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THE LINCOLN DAILY CALL MONDAY EVENING JANUARY 12, 1891.
WILL PROVE A MURDER.
John Sheedy Again Waylaid and Murderously Attacked.
Struck with a Heavy Cane as He Comes from His Home--Will Prove Fatal.
Doctors Lose Hope. The topic of conversation to-day has been the murderous attack upon JohnSheedy, one of the best known of Lincoln citizens and for years a conspicuous figure on the streets and around the hotel lobbies.
This was the third attempt to murder Mr. Sheedy, the first being some six years ago, the second only a few weeks ago and the third and probably successful attempt was last night.
The would be assassin had evidently been lying in wait for his victim around his house at the southeast corner of Twelfth and P streets, and when at about 7:30, Mr. Sheedy told his wife he would go up to the Capital hotel for a short time, and had just emerged from his front door, the villain struck him a terrible blow over the head with a heavy leather cane, such as is made at the penitentiary. Two blows were struck, but the first was warded off by Sheedy with his left hand, the cane striking the wrist and causing it to become swollen to twice his normal size. The second blow fell upon his head, inflicting a wound over the left eye, ranging back a considerable ways on the skull and crushing it.
Though stunned by the blow he quickly recovered his composure and seeing the man dart away pulled his revolver and opened fire, discharging four chambers of the weapon, after which he stepped back into the house and remarked to his wife that he thought he was shot.
The shooting attracted the attention of many who were upon the streets at that hour, among them Drs. Everett and Hart, and a crowd soon gathered about the place. The physicians lost no time in administering to the wounded man, putting six stitches in the scalp, and at that time his injuries were not considered of a character that ordinarily result fatally.
Several officers were also attracted to the scene and officers Kinney, Bob Malone and Adams made a search of the promises. On the porch they found the cane which had been used to a death dealing purpose. Spots of blood were also discovered on the porch leading southward in the direction the man had taken after being shot at by Mr. Sheedy. These blood stains were traced through the yard into the alley in the rear of the Burr block and showed conclusively that one or more of the bullets had hit the man. But beyond this point no trace of the assailant could be obtained at the time, owing to the darkness.
The wounded man rested comparatively easy until the midnight hour when [?] gradually grew worse and death became imminent. His condition did not tend to improve at the dawning of day and his physicians feared the worst. He began to lose consciousness and sank rapidly, and at 11 o'clock the attendants had no hopes of his recovery. At 2:30 he was dying, practically, four physicians giving up hopes.
Officers went over the grounds again this morning to see what evidence or trade they could obtain as the identity or probably cause of the murderer, has their search was unsatisfactory and practically fruitless.
Who the murder is, and the motive that prompted the deed, is a question now universally debated. At the former attack, Mr. Sheedy attributed it to an attempt at robbery--and indeed this has been the motive assigned for last evening's blow--but many are loth to believe that a burglar or highwayman would adopt the methods shown to have been used in both these attacks. John Sheedy was a powerfully built man, and was always prepared for any emergency. Few highwayman would select a man's own doorway as the place for a "holding cp," for many and very good reasons.
But on the other hand, the murderer, assassin, coward, would find such a place the very spot for his deed. He could make no mistake, would be free, practically, from any intrusion and be in better position to escape.
These facts, coupled with a threat said to have been made some six years ago, when one T. W. Patterson, a gambler, had been sentenced to the penitentiary for assaulting with intent to kill John Sheedy, lead many to believe that the object was far from robbery--but plain, unadulterated, vicious and sure revenge in the murder of John Sheedy.
A few weeks ago some unknown person, presumably the same man who last night delivered the fatal blow, was lying in wait for him at his home and as he opened the gate to step inside fired at him, but without effect and escaped. This time the weapon used was a more silent but surely as deadly a one as the revolver, and had it have struck the spot evidently intended--the temple--would have produced instant death and no loud report as of a revolver would have summoned an excited and furious crowd to put pursuors on his trail.
A New German Class.
Prof. L. S. Dodge who has just closed a large class in German, in Omaha, has arranged to give a course of instruction in Lincoln.
Pref. Dodge has a new and novel system which is entirely conversational in form, and by which he promises to impart "s practical knowledge of German in five weeks". The endorsements Prof. Dodge submits in support of this claim are numerous and of the highest order. Further announcement of free exhibition lectures will be made soon.
Microbes Cause Disease; Kill Them and you are well. Large circular free. Microbe Killer Co., St Jospeh, Mo
By the aid of the electric mouth illuminator you can have your teeth [?], cleaned, or extracted after business hours by Dr. G. H. Collins, 1025 O street.
