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THE SHEEDY CASE

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Jas. Malone Shows Up in Contempt.

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Loiters in the Judge's Privat Office While Witnesses are Barred.

DEFENSE WANT TESTIMONY QUASHED.

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Carder, Mellok and Malone Testify Today as to the Confession of McFarland.

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The Murder Trial,

At the adjournment of court yesterday the testimony of W. W. Carder was wanted, but as he had been excused by the judge proceedings in the famous Sheedy murder case were continued until this morning.

Previous thereto the question of the admission of the confession of Monday McFarand, upon which much in the trial hinges, was discussed pro and con by the attourneys with the result of having Judge Field virtually admit it at the finale of the case and allowing the jury to take it for what it was worth in their estimation.

The defense fought it bitterly, for in this confession is found all that connects Mary Sheedy, the wife of the murdered man, with this most mysterious crime. On the other hand the prosecution held out for its admission on the ground that it was wholly voluntary.

The case has been gathering a general interest in the last three days and when called this morning a motly throng flocked into the court room, filling every seat and perching upon every available object.

Last night the attourneys for the defense were apprised of the fact that James Malone, an important witness in the case, in direct opposition to the court's order that all witnesses should retire from hearing, was discovered by a Call reporter in the private office of the judge with the door ajar while ex-Mayor Graham was on the stand. It was important both to Malone and S. M. Melick that they know the exact testimony of Graham, for these three were the only ones to whom McFarland is supposed to have made this "voluntary" confession and to have statements coincide was something devoutly to be wished. It was perhaps for this reason that this man Malone stretched himself in the judge's private office on a sofa and while pretending to sleep listened listened to what was being said by the witness on the stand as THE CALL man emerged upon him in the darkened room, while a chair held the door in a steady position.

When the defense learned of this piece of trickery on the part of this alleged detective who has brought through much of the sensationalism of the case their wrath was unbounded and he was scored in unmeasured terms for his lack of even manly qualities.

When he was called to the stand this morning Attourney Philpott of the defense made an effort to exclude the grounds set forth above, but after some wrangle he was allowed to proceed and give his offiical connection with the case and particularly as regarded the confession of McFarland, which he maintained had not been obtained by any threats. He stated that he had made but one visit to prisoner.

W. W. Carder being called swore that Malone had visited McFarland's cell many times during the night and had asked the prisoner what mode of hangning he preferred. His testimony further on went to show that McFarland had been in some manner prevailed upon and hwne witnesses saw him was either drunk or well nigh crazy with fear.

S. M. Mellick's testimony was also taken this morning and only touched upon McFarland's arrest and confession, witness believing no undue influences had been brought to bear on the negro to extort this confession.

Dennis Sheedy was the last witness examined before the noon hour and his statements were mostly regarding the domestic relations of Sheedy and his wife, so far as he knew, and of no particular bearing on the case.

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TYPES OF BEAUTY AT THE TRIAL

This afternoon the court room was visited by hundreds of laides and the front rows of seats were adorned with gayly bedecked hats and a diversity of ribbons, while wall flowers in the shape of bowhiskered men were stung along the aisles and walls.

At two o'clock "a jury of their peers" filed in and court was opened.

Among the rew faces seen inside the railings were George True and Cynthia Middleton, uncl and sister of Monday McFarland.

The effect is now to show that the confession was voluntary and the first witnes called was George Walters, one of the coroner's jury. First examined by the defense. He had a conversation with Malone prior to the return of the jury's verdict respecting the confession. He had asked Malone how the confession was obtained and in effect was told it was scared out of McFarland.

DENNIS SHEEDY'S MONEY.

B. F. Pinneo was the second witness called. Objection was raised by Mr. Hall of the prosecution on the ground that the witness was present during part of the testimony. A squabble ensued as to the presence of this witness in the court, the defence holding that at the time it was not known he was to be called. The judge permitted the testimony, it having been done in the case of Loiterer Malone, and the examination continued. Witness had conversation with Malone near Tenth and P about McFarland. Malone said, on the 25th of March, to witness, that he had asked McFarland whether he desired to be hung by the neck of private parts and in similar ways induced the confession.

Mr. Pinneo has been detective thirty years, and was employed by the defense on this case shortly after his talk with Malone. He was told this in a general way by Malone. Witness stated he had been summoned to Attourney Hall's office, presumably to be employed by the prosecution; must have been between the 20th and 25th of March. The attourney had told witness Dennis Sheedy had lots of money and he and the witness might have a chunk of it.

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DIED

CALVERT - At her late home at 1885 H street at 5 p. m. yesterday, Eva C., wife of Superintendent T. E. Calvert, of the B. & M. railway, aged 88 years.

To hundreds in Lincoln this will be a sorrowful announcement. The deceased was one of the foremost women in the city in all works of charity and at the time of her demise was the treasurer of the Woman's Christian association, a noble institution with headquarters on South Eleventh street. In her residence here she had by her geniality and sympathetic nature endeared herself to all who knew her and her taking off will be deeply mourned by the army of friends with whom she was a willing worker. The funeral takes place from the family residence at 2:20 tomorrow.

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MEDICAL MEN.

The State Medical Society in Session.

Commencing today the Nebraska State Medical society is in session in Lincoln in annual convention. Dr. A. S. Mansfelde of Ashland, permanent secretary has rooms at the Capital hotel where are semi-headquarters and the regular sessions are held at the United States court room in the government building. Papers on new and interesting topics and discussions of the same form the program which is reported of much interest to the professions. Some fifty physicians from different points in the state are already in attendance and a large number are expected on the afternoon trains.. A grand banquet at the Capital hotel tomorrow evening will close the session.

