made against Figueroa at the police station, pending the investigation by the coroner.
(Los Angeles Herald; Volume 39, Number 21; Tuesday, November 1, 1892; pg. 5, col. 1-2)
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