BETTS & WEAVER,
The COAL DEALERS,
Have removed to 118 South Eleventh, first floor opposite the old stand. Prompt and Courteous Treatment to All. Telephone 440. __________________________________________________
LADIES', GENT'S AND CHILDREN'S
Rubber Goods for Christmas!
Ladies' and Gent's Fine and Medium Priced
Water-Proof Garments.
Rubber Toys, Rubber Water Bottles. Foot Balls, Toilet Atomizers, Rubber Mittens Rubber Gloves.
The Lincoln Rubber Co.,
1236 O STREET. __________________________________________________
Great "Mark Down"
SALE ON ALL
WOOLEN GOODS!
All the winter goods to be sold at a Sacrifice now after the holidays. Balance of Christmas Goods, including an immense stock of
Dolls at Half Price
Remnants! Remnants! Remnants! Of Dress Goods Silks, Linens, Muslins, Flannels, from to 12 yard lengths, at two-thirds regular price.
SALE COMMENCES IMMEDIATELY
H. R. Nissley & co., cor. 10th and P __________________________________________________
Will Boyd Get the Plum?
It has been the great topic of conversation for the past week whether Boyd would be seated as toys nor or not, and while it is not generally known that he has a sure since on the gubernational chair, there are a few parties who are on the inside and who have been posted in the matter are willing to put up money that you can get Boots and Shoes cheaper at H. P. Sherwin's Boston Shoes store than any other place in the city. The No. is 1124 O street. __________________________________________________
Watch for the Alcazar.
LODGE NOTES. ____________
Court City of Lincoln No. 7470,
A. O. F. of A.
At the last regular meeting of Court City of Lincoln No. 7470, A. O. F. of A. the following officers were installed by Dodge Deputy H. A. Stephens:
C. R.--F. P. Cathers. S.C.R.--Wm. J. Jones. Treasurer--H. A. Stephens. F. S.--W. Patrick. R. S.--Will Eyers. S. W.--H. [Flerce?]. J.W.--G. Ketchen. S. B.--Harry Safford. J. B.--G.S. Pierce.
The object of this court is to guarantee its members, first, a weekly allowance in sickness; second, to furnish medicine and services of a physician without cost; third, to seek the comfort of members when sick or in affliction; fourth, to provide relief in the time of adversity and distress; fifth, to supply a specific sum for burial of members and members wives; sixth, an endowment for the widow and orphan or nearest kin.
The financial system of this order, as secured its stability of character and maintained its continuous growth in wealth and membership.
This order is specially commendable to the provident and intelligent workingmen of our city who by enrolling themselves under its expressive watchword can exercise the gift of self-government and of spontaneous social activity of which all citizens are naturally and justly proud as the birthright of a free people and the best securities of its liberties.
Much more might be said upon the advantages which accurs from becoming members, suffice it to say that any one wishing to join a lodge, cannot do better than consider the wants of Court City of Lincoln, No. 7470, A. O. F. of A. ____________
A Produce House.
Mr. M. Bergeron has opened [?] first-class produce house at 122 North Tenth St. Fresh country and creamery butter, poultry, eggs, cheese, etc. No. 1 fresh and cured meats. Fresh sausage and smoked meats. Farmers produce of all kinds. The public in general is invited to call and see us. Prices low as possible. Mayer Bros.' old stand/ 122 North Tenth street. ____________
Watch for the Alcazar. ____________ I have some bargains in 5 and 10 acre places. A. N. Wycoff, room 10, Richardsd block. ____________ Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist
Dr. C. E. Spahr, 1215 O st. Consultations in English and German. Glasses fitted
GO TO MRS. BLAIR FOR
HOLIDAY MILLINERY, __________________________________________________
FOR EXCHANGED, ____________ Inside property for a stock of groceries. ____________ Three new brick eight room dwellings, inside, for rent cheap. Modern improvements. ____________ A brand new eight from house for sale on monthly payments. 200 down, 335 per month. ____________ Fine piece of resident property for exchange for a stock of drug. ____________ I have a customer who wishes to exchange new inside, residence property for a stock of groceries. Will put in some cash. ____________ The best building sand in "the market in car load lots at 70 cents per yard on the track 90 cents delivered. This is the Lanham sand and I have the sand to sell it cheaper than anybody. ____________
C.N. CRANDALL,
Room 13 Montgomery bloc. Tel. 274. __________________________________________________
GOAL HUTCHINS&HYATT 1040 O ST __________________________________________________
MONEY can be earned at our NEW line of work, rapidly and honorably, by those of either sex, young or old, and in their own localities,wherever they live. Any one can do the work. Easy to learn. We furnish everything. We start you. No risk. You can devote your spare moments, of all your time to the work. This is an entirely new head,and brings wondering success to every worker. Beginners are learning from $25 to $30 per week and upwards, and more after a little experience. We can furnish you the employment and teach you FREE. No more to explain here. Pull information FREE. [TRUE?] [?] AUGUSTA, [MAINM?]. __________________________________________________ BUTTER!! PRODUCE!!