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Happy Hoosiers.

Wm. Timmons, postmaster of Idaville, Ind., writes: "Electric Bitters has done more for me than all other medicines combined for that bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver trouble." John Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same place, says: "Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney and Liver medicine made me feel like a new man." J. W. Garener, hardware [?], same town. says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a man who is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies; he found new strength, good appetite and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only 50c a bottle, at J. H. Harley's drug store.

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Spring Improvements.

I desire to inform my friends and the public who need anything in te line of Painting and Paper Hanging for the spring of 1891 that I am still in that business prepared to do all such work on short notice and on very reasonable terms. I give special attention to all work whether the finest or cheapest kind and guarantee that it shall be exactly according to agreement. I have recently put in a stock of wall paper. Call at my office and see it or ring up phones 333 and I will wait on you at your homes with samples. Remember the place, room 4, Burr block.
Chas. P. Larsen.

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Late May Festival Concert.

This evening Haydn's great oraterie "Creation." will end and be the fitting climax of the great May festival. Full Orchestra and organ accompaniment Reserved seats $1, general admission 50 cents.

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BURLINGTON ROUTE

The Outing Season is Drawing On

People have already began planning their summer trips, and we would suggest that you post yourselves regarding the wonderful trout fishing in Estes park, Col. The health giving baths and quiet rest of Dakota Hot Springs, the hunting and fishing of Wyoming or the fashionable delights of Manitou. The Burlington iwll take you to any of them speedily and without fatigue. There are many other delightful places in which you can spend the heated term, and the agent at the B. & M. depot or city office can tell you all about them. Call and get a book of summer tours and look it over. You will find it full of good things and valuable hints.

A. C. Ziemee,
City passenger Agent.

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For Rent.

Elegant furnished rooms in the Hotel Mack, single and in suites. Apply at 933 P street.

THE SHEEDY CASE

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Jas. Malone Shows Up in Contempt.

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Loiters in the Judge's Privat Office While Witnesses are Barred.

DEFENSE WANT TESTIMONY QUASHED.

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Carder, Mellok and Malone Testify Today as to the Confession of McFarland.

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The Murder Trial,

At the adjournment of court yesterday the testimony of W. W. Carder was wanted, but as he had been excused by the judge proceedings in the famous Sheedy murder case were continued until this morning.

Previous thereto the question of the admission of the confession of Monday McFarand, upon which much in the trial hinges, was discussed pro and con by the attourneys with the result of having Judge Field virtually admit it at the finale of the case and allowing the jury to take it for what it was worth in their estimation.

The defense fought it bitterly, for in this confession is found all that connects Mary Sheedy, the wife of the murdered man, with this most mysterious crime. On the other hand the prosecution held out for its admission on the ground that it was wholly voluntary.

The case has been gathering a general interest in the last three days and when called this morning a motly throng flocked into the court room, filling every seat and perching upon every available object.

Last night the attourneys for the defense were apprised of the fact that James Malone, an important witness in the case, in direct opposition to the court's order that all witnesses should retire from hearing, was discovered by a Call reporter in the private office of the judge with the door ajar while ex-Mayor Graham was on the stand. It was important both to Malone and S. M. Melick that they know the exact testimony of Graham, for these three were the only ones to whom McFarland is supposed to have made this "voluntary" confession and to have statements coincide was something devoutly to be wished. It was perhaps for this reason that this man Malone stretched himself in the judge's private office on a sofa and while pretending to sleep listened listened to what was being said by the witness on the stand as THE CALL man emerged upon him in the darkened room, while a chair held the door in a steady position.

When the defense learned of this piece of trickery on the part of this alleged detective who has brought through much of the sensationalism of the case their wrath was unbounded and he was scored in unmeasured terms for his lack of even manly qualities.

When he was called to the stand this morning Attourney Philpott of the defense made an effort to exclude the grounds set forth above, but after some wrangle he was allowed to proceed and give his offiical connection with the case and particularly as regarded the confession of McFarland, which he maintained had not been obtained by any threats. He stated that he had made but one visit to prisoner.

W. W. Carder being called swore that Malone had visited McFarland's cell many times during the night and had asked the prisoner what mode of hangning he preferred. His testimony further on went to show that McFarland had been in some manner prevailed upon and hwne witnesses saw him was either drunk or well nigh crazy with fear.

S. M. Mellick's testimony was also taken this morning and only touched upon McFarland's arrest and confession, witness believing no undue influences had been brought to bear on the negro to extort this confession.

Dennis Sheedy was the last witness examined before the noon hour and his statements were mostly regarding the domestic relations of Sheedy and his wife, so far as he knew, and of no particular bearing on the case.

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TYPES OF BEAUTY AT THE TRIAL

This afternoon the court room was visited by hundreds of laides and the front rows of seats were adorned with gayly bedecked hats and a diversity of ribbons, while wall flowers in the shape of bowhiskered men were stung along the aisles and walls.

At two o'clock "a jury of their peers" filed in and court was opened.

Among the rew faces seen inside the railings were George True and Cynthia Middleton, uncl and sister of Monday McFarland.

The effect is now to show that the confession was voluntary and the first witnes called was George Walters, one of the coroner's jury. First examined by the defense. He had a conversation with Malone prior to the return of the jury's verdict respecting the confession. He had asked Malone how the confession was obtained and in effect was told it was scared out of McFarland.