EGGS!! POULTRY!!
Just opened a first class Produce Hense for family use; a splendid line of the above articles; also hams, smoked meat, sausage, fresh meat, apples and every kind of farm produce.
I buy for cash and mean to sell as low as the lowest.
N. BERGESON,
Mayer Bros. Old Stand. 122 North 10th st.
THE STORE ____________ WE HAVE PITCHED
COPYRIGHT APPLIED FOR.
OUR LOW PRICED BALL
And the competition is hard hit. The public seem to appreciate it and smile a sort of a satisfactory smile when they leave our store loaded with bargains secured in every department of our mammoth establishment. We aim to sell everything. Our motto is "CHEAPER THAN ANYBODY." ____________
GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
Southern granulated sugar will sell for 6 1/4c per lb.; eastern granulated sugar, H and E, 6 1/2c per lb.; California extra C sugar, 6c per lb. ;cut loaf sugar, 8c per lb., powdered sugar 8c per lb.; all package coffee is still 24 1/2c per lb., a German Mocha and Java is still 30c per lb.; New York hand picked navy beans, per lb. 5c: German hand picked navy beans, 4 1/2c; new Carolina rice, per lb., 7c; new Japan rice, per lb. 5c; rolled oats, per lb 4c; rolled rye, per lb. 4c; snowflake hominy, per lb. 4c. New York stato buckwheat, per lb. 4c; Big Biscuit, baking powder, per lb. 10c; Bombay baking powder, per lb. 10c; Prices and Royal; baking powder, per lb. 42 c; choice leaf lard, per lb. 8c.
New Layer figs, per lb. 20c; New London layer raisins, per lb. 19c; new new muscatel raisins in bags, per lb. 9c; muscatel fraisins in boxes, per lb. 14c; new Legher citron, per lb. 30c: gennine Ohio maple syrup, per gal. 80 c, star tobacco, per lb. 39c; horseshoe, per lb. 39c; climax, per lb. 39c; spearhead tobacco, per lb. 39c. quantity and quality tobacco, per lb. 29c joker tobacco, per lb. 39c, a genuine kiln-dried smoking tobacco for 19c per lb. French peas, per can, 15c worth 20c. French mushrooms, per, can 18c worth 20c. French mushrooms, per, can 18c worth 20c; New Plattsmouth corn, per can 9 1/2c worth 12c, New Baltimore tomatoes, per can 9 1/2c worth 12c. New early June peas, per can 12 1/2c worth 20c. New stringless beans, per can 9c worth 12c.
New 3lb. California peaches, per can 22 1/2c worth 30c, New 3lb. California pears, per can 22 1/2c worth 30c. New 3lb California cherries, per can 22 1/2c worth 30c, New 3lb. California apricots, per can 20c worth 25c. New 3lb. California grapes, per can 17 1/2c worth 25c. New 2b. California plums, per can 18c worth 25c. New 3 lb Standard Cal. Pie Peaches per can 12 1/2c, worte 15c. New 2 lb Standard Baltimore Gooseberries, per can 10c, worth 15c. New 2 lb Standard Baltimore Blackberries, per can 10c, worth 15c. New 2lb Standard Baltimore Raspberries, per can 12 1/2c. worth 20c. new 2 lb standard Baltimore strawberries per can 12 1/2c worth 20c; new 2 lb Alaska salmon per can 12 1/2c worth 20c; new Pack Imp sardines per can 5c worth 15c; new Pack mustard sardines per can 8c worth 15c; Spanish Queen olives per bot. 24c worth 40c; new Halford's sauce, large, per [?]hot. 33c worth 40c; Halford's sauce, small, per bot. 19c worth 25c; Cross & Blackwell Pickles, per bot. 33c worth 40c; Cross & Blackwell Jams, per bot, 24c worth 30c; Schimmels Catsup, pints per bot. 15c worth 25c; 8 oz bot. Lemon Extract, per bot. 25c worth 50c; 8 ox bot. vanilla extract per bot. 25c worth 50c; imported macaroni per pkg 14c worth 20c; a good broom for 15c. worth 20c; a good washboard for 15c. worth 25c; a goof water pail for 5c. worth 20c; a good blacking brush for 10c. worth 25c.
We are still selling our 80 cent teas for 50c. per lb., and a good Japan tea sifting for 12c; choice country butter 20 c, per pound. Remember we sell groceries cheaper than ANYBODY.
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If you don't find what you want at the place you usually patronize try us, we sell everything.
TELEPHONE NO. 475.
Maxwell, Sharpe & Ross. Co.
1532-34-36-38 East O St., Lincoln.
Mail orders promptly attended to.
But It Pours.
The way our prices have been falling is a caution. ______________
This Is Our
LAST APPEAL
To The Public
ON CLOAKS. ______________
"EVERYTHING"
From a Cloak for a dollar to one that costs a hundred
Will Be Sold
AT
Half Price
FOR THE
Next Thirty Days. ______________
LADIES
You positively cannot let this sale slip without an inspection and be doing justice to
Yourself
Yours Respectfully,
TELEPHONE NO. 475.
Maxwell, Sharpe & Ross. Co.
1532-34-36-38 East O St., Lincoln.
Mail orders promptly attended to.
THE STORE ______________
When the cyclone struck the Boot and Shoe dealers "we were in it" and we bought a large lot of goods at much less than the cost to manufacture, and our customers are getting the benefit of it. Have you looked the stock over? We can surely suit you and we will promise if you do us the kindness to call that we will find a pair that will fit your feet, fit your ideal of style and fit your pocketbook as well.
We have about $6000 worth of our bankrupt stock left which we are selling at less than cost of leather. These goods are of the very best make, and every pair guaranteed or money refunded. Below we give you a few of our prices, and invite you to inspect.
Ladies best Dongola H. T. $2.75 former price $4.00; ladies Cur kid opera and C. S. 2.50 former price 3.75; ladies bright Dongola C. S. 2.00. former price 3.25: ladies Dongola Opera and C.S. 1.50 former price 2.50; ladies grain button 1.05 former price 1.60; ladies Dongola button 25c former price 1.50; ladies extra fine calf button 1.75 former price 3.00; ladies calf button 1.50 former price 2.50. Misses Dongola high cut heel and S heel 1 37 former price 2.25; Misses oil Gt. heel and spring heel 1.20 former price 2.00; Misses school shoes 1.00 former price 1.65; Misses Goat tip 1.00 former price 1.50; Child's school shoes button 98c former price 1.35; Child's school solar tip oil grain 77c former price 1.25; infants shoes at 10c, 25c 40c, and 50 cents.
MEN'S SHOES.
Men's French calf, H.S., $5.00, former price $7.50; men's French calf, H. W. 3.50, former price $5.00, men's calf, H. W., $3.00; former price $4.50, former price $4,50; me's wank, H. W., $2.20, former price $3.75; men's genuine calf, all solid, $2.00, former price $3.25; men's button, lace and congress, 1.29; former price 2.25; boys high cut calf button 1.75, former 2.75; boys' calf, all solid, 1.25, former price 2.25; boys' button and congress 1.00, former price 1.85; men's kip boots 1.95, former price 3.50; men's oil grain boots 1.75, former price 3.00; boys' kip boots 1.29, former price 2.25; boys' oil grain boots 1.[3?]5, former price 2.50; boys' flesh solid, solid as a rock, 99c, former price 1.75
RUBBER GOODS.
Ladies 1st quality articles 78c, former price 41; ladies warm lined alaskas 75c, former price 90c; misses article 68c, former price 90c; childrens' artics 58c, former price 75c; childrens' rubbers 15c, former price 35c; mens' pure gun boots 2.25, former price 3.50; men's felt boots 39c, former price 1.00; men's arctics 98c, former price 1.55; men's rubbers 50c, former price 80c; boys rubber boots 1.78, former price 2.50. Remember we sell boots, and shoes cheaper than anybody.
If you don't find what you want at the places you usually patronize try us, we sell everything.
TELEPHONE NO. 479
Maxwell, Sharpe, & Ross Co.
1532-34-36-38 East O St., Lincoln.
Mail orders promptly attended to.
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THE BLOW WAS FATAL
The Assassin's Blow Ends John Sheedy's Life
Death Comes at Ten O'clock Last Night Caused by Hemorrhage of the Brain
No Clue to the Murderer
A predicted by the attending physicians in consultation yesterday, the blow inflicted upon John Sheedy Sunday night proved fatal, and death came to the relief of the sufferer at 10 o'clock last night after he had lingered in unconsciousness for twelve hours.
For a time the physicians thought of performing an operation to prevent hermorrheage of the brain but this was at last abandoned. as it was certain that there was utterly no hope for him. The blood from the wound caused by the blow from the assassin's can continues to clog the brain all day yesterday and though every effort was exercised by him physicians it could not be averted and at ten o'clock last night he breathed his last.
By the death of John Sheedy a well-known figure is removed. Since about 1870 he has made Lincoln his home. To almost everyone he was well known but particularly to the men-about-town was he familiar. It is true he was a gambler and by this means amassed considerable of this world's goods. But, notwithstanding the fact that he clung tp this outlawed profession, many have cause to remember him in kindness, in gratefulness. He was like the majority of his class, a magnanimous , whole should fellow, over ready to alleviate suffering and dispell distress. He was a friend to mankind when mankind most needed it. He gave liberally to the poor. to all charitable purposes and few deserving people appealed to him in vain. As a citizen he was progressive and public-spirited and he knew the welfare of Lincoln as thoroughly as did any man, and quite as ready was he to promulgate what he thought was to the city's interest. Who shall say that his money, however gained, was not spent on benefitting his fellowman?
John Sheedy had seen much of life, east and west. Prior to his location here he freighted across the plains and became familiar with the early character of the west. He was fifty-six years of age and gave evidence of living many years yet, as he was in excellent health, perfect, physically and a man who exercised caution in his habits of life.
He had been married some seven years, but died without issue. He leaves an estate worth considerable, it is thought by those best acquainted with him, and besides the Sheedy block on P street, occupied by the hotel Mack had probably np small sum of ready cash and good residence property at Twelfth and P streets.
As to the identity of the murderer there is nothing new. Many conjectures are afloat, but none pf a character could be gven on the public prints. As far as known no one seems to be directly interested in fereting out the man who last Sunday nigh laid in wait for him and gave him the blow that terminated in his death and in all probability the assassin will never be brought to justice.
The funeral arrangements have not yet been made as a post mortem examination has been decidided upon, and this will probably take place to morrow morning.
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A SUSPECT IN LIMBO. -------- Monday MoFarland in Custo dy for Sheed'y Murder. -------- A Colored Barber Accused of Giving the Death-blow to John Sheedy. -------- Suspicious Circumstances Point to Him as Knowing Something of Last Week's Crime. -------- The Tell-tale Cane. About 7:30 last evening Marshal Melick and an officer arrested Monday McFarland on suspicion of being the murderer of John Sheedy on Sunday night last. McFarland is a colored barber who for the past four or five years stood a chair in the barber shop adjoining Lan der's saloon at the corner of Tenth and P street, but who recently moved his tools to bassmen shopt on P street between Ninth and Tenth. The Suspicion that prompted the ar rest of McFarland on this charge seem damaging. to the least. It will be remembered that the assault mad up on Sheedy at his doorstep last Sunday night was inflicted with a heavy leather cane, the metal top of which was gone. This cane was found by the officers in their search immediately following the blow. It was recovered on the porch, the heavy end much bent by the terrific blow that was administered with it. When taken to the police station it was remarked that the case resembled very much one that had been previous ly owned by Capt. Carder. but which had been stolen. Subsequently H. Goldater. a pawn broker. identified the cane as one he had purchased and again sold. He remembered having sold this cane, or one very like it . to the colored barber McFarland. This was the first clue that has yet been regarded as a satisfactory one pointing to the apprehension of anyone connected with the murder. Consequently his arrest followed. Prior to his arrest it was learned that on Sunday night he had left his wife with a colored family named Bottes and in returning to the Botts house after his wife. had changed coats with another party, for reasons not exactly plain to the officers. In a consultation with him as to his whereabouts on the night of the crime, he averred that he as at his father in law's house in the vicinity of Twenty-six and Vine street at about 7 o'clock, by that when returning home heard pistol shots and thought it was officers flring at someone, though his curiosity was not aroused suffciently to see what it was all about. In this con nection he also made statements contr dietory in themselves. After the death of Sheedu he went to Sweeny's barber shop and told the pro proetor that Mrs. Sheedy had sent him after John's cup, ostensibily to make be lieve that he was to share the corpee. This cup was found last evening hid den awy anong other of the pioners's effects and it is thought this is a dark trick. The accused is about 80 years of age and has resetled here for many years. He could not hav had a better friend that John Sheedy, whose work he did for long time. He was also called to the residence of Mr. Sheedy ofter, it is claimed, to dress Mr. Sheedy's hair and the couple regarded him as a trusty worth servent. The question of what should cause him to commit the deed is one that will be debated generally, but will end with but one conclusion: Money. If he bore John Sheedy no enmity, what other motive prompled it? The officers are the opinion that they have made ann important arrest and one that will divulge much of a mystery that has grown deeper with a week's discussion. McFarland is considered a tough man when under the influence of whisky, though he has a number of friends who are both to believe that he is anyways guilyu as charged. However, the cir cumstances are terribly suspicious .
Terms Begin Tomorrow.
Prof Dodges regular five weeks course of German begin tomorrow at 4:30 and 8 p.m. Pupils can attend at either hours or both if they choose. although one attends on daily is all that is neccessary. One term only will be given in Linclon. For bleached muslin in the best brands call at Herpolsheiment & Co's Also an elegant line of the new patters embroivderies at popular prices.
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HIRED TO KILL.
Monday McFarland Confesses to Striking John Sheedy.
He Says Mary Sheedy Hired Him to do the Awful Deed.
DEATH NOT CAUSED BY CONCUSSION.
The Body Exhumed and an Exam ination of the Brain Proves This.
More Yet to Come.
Now that an arrest is made and the skein of evidence touching the murder of John Sheedy begins to be unwound developments starting in their nature, and bearing upon their face tho showing of plasuibility are being made and find universal discussion. While many are surprised at the trun matters have taken. others are not. but rather expected them as soon as an investigation was begun. Yesterday morning THE CALL announced the arrest of Monday McFarland. the colored barber, the night previous together with the circumstances that led up to such an arrest and suspicion of deep guilt. But McFarland when arrested denied stoutly any guilt, and it was not until he was put through the " sweating process" and plied with questions so direct that he could not evade them that he unbosomed himself and gave what is claimed to be the straight story of THE MURDEROUS PLOT. Before Mayor Graham, Marshal Melick, Officers Kinney and stenographer McFarland early yesterday morning gave what he avers is the history of his connection in the murder of his best friend, John Sheedy. Having acted in the capacity of hair dresser for Mrs. Sheedy for many years he was often at the hime of Mr. Sheedy at Twelfth and P streets, and during thses many visits became on very friendly terms with Mrs. Sheedy, enjoying her full respect and confidence. In fact he states, so agreeable was he to her that she claimed to bear him more than a friendly feeling and confided her domestic affairs to him---and even going farther and entering into an unholy intimacy. McFarland says that in November when he called at Sheedy's home to dress the woman's hair, Mrs. Sheedy made the terrible proposition to him, offering him a large sum of money and other favors to put her husband out of the way. To this he clamis he refused to agree, but was finally imelled by fear to enter into the horrible compact, for she said she would kill him. Mrs. Sheedy wanted the work done quickly and he agreed to accomplish it before Christmas. As the days went by and McFarland brooded over the commission of the deed he bgan to weaken, but after consultation with Mrs. Sheedy. whom he visited frequently unknown to the husband and victim, his courage was braced up and they finally arrived at the conclusion that delays were dangerous and decided to carry out their palns. THE FIRST ATTEMPT. was made to end John Sheedy's days on December 19. This was a fruitless as well as a harmless one, because of the fact that McFarland was surprised. He had filled himself with whisky and crouched beside the fence at Sheedy's home, expecting that Mr. and Mrs. Sheedy would approach the gate from the east, thinking they had gone to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, a few doors east, to spend the evening. Instead they had visited the Musee and as McFarland had not been advised of it he was expecting his victim to approach from the west, so when he reached the gate McFarland fired his revolver to statle Sheedy so that he could not so easily distinguish the false friend and servant. He then escaped through the back yard. Notwithstanding this discouraging begining of the coolly-planned tragedy, Mrs. Sheedy was undaunted. She went for the colored hair dresser again and together they discussed the matter of putting the husband out of the way, resulting in a decision to carry out their plans before New Year's day. But they had learned something by the former attempt. It would not do to use a revolver. The deed must be done by a blow. The consummation of their plans was not realized by New Years, yet they still harbored the damnable deed in their minds and at last Mrs. Sheedy gave McFarland money with which to buy a heavy cane. which was decided upon as the best means of giving the fatal blow. Accordingly he went of H. Goldwater on North Ninth street. on Friday January 9th. and there purchased a heavy leather cane. This he hid under the steps of John Sharp's barber shop and left it until 5:30 p. m of the Sunday on which the blow was given. At that hour a week ago yesterday he procured this cane and secure in the darkness of that hour, went to the Sheedy residence, and was met on the back porch by Mrs. Sheedy, who told him their plans must be accomplished that night. To further nerve him for the deed she gave him fifty cents with which to buy a pint of whiskey, telling him that the blow must be given and if it did , not kill her husband she would do the resh all she wanted was to get him in bed and then she would find the means to remove him. McFarland then went to Twenty-third and O streets and at a drug store bought the whisky, drinking the liquor and revolving the plans in his mind as he wandered back. He returned to the residence through the alley and was again met by Mrs. Sheedy on the back porch. SHE GAVE HIM THE TIP that Mr. Sheedy was going out in a few moments and that time had come for the commission of the murder. McFarland was told to go to the south end of the porch and when her husband was ready to step out she would raise the curtain and be mut then prepare to give the fatal blow. She then went into the house and returned with a goblet of whisky for her accomplice. He swallowed it and took his position. He had not long to wait ere his victim stepped out and McFarland omade his second attempt. striking his this time. and with telling effect, for as the cane struck Sheedy's head he fell. But he was not long down, for straight way he began triring at the retreating figure of McFarland as it swept through the back yard and into the alley. McFarland fell twicem he was excited and so unsteadied by liquor. He fell as he stuck Sheedy with the cane and again he as he started to run, fir he collided with the lattice work. But this had no bad result for him and he was soon skipping away toward Thirteenth street through the alley. He went to the house of Officer Bates on O between Thirteenth and Fourtheenth streets, where his wife and childern were, and accompanied them home, going thereafter to a gambling joint where he put in the night and next day continued his debauch. It occurred to him, however, that he had dropped his cane on the porch when he struck John Sheedy and lest the absence of his cane and the finding of it at the house might cause suspicion he bought another of the smae kind. but not so heavy. Once after the night of the terrible deed he called at the Sheedy residence for the purpose of getting money, as he was to get $ 500 after the deed was done and the victim buried, but Mrs. Sheedy could not see him. The balance of the money was to be paid after the settlement of the estate. This, in substance, is the version of the murder of John Sheedy, as told by McFarland, who confeses having done the deed ; done it for a price and through fear, at the instance of Mrs. John Sheedy, who wanted her husband put out of the way. But for what rea son? and now comes another chapter While in Buffalo, N. Y., last summer for medical treatment Mrs. Sheedy met and admired a young man named H. H. Walstrom. Just the nature of their infatuation is not known, but it is known that Walstrom arrived in Lincoln shortly after Mrs. Sheedy had returned home last September. Through the kindly office of two prominent attorneys the young man was secured a position at the B. & M. shops, which position he held until a month or two ago. Meanwhile he was friendly with Mrs. Sheedy and was sometimes seem with her. Through his wife Mr. Sheedy became acqainted with Walstrom. but it is supposed never dreamed of the true state of affais until some time ago when a diamond ring that he had given his wife was discovered to be worn by Walstrom. He questioned his wife regarding the whereabouts of her ring but she tried to satisfy him that she had lost it while enroute to the coservatory of music one night in pulling off her glove. There after he made known his discovery and was not known, suffice to say Walstrom was not a guest at Sheedy's after that, though it is suspected that the wife kept up her liasoss with the man. In view of these facts and the straight-forward story of Monday McFarland, Marshal Melick yesterday afternoon put MRS. SHEEDY UNDER ARREST. ' She was taken to his home and there guarded through the night. A little later in the afternoon H. H. Walstrom. her paramour, was also arrested at his rooms in the Hutchins block at Fifteenth and O streets and guarded over night at the Capitol hotel. Among his effects was photograph of Mrs. Sheedy, secured by him from her while in Buffalo, New York. The statement of McFarland that the heartless wife would soon remove Sheedy after he was once in bedm and the general belief that he did not die from the effects of the blow received caused the coroner to have. Sheedy's BODY EXHUMED At eleven o'clock last night for a thorough oxamination. to determine the exact canse or to see if any foul means had been used to produce death. Accordingly an autopsy was held this morning at the undertaking establishment of Roberts & Co., Drs. Holyoke, Beachely, Everett, Hart, Casebeer, Mitchell, Winnett and O'Gorhman performing it. The first thing done was to make an examination of the brain. Its weight was fifty-eiggr ounces and a half, and it was the universal opinion of the physicians that as it was perfect in every way death was NOT PRODUCED BY CONCUSSION. This afternoon the vital organs were removed from the body and sent to the state chemist at the university and what he may find will not probably be determined before tomorrow. A physicain was present immediately after Sheedy had been struck and was in attendance during the night, though in and out of the wounded man's room frequently. He was at that time of the opinion that the blow would not prove fatal. Once he went out of the room and returned shortly to find Sheedy in a comatose condition, in which state he lingered until he died, though the cause of this sudden and unexpebted change in the patient could not be accounted for. While the divulgence of all this is startling and horrible to contemplate there is behind it all more yet to be unearthed. As is usual in such cases there must be some written evidence of guilt somewhere and it may not be surprising to find that a small bunch of tetters may prove to be an important part in securing facts. It is likely that another arrest will be made this afternoon, but this can have no direct bearing on the facts previous to the murder it is though, but merely est blish McFarland connection it it. Walstrom occupies a cell at the city jail and Mrs. Sheedy is still underguard at the Marshal's residence, both non-communocate, other than to protest innocenes Jue what connection Walstrom had in the murder of John Sheedy is yet a matter of speculation. but if any letters are turned up they may or not show him to be an accomplice either before or after the fact. Ugly tales are told of Mrs. Sheedy and Walstrom on the night of the assault, but are discredited, however much they may have consorted before that time. The time for their preliminary hearing is not yet fixed Messrs Billingsley. Homels and Philpott have been retained by McFarland and Walsrtom and J. B. Strode by Mrs. Sheedy. Mrs. Marv Sheedy's career is well known to older Lincolimtes and to say that her life is tainted by an unsavory record extedning from young woman to now is sufficient. She was married twice before mecting with Sheedy and has had a turbulent career. 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AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS. ------- Practically Nothing New In the Sheedy Case. ------- McFarland Reaffirms His Confes sion- Waistrom's Sta'ements A Hearing Friday. -------- The Murder Case Mary little. othern than the facts brought out at the autopsy. was devel oped in the now celebrated Sheedy murder case yesterday. The town was wild with all sorts of rumors and im plications, but these were of two thin a fabric to even deserve consideration. No new arrests were made, but one Stepney, a barber at Fourteenth and O. was qulzzed as to what he new of Monday McFarlands' actions on the Sunday night of the assault on John Sheedy. since he had on that night ex changed coats with the negro who has confessed to giving the blow. Very little of a satisfactory nature was elicited from the source. Whatever may have been the relations of this negro, McFarland. with Mrs. Sheedy, the public is loth to believe that it was so foul as he now clamins. Many readily concede that he is having his say before his trail is called. that to whiten his own record in the matter he thinks to blackn another's and so, on the whole, McFarland's story is sim mered down by the average reader a great deal. As stated in THE CALL'S last edition yesterday the autopsy made by the eight physicians before the coroner's jury revealed the fact that Sheedy's brain was in a perfect condition and that his death was not caused by a con cussion of the brain from the blow re ceived. In this examination two old wounds were discovered. one a wound as of a bullet hole in the back of the skull and towards the top, and the other in the forehead showing a cavatity as if crushed. The wound received at the hands of an assassin was on the left temple, but it was found that the blow had in no wise penetrated to or effected the brain; neither was there any coagulated blood there, as had been supposed, nor any evidence of it, and though it had been universally believed that a hemmor rage of this kind had produced Sheedy's death this examination dis pelled it. In continuing the autopsy to the stomach and vital organs, it was found by the removal of the heart that the deceased had been a slight sufferer from fatthy degeneration, and in all probabillty he would not have lived long, The heart weighed twenty two ounces. In the gall bladder a gall stone weighing more than half an ounce. The stomach, one of the kid neys and the heart were placed in jars and sealed and in this state they will be sent to the chemist for an analysis. It is more than probable that these will have to be sent elsewhere for anal ysis , for Prof, Nickolson of the state university refuses to do the work. But, the coroner says, outside of a few who are directly intersted in the case no one will know by whom this analysis is made, for obvious reasons. Late yesterday afternoon Andrew Henry Walstorm, who was arrested for complicity in the murder, was taken before the coroner's jurry to tell what he knew about the case. Further than to tell the jurors that his home was at Birmingham. Ala, that he met Mrs. Sheedy in Buffalo, N. Y. , and that he came here in search of work very little light could be give them. In regard to the ring, he said that he posssessed such an article, a cluster, but denied that Mrs. Sheedy ever gave it him. He averred it was given to him by a married lady in Bir mingham, Ala., whose name he would not divulge; said it had had her intials but he had rubbed them off the ring Saturday, as he felt that he would likely be mixed up the scrape. He denied ever being unduly intimate with Mrs. Sheedy, though acknowledged meeting her several times, receiving suggestive notes, etc. He denied ever meeting McFarland or any other negro in Lin coin. This, virtually, was his state ment to the jury. The negro McFarland was also called to the witness chair to give his testi mony to the coroner's jury and it was quite lengthy, but in substance what was published in the papers yesterday as his confession. In some places it was changed a little, yet still revolting in detail and charges of intimacy. Later on McFarland and Walstrom were arraig(?) to the charge of the mur dering John Sheedu on the night of January 11, 1801, and both pleaded not guilty, whereupon both were committed without bail to the county jail to await further hearing Friday. Mrs. Sheedy is still kept a prisoner at the home of the marchal, under guard, and rumors were afloat last night that she had made a confession; such is not the case, nor is it likely to be. She has employed first- class legal talent and feels confident she can disprove the ugly charges made against her by McFarland. From a very good source THE CALL learns that Dennis Sheedy, as well as prominent with unusual sa gacity and deep penetration. does not belive she is guilty of all that is clamied. The question of whether or not she can come into possession of her share of John Sheedy's estate has been generally discussed, but in warrantedly so. She has not been proven guilty and her share, as yet, has not been tainted with the blood of he murdered husband. The Nebraska City case cannot apply to this, at this stage of the proceedings. While the evidence so far elicited turns an unsavory light upon Mrs. Sheedy, it may count for naught. There is a missing link, yet, it is not unmis takable evidence, and there yet remains a more conclusive, more undeniable. more convincing testimony that